2005 BMW R 1200 GS

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R 1200 GS

Year

2005

Engine and transmission

Displacement

71.39 cubic inches (1170.0 ccm)

Engine type

Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke

Power

96.5 horsepowers (72.0 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM

Torque

84.82 pound-foot/lbf-ft (115.00 Nm / 11.73 kgf-m) at 5500 RPM

Compression

11:1

Bore x stroke

6.16 x 4.45 inches (101.0 x 73.0 mm)

Valves per cylinder

Fuel system

Injection

Fuel control

Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

Cooling system

Oil and air

Gearbox

6-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Shaft drive (cardan)

Starter

Electric

Fuel consumption

4.50 litres/100 km, 22.2 km/l or 52.3 mpg

Top speed

200.0 kmh (124.3 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)

27.1°

Trail

6.71 inches (110.0 mm)

Front suspension travel

2.50 inches (41.0 mm)

Rear suspension travel

8.24 inches (135.0 mm)

Front tyre

110/80-ZR19

Rear tyre

150/70-ZR17

Front brake

Double discs

Front brakes diameter

18.61 inches (305.0 mm)

Rear brake

Double discs

Rear brakes diameter

16.17 inches (265.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

438.7 pounds (199.0 kg)

Wet weight

496.0 pounds (225.0 kg)

Seat height

51.3 inches (840 mm)

Wheelbase

92.8 inches (1520 mm)

Overall length

134.8 inches (2210 mm)

Overall width

55.8 inches (915 mm)

Overall height

87.3 inches (1430 mm)

Ground clearance

Fuel capacity

5.28 gallons (20.0 litres)

Oil capacity

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