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Year
2006
Year
2006
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS
Display Name
R 1200 RT
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Introduction Year
2005
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Model Type
-
Model Type
Sport-Touring
MSRP
-
MSRP
$17,050
Warranty
-
Warranty
36
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$14,700
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7250
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
5500
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Valve Configuration
OHV
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
100
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
115.2
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (in/mm)
2.88 / 73
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
110 / 82.1
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
85 / 115.2
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
73 / 2.88
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.28 / 1.58 / 1.26 / 1.03 / 0.9 / 0.81
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
87 / 2210
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
36 / 914.4
Width (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1519
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
GVWR (lbs)
936
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.67
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Fork Guards
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
-
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.2 / 817.9
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Height
Low
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
7.32
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
35.6 / 904.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.4 / 1483.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 154.9
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
3.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
505 / 229.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
571 / 259
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1091 / 495
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.1 / 26.9
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
-
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
7.9 / 35
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.32
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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