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BMW R1200GS 2005 specs

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BMW R1200GS 2005 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

BMW

Model

R1200GS

Year

2005

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio

0.4852 HP/kg

Top Speed

200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph

Torque

115.00

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

199.0 kg / 438.7 pounds

Overall Height

1,430 mm / 56.3 inches

Overall Length

2,210 mm / 87.0 inches

Overall Width

915 mm / 36.0 inches

Trail

110 mm / 4.3 inches

Kerb Weight

225.0 kg / 496.0 pounds

Wheelbase

1,520 mm / 59.8 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

11.0:1

Engine Type

Two cylinder boxer

Starter

Electric

2 / 4 Stroke

4

Valves / Cylinder

4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Shaft drive (cardan)

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition

Fuel Control

SOHC

Fuel Capacity

20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad Telelever

Front Suspension Travel

41 mm / 1.6 inches

Front Wheel Travel

41 mm / 1.6 inches

Rear Suspension

Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever

Rear Wheel Travel

135 mm / 5.3 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions

110/80-ZR19

Rear Tire Dimensions

150/70-ZR17

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc

Front Brake Diameter

305 mm / 12.0 inches

Rear Brakes

Double disc

Rear Brake Diameter

265 mm / 10.4 inches

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