Comparo Trails 1200: the R1200GS threatened by the Multistrada and the Super Tenere
2010, year of big trails: Ducati and Yamaha have relaunched their Multistrada and Super Tenere to attack the benchmark of the segment, the BMW R1200GS. Will the Japanese and the Italian succeed in dislodging the German from its pedestal ? Comparative test.
BMW R 1200 GS tech. Sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Flat twin (Boxer), 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 1170 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101 × 73 mm |
| Distribution | Double camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Valves | 39 mm intake, 33 mm exhaust |
| Volumetric ratio | 12: 1 |
| Max power | 110 hp (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm (Free World) |
| Max torque | 120 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Food | Injection, BMW Motorrad BMS-K + digital management, 50 mm throttles |
| Starter | Electric |
| Depollution | Regulated three-way catalytic converter, Euro3 standard |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | 720 W |
| Drums | 12 V 14 Ah maintenance free |
| Headlight | H7 |
| Starter | 1.1 kW |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Dry single disc |
| Gearbox | 6 gears, selection by forks and dogs |
| Primary report | 1,737 |
| 1st | 2.375 |
| 2nd | 1,696 |
| 3rd | 1,296 |
| 4th | 1.065 |
| 5th | 0.939 |
| 6th | 0.848 |
| Secondary report | 2.91 |
| Secondary transmission | By cardan shaft |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Lattice frame made of steel tubes, motor with load-bearing function |
| Steering head angle | 64.3 ° |
| Hunt | 101 mm |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad telelever, stem diameter 41 mm, central spring-shock absorber combination, 9-stage compression, mechanical adjustment |
| Suspension Ar | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD damper, continuously hydraulically adjustable compression and rebound using a thumbwheel |
| Front travel | 190 mm |
| Travel Ar | 200 mm |
| Front brake | Dual floating disc, 305mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Ar brake | Single floating disc, 265mm, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Option, BMW Motorrad Integral (partially integral, disconnectable) |
| Front tire | 110/80 R19 |
| Tire Ar | 150/70 R17 |
| Front rim | 2.50 x 19 "in cast aluminum (on request with crossed spokes) |
| Rim Ar | 4.00 x 17 "in cast aluminum (on request with crossed spokes) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2210 mm |
| Width (with mirrors) | 940 mm |
| Handlebar width (without mirrors) | 930 mm |
| Height (excluding mirrors) | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm |
| Seat height (empty) | 850 or 870 mm, low saddle 820 mm (free option) |
| Dry weight | 203 kg |
| Full weight | 229 kg |
| Max total weight | 440 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 liters including about 4 liters of reserve |
| Consumption | 4.3 l / 100km at 90 km / h 5.5 l / 100km at 120 km / h |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Colors | Plain Magma Red, Ostra Gray matt metallic, Plain Alpine White, Sapphire Black metallic |
| Price | € 14,100 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage, 24 hour assistance for 3 years |
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