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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$18,350.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;36</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Flat Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air / Oil</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12.0:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Premium</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;110/80 HR19</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;59.4 / 1510</td>
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		<div class="date">By adventureVA(Owner),  Jul. 30, 2012</div>
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		I have a 2012 R1200 GSA. I've ridden a long time (since 1968, oh well) and had many (30, oh well again) motorcycles, many BMW's and a few GS's actually. I have never had a bike better balanced, powered, fueled, braked, wind protected -- this flawless-- before. It is simply the very best motorcycle f<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">or the real world I have ever had. I'm 5'11 and have no problem with the standard seat, the bike does not feel heavy in almost any circumstances, steers with both the front and back very controllably and naturally and carries huge loads, not to mention a boat load of gas with no problems.  I don't know who is compiling reviews that would measure that a Husky 310 or a KLR 650 are &quot;better&quot; bikes. They are great bikes, but it they are not even remotely similar, nevermind better. If you want a bike to point to the other side of the country on whatever you surface you find along the way, go fishing or go to work every day, or go to the store and seriously get *all* the groceries in those Touratech boxes, or whatever, on this  one you can do any of that and do 150 kmiles of it. The  R1200 GSA is just the best all around motorcycle I personally have experienced. I sold my other bikes. Just saying. Anyway, everybody ride whatever you have, they're all a great way to travel!</span>
		
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2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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2012 On-Off Road

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Model Type	On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)	$18,350.00
Warranty	36
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Engine:
Engine Type	Flat Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air / Oil
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	110/80 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/70 HR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	59.4 / 1510
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	8.7 / 33

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I have a 2012 R1200 GSA. I've ridden a long time (since 1968, oh well) and had many (30, oh well again) motorcycles, many BMW's and a few GS's actually. I have never had a bike better balanced, powered, fueled, braked, wind protected -- this flawless-- before. It is simply the very best motorcycle f... Read Full Review