Single plate
dry clutch, 180 mm diameter. Hydraulically
operated
Max Power
77 kW 105 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Transmission /
Drive
6 Speed /
shaft
Gear Ratios
1.583 / 1.259 / 1.033 / 0.903 / 0.903 / 0.805
Frame
Tubular space frame,
engine load-bearing
Front Suspension
Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central
spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. 190mm wheel
travel
Rear Suspension
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm
with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means
of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. 200mm wheel travel
The new BMW R1200GS • Even more dynamic drive with more pep in the upper half of the rev
range.
• Engine power increased by five percent
• Maximum engine speed increased to 8,000 rpm with a wider usable speed range
• Different gear and secondary transmission ratios for a clear improvement in
traction and acceleration
• Redesigned six-gear transmission with enlarged bearing diameters and
optimised switching kinematics for even more precise gear shifting
• Electronic chassis modification from the optional enduro ESA, used for the
first time in an enduro. Further increase in agility, suitability for touring
and off-road use through individual spring-suspension coordination
• Electrohydraulic spring adjustment of the spring struts at front and rear as
part of the enduro ESA
• Optimised ergonomics through new, double-butted aluminium handlebar in
combination with new hand protectors and newly designed seat
• Fuel display with expanded measurement range and new sensor system
• Optimised battery charging for higher generator performance
• More dynamic design emphasising the enduro attributes
• Colours available: Titanium Silver Metallic, Dark Slate Metallic Matt, plain
Namibia Orange, plain Tanzanite blue
• Special equipment and tailor-made accessories in accordance with familiar
BMW standards.
Stronger, livelier and more agile – more
driving enjoyment on- and off-road. With the new BMW R1200GS, BMW is writing another chapter in the success
story that started in 1980 with the BMW R 80 G/S. The new, comprehensively
reworked R1200GS meets all the requirements that an ideal travel enduro should
meet. It offers superb performance, maximum comfort and a wide range of use on
the longest trips and, with even better acceleration and agility, guarantees
maximum enjoyment on twisting country and mountain roads. The optimised
chassis and suspension properties guarantee the best possible handling both on
and off-road.
The predecessor model – the R1200GS presented in 2004, of which over 75,000
were produced – already embodied an incredibly synthesis of off-road and
on-road characteristics. And yet the new version outstrips its predecessor
(still acknowledged as outstanding) in every major respect.
A torsion-proof chassis, the front wheel suspension with the unique BMW
Telelever and rear wheel suspension with the BMW Paralever still offer
first-class, safe handling. Extremely efficient brakes combined with the BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS ensure maximum safety, even in critical driving
situations. Excellent environmental compatibility is achieved through
cutting-edge exhaust purification with a regulated three-way catalytic
converter.
The proven maintenance-free cardan drive means that there is no need for
scheduled maintenance work, which can be inconvenient and time consuming on
extended trips and long-distance tours. As is traditional, BMW is again
offering a reliable, ingenious luggage system for the new R1200GS, plus
further made-to-measure accessories and special equipment.
The new engine – more powerful, higher revving and more dynamic In terms of design principle, basic structure, power transmission and
mixture preparation, the engine in the new R1200GS is based on that of the R
1200 R. However, improvements have been made to the engine management for use
in the R1200GS with regard to the special requirements a large-volume travel
enduro has to meet.
While the 1170cm3 boxer engine of the predecessor model offered superb power
development in all conditions and situations, the new R1200GS can give much
more. With a power output of 105HP, the maximum engine speed has increased to
8,000 rpm and provides an even wider engine speed range and completely revised
transmission ratios. The result is that the R1200GS is even more dynamic than
before, with more acceleration in the upper half of the speed range, and even
better traction over the whole range.
In combination with the reworked six-gear transmission, the R1200GS thus
offers the most dynamic performance of all the travel enduros.
Like the models to date, the new, 12:1 compressed R1200GS can still be used
with 95-octane fuel. Normally designed for lead-free Super petrol (RON 95) the
engine can also be operated with normal petrol (RON 91) without manual
intervention, thanks to its knock control.
Redesigned transmission and new shift kinematics for even more dynamic
driving and more precise gear shifting The redesigned six-gear transmission, with increased bearing diameters and
modified shaft distance, maximise the increased engine power, expanded engine
speed range, and sometimes the extreme conditions of use on long-distance
trips.
