2013 R1200GS test: BMW does not lack air !
Monster of balance and efficiency, the BMW R 1200 GS ruthlessly dominates the category of maxi-trail type motorcycles … And it is likely to last in 2013, because the very first air-cooled GS is more efficient and versatile than ever ! Test.
Technical and commercial sheet R1200GS 2103
Engine
- Type : air-water cooled "Boxer" flat twin
- Distribution : double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cyl.
- Displacement : 1170 cc
- Bore and stroke : 101 * 73 mm
- Food : electronic injection BMS-X
- Compression ratio : 12.5: 1
- Engine torque : 125 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Power : 125 hp at 7,700 rpm
- Exhaust : three-way catalytic converter regulated by lambda probe
Dimensions
- Length : 2207 mm
- Width : 953 mm to the mirrors
- Saddle height : adjustable from 850 to 870 mm
- Hunt : 99.6 mm
- Wheelbase : 1507 mm
- Advertised weight : 238 kg in running order
- Fuel tank capacity : 20 liters
- Front tire : 120/70 R19
- Rear Tire : 170/60 R17
Cycle part
- Frame : steel tube trellis, motor with load-bearing function
- Front suspension : BMW Telelever, 190 mm travel
- Rear suspension : BMW Paralever EVO single-sided, 200 mm travel
- Front brake : double floating 305 mm hydraulically controlled disc, partially integral and disconnectable ABS as standard
- Rear brake : 276 mm single disc, partially integral and disconnectable ABS as standard
Transmission
- Final drive : by cardan shaft
- Clutch : multidisc in oil bath with anti-dribble system
- Gearbox : 6-speed mechanical (secondary reduction ratio: 1 / 2.91)
Instrumentation
- On-board console (with option On-board computer) : two analog dials with engine speed and speed + a digital screen with fuel gauge, two trips, odometer, gear indicator light engaged, ESA mode selected, average speed, exterior and engine temperature, average and instantaneous consumption, average speed, date, time, oil pressure, injection mode selected
Commercial information
- Price : 15 150 € incl.
- Guarantee : two years parts and MO
- Availability : mid-March 2013 in the
- Colors : plain alpine white, racing red, flame blue and metallic Thundergrey (gray)
- Main options offered :
Comfort pack: heated grips, RDC tire pressure indicator, hand guards, white LED indicators, suitcase holders (€ 655)
Touring package: anti-slip ASC, ESA Dynamic, on-board computer, GPS preparation, chrome exhaust, heated grips, hand guards, white LED indicators, case holder (€ 1,430)
Dynamic Pack: ASC traction control, ESA Dynamic, on-board computer, GPS preparation, LED lights, daytime running lights, white LED indicators (€ 2,115)
Active Pack: ASC anti-slip, daytime running lights, cruise control, ESA Dynamic (€ 895)
Essential Pack: Chrome exhaust, heated grips, RDC tire pressure indicator, cruise control, hand guards, case racks (€ 1070)
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