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2015 BMW R 1200 GS

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2015 BMW R 1200 GS
  • Engine/Motor: Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
  • Horsepower: 125
  • Torque: 92
  • Transmission: 6-speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

2015 BMW R 1200 GS Features and Benefits:

One R 1200 GS. One Mission – The best GS of all times.

The BMW R 1200 GS – the icon of all travel adventure bikes. For 32 years “the GS” has been defining its segment and has proven to be the trusty companion on any motorcycle journey. BMW Motorrad is now embarking on a new chapter of its success story and is yet again perfecting the iconic R 1200 GS.

One R 1200 GS. One Feeling – Power in every situation.

Powerful, refined, and high revving. The R 1200 GS is powered by a new opposed twin engine design delivering 125 hp. Based on a new concept of combined air and liquid cooling and vertical flows through the cylinders, the engine operates efficiently, reliably, and with high torques at all times. Further improvements like the new wet clutch with antihopping feature, the electromotive throttle actuator E-Gas, and the optional “riding modes” make the opposed twin engine the perfect drive solution at the heart of the new R 1200 GS.

One R 1200 GS. One Emotion – Supreme control

The new R 1200 GS is ready for any terrain, thanks to the greater rigidity of its main frame and its enhanced Paralever and Telelever for even greater steering accuracy. The optional Dynamic ESA configures the suspension automatically to the terrain and load conditions. The GS provides even more functions with the optional “riding modes”, a set of four different configurations that can be selected at the push of a button.

One R 1200 GS. One Impression – Strong individuality.

At first glance, the “new one” too is a genuine GS: robust, dynamic, and full of character. New body panels with a perfect finish underscore its high quality character. The new cooling concept was integrated seamlessly into the distinctive design, and the visual emphasis moved to the front. The new R 1200 GS now gives the impression of more balance and power. Thanks to its extensive range of options, the R 1200 GS is absolutely unique. With an innovative, unique LED headlamp, cross spoke wheels, and a wide choice of options and packages, everyone can convert this machine into “his” or "hers" GS.

Specifications

Engine Type

Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft

Bore x stroke

101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity

1,170 cc

Rated output

92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm

Max. torque

92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm

Compression ratio

12.5 : 1

Mixture control / engine management

Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Maximum speed

Over 125 mph

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h

57 mpg at a constant 56 mph (4.1 l)

Fuel type

Premium Unleaded

Alternator

three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free

Clutch

oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox

Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth

Drive

Shaft drive

Frame

Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel

Suspension travel front / rear

7.5 in/7.9 in (190 mm / 200 mm)

Wheelbase

59.3 in (1,507 mm)

Castor

3.9 in (99.6 mm)

Steering head angle

64.5°

Wheels

Cast aluminum wheels

Rim, front

3,00 x 19"

Rim, rear

4,50 x 17"

Tyres, front

120/70 R 19

Tyres, rear

170/60 R 17

Brake, front

Dual floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers

Brake, rear

Single disc, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper

ABS

STANDARD (part integral, can be switched off)

Length

87.0 in (2.210 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors)

37.5 in (953 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors)

55.9 in (1,412 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight

33.5/34.3 inches (adjustable seat height) Standard; variable seat heights available between 31.1 inches and 35.0 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)

Inner leg curve, unladen weight

73.6/75.2 inches (adjustable seat height) Standard; variable inner leg curve (inseam) between 69.7 and 76.8 inches (seats available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

525 lbs (238 kg)

Permitted total weight

992 lbs (450 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment)

467 lbs (212 kg)

Usable tank volume

5.3 gal

Reserve

approx. 1 gal

Color Options

Racing Red, Alpine White, Frozen Dark Blue Metallic, Black Storm Metallic

Price

$16,175


Quotes

“The liquid-cooled BMW R1200GS receives a slight tweak for 2015 along with new optional quick shifter and keyless ignition system. The Adventure version also gets these new options as well as new choices to lower the seat height. The 2015 GS receives the heavier crankshaft introduced on the 2014 R1200GS Adventure and R1200RT. Weighing two pounds more than the previous component, the new crankshaft has increased gyrating inertia, promising improved smoothness. BMW’s Keyless Ride system is also new to the GS and GSA as an ex-works option. A built-in transponder allows a rider to start the engine, engage or disengage the steering lock and open the fuel filler without having to pull out the key.” ----- Motorcycle Blog“the R1200GS, much like the rest of the 1200 cc bikes are fat cows. Of course, they can sometimes become agile cows, but this will not modify their dimensions and weight, and for most riders, the will still feel cumbersome and not exactly the first choice when it comes to riding hard on unwelcoming terrain. Anyway, we know that these bikes CAN perform much better when ridden accordingly and can offer more than what the common rider can squeeze out of them. The video below is the perfect proof that a fat cow can look exceedingly well in the right hands, and can rival most of the smaller off-road action-focused bikes. Truth be told, such a video would make ten thousand times a better commercial for the BMW R1200GS than most ads we have seen so far.” ----- Autoevolution