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|frame = Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting | |frame = Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting | ||
|suspension =Front: BMW Motorrad Telelever; [[stanchion]] 37 mm, central spring strut <br> | |suspension =Front: BMW Motorrad Telelever; [[stanchion]] 37 mm, central spring strut <br> | ||
Rear: Cast | Rear: Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, [[rebound damping]] adjustable at handwheel | ||
|brakes =Front: 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) <br>Rear: Single 275mm disc, 2 [[piston]] caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | |brakes =Front: 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) <br>Rear: Single 275mm disc, 2 [[piston]] caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70 R19}} | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70 R19}} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70 R19 front [[tire]] and a 170/60 R 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) in the front and a Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut while the rear was equipped with a Cast | It came with a 120/70 R19 front [[tire]] and a 170/60 R 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) in the front and a Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut while the rear was equipped with a Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel. The R1200GS LC was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 205 kg / 452 lbs. The wheelbase was 1507 mm / 59.3 in. long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:BMW-R1200GS-13--6.jpg|600px|BMW R1200GS LC]] | [[File:BMW-R1200GS-13--6.jpg|600px|BMW R1200GS LC]] | ||
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night as an ex works option. | night as an ex works option. | ||
Even in its standard trim the new R 1200 GS has a main headlight with | Even in its standard trim the new R 1200 GS has a main headlight with optimized | ||
light efficiency. In order to be seen even better during the day, BMW Motorrad | light efficiency. In order to be seen even better during the day, BMW Motorrad | ||
also offers a daytime running light as an ex works option. For excellent road | also offers a daytime running light as an ex works option. For excellent road | ||
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handlebars. | handlebars. | ||
Aerodynamically | Aerodynamically optimized windshield with one-hand operation and optimum | ||
ergonomics. | ergonomics. | ||
The newly developed windshield of the R 1200 GS offers further improved wind and | The newly developed windshield of the R 1200 GS offers further improved wind and | ||
weather protection while also reducing wind noise. Adjustment is simple: an | weather protection while also reducing wind noise. Adjustment is simple: an | ||
easily accessible and ergonomically | easily accessible and ergonomically optimized selection wheel is operated using | ||
one hand. | one hand. | ||
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seat can be shifted longitudinally to obtain the ideal distance between rider | seat can be shifted longitudinally to obtain the ideal distance between rider | ||
and passenger. The new handlebars can easily be turned upwards and, together | and passenger. The new handlebars can easily be turned upwards and, together | ||
with the | with the optimized knee grip in the fuel tank area, they ensure an even better | ||
standing position for off-road riding. The improved knee grip can be clearly | standing position for off-road riding. The improved knee grip can be clearly | ||
felt when seated, too. A high and a low seat, as well as an adjustable footrest | felt when seated, too. A high and a low seat, as well as an adjustable footrest | ||
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travel enduro segment. Capacity 1170 cc, rated output 92 kW (125 bhp) at 7700 rpm and a maximum | travel enduro segment. Capacity 1170 cc, rated output 92 kW (125 bhp) at 7700 rpm and a maximum | ||
torque of 125 Nm at 6500 rpm. Cylinder heads with vertical through-flow for increased efficiency and | torque of 125 Nm at 6500 rpm. Cylinder heads with vertical through-flow for increased efficiency and | ||
performance. Compact air/water cooling for optimum heat management. Basic engine with compact, light and yet rigidity- | performance. Compact air/water cooling for optimum heat management. Basic engine with compact, light and yet rigidity-optimized crankshaft. Vertically separated case in open deck construction. 6-speed gearbox integrated in engine housing, including wet clutch with | ||
anti-hopping function and reduced lever operation force. New intake system for optimum output and torque with 52 mm throttle valve | anti-hopping function and reduced lever operation force. New intake system for optimum output and torque with 52 mm throttle valve | ||
diameter. E-gas for improved ridability, running smoothness and special functions. Innovative exhaust gas system with electronically controlled exhaust flap for | diameter. E-gas for improved ridability, running smoothness and special functions. Innovative exhaust gas system with electronically controlled exhaust flap for | ||
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off-road riding as well as different mode-specific Dynamic ESA settings (option | off-road riding as well as different mode-specific Dynamic ESA settings (option | ||
ex works). New suspension with torsionally stiff tubular steel bridge frame and bolt-on | ex works). New suspension with torsionally stiff tubular steel bridge frame and bolt-on | ||
rear frame. Optimised lightweight cardan shaft drive now running on the left-hand side. Newly developed and | rear frame. Optimised lightweight cardan shaft drive now running on the left-hand side. Newly developed and optimized Telelever at front and EVO Paralever at rear for | ||
