The BMW R 1200GS LC motorcycle was released in 2014 and features a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with 1170cc capacity, liquid/air cooling, and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. It has a six-speed transmission with a shaft final drive, and a maximum power output of 92 kW/125 hp at 7750 rpm and maximum torque of 125 Nm/92 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The bike also has a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension, each with adjustable damping and preload. The front brakes are hydraulically actuated twin disc brakes, while the rear brake is a single disc with 2-piston calipers, and both have BMW Motorrad Integral ABS. The bike has a height of 1450mm/57.1in, a width of 953mm/37.5in, and a length of 2210mm/87.0in, with a wheelbase of 1507mm/59.3in and a dry weight of 205kg/452lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 20 liters/5.3 US gallons, with a fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km/41.4 US mpg and a top speed of 215.4km/h/133.8mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW R 1200GS LC
| Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Induction | Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded (95 RON) |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free |
| Starting | Electric |
| Electrical system | Alternator 620 W Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW |
| Exhaust management | Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Anti-hopping wet clutch |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1 |
| Transmission Ratio | 2.91:1 |
| Frame | Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
| Front Wheel | Cast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes |
| Rear Wheel | Cast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 3.00 x 19 in. |
| Rear Rim | 4.50 x 17 in. |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 R 17 |
| Wheel Castor | 99.6 mm / 3.9 in. |
| Steering Head Angle | 64.5 degrees |
| Dimensions | Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in. Width 953 mm / 37.5 in. Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 850 mm – 870 mm / 33.4 in – 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 238 kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal |
| Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 215.4 km/h / 133.8 mph |
