BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2018)

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The BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2018) is a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer motorcycle that has a capacity of 1170 cc/71.4 cubic inches. Its maximum power output is 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm, and its maximum torque is 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm. The motorcycle has a liquid/air-cooled cooling system, an electronic intake pipe injection system, and runs on unleaded super fuel with an octane number of 95 (RON). The BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure has a six-speed transmission, a shaft final drive, and a fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter exhaust system. Its frame is a two-section frame with a front- and bolted-on rear frame, and a load-bearing engine. The motorcycle has front suspension with BMW Motorrad Telelever and a rear suspension with a cast aluminum single-sided swing arm and BMW Motorrad Paralever. The R 1200GS LC Adventure has a wet weight of 263 kg/580 lbs and a fuel capacity of 30 liters/7.9 US gallons/4.4 Imp gallons. The motorcycle has a seat height that can be adjusted between 890 mm-910 mm / 35.0 in-35.8 in, and its dimensions are length: 2207 mm / 86.9 in, height: 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excluding mirrors), and width: 953 mm / 37.5 in (including mirrors). The motorcycle has a front wheel size of 3.00 x 19; wire cross-spoke and a rear wheel size of 4.50 x 17; wire cross-spoke, with front and rear tires of 120/70 R19 and 170/60 R 17, respectively.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure

Year: 2018


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: Electronic intake pipe injection
Fuel: Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
Ignition: BMS-K
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)
Battery: 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free
Starting: Electric
Electrical system: Alternator 620 W Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW
Exhaust: Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Emissions: Euro 4
Max Power: 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm

Max Torque: 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated
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: Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 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 / 8.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable
Front Wheel: 3.00 x 19; wire cross-spoke
Rear Wheel: 4.50 x 17; wire cross-spoke
Front Tyre: 120/70 R19
Rear Tyre: 170/60 R 17
Rake: 25.5 degrees
Castor: 99.6 mm / 3.9 in.
Steering Head Angle: 64.5 degrees

Dimensions: Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1507 mm / 59.3 in.
Seat Height: 890 mm – 910 mm / 35.0 in – 35.8 in
Wet Weight: 263 kg / 580 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

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