BMW R 1200GS LC Rally (2017)

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The BMW R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive is a 2017 motorcycle with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine. It has a capacity of 1170 cc, a compression ratio of 12.5:1, and is cooled by both liquid and air. The bike is equipped with electronic intake pipe injection and runs on unleaded super fuel with an octane number 95 (RON). It has a maximum power of 92 kW, at 125 hp, and max torque of 125 Nm at 12.7 kgf-m and 92 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The motorcycle uses a fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter and meets Euro 4 emissions standards. It has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The frame is a two-section design, with a front and a bolted-on rear frame, and a load-bearing engine. The front suspension is BMW Motorrad Telelever, and the rear suspension is a cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, with WAD strut and spring preload hydraulically adjustable at handwheel, and rebound damping adjustable at handwheel. The bike has both front and rear brakes, with 305mm hydraulically actuated twin disc brakes at the front and a single 275mm disc with a 2 piston caliper at the back. It uses BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, which is disengageable. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 20 liters and weighs 244 kg. The dimensions are 1412 mm (height), 953 mm (width), and 2207 mm (length), with a wheelbase of 1507 mm. The seat height is adjustable between 850 mm and 870 mm. The inner leg curve is between 1870 mm to 1910 mm, depending on the seat height, and the wet weight is 244 kg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive

Year: 2017


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: 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: 200 mm / 7.9 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: 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
Castor: 99.6 mm / 3.9 in.

Steering Head Angle: 64.5 degrees
Dimensions: Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in
Wheelbase: 1507 mm / 59.3 in.
Seat Height: 850 mm – 870 mm / 33.4 in – 34.2 in
Inner Leg Curve: 1870 mm – 1910 mm / 73.6 in – 75.2 in (lower seat height 1750 – 1790 mm / 68.9 in – 70.4 in)
Wet Weight:
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal / 0.9 Imp gal

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