A modification of the transmission ratios to the new dynamic engine
characteristics – and a shortening of the secondary transmission from I-2.82
to I-2.91 – are reflected in increased drive in the upper half of the engine
speed range and increased traction at low and medium engine speeds.
Following the redesign of the transmission, the R1200GS was also given an
optimised shift mechanism with improved force-displacement for even more
precise gear shifting and feedback.
Chassis modification through the optional enduro ESA – further increasing
agility, suitability for touring and off-road use Around three years after the successful launch of ESA (electronic
suspension adjustment) as a special equipment item for the K 1200 S in 2004,
this technology is now used in the enduro segment for the first time with the
new R1200GS. With its incredibly broad range of uses and the resultant varied
demands made on it, the R1200GS was almost destined to use this unique chassis
technology. Designed to meet the special needs of a travel enduro, the enduro
ESA, which can be provided as special equipment (factory fitted), allows the
chassis to be simply modified to various operating conditions and load
situations – simply by pressing a button.
The ESA used in the K1200S operates the electronically controlled suspension
modification of the two spring struts of the Telelever (at the front) and the
Paralever (at the rear) and for the adjustment of the rear spring base.
However, the enduro ESA, with the additional electro-hydraulic adjustment of
the spring base at the front spring strut, takes account of the specialised
requirements of a travel enduro. This gives much better impact resistance for
off-road use without any of the associated disadvantages encountered during
on-road use, such as reduced negative spring travel or increased seat height.
In this way, the successful concept of the R1200GS has been improved still
further in such areas as agility, suitability for touring, and off-road
quality.
Enduro ESA with on-road and off-road settings – specifically designed for
the purpose The electronic suspension adjustment Enduro ESA distinguishes between
on-road and off-road modes, within which, the driver can make further
adjustments to specific requirements. This is done by selecting particular
modes for the spring basis and suspension.
Continuous pressure on the ESA button changes from one spring mode to another
and pressing the button for a short time makes changes within the suspension
modes.
On-road modes: by pressing a button, shown on the display by corresponding
symbols, the driver can choose between three different load states – ‘driver
only’, ‘driver with luggage’, and ‘pillion use’. These produce a corresponding
lifting of the spring base of the rear spring strut. Each of the three load
states can also be combined with three different suspension modes: ‘Sport’,
‘Normal’ and ‘Comfort’. In all on-road modes, the spring base adjustment of
the spring strut at the Telelever is in the ‘Minimum’ setting.
Off-road modes: for off-road use the enduro ESA offers two modes of springing,
which can each be combined with one of three suspension modes. The spring base
mode ‘Medium reserves’, shown by the ‘round hill’ display symbol, increases
the spring base of the suspension strut at the Telelever to 50%, and the rear
spring strut is adjusted to the same value.
This setting is suitable for slow and fast off-road travelling where large
ruts, holes and impacts are likely. ‘Maximum reserves’, shown by the ‘pointed
hills’ display symbol, increases the spring base of the front and rear spring
struts to 100% and is suitable when maximum impact safety is required. In this
setting, the ground clearance is also increased by 2cm (in comparison with the
on-road setting).
The two modes for the spring base can be combined with the three suspension
modes ‘Soft’, ‘Norm’ or ‘Hard’. For example, although ‘Soft’ is suitable for
trial sections that have to be ridden slowly, ‘Norm’ is a practical suspension
setting for most off-road use. The suspension mode ‘Hard’ is particularly
suited to level surfaces which can be traversed quickly. It is also suitable
for deep sand.
Ergonomic optimisation of handlebars, hand protectors and seat Because of the two clamping elements, which can be rotated through 180
degrees and are mounted asymmetrically (as in the HP2 sports model), the
high-quality double-butted aluminium tubing handlebars can be mounted in two
ergonomically different positions. While the rear handlebar position offers
the best ergonomic conditions for riding on roads and on moderate off-road
surfaces, the front handlebar position is particularly advantageous when in a
standing riding position off-road. The newly developed hand protectors (fixed
directly to the handlebars) are available as special accessories for the
R1200GS but already factory fitted as standard on the R1200GS Adventure. For
more conventional riding the thickness of the seat foam, at the front, has
been increased.
