All Duels – BMW Duel: the new 2013 R1200GS versus the old one – R1200GS 2013 and 2012 technical sheets

BMW Duel: the new 2013 R1200GS versus the old one

All Duels - BMW Duel: the new 2013 R1200GS versus the old one - R1200GS 2013 and 2012 technical sheets

After a first test of the BMW R1200GS 2013 in South Africa this winter, the editorial staff of Site wanted to compare the new big German trail to the old model 2012. The benchmark of the segment will she remain so ? Fratricidal Duel !

R1200GS 2013 and 2012 technical sheets

Engine

BMW R1200GS 2013
BMW R1200GS 2012
Type 4-stroke twin-cylinder boxer, central balance shaft
4-stroke twin-cylinder boxer, central balance shaft
Cooling Air and water Air and oil
Distribution Two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder
Two camshafts and four valves per cylinder
Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cc
Bore x stroke 101 x 73 mm 101 x 73 mm
Valves 40 mm intake, 34 mm exhaust
39 mm intake, 33 mm exhaust
Compression ratio 12.5: 1 12.0: 1
Power Free World: 125 hp at 7,750 rpm
France: 107 horses
Free World: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
France: 107 horses
Couple 125 Nm at 6500 rpm
120 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Engine management BMS-K digital electronic fuel injection, with digital mapping and ride by wire Phased sequential digital electronic injection: BMS-K with injection cut-off in deceleration, double ignition
Depollution 3-way lambda-regulated catalyst, EU3 emissions standard
3-way lambda-regulated catalyst, EU3 emissions standard

Electrical equipment

Alternator Three-phase 580 W (nominal power) Three-phase 720 W (nominal power)
Drums 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance free

Transmission

Clutch Wet multi-disk Dry single disc
Ordered Hydraulic Hydraulic
Gearbox 6 clutch-controlled gears, helical gears 6 clutch-controlled gears, helical gears
Final drive By gimbal
By gimbal

Cycle part

Frame Two-part frame with carrier motor
Frame in two parts (front and rear) with motor-gearbox assembly integrated into the supporting structure
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever, sleeve diameter 37 mm, central shock absorber combination (ESA optional) BMW Motorrad telelever, stem diameter 41 mm, central spring-shock absorber combination, 5-stage mechanical compression adjustment (ESA optional)
Suspension Ar Aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber combination with travel-dependent damping, infinitely variable preload by hydraulic cylinder and thumbwheel (ESA optional) Aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber combination with travel-dependent damping, infinitely variable preload by hydraulic cylinder and thumbwheel, adjustable rebound (ESA optional)
Front travel 190 mm 190 mm
Travel Ar 200 mm 200 mm
Front brake Dual 305mm floating disc, 4-piston radial calipers Dual 305mm floating disc, 4 piston calipers
Ar brake 276 mm single disc, dual piston floating caliper 265 mm single disc, dual piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad full ABS (partially coupled) as standard, switchable BMW Motorrad full ABS (partially coupled) as standard, switchable
Front rim 3.00 x 19 ", cast aluminum 2.50 x 19 ", cast aluminum
Tire Ar 4.50 x 17 ", cast aluminum 4.00 x 19 ", cast aluminum
Front tire 120/70 R19
110/80 R19
Tire Ar 170/60 R17 150/70 R17

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2210 mm 2210 mm
Width 953 mm with mirrors 915 mm with mirrors
Height 1,450 mm excluding mirrors 1,450 mm excluding mirrors
Wheelbase 1507 mm 1507 mm
Saddle height 850/870 mm
850/870 mm
Crotch arch 1,870 / 1,910 mm
1,890 / 1,940 mm
Ground clearance 195 mm
187 mm
Fork Head Angle 64.5 ° 64.3 °
Hunt 99.6 mm 101 mm
Full weight
238 kg 229 kg
Payload
212 kg 211 kg
Fuel tank 20 liters (approx. 4 l reserve) 20 liters (approx. 4 l reserve)

Commercial information
Availability Immediate in the Immediate in the
Colors Red "Racing", White "Alpine", Blue "Fire" or Gray "Thunder"
Gray, Black, Blue or White
Guarantee 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO
Price € 15,150
Model tested with Dynamic, Essential and Alarm Packs: € 18,550
€ 14,100
Model tested "Triple Black": 17 320 €
BMW R1200GS 2013 BMW R1200GS 2012

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