Full Specifications
General
Year
2006
Make Model
BMW R 1200GS
Dimensions
Seat Height
895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in
Wheelbase
1507 mm / 59.3 in
Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)
Length
2210 mm / 87.0 in
Width
915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors)
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight
199 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity
20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Wet Weight
225 kg / 496 lbs
Performance
Top Speed
213 km/h / 132 mph
Max Power
72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Standing Start 0-1000 m
23.3 sec / 207 km/h / 129 mph
Standing Start ¼ Mile
12.3 sec / 181.5 km/h / 112.8 mph
Engine
Displacement
1170 cc / 71.4 in.
Engine Detail
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke
101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Cooling System
Air/oil cooled
Fuel Consumption
5.5 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.4 US mpg
Fuel Induction
Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition
Fuel Reserve
4L / 1.1 US gal
Ignition
BMS-K
Starter
Electric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
Clutch
Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated
Final Drive
Shaft
Gear Ratios
1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1
Transmission / Drive
6 Speed
Chassis
Frame Type
Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing
Suspension - Front
Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Suspension - Rear
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.
Trail
101 mm / 4.0 in
Wheel Travel - Front
190 mm / 7.5 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear
200 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Alternator
Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front
2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear
Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Tyres - Front
110/80 ZR19
Tyres - Rear
150/70 ZR17