BMW R1200GS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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The BMW R1200GS motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).

Key specifications

2007Year released
1,170 ccDisplacement
102 hpPower
115.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
225 kgWet weight
840 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,519 mmWheelbase

How the BMW R1200GS 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.

Engine power102 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 25% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 71st percentile across BMW models.

Displacement1,170 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight225 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 51st percentile across BMW models.

Seat height840 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 81st percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 61st percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power71st

102 hp — more powerful than about 71% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement87th

1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.

Wet weight51st

225 kg — heavier than about 51% of BMW models, or lighter than about 49%.

Seat height81st

840 mm — taller than about 81% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity61st

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.

Overall length2,210 mm
This bike

2,210

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall height895 mm
This bike

895

BMW avg

1,199

25% below average.

Wheelbase1,519 mm
This bike

1,519

BMW avg

1,497

Close to average.

Seat height840 mm
This bike

840

BMW avg

809

4% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,170 cc • Oil & air cooled • 102 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,519 mmSeat 840 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/80-H19 front / 150/70-H17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-H19
Rear tire size 150/70-H17
Front tire pressure 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)
Rear tire pressure 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Engine oil CA. 3,5 L 15W-50
Engine oil capacity 4.00 L (4.23 US qt)
Oil filter HiFloFiltro HF164
Spark plug NGK DCPR8EKC, NGK DCPR8EIX
Estimated theoretical fuel range 364 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.453 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 453.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 87.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2007
Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in)
Power 102 hp (74.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Oil & air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic fuel injection
Ignition BMS-K
Starter Electric
Engine oil CA. 3,5 L 15W-50
Oil capacity 4.00 L (4.23 US qt)
Oil filter HiFloFiltro HF164
Spark plugs NGK DCPR8EKC, NGK DCPR8EIX

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Hydraulic, dry, single-disk

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular
Front suspension Telelever
Rear suspension EVO Paralever
Front wheel travel 190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Trail 101 mm (4.0 inches)
Fork tube size 41 mm (1.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire 110/80-H19
Rear tire 150/70-H17
Front tire pressure 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)
Rear tire pressure 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 225 kg (496 lb)
Dry weight 199 kg (438.7 lb)
Seat height 840 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall length 2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall height 895 mm (35.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,519 mm (59.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.50 L/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 127.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 213.0 km/h (132.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.5126 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Battery HJTX14H-FP-IL | 12 V 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery
Electrical Battery 12 V 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery

Other specifications

Color options Desert Yellow Metallic, Rock Red Metallic, Ocean Blue Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic
Brake fluid DOT 4

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.

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