2005 BMW R 1200 GS

2005 BMW R 1200 GS pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$15,490
Type
On-Off Road
Insurance
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Model Type
On-Off Road
MSRP
$15,490
Dealers
Warranty
36
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS
Year
2005
Make
BMW
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
100 / 74
Horsepower RPM
7000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
85 / 115
Torque RPM
5500
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (mm/in)
73 / 2.87
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.28 / 1.58 / 1.26 / 1.03 / 0.9 / 0.81
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.26
Width (in/mm)
36.1 / 915
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1519
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
3.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
936.9 / 425
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.67
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
Yes
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Rear Rack
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • Best ever bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 04, 2017

    Bought mine used in 2016. 25K on the odometer. Came with every long haul accessory on the market. Original owner rode from Key West to Cabo San Lucas Mexico. My longest so far is 1991 mile trip from South Florida to the Smokies/Appalachia. I call mine the beast. It does whatever I ask it to. Can't ...

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  • Mein Fritz
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 04, 2009

    Wow,what a bike. It really is a do all bike. When my car was in the shop, it was my GS I used to go shopping, the bags carried it all for a family of 3. Turns, not a race bike, so take'em not such a lean or scrape scrape scrape. I've riden Kawi's, Hondas, Mv Agusta (In Italy, Ducati, and KTMs. ...

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