The second best enduro motorcycle. That's the machine is only second to its sibling, the R 1200 GS Adventure. Assembled with all necessary stuffs needed in a high end enduro, the R 1200 GS is merely becoming a blasting bi-wheeler in the class. The bike runs on a massive 1170cc, Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft engine. It spells out a peak power of 92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm and a peak torque of 125 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It's coupled with a 6 speed gearbox.
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Chassis and Suspension
Frame
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Tyres
Wheels / Rim
Cast aluminium alloy 12-spoke
Front Tyre
120/70 R 19
Rear Tyre
170/60 R 17
Dimensions
Length
2210mm
Width
953mm
Height
1450mm
Wheelbase
1507 mm
Weight
238kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity
4 litres
First Impression Review
The BMW R 1200 GS is the Ultimate GS that started it all. The sole motorcycle that is responsible for the birth of dual-sport motorcycle segment. Ever since the birth of the first GS, the era of adventure motorcycles started and the GS has always lead the show from the start and till now. The R 1200 GS is full of character, riding dynamics and power. The high-quality paint jobs and the striking GS design also makes it one of the best adventure bike in the world. The visual highlights of its graphics and high-quality materials like mudguards, windshields and instrument panel make it a top-notch motorcycle.
Perfomance
The mill of the BMW R 1200 GS has a 1170.00 cc Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft engine. The legendary engine of the R 1200 GS is tested on real-life conditions are proud to be very mighty and powerful. The engine is mated to a Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear tee. The top speed of this adventure bike is more than 200kmph.
Chassis, Suspension and Braking
The BMW R 1200 GS has a two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame with the load-bearing engine. The big frame is made to give the R 1200 GS a very stable and optimum riding dynamics and off-road capability. The suspension setup of the bike done with BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut as the front suspension while the rear suspension setup comes with Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable).
The braking of the bike is done with Dual disc brake with 4-piston radial calipers while the rear brakes are done with Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm with a double-piston floating caliper. The petrol tank capacity of the bike is 20 litres. The entire weight of the bike is 238 kg.