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Year
2012
Year
2012
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS Triple Black
Display Name
R 1200 R
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Introduction Year
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Model Type
-
Model Type
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$13,880
Warranty
-
Warranty
36
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$16,800
MSRP
-
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
495
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Warranty (Condition)
-
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
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
7750
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
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
Horsepower (bhp)
110
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
120.7
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (in/mm)
2.87 / 73
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
55
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
50
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
50
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
110 / 81
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
88 / 119
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
73 / 2.88
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
57 / 52
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
0
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
2.91
Final Drive Ratio
2.75
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)
2.38 / 1.7 / 1.3 / 1.07 / 0.94 / 0.85
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
87 / 2210
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
36 / 915
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
57 / 1450
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1507
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
461 / 209.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
504 / 229
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
465 / 211
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
970
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.54
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
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
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Handlebar Pads
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
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
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
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
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
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
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
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 Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic 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
One-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)
33.5 / 850
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.5 / 800
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
Optional
Trip Computer
-
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Lap Timer
Optional
Lap Timer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Adjustable Headlights
-
Adjustable Headlights
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
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)
5.5
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)
7.03
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
34.3 / 872
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
50.5 / 1285
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.9 / 1495
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
0.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
448 / 203.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
491 / 223
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
500 / 227
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
992 / 450
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.8 / 3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.61
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
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