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BMW R1200GS Adventure 2012 specs

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BMW R1200GS Adventure 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R1200GS Adventure
Year
2012
Category
Enduro / Off-Road

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.2152 HP/kg
Torque
120.00 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
223.0 kg / 491.6 pounds
Overall Height
1,525 mm / 60.0 inches
Overall Length
2,240 mm / 88.2 inches
Overall Width
847 mm / 33.3 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
Compression
12.0:1
Engine Detail
Rradially aligned valves
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Starter
Electric

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

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

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
DOHC
Fuel Consumption
4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
33.00 litres / 8.72 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons
Emission Details
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Greenhouse Gases
106.7 CO

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front Suspension Travel
210 mm / 8.3 inches
Front Wheel Travel
170 mm / 6.7 inches
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel
190 mm / 7.5 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
100/80-17
Front Tire Dimensions
110/80-R19
Rear Tire
130/70-17
Rear Tire Dimensions
150/70-R17
Rims
Cross-spoke wheels

Brakes

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

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting
12V 55W headlight

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
Blata is from the Czech Republic.
Colour Options
Magma red

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