Buyer’s Guide Model Detail

Buyer's Guide > R1200GS
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BMW's R1200GS continues to be the brand's best-selling machine. It's the adventure bike all the other manufacturers want to beat, but year after year it remains the king of its class. If you want to take it into the trails, be sure to order the wire wheels at time of purchase and save a bundle.
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Brand
BMW
Model
R1200GS
Categories
Adventure - Gravel
New/Returning
Returning for 2016
Msrp
$ 19,400
Enginesize
1,170 cc
Engine Type
Opposed twin, DOHC with 4 valves/cyl, liquid/air-cooled, 4-stroke
Transmission
6-speed, shaft
Clutch
Wet multi-plate
Fueling
Fuel Injection
Max Power
123 HP (92 kW) @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
92.2 ft-lbs (125 Nm) @ 6500 rpm
Seat Height, std
850-870 mm (33.5-34.3 in.)
Seat Height, options
Wheelbase
1510 mm (59.4 in.)
Fuel Capacity
20 L (5.28 USG)
Dry Weight
Curb Weight
238 kg (525 lbs.)
Brakes, front
Twin 305 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes, rear
Single 267 mm disc with 2-piston caliper
Antilock Brakes (ABS)
ABS Standard
Suspension, front
Telelever forks, non-adjustable with 190 mm of travel
Suspension, rear
Single shock, rebound & preload adjustable with 200 mm of travel
Tires, front
120/70-R19
Tires, rear
170/60-R17
Paint/Colours
Racing red, Frozen dark blue metallic, Light white, Black storm metallic/black/achat grey
Warranty
36 months, unlimited mileage

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