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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = BMW R1200GS LC | |name = [[BMW]] R1200GS LC | ||
| | |image = [[File:BMW-R1200GS-13--6.jpg|frameless|BMW R1200GS LC]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = BMW | |manufacturer = BMW | ||
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traction - especially when riding over rough terrain. | traction - especially when riding over rough terrain. | ||
A globally unique feature of the new R 1200 GS are the | A globally unique feature of the new R 1200 GS are the tyres in the sizes 120/70 | ||
R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at the rear, specially adapted to improve | R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at the rear, specially adapted to improve | ||
performance. | performance. | ||
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worlds. This means that even motorcyclists with limited enduro experience will | worlds. This means that even motorcyclists with limited enduro experience will | ||
quickly get their off-road bearings on the new R 1200 GS and enjoy lots of | quickly get their off-road bearings on the new R 1200 GS and enjoy lots of | ||
riding fun. The mode is optimized for use with standard | riding fun. The mode is optimized for use with standard tyres. | ||
For more ambitious enduro riders, BMW Motorrad offers the Enduro Pro mode. | For more ambitious enduro riders, BMW Motorrad offers the Enduro Pro mode. | ||
This riding mode provides spontaneous engine response characteristics and is | This riding mode provides spontaneous engine response characteristics and is | ||
designed for use with studded | designed for use with studded tyres. At the same time, the ABS function is | ||
disengaged at the rear by pressing the footbrake lever; the optional Dynamic ESA | disengaged at the rear by pressing the footbrake lever; the optional Dynamic ESA | ||
shifts into traction-oriented and optimum bottom-out set-up. ASC is set to | shifts into traction-oriented and optimum bottom-out set-up. ASC is set to | ||
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valves. | valves. | ||
The drastically improved contact between road and | The drastically improved contact between road and tyres means that the new R | ||
1200 GS is able to provide a previously unequalled sense of security on very | 1200 GS is able to provide a previously unequalled sense of security on very | ||
uneven roads and when riding off-road. | uneven roads and when riding off-road. | ||
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Here ASC provides for more slip on the rear wheel, allowing light off-road | Here ASC provides for more slip on the rear wheel, allowing light off-road | ||
drifts. The ABS setting is designed for running over loose surfaces such as | drifts. The ABS setting is designed for running over loose surfaces such as | ||
gravel with road | gravel with road tyres, which have a higher approved level of slip. As on the | ||
road, the ABS operates with a part integral function: in other words when the | road, the ABS operates with a part integral function: in other words when the | ||
front wheel brake is activated, part of the brake force is directed to the rear | front wheel brake is activated, part of the brake force is directed to the rear | ||
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more ambitious off-road riding. This setting provides significantly increased | more ambitious off-road riding. This setting provides significantly increased | ||
bottom-out reserves. In this mode - reserved solely for off-road use with | bottom-out reserves. In this mode - reserved solely for off-road use with | ||
studded | studded tyres - experienced motorcyclists can deliberately make the rear wheel | ||
of the R 1200 GS break out due to ASC intervention adjusted to professional | of the R 1200 GS break out due to ASC intervention adjusted to professional | ||
enduro use. The ABS characteristics are specially adapted to this type of sporty | enduro use. The ABS characteristics are specially adapted to this type of sporty | ||
use since control is specifically geared towards riding on loose surfaces with | use since control is specifically geared towards riding on loose surfaces with | ||
studded | studded tyres. What is more, ABS does not act on the rear wheel when the rear | ||
brake is applied. Deactivation of the part integral function means that the | brake is applied. Deactivation of the part integral function means that the | ||
front and wheel brake operate entirely separately from one another, in keeping | front and wheel brake operate entirely separately from one another, in keeping | ||
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The tire dimension 120/70 R19 is used for the first time ever in a large enduro | The tire dimension 120/70 R19 is used for the first time ever in a large enduro | ||
bike. As compared to the previous tire size of 110/80-19, the | bike. As compared to the previous tire size of 110/80-19, the tyres for the | ||
weight-optimized 10-spoke light alloy cast wheel enlarged to 3.0 inches | weight-optimized 10-spoke light alloy cast wheel enlarged to 3.0 inches | ||
(previously 2.5 inches) offer a larger contact area, which has the effect of | (previously 2.5 inches) offer a larger contact area, which has the effect of | ||
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The new BMW R 1200 GS also expresses its sharper character and its universal | The new BMW R 1200 GS also expresses its sharper character and its universal | ||
talents with a new color concept comprising four different | talents with a new color concept comprising four different colours for selected | ||
components. | components. | ||
As a travel enduro for highly active riding and featuring innovative technology, | As a travel enduro for highly active riding and featuring innovative technology, | ||
its colouring deliberately includes contrasts and a dynamic , very light effect. | its colouring deliberately includes contrasts and a dynamic , very light effect. | ||
The four main | The four main colours to choose from for the body - Alpine White, Racing Red, | ||
Blue Fire and Thunder Grey Metallic - provide a fascinating contrast with the | Blue Fire and Thunder Grey Metallic - provide a fascinating contrast with the | ||
silver engine housing and frame. | silver engine housing and frame. | ||
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!Reserve | !Reserve | ||
|4 | |4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average |