2005 BMW R 1200 GS

2005 BMW R 1200 GS pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2005
Parent Company
BMW
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 GS
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
1980
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$15,490
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7000
Torque RPM
5500
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
100
Torque (Nm)
115
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (in/mm)
2.87 / 73
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
87.1 / 2210
Width (in/mm)
36.1 / 915
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1519
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
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
Yes
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
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 Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
GPS
Optional
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Other Convenience
Optional
Paint
Standard
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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