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BMW R1200GS Adventure 2009 specs

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BMW R1200GS Adventure 2009 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R1200GS Adventure
Year
2009
Category
Enduro / Off-Road

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.4630 HP/kg
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Torque
115.00

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
223.0 kg / 491.6 pounds
Overall Length
2,240 mm / 88.2 inches
Overall Width
990 mm / 39.0 inches
Trail
89 mm / 3.5 inches
Kerb Weight
256.0 kg / 564.4 pounds
Wheelbase
1,510 mm / 59.4 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
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer
Starter
Electric
2 / 4 Stroke
4
Valves / Cylinder
4
Exhaust system
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel Control
SOHC
Fuel Capacity
33.00 litres / 8.72 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front Suspension Travel
210 mm / 8.3 inches
Front Wheel Travel
210 mm / 8.3 inches
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel
220 mm / 8.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions
110/80-19
Rear Tire Dimensions
150/70-17

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm / 12.0 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm / 10.4 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options
Magma red, Magnesium metallic matt

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