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BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack 2016 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2016 BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack.



BMW R 1200 GS TripleBlack 2016 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R 1200 GS TripleBlack
Year
2016
Category
Enduro / Off-Road

Performance and Speed

Torque
125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Height
1,450 mm / 57.1 inches
Overall Length
2,210 mm / 87.0 inches
Trail
100 mm / 3.9 inches
Kerb Weight
238.0 kg / 524.7 pounds
Wheelbase
1,507 mm / 59.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
101.0 x 73.0 mm / 4.0 x 2.9 inches
Engine Capacity
1170.00 cc / 71.39 cubic inches
Compression
12.5:1
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Lubrication System
Dry sump

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Consumption
4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons
Emission Details
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Greenhouse Gases
95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Wheel Travel
190 mm / 7.5 inches
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel
200 mm / 7.9 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-R19
Rear Tire
170/60-R17
Rims
Cast aluminium, black

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm / 12.0 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm / 10.9 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Windscreen. Switchable ABS. Special edition model.
Colour Options
Black

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