Test BMW R1200GS Rallye 2017: an option towards Adventure

How to renew the success of the R1200GS, a motorcycle which dominates – even crushes – its category of maxi-trails? When its superiority is so unanimously approved that it even becomes the best-selling motorcycle over 500 cc in the world, despite its price over 16,000 euros ? BMW’s answer is simple and unstoppable: just duplicate it! Explanations and demonstration with our MNC test of the R1200GS Rallye 2017.

R1200GS Rally test page 4: Technical sheet

Engine

  BMW R1200GS Rallye 2017
Type Boxer flat twin  Cooling Air and water Distribution Two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder
Displacement 1170 cc Bore x stroke 101 x 73 mm Valves 40 mm intake, 34 mm exhaust
Compression ratio 12.5: 1 Power 125 hp at 7,750 rpm
Couple 125 Nm at 6500 rpm
Engine management BMS-K digital electronic fuel injection, with several maps and ride-by-wire Depollution Lambda-regulated 3-way catalytic converter, Euro4 emissions standard

Electrical equipment

Alternator Three-phase 620 W (nominal power) Drums 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance free

Transmission

Clutch Wet multi-disc with anti-dribble Ordered Hydraulic Gearbox 6 reports controlled by forks and clutches Final drive By cardan shaft

Cycle part

Frame Two-part tubular steel trellis, carrier motor
Front suspension Telelever. Sleeve diameter 37 mm, combined central spring-shock absorber (ESA Dynamics optional) Suspension Ar Aluminum single-sided arm with Paralever. Combination spring-shock absorber adjustable in preload via thumbwheel (ESA Dynamics optional) Front travel 190 mm Travel Ar 200 mm Front brake Dual 305mm floating disc, 4-piston radial calipers Ar brake 276 mm single disc, dual piston floating caliper ABS Partially coupled ABS (front to rear). Variable intensity according to mode and disconnectable Front rim 3.00 x 19 " Tire Ar 4.50 x 17 " Front tire 120/70 R19
Tire Ar 170/60 R17

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2,207 mm Width 953 mm with mirrors Wheelbase 1507 mm Saddle height Adjustable without tools, from 850 to 870 mm
Crotch arch 1,870 / 1,910 mm
Ground clearance 195 mm
Fork Head Angle 64.5 ° Hunt 99.6 mm Weight 
244 kg advertised with 90% full (in standard version) Fuel tank 20 liters (approx. 4 l reserve)
Commercial information Availability Immediate in the Colors (rally specific) Blue "Lupine blue metallic" with BMW Motorsport decorations. Blue frame, black gimbal and gold brake calipers Guarantee 2 years, parts and MO Price

€ 16,795

Model tested: € 19,445 (Dynamic Pack at € 1,565 + ESA Dynamic at € 800 + GPS support at € 200 + handguard at € 85)

  BMW R1200GS Rallye 2017

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