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BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
2012
General information | |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Torque | 120.00 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 |
| Power | 48.00 |
| Engine details | Rradially aligned valves |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Black Cross Spoke Wheels |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Front brakes diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional integral ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/70-R17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/80-R19 |
| 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 |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,507 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2365 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Blata is from the Czech Republic. |
| Light | 12V 55W headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 1,345 mm (53.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with Sachs shock absorber |
| Front wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic fork |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Torque | 10.60 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.8 ft.lbs) @ 8500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Color options | Black/gray |
| Seat | Two section dual seat with variable height riders seat |
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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