an even more precise ride feel. Refined master chassis geometry data and long swingarm for excellent traction. Optimised seating width and position, and adjustable handlebars for even | an even more precise ride feel. Refined master chassis geometry data and long swingarm for excellent traction. Optimised seating width and position, and adjustable handlebars for even | ||
greater comfort. Optimised ground reach for rider (inner leg length). Tyre/wheel dimensions of 120/70 R19 at front and 170/60 R17 at rear as a world | greater comfort. Optimised ground reach for rider (inner leg length). Tyre/wheel dimensions of 120/70 R19 at front and 170/60 R17 at rear as a world | ||
first, tailored specially to the R 1200 GS. Revised BMW Motorrad brake system with radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake | first, tailored specially to the R 1200 GS. Revised BMW Motorrad brake system with radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake | ||
calipers at front and 2-piston floating caliper with enlarged brake disc at rear | calipers at front and 2-piston floating caliper with enlarged brake disc at rear | ||
(Ø 276mm, previously 265mm). BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard. Semiactive suspension Dynamic ESA (ex works option). Main headlight with | (Ø 276mm, previously 265mm). BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard. Semiactive suspension Dynamic ESA (ex works option). Main headlight with optimized light efficiency and LED daytime running light | ||
(ex works option). Worlds first motorcycle with LED main headlight featuring integrated daytime | (ex works option). Worlds first motorcycle with LED main headlight featuring integrated daytime | ||
running light (ex works option). New vehicle electrical system with partitioning of functions. Extended electric switch units. Electronic cruise control (ex works option). Preparation for navigation unit with Multi-Controller to operate the BMW | running light (ex works option). New vehicle electrical system with partitioning of functions. Extended electric switch units. Electronic cruise control (ex works option). Preparation for navigation unit with Multi-Controller to operate the BMW | ||
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separately bolted to the crankcase, but are integrated directly. The | separately bolted to the crankcase, but are integrated directly. The | ||
dual-section die-cast cylinder crankcase with vertical split level at the centre | dual-section die-cast cylinder crankcase with vertical split level at the centre | ||
of the crankshaft is made of highly rigid | of the crankshaft is made of highly rigid aluminum alloy. The two case halves | ||
form a highly rigid composite consisting of the cylinder and the bearing block | form a highly rigid composite consisting of the cylinder and the bearing block | ||
for the crankshaft. | for the crankshaft. | ||
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The electromotive throttle actuator in the new BMW R 1200 GS allows improved | The electromotive throttle actuator in the new BMW R 1200 GS allows improved | ||
ridability and | ridability and optimized running smoothness in the near-idling range since the | ||
engine control detects any differences between the two cylinders in terms of | engine control detects any differences between the two cylinders in terms of | ||
mean pressure and compensates by means of selectively adapting the throttle | mean pressure and compensates by means of selectively adapting the throttle | ||
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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 | 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. | ||
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tiring for this reason. | tiring for this reason. | ||
The | The optimized connection with the road surface, especially due to the new | ||
suspension/damping set-up and the new wheel/tyre dimensions, means that the new | suspension/damping set-up and the new wheel/tyre dimensions, means that the new | ||
R 1200 GS is also considerably more dynamic. Its precise handling allows the | R 1200 GS is also considerably more dynamic. Its precise handling allows the | ||
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ride feel. | ride feel. | ||
As before, the triangular swingarm in forged | As before, the triangular swingarm in forged aluminum is supported by the | ||
engine housing. The outstanding underlying principle of this type of front wheel | engine housing. The outstanding underlying principle of this type of front wheel | ||
control is the fact that it relieves the telescopic control of longitudinal and | control is the fact that it relieves the telescopic control of longitudinal and | ||
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The Telelever has been geometrically refined for use in the new R 1200 GS, and | The Telelever has been geometrically refined for use in the new R 1200 GS, and | ||
its excellent properties have been further | its excellent properties have been further optimized. While retaining the same | ||
degree of rigidity, the fork tube diameter of the telescopic control was reduced | degree of rigidity, the fork tube diameter of the telescopic control was reduced | ||
from 41 to just 37 millimetres. This means that in spite of integrating | from 41 to just 37 millimetres. This means that in spite of integrating | ||
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nothing to be desired in terms of handling, directional accuracy, steering | nothing to be desired in terms of handling, directional accuracy, steering | ||
precision and high speed stability. For this reason, the master chassis geometry | precision and high speed stability. For this reason, the master chassis geometry | ||
