The BMW R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 243 kg (535.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 73rd percentile across BMW models.
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 61st percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
243 kg — heavier than about 73% of BMW models, or lighter than about 27%.
850 mm — taller than about 87% of BMW models.
20 L — larger than about 61% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,207
2,193
Close to average.
953
877
9% above average.
1,450
1,199
21% above average.
1,507
1,497
Close to average.
850
809
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 403 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Regenerative hub braking system in addition. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-R17 |
| Wheels | Aluminium-Gussräder |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 243 kg (535.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,207 mm (86.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 953 mm (37.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,507 mm (59.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.96 L/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 115.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Light White/Black Storm Metallic |
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| Comments | All-wheel drive. Windscreen. |
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