R
1200 GS (72 kW)*
R
1200 GS (74 kW)
Engine
Capacity
cc
1,170
Bore/stroke
mm
101/73
Max output
kW/bhp
72/98
74/100
at
rpm
7,000
Max torque
Nm/lb-ft
115/85
At
rpm
5,500
Configuration
Flat-twin
No of cyls
2
Compression ratio/fuel grade
11.0/premium
Valve/gas control
HC (high camshaft)
Valves per cylinder
4
Intake/outlet dia
mm
36/31
Fuel supply
BMS-K
Electrical system
Alternator
W
600
Battery
V/Ah
12V/14Ah maintenance-free
Headlight
W
H7
Starter
kW
1.1
Power transmission/gearbox
Clutch
Single-plate dry clutch, dia 180 mm
Gearbox
Six-speed manual
Primary transmission ratio
1.823
Gear ratios I
2.277
II
1.583
III
1.259
IV
1.033
V
0.903
VI
0.805
Final drive
Driveshaft
Transmission ratio
2.28
Running gear
Type of frame
Tubular spaceframe, engine load-bearing
Front wheel drive
BMW Telelever
Rear wheel drive
BMW Paralever
Clutch
Single-plate dry clutch, 180 mm dia
Type of frame
Tubular spaceframe, load-bearing engine
Suspension, front/rear
mm
190/200
Castor
mm
110
Wheelbase
mm
1,519
Steering head angle
°
62.9
Brakes
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Double disc brake, dia 305 mm
rear
Single disc brake, dia 265 mm
Optional BMW Integral ABS (partly integral)
Wheels
Cast, cross-spoke wheels as an option
front
2.5 x 19
rear
4.0 x 17
Tyres
front
110/80 H 19 TL
rear
150/70 H 17 TL
Dimensions and weights
Length, overall
mm
2,210
Width, overall, with mirrors
mm
915
Handlebar width without mirrors
mm
871
Seat height
mm
840/860
Weight, unladen and with full tank
kg
225
Max permissible weight
kg
425
Fuel tank
ltr
20
Performance data
Fuel consumption
90 km/h
ltr/100 km
4.3
120 km/h
ltr/100 km
5.5
Acceleration
0–100 km/h
sec
3.4
Standing-start km
sec
24.7
Top speed
Km/h
205
208
