03 December. Wednesday 2025
BMW R 1200 GS - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | BMW R 1200 GS |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Starter | Electric |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Bore x stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Torque | 115.00 |
| Power | 103.25 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer |
| Capacity: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,507 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 23,749 mm (935.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
BMW R 1200 GS dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Euro 3 |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Front brakes diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/70-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/80-19 |
| Rear suspension travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front suspension travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.7° |
| Frame type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5086 HP/kg |
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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Other specs | |
| Color options | Slate grey matallic matt, Namibia orange |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles) | 4.30 litres (1.14 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
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