2012 BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black

BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black
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General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black
Year
2012
Category
Enduro / offroad
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
71.39 cubic inches (1170.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 2 stroke
Power
48.0 horsepowers (35.8 kiloWatts) at 7750 RPM
Torque
88.51 pound-foot/lbf-ft (120.00 Nm / 12.24 kgf-m) at 6000 RPM
Compression
12:1
Bore x stroke
6.16 x 4.45 inches (101.0 x 73.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Oil and air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
-
Fuel consumption
4.30 litres/100 km, 23.3 km/l or 54.7 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
25.7°
Trail
6.16 inches (101.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
11.59 inches (190.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
12.20 inches (200.0 mm)
Front tyre
110/80-R19
Rear tyre
150/70-R17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.61 inches (305.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.17 inches (265.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
447.5 pounds (203.0 kg)
Wet weight
504.9 pounds (229.0 kg)
Seat height
51.9 inches (850 mm)
Wheelbase
92.0 inches (1507 mm)
Overall length
134.8 inches (2210 mm)
Overall width
55.8 inches (915 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.28 gallons (20.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
1.06 gallons (4.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information