The Specifications of a BMW 1200GS

The BMW R1200 GS is a type of motorcycle that is produced by the Germany-based company called BMW Motorrad, which is a division of the BMW Corporation. The BMW R1200 GS is a dual-sport, off-road bike that was introduced to the market in 2004 as part of the BMW GS line of off- and on-road cycles.

  1. Engine

    • The BMW R 1200 GS features a two-stroke internal combustion engine, which consists of two cylinders, both of which include two valves. The BMW R 1200 GS has a boxer engine in which the pistons, instead of alternately traveling in and out, move at the exact same time. The maximum performance rate of the bike is 103.25 hp at 7,500 rpm, while the maximum torque is 84.8 ft-lb at 5,750 rpm. The bore and stroke are 4.0 inches and 2.9 inches respectively, while the compression ratio is 12.0-to-1. The displacement, which is the volume of the two cylinders, is 71.39 cubic inches.

    Brakes and Tires

    • The brakes that are at the front of the BMW R 1200 GS are double-disc brakes, and the rear brakes are single-disc brakes. Both the front and rear brakes have an antilock braking system (ABS), which can be turned either on or off. The diameter of the front brakes is 1 foot and the diameter of the rear brakes is 10.4 inches. The front tire size is 110/80-19 and the rear tire size is 150/70-17.

    Dimensions

    • The BMW R 1200 GS' weight is 447.5 lb., which does not include the weight of any fuel or equipment. The BMW R 1200 GS' curb weight does include necessary fluids and standard equipment, and is 504.9 lb. The motorcycle is 36 inches wide and 87.4 inches long. The wheelbase of the bike is 59.3 inches. The bike holds 5.28 gallons of fuel.