BMW R1200GS LC Adventure Triple Black

BMW R1200GS LC Adventure Triple Black
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2017
Engine	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Compression ratio	12.5:1
Ignition	BMS-K
Battery	12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension	Front: BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut Rear: Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Brakes	Front: 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) Rear: Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Front Tire	120/70 R19
Rear Tire	170/60 R17
Wheelbase	1507 mm / 59.3 in.
Seat Height	890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in
Weight	220 kg / 485 lbs (dry), 260 kg / 573 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	30 Liters / 7.9 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid / Air cooled cooled Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm. The engine featured a 12.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Anti-hopping wet clutch.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 R19 front tire and a 170/60 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) in the front and a Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut while the rear was equipped with a Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel. The R1200GS LC Adventure Triple Black was fitted with a 30 Liters / 7.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 220 kg / 485 lbs. The wheelbase was 1507 mm / 59.3 in. long.

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Overview

BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure Triple Black

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure “Triple Black” special model. “Triple Black” – this special version of the BMW R 1200 GS has established its own tradition and the name once again says it all. BMW Motorrad is responding to a wish expressed by many customers by bringing out this impressive travel enduro in a virtually all-black finish. The central fuel tank cover, storage compartment lid and front mudguard in Blackstorm metallic together with fuel tank side panels in Dark Slate metallic give the legendary travel enduro a strikingly masculine look. Powerful technical accentuations are provided by the front and rear frame in Agate Grey in combination with the black engine, gearbox and swinging arm. A new black seat with striking GS embossment on the passenger section rounds off the striking appearance of the new R 1200 GS “Triple Black”. Technical changes to the liquid-cooled boxer models. When the new model year starts in August 2016, the engines of the liquid-cooled boxer models will be subject to supplementary technical changes as well as the application of EU4 measures and the addition of sidelights as required by law. Like the R 1200 GS Adventure, all liquid-cooled boxer models will now be fitted with a judder damper on the transmission output shaft. New features also include a revised selector drum actuator, transmission shafts and transmission shaft bearing. An OBD indicator lamp in the cockpit has been added to meet EU4 requirements.

Make Model	BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure Triple Black
Year	2017
Engine Type	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Displacement	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore X Stroke	101 x 73 mm
Cooling System	Liquid / Air cooled
Compression	12.5:1
Induction	Throttle valve 52 mm Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel	Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Ignition	BMS-K
Alternator	Three-phase alternator 620 W (nominal power)
Battery	12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free
Starting	Electric
Electrical System	Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW
Exhaust Management	Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Max Power	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Anti-hopping wet clutch
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratios	1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1
Transmission Ratio	2.91:1
Frame	Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Wheel Travel	210 mm / 8.3 in.
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Rear Wheel Travel	220 mm / 8.7 in
Front Brakes	2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Rear Brakes	Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Front Wheel	Cast aluminum wheels laced wire spokes
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminum wheels laced wire spokes
Front Rim	3.00 x 19 in.
Rear Rim	4.50 x 17 in.
Front Tire	120/70 R19
Rear Tire	170/60 R17
Wheel Castor	99.6 mm / 3.9 in.
Steering Head Angle	64.5 °
Dimensions	Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in Width 953 mm / 37.5 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in
Wheelbase	1507 mm / 59.3 in.
Seat Height	890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in
Dry Weight	220 kg / 485 lbs
Wet Weight	260 kg / 573 lbs
Fuel Capacity	30 Liters / 7.9 US gal
Reserve	4 Liters / 1.1 US gal