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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure - 2011 Specifications and Reviews
2011
General information | |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Year | 2011 |
| Model | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 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 | 108.62 |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cross-spoke wheels |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock Brakes |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/70-R17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear suspension travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front suspension travel | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Trail | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.8° |
| Frame type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 33.00 litres (8.72 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 990 mm (39.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,525 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Seat height | 890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4871 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Power Steering |
| Carrying capacity | Front Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kg |
| Wheelbase | 1,473 mm (58.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 1,278 mm (50.3 inches) |
| Seat | Removable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 Versatility |
| Rear tyre | 25/10-12 |
| Front tyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rear wheel travel | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Double A-Arm |
| Front wheel travel | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm |
| Driveline | Automatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 102.0 x 85.0 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches) |
| Color options | Yellow, grey |
| Starter | Electric |
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