The BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
115.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
199 kgDry weight
840 mmSeat height
20 LFuel tank
1,641 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200420052006200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
2005200611.0:1
2008201212.0:1
2013201912.5:1
Dry weight
20082012203 kg (447.5 lb)
Engine type
2006Twin, four-stroke
2008Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
2010Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
20122014Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
20162017Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Frame
20052006Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
20082012Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
2013Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
20142016Twin-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame,load-bearing engine
20172019Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
20082009Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
2011Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
2012Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
2013Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
2014Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20152019Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20052014BMW Motorrad Telelever
20152016BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
20172019BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front tire
2006110/80-R19
20082009110/80-19
20102012110/80-R19
2013120/70-19
20142016120/70-R19
2017120/70-19
20182019120/70-R19
Fuel system
20052006Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition
20082012Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
2013Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
20142016Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
20172019Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
Gearbox
200520196-speed
Rear brakes
20052006Double disc
20082009Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
2011Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
2012Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off.
2013Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS:
2014Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
20152019Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Model information
| Category | Allround |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| 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 | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever;stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring pre-load 9-times mechanically adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-ZR19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,641 mm (64.6 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 | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.4925 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Comments | Special equipment BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable |
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