BMW R1200GS Rallye
It could reach a top speed of 206.8 km/h / 129 mph..
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| BMW R1200GS | |
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| Also called | R1200GS Adventure Triple Black, R 1200 GS Adventure Triple Black, R1200GS Triple Black, R 1200 GS Triple Black, R1200GS Adventure XE, R 1200 GS Adventure XE, R1200GS Enduro, R 1200 GS Enduro, R1200GS TripleBlack, R 1200 GS TripleBlack, R1200GS xDrive Hybrid, R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid, R1200GS TE Exclusive, R 1200 GS TE Exclusive, R1200GS Rallye TE, R 1200 GS Rallye TE, R1200GS Rallye, R 1200 GS Rallye, R1200GS TE, R 1200 GS TE, R1200GS Adventure, R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure |
| Production | 2012 |
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 206.8 km/h / 129 mph. |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit |
| Suspension | Front: Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable Rear: Die-cast aluminum 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. |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Rear: Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Front Tire | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs (dry), 238 kg / 525 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 L / 5.2 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air/oil cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 110/80 ZR19 front tire and a 150/70 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS in the front and a Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Die-cast aluminum 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.. The R1200GS Rallye was fitted with a 20 L / 5.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 205 kg / 452 lbs. The wheelbase was 1507 mm / 59.3 in. long.
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BMW R 1200GS Rallye
Whether stony terrain or winding road: with the new special model R 1200 GS Rallye in a new color combination you will leave a lasting impression wherever you go. The tank cover is finished in Alpine White, while the rear frame is in a powerful Magma Red - all in memory of the legendary and victorious Dakar GS machines. The overall sporty impression is rounded off by the cylinder head cover in Granite Grey metallic and the aluminum die-cast single-sided swing arm in Asphalt Grey metallic. Contrast is provided by the engine finished in black and the fork of the same color, as well as the seat in black/off-white with red inlaid seams. The paint finish of the special model available from next season is rounded off with an extensive range of equipment: the on-board computer, bag holder, heated grips and Enduro ESA provide unsurpassed ride comfort, while the hand protector in exclusive white and the chrome exhaust ensures a conspicuous appearance. The special model R 1200 GS Rallye - no fan will ever want to be without this unique special series of the GS legend.
Introducing the 2012 R 1200 GS Rallye special edition, inspired by the Dakar
winning GS bikes. This new special model comes in Alpine White body with Magma
Red frame. The legendary Dakar winning looks are rounded off by the cylinder
head covers in Granite Grey metallic and the aluminum die-cast single-sided
swing arm in Asphalt Grey metallic. Contrast is provided by the engine finished
in black as well as the seat in black/off-white with red inlaid seams.
Extended tours, long distance travels, and even journeys to the remote places of our planet run like a thread through the history of BMW GS, just like spectacular adventure rallies and magnificent sporting success. All of this now finds the ultimate testimony in the special model R 1200 GS Rallye from BMW Motorrad.
Body parts in solid Alpine white, graphics in the legendary BMW Motorrad Motorsports colors, and fork and engine in black lend the R 1200 GS Rallye its especially sporting, adventurous character. The Paralever swingarm in Asphalt grey metallic, cylinder head covers in Granite grey metallic, and an all chrome exhaust system provide a powerful contrast of engineering. A particular eyecatcher is presented by the rear frame with Magma red paintwork.
The sporting look of the 81 kW / 100 hp travel enduro is underscored by the
seat in black and white. Cross spoke wheels, heated grips, hand protectors in
white, case holder, onboard computer, and the electronic suspension adjustment
Enduro ESA make this extraordinary GS ideal for a very wide range of
applications.
2012 BMW R1200GS Rallye Model Highlights
The highlights of the BMW R 1200 GS Rally special model: body parts painted in Alpine white graphics in the BMW Motorrad Motorsports colors fork slider tubes lined in black engine lined in black rear frame lined in Magma red swingarm (Paralever) lined in Asphalt grey metallic cylinder head covers in Granite grey metallic seat in black and white Enduro ESA all chrome exhaust system cross spoke wheels heated grips hand protectors in white pannier holder onboard computer
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| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS Rallye |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm |
| Exhaust Management | Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter |
| Max Power | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1 |
| Frame | Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit |
| Front Suspension | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 190 mm / 7.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Die-cast aluminum 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. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.9 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Front Tire | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in. Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in. Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 238 kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 L / 5.2 US gal |
| Tank Reserve | 4L / 1.1 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.3 sec / 186.5 km/h / 115.9 mph |
| Standing 0 - 100 Km/h | 4.4 sec |
| Standing 0 - 140 Km/h | 7.9 sec |
| Standing 0 - 200 Km/h | 19.6 sec |
| Standing 0 - 1000 M | 23.4 sec / 203.3 km/h / 126.3 mph |
| Top Speed | 206.8 km/h / 129 mph. |