Fuel display with new sensor system A newly developed sensor system, with an expanded measurement range and
improved resolution, is used for the fuel display. This allows a differential
fuel level display, starting at maximum.
Optimised battery charging with higher generator output The AC generator output has been increased from 600 to 720W and the
battery charging has been optimised.
Dynamic design with the emphasis on enduro attributes In line with its more dynamic performance, the new R1200GS also visually
reflects the enduro aspect. Following the extensive model revision of
the R1200GS, new stainless steel deflectors are used on the front fuel tank
area. The upper part of the front mudguard has also been redesigned to embody
the masculine design language typical of an enduro. The new appearance of the
R1200GS is completed by the two-colour optional hand protectors and a newly
designed fin for the optimised flow of cool air. The newly designed LED rear
light and white indicators also reflect the R1200GS's dynamic image.
Surfaces and colours The new R1200GS also shows its increased sportiness through its new
colours and the way they are combined. Technical surfaces – as in the silver
fin, the magnesium-coloured anodised slide tubes or (following the lead of the
sporty HP2) the magnesium-coloured coated cylinder head covers and tyre rims –
create a dynamic interplay with the traditional painted surfaces of the tank
and mudguards.
In combination with Titanium Silver Metallic there is a deliberately technical
version of the R1200GS conveyed by the changing colour of the metals.
Dark Slate Metallic Matt, on the other hand, is in the tradition of the
particularly sporty BMW models and gives the new R1200GS a very masculine
look.
The sporty off-road character of the new R1200GS is emphasised by the two
plain paintwork colours: strong Tanzanite Blue and glowing Namibia Orange.
Special equipment and made-to-measure special accessories As a traditional system supplier BMW Motorrad has also developed a wide
range of special equipment for the new R1200GS and an extensive selection of
made-to-measure special accessories. These provide a great opportunity for
personalisation. Special equipment is supplied factory fitted, and forms an
integral part of the manufacturing process. Special accessories are fitted by
BMW motorcycle dealers.
Special equipment • Enduro ESA.
• BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partly integral, can be switched off).
• RDC.
• ASC.
• Chromium-plated exhaust.
• Heated grips.
• Additional headlights.
• Optimised Navigator holders.
• Hand protectors.
• Case holder.
• Spoked wheels.
• On-board computer with oil level warning.
• Theft alarm with remote control
Special accessories
Storage space programme • Vario case.
• Case holder. **
• Vario top case.
• Fixing elements for top case instead of pillion seat.
• Top case carrier installation kit.
• Inside pocket for Vario case/top case.
• Waterproof tank rucksack.
• Waterproof tank rucksack, small.
• Softbag Sport, large, 51 l.*
• Softbag Sport, small, 19 l.*
• Luggage roll 53 l, waterproof.*
Design • Carbon front mudguard.*
• Carbon splash protection, at rear.*
• Cover for Telelever and fork brace.*
• BMW badge for fork brace.*
• LED indicators.*/**
Sound • Sport silencer by Akrapović.*
Ergonomics and comfort • Wide enduro footrests (Adventure series).
• Adjustable footbrake lever (Adventure series).
• Handlebar cross strut.*
• Padding for handlebar cross strut.*
• Tinted windscreen.*
• Low driver seat (820 mm) black.
• High driver seat, adjustable (880/ 900 mm) black.
• LED light for onboard socket 410 mm.*
• Additional socket.*
• Heated grips.*/ **
Navigation and communication • BMW Motorrad Navigator.*
• Holder for BMW Motorrad Navigator.
• Function Navigator Bag.*
Safety • Hand protection (Adventure series).
• Top spoiler, large, for hand protection.*
• Aluminium valve cover protection (Adventure series).
• Engine protection bar (Adventure series).*
• Cylinder protection, small.*
• Enduro aluminium underbody protection.*
• Extra headlight (from 03/08).*
• Holder for extra headlight.
• Theft alarm with remote control.*/**
• RDC.*
Maintenance and technology • Paddock stand.*
• Set of on-board service tools.*
• Add-on on-board tools.*
• Safety screw, oil filler nozzle.*
• Emergency kit, cylinder head.*
* As for R1200GS.
** Also available ex factory as special equipment.
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