The BMW R 1200 GS Rallye motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 256 kg (564.4 lb).
Key specifications
2012, 2018Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
120.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
256 kgWet weight
890 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,510 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20122018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Engine type
2018Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Frame
2018Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
2018Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Fuel system
2018Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Rear brakes
2018Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Torque
2018125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wheelbase
20181,507 mm (59.3 inches)
Clutch
2018Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Emission details
2018Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Fuel consumption
20184.96 L/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2018115.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall length
20182,207 mm (86.9 inches)
How the BMW R 1200 GS Rallye 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.
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 weight256 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg
About 13% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 82nd percentile across BMW models.
Seat height890 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm
About 10% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 97th 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
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke • 1,170 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,510 mmSeat 890 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/80-R19 front / 150/70-R17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire size |
150/70-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
435 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque |
120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
12.0:1 |
| Cooling system |
Oil & air |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter |
Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front suspension |
BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension |
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel |
210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake |
24.8° |
| Trail |
89 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Front tire |
110/80-R19 |
| Rear tire |
150/70-R17 |
| Wheels |
Cross-spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
256 kg (564.4 lb) |
| Dry weight |
223 kg (491.6 lb) |
| Seat height |
890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Alternate seat height |
810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length |
2,240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
| Reserve fuel capacity |
3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
4.60 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
106.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details |
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2152 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical |
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Silver/red/blue |
| Seat |
Two section dual seat with variable height rider´s seat |
| Exhaust system |
Chromed Exhaust Pipe |
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