The BMW R 1200 GS TE motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1200 GS TE 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 67th 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.
238 kg — heavier than about 67% of BMW models, or lighter than about 33%.
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.
2,210
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 | 488 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-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 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator |
| 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 | Twin-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame,load-bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 37mm, central spring strut |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single swingarm 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 | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-R17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 238 kg (524.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,210 mm (87.0 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 | 4.10 L/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, blue, white, grey |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome Plated Exhaust System |
| Price as new | Euro 1480. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.