The BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black 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 41% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 57th 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.
48 hp — more powerful than about 27% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
229 kg — heavier than about 57% of BMW models, or lighter than about 43%.
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.
915
877
4% above average.
1,507
1,497
Close to average.
850
809
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-R19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 465 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.210 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 209.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 41.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| 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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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) |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
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 | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.7° |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 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 | Black Cross Spoke Wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 229 kg (504.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 203 kg (447.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,507 mm (59.3 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 | 4.30 L/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2365 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/gray |
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| Seat | Two section dual seat with variable height rider´s seat |
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