BMW R1200GS Alpine White Special Version
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| BMW R1200GS Alpine White Special Version | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2009 |
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Battery | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Frame | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing |
| 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 ∅305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper Rear: Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs (dry), 229 kg / 505 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 liters / 5.2 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air/oil cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/80 ZR19 front tire and a 150/70 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x ∅305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper in the front and a Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper 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 Alpine White Special Version was fitted with a 20 liters / 5.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 199 kg / 439 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS Alpine White Special |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 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 | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Starting | Electric |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 720W |
| Battery | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated |
| Max Power | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.37 / 2nd 1.64 / 3rd 1.29 / 4th 1.06 / 5th 0.93 / 6th 0.84:1 |
| Frame | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing |
| 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 ∅305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Rake | 25.7° |
| Trail | 101 mm / 3.97 in. |
| Dimensions | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in. Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in. Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in. |
| Wheel Base | 1506 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 liters / 5.2 US gal |
| Tank Reserve | 4L / 1.1 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.3 sec |
| Standing 0 - 100 Km/h | 3.6 sec |
| Standing 0 - 140 Km/h | 5.9 sec |
| Standing 0 - 200 Km/h | 16.0 sec |
| Acceleration 60-100 Km/h | 4.0 sec |
| Acceleration 60-140 Km/h | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 100-140 Km/h | 4.1 sec |
| Acceleration 140-180 Km/h | 4.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph |
| Reviews | Motorrad / Motorcycle USA |