| General |
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Year
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2012
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2012
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Manufacturer
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BMW
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BMW
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Model Name
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R 1200 GS
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R 1200 GS
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Trim Name
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Adventure
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Adventure
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Dual Sport
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Dual Sport
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| Engine |
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Engine Type
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Air/oil-cooled flat twin ('Boxer') 4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
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Air/oil-cooled flat twin ('Boxer') 4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
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Bore
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101 mm
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101 mm
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Stroke
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73 mm
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73 mm
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Cylinders-Displacement (cc)
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1,170 cc
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1,170 cc
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Maximum Power At Shaft
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110 hp (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm
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110 hp (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm
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Engine Torque, Maximum
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89 ft-lb (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
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89 ft-lb (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
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Compression Ratio
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12.0 : 1
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12.0 : 1
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Mixture Control
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Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
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Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
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Emissions
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
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Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
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| Performance |
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Top Speed
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Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
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Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
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Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy
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51 mpg, at a constant 55 mph
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51 mpg, at a constant 55 mph
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Fuel Type
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Unleaded super and premium
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Unleaded super and premium
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| Electric |
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Alternator
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three-phase alternator 720 W
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three-phase alternator 720 W
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Battery
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12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
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12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
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Clutch
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Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
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Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
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Gears
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Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
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Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
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Drive System
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Shaft drive
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Shaft drive
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Frame Type
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Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
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Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
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| Suspension |
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Front Suspension
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BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring pre-load with 5-position mechanical adjustment
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BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring pre-load with 5-position mechanical adjustment
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Rear Suspension
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Front Travel (in./cm.)
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8.3 inches (210 mm)
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8.3 inches (210 mm)
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Rear Travel (in./cm.)
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8.7 inches (220 mm)
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8.7 inches (220 mm)
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Wheelbase
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59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
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59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
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Castor
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3.5 inches (89 mm)
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3.5 inches (89 mm)
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Steering
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65.2°
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65.2°
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Wheel Option
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Cross-spoke wheels
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Cross-spoke wheels
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Front Wheel
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2.50 x 19"
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2.50 x 19"
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Rear Wheel
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4.00 x 17"
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4.00 x 17"
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Front Tire
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110/80 R 19
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110/80 R 19
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Rear Tire
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150/70 R 17
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150/70 R 17
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
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Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
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Rear braking system
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Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
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Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
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ABS Option
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), can be switched off
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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), can be switched off
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| Dimensions |
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Length
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88 inches (2,240 mm)
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88 inches (2,240 mm)
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Width
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39 inches (990 mm)
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39 inches (990 mm)
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Height
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60 inches (1,525 mm)
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60 inches (1,525 mm)
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Seat Height
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35.0/35.8 inches (890/910 mm)
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35.0/35.8 inches (890/910 mm)
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| Weights |
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Curb Weight
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564 lbs (256 kg)
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564 lbs (256 kg)
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Dry Weight
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429 lbs (225 kg)
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429 lbs (225 kg)
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Weight
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564 lbs (256 kg)
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564 lbs (256 kg)
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Weight, Maximum Capacity
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1,045 lbs (475 kg)
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1,045 lbs (475 kg)
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| Capacities |
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Payload Capacity
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482 lbs (219 kg)
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482 lbs (219 kg)
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Fuel Capacity
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8.7 gallons (33.0 liters)
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8.7 gallons (33.0 liters)
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Fuel Reserve
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Approx. 1 gallon (4.0 liters)
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Approx. 1 gallon (4.0 liters)
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