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BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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2005 BMW R 1200 GS

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25 years ago BMW Motorrad founded the travel enduro segment and has been its clear leader ever since. Now it´s time to set new standards again - with the BMW R 1200 GS. This motorbike continues the tradition of being the truly ideal on and off-road bike. At the same time it launches a completely new era of dynamic performance.

General information
Model:	BMW R 1200 GS
Year:	2005
Category:	Enduro / offroad
Rating:	76.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power:	96.55 HP (70.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque:	115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Top speed:	200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Compression:	11.0:1
Bore x stroke:	101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition
Fuel control:	SOHC
Cooling system:	Oil & air
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch:	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption:	4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse gases:	104.4 CO₂ g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle):	27.1°
Trail:	110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension:	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front suspension travel:	41 mm (1.6 inches)
Rear suspension:	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear suspension travel:	135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	110/80-ZR19
Rear tyre dimensions:	150/70-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes:	Double disc
Rear brakes diameter:	265 mm (10.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.4852 HP/kg
Seat height:	840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall length:	2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall width:	915 mm (36.0 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,520 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity:	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
Comments:	ABS brakes.
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