has not been radically changed but merely slightly | has not been radically changed but merely slightly optimized. The Steering Head Angle has increased slightly to 64.5 degrees. Wheel castor is virtually | ||
identical, having previously been 101 millimetres and is now 99.6 millimetres. | identical, having previously been 101 millimetres and is now 99.6 millimetres. | ||
The wheelbase of 1507 millimetres has remained unchanged. | The wheelbase of 1507 millimetres has remained unchanged. | ||
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The tyre dimension 120/70 R19 is used for the first time ever in a large enduro | The tyre dimension 120/70 R19 is used for the first time ever in a large enduro | ||
bike. As compared to the previous tyre size of 110/80-19, the tyres for the | bike. As compared to the previous tyre size of 110/80-19, the tyres for the | ||
weight- | 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 | ||
producing higher levels of transferable cornering and deceleration forces. But | producing higher levels of transferable cornering and deceleration forces. But | ||
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previously had a 150/70 R17 tyre at the rear, a size 170/60 R17 tyre now ensures | previously had a 150/70 R17 tyre at the rear, a size 170/60 R17 tyre now ensures | ||
a significantly larger contact surface for better cornering and traction. In | a significantly larger contact surface for better cornering and traction. In | ||
keeping with the new tyre size, the rim width of the likewise weight- | keeping with the new tyre size, the rim width of the likewise weight-optimized | ||
10-spoke light alloy rear wheel has also been increased from 4.0 to 4.5 inches. | 10-spoke light alloy rear wheel has also been increased from 4.0 to 4.5 inches. | ||
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light alloy rim was given a matt, robust and easily cleanable surface coating. | light alloy rim was given a matt, robust and easily cleanable surface coating. | ||
The weight- | The weight-optimized hubs boast a finely wrought technical design and are | ||
connected to the rim by stainless steel spokes. | connected to the rim by stainless steel spokes. | ||
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Main headlight with | Main headlight with optimized light efficiency and LED daytime running light as | ||
an ex works option. | an ex works option. | ||
Seeing and being seen as well as possible - these are crucial factors on which | Seeing and being seen as well as possible - these are crucial factors on which | ||
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The light unit consists of two LED units each for low and high beam, as well as | The light unit consists of two LED units each for low and high beam, as well as | ||
four additional LED units for daytime running light and side light. These are | four additional LED units for daytime running light and side light. These are | ||
mounted on a central heat sink made of die-cast | mounted on a central heat sink made of die-cast aluminum. | ||
Behind the heat sink there is an axial fan. An additional air ducting element | Behind the heat sink there is an axial fan. An additional air ducting element | ||
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and for more active off-road riding the passenger footrests can now be | and for more active off-road riding the passenger footrests can now be | ||
dismounted quickly and simply complete with extensions. | dismounted quickly and simply complete with extensions. | ||
The new handlebars in double-butted | The new handlebars in double-butted aluminum tubing have increased in size in | ||
the mounting area from 28.5 to 32 millimetres. The enlarged diameter results in | the mounting area from 28.5 to 32 millimetres. The enlarged diameter results in | ||
greater stability as well as increased torsional stiffness - achieved by greater | greater stability as well as increased torsional stiffness - achieved by greater | ||
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Windshield with one-hand operation for excellent wind and weather protection. | Windshield with one-hand operation for excellent wind and weather protection. | ||
The windshield was also | The windshield was also optimized in keeping with the character of the new R | ||
1200 GS. It now offers improved wind and weather protection and can also be | 1200 GS. It now offers improved wind and weather protection and can also be | ||
simply adjusted by means of an easily accessible wheel in the area of the | simply adjusted by means of an easily accessible wheel in the area of the | ||
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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 | talents with a new color concept comprising four different colours for selected | ||
components. | components. | ||
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While Racing Red highlights the dynamic, sporty character of the new BMW R 1200 | While Racing Red highlights the dynamic, sporty character of the new BMW R 1200 | ||
GS, Blue Fire gives it a markedly modern appearance. Alpine White as a BMW | GS, Blue Fire gives it a markedly modern appearance. Alpine White as a BMW | ||
Motorrad brand | Motorrad brand color highlights the traditional enduro genes of the new BMW R | ||
1200 GS. Here BMW Motorrad especially emphasises the solid, masculine character | 1200 GS. Here BMW Motorrad especially emphasises the solid, masculine character | ||
of the GS as well as its off-road aspirations. Meanwhile Thunder Grey Metallic | of the GS as well as its off-road aspirations. Meanwhile Thunder Grey Metallic | ||
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!Rear Suspension | !Rear Suspension | ||
|Cast | |Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | ||
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!Rear Wheel Travel | !Rear Wheel Travel | ||