2013 BMW R1200GS Review
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Emotodigital.com – “2013 BMW R1200GS is one of BMW Enduro. It is designed specifically for backpacking as well as across terrain extreme. R1200 GS is a type of motorcycle enduro adventure then suitable on Euromiles Dakkar death rally. It has has a machine with a capacity of 1,170 cc. In addition, it has attractive and brave design”.
2013 BMW R1200GSThe type of R1200 GS engine is air/liquid-cooled flat twin (Boxer) 4-stroke engine with two camshafts and four radials aligned valves per cylinder, and central balancer shaft.. These machines are capable producing 110 hp at 7750 rpm and torque of 90 ft.-lb. at 6,000 rpm. 2013 BMW R1200GS liquid cooled will prevent the occurrence of overheating caused by the temperature of the machine work is above normal.
The maximum speed that capable attained by R1200 GS is over 125 mph (200 km/h). Compression ratio which belonged to this motorcycle is 12: 1, same as the other of BMW Enduro (e.g. F700GS and F800GS).
2013 R1200GS is equipped with LED lighting (Light Emitting Diode), which LED lamps have higher energy efficiency, so 80 percent to 90 percent more efficient than the other lights. In addition, the 2013 R1200GS adventure comes with DOHC (Double OverHead Camshaft). DOHC is handlebars where there are two sets of ridge which attach to each cylinder of the engine.
2013 BMW R1200GS is available in four color options, namely racing red, alpine white, blue fire, and thunder grey metallic. 2013 BMW R1200GS price is £ 11,395.
2013 BMW R1200GS Specs
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Engine Type |
Air/oil-cooled flat twin (’Boxer’) 4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radials aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft |
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Bore x stroke |
101 mm x 73 mm |
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Capacity |
1,170 cc |
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Rated output |
110 hp (81 kW) at 7,750 rpm |
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Max. torque |
89 ft-lb (120 Nm) at 6,000 rpm |
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Compression ratio |
12.0 : 1 |
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Mixture control / engine management |
Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
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Emission control |
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
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Maximum speed |
over 125 mph (200 km/h) |
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Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h |
51 mpg, at a constant 55 mph |
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Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h |
51 mpg, at a constant 55 mph |
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Fuel type |
Unleaded super and premium. |
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Alternator |
three-phase alternator 720 W |
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Battery |
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
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Clutch |
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
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Gearbox |
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
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Drive |
Shaft drive |
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Frame |
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
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Front wheel location / suspension |
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring pre-load with 5-position mechanical adjustment |
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Rear wheel location / suspension |
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
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Suspension travel front / rear |
8.3/8.7 inches (210 mm / 220 mm) |
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Wheelbase |
59.4 inches (1,510 mm) |
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Castor |
3.5 inches (89 mm) |
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Steering head angle |
65.2° |
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Wheels |
Cross-spoke wheels |
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Rim, front |
2.50 x 19″ |
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Rim, rear |
4.00 x 17″ |
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Tires, front |
110/80 R 19 |
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Tires, rear |
150/70 R 17 |
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Brake, front |
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers |
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Brake, rear |
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
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ABS |
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), can be switched off |
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Length |
88 inches (2,240 mm) |
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Width (incl. mirrors) |
39 inches (990 mm) |
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Height (excl. mirrors) |
60 inches (1,525 mm) |
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Seat height, unladen weight |
35.0/35.8 inches (890/910 mm) |
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Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) |
564 lbs (256 kg) |
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Dry weight 2) |
505 lbs (229 kg) |
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Permitted total weight |
1,045 lbs (475 kg) |
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Payload (with standard equipment) |
482 lbs (219 kg) |
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Usable tank volume |
8.7 gallons (33.0 liters) |
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Reserve |
Approx. 1 gallon (4.0 liters) |
