Engine

The engine of the BMW 1200 GS is very powerful and it features an 85 lb/ft of torque. The Telelever front suspension is very much built for smooth running on the roads. The shaft drive is also very well designed. The BMW 1200 GS has become a popular choice for people who just want to race on the road.

Weight

In terms of weight, the BMW 1200 GS is 26 pounds lighter than its predecessor, the R 1150 GS Adventure. The bike is easily fit for taking a world tour. The seats are adjustable, the windshield is taller and the footpegs are extra wide. The fuel tank is a massive 8.7 gallon capacity tank. The ABS system is offered as an option.

The BMW 1200 GS has also been put up through a lot of rough test driving in the hills and it has easily passed every test that has come its way.

Sales And Cost

The GS series have been very successful with the masses. In fact, the auto giant has sold a mind blowing 156,000 GSs since the year 1993 adding to the revenues of the company of nearly $2 billion. The BMW 1200 GS is mostly owned by males who make up 98% of the bike owners.

The BMW 1200 GS is little on the expensive side and it costs $15,000. The BMW 1200 GS has a huge fan club base in different parts of the world, especially in Europe and the United States. Since the weight of the BMW 1200 GS has been reduced than its predecessors, the bike is said to generate 18% more power relatively.

Dealerships

The bike is available from BMW dealers situated in major cities. The parts and the accessories for the bike are also easily available from the dealers. In case you can’t find a dealer next to your house, you can even order for accessories like motorbike seat covers, etc online. You can just fill in an order form online and then make your payment by credit card.

All said and done, the BMW 1200 GS is the right choice in case you want to go on tours in the hilly region. Extra luggage on the bike can also be accommodated. So you can just hop on any time you want and then take a good vacation with your partner.

Specifications

Engine Type - Air-cooled/oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder
Displacement: 1170cc
Bore and Stroke: 101.0 mm x 73.0 mm
Length: 87.0 in.
Seat Height: 33.1 in.

Steering Angle and Trail: NA

Brakes:

Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers; 12.0 inch dual floating rotors; partial-integral ABS

Rear: Single, two-piston floating caliper; 10.4 inch single fixed rotor; partial-integral ABS