The 2015 BMW R 1200 GS the best GS of all times. Powerful, refined, and high revving. The R 1200 GS is powered by a new opposed twin engine design delivering 125 hp. Based on a new concept of combined air and liquid cooling and vertical flows through the cylinders, the engine operates efficiently, reliably, and with high torques at all times.
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
101 mm
73 mm
1,170 cc
92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm
92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
12.5 : 1
Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Over 125 mph
per 100 km: 57 mpg at a constant 56 mph (4.1 l)
Premium Unleaded
Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)
12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free
Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Shaft drive
Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
7.5 in (125 mm)
7.9 in (200 mm)
59.3 in (1,507 mm)
3.9 in (99.6 mm)
64.5°
Cast aluminium wheels
3,00 x 19"
4,50 x 17"
120/70 R 19
170/60 R 17
Dual floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Single disc, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
STANDARD (part integral, can be switched off)
87.0 in (2.210 mm)
37.5 in (953 mm) (incl. mirrors)
55.9 in (1,412 mm) (excl. mirrors)
33.5/34.3 inches (adjustable seat height) Standard; variable seat heights available between 31.1 inches and 35.0 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)
