BMW R 1200GS (2012)

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The BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2012 is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine of 1170cc capacity. The bike boasts a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and is air/oil cooled, using a BMS-K+ induction with a 50mm throttle butterfly diameter. The R 1200GS has a single-plate dry clutch with a 180mm diameter and a fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter to manage the bike’s exhaust. It is capable of delivering a maximum power output of 81 kW / 110 hp at 7750 rpm and a maximum torque of 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft at 6000 rpm.

The bike has the following specifications: six speeds, shaft drive, a tubular steel frame, Telelever front suspension with stanchion diameter of 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable, a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), with rebound damping adjustable. The front and rear brakes are both disc brakes, with the front brakes having a 4-piston caliper and a 305mm disc size. The rear brake has a 2-piston caliper and a disc size of 265mm. The bike has a seat height of 890 – 910 mm / 35.0 – 35.8 in, a dry weight of 223 kg / 492 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 33 L / 8.7 US gal with a 4L / 1.1 US gal reserve tank. Its average fuel consumption is 6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg.

The BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2012 has a top speed of 193 km/h / 120 mph and a standing 1/4 mile of 12.6 seconds. It is available in a length of 2210mm / 87.0in, a width of 915mm / 36.0in, and a height of 1450mm / 57.1in, with a wheelbase of 1507mm / 59.3in, and a 25.7-degree rake with a castor of 101 mm / 3.97 in. The bike comes with a 12 V / 14 Ah maintenance-free battery, an alternator three-phase alternator of 720 W, and 110 hp which makes it ideal for riders wanting a powerful and reliable motorcycle.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200GS Adventure

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Induction: BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia
Ignition: BMS-K
Starting: Electric
Electrical System: Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Clutch: Single-plate dry clutch, 180mm
Exhaust management: Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Max Power: 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Drive: Shaft

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1
Frame: Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit
Front Suspension: Telelever, stanchion 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 210 mm / 8.3 in.
Rear Suspension: 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.
Rear Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 8.7 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 305mm Discs, 4 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Front Tyre: 110/80 ZR19
Rear Tyre: 150/70 ZR17
Rim, Front: 2.50 x 19″
Rim, rear: 4.00 x 17″
Wheelbase: 1507 mm / 59.3 in
Rake: 25.7 degrees
Castor: 101 mm / 3.97 in.
Dimensions: Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in. Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in. Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in.
Seat Height: 890 – 910 mm / 35.0 – 35.8 in.
Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lbs
Wet-Weight: 256 kg / 564 lbs (road ready, fully fueled )
Fuel Capacity: 33 L / 8.7 US gal

Reserve Tank: 4L / 1.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec
Top Speed: 193 km/h / 120 mph

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