R1200GS motorcycles have been produced by BMW since March 2004. The model became a successor to the R1150GS. When developing the new version, experts changed both the appearance of the motorcycle and its technical part. The R1200GS received: • a new engine with a balancer shaft, rated at 100 hp. With. and torque 115 Nm; • new injection system; • reduced curb weight (up to 225 kg); • technical options: electronically adjustable suspension, traction control system, stability control system, keyless entry, security system and LED headlights. The appearance of the motorcycle has also changed. The R1200GS gets new instrument panel, gas tank and plastics. In all other respects, the R1200GS features classic BMW R-series motorcycle features. These include: • branded pendants; • 2-cylinder boxer engine; • cardan drive; • ABS. This BMW model is distinguished by a number of touring options: hand protection and heated grips, cruise control, standard mounts for panniers, etc. The R1200GS model is characterized by versatility. The BMW R1200GS is ideal for both rough terrain and quality roads. This model is distinguished by comfort and amazing dynamics. These qualities are perfectly combined with legendary reliability. The R1200GS has practically no competitors. It is not surprising that the model has repeatedly won test tests and has a number of awards. The BMW R1200GS inspires you to travel and explore new things. In the modern version, the model is presented in 4 colors (styles): • Black Storm metallic – in this version it looks powerful, stylish and dynamic; • Light White – in this range the model looks quite light and elegant; • Exclusive – in dark brown tones, the model is stunningly elegant; • Rallye – This off-road equipped style opens up new possibilities for its owner.
Major Generations
First generation R1200GS This version has a 100 hp engine. With. Second generation R1200GS Maximum engine power increases to 105 hp. pp., new options also appear: traction control and electronic suspension adjustment. The shape of the plastic on the tank, the design of the wheel rims and a number of other elements change. Third generation R1200GS In this version, the BMW motorcycle was produced for only 2 years, from 2010 to 2012. The engine was equipped with a new cylinder head with two camshafts. This made it possible to increase engine power to 110 hp. With. Fourth generation BMW R1200GS This version of the motorcycle has a new 125 hp engine. With. The appearance of the model has changed. Also, the BMW R1200GS received new brakes, larger tires, a new clutch, a stock hydraulic steering damper, etc. The R1200 GS model from BMW received other innovations that changed its characteristics.
Brief history of the model
- 2004 – start of production and sales of the BMW R1200GS.
- late 2005 – early 2006 – start of production and sales of the BMW R1200GS Adventure.
- 2006 – appearance of modifications of the BMW R1200GS with ABS III.
- 2008 – second generation. On the regular version, the design of the plastic on the tank and the rims (in versions with cast aluminum wheels) change. On versions with ABS II, the electric brake booster is removed. Maximum engine power increases to 105 hp. by increasing the engine compression ratio (from 11.0 to 12.0). New electronic options appear - ESA, ASC.
- 2010 – third generation. The main difference was the use of new cylinder head with two camshafts (DOHC). Maximum power increases to 110 hp.
- 2013 – fourth generation. The BMW R1200GS gets a new liquid-fuel engine, styling changes, new brakes, clutch and a host of new electronic options. The turn signals now have one switch on the left remote control (instead of the traditional BMW two, on the corresponding remote controls). The Adventure version has a 30-liter aluminum fuel tank.
- 2014-2016 – additional options: LED headlights, keyless entry system, quick shifter. The ABS system receives new firmware, increasing the safety and adequacy of the system's response when cornering.
- 2017 – this year’s models received adaptive headlights and a damper on the gearbox output shaft (as on the Adventure version). The gearbox units have also been modified and improved. Standard GS models now have the same roll bars as the Adventure version.
Specifications
Engine: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder boxer Boxer with a capacity of 1170 cc. see Cooling: air-liquid since 2013, before that air-oil. Ignition: electronic. R1200 GS motorcycle gearbox: 6-speed. Drive: cardan. Tires: 110/80 ZR19, from 2013 - 120/70 R 19 (rear), 150/70 R17, from 2013 - 170/60 R 17 (front). Brakes: 2 discs, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers, semi-integral ABS II (front), 1 disc, 265 mm, 2-piston calipers, semi-integral ABS II (rear). Suspension: BMW Telelever (preload adjustable), travel - 190 mm (Adventure - 210 mm) at the front and pendulum BMW Paralever (compression and rebound adjustment, optional ESA), travel - 200 mm (Adventure - 220 mm) at the rear. Gas tank: 20 liters in the standard version and 33 liters in the Adventure version. Maximum acceleration speed of motorcycles: 208 km/h. Acceleration to 100 km/h: 3.4 seconds. Curb weight of motorcycles: 225 kg for the standard version and 256 kg for the Adventure version.
Design features
The BMW r1200rt motorcycle is equipped with a two-piece composite frame. The role of the load-bearing element of the structure is played by the engine. Thus, the weight of the Goose is distributed evenly, and good rigidity and strength characteristics are ensured.
The engine of the BMW k 1200 motorcycle has cylinder protection that can protect the engine from damage while traveling over rough terrain. The individual components of the BMW r1200rt in question have certain characteristics, for example:
- The suspension provides Goose with excellent stability. Due to the small diameter, the fork is not subject to compression during heavy braking.
- Discs made from light aluminum alloy. If you believe customer reviews, they are well suited for driving on the streets of big cities and are not at all suitable for off-road use.
- Tires designed for driving on smooth road surfaces. They provide stability during sharp turns and have low rolling resistance. Tires weigh little and have specialized pattern segments that make it possible to remove moisture when it comes to driving on wet road surfaces. The rear tires have a smaller diameter than the front tires. Thanks to this, the torque is used as efficiently as possible and good traction is ensured. Thus, the braking process becomes as effective as possible.
- The Goose braking system, namely the built-in ABS, models the pressure in such a way that loss of traction on the wheels is completely prevented. Its elements located at the front are brackets with radial fastening and two 305 mm discs. The rear components consist of a caliper and a single 276mm disc. The anti-lock braking system of the BMW r 1200 gs motorcycle is capable of operating in three modes, namely fully integral, partially integral and switchable.
- The engine is equipped with two cylinders and belongs to the four-stroke variety. The cooling system can be air or glycol-water. The engine has increased efficiency and efficiency due to the use of two camshafts. Moreover, the developers managed to significantly reduce vibration.
- The throttle valve is equipped with an electronic drive that controls engine operation with maximum precision. The fuel supply is regulated through an innovative system. There is a closed-loop catalyst that filters out harmful substances contained in the exhaust gases. The maximum torque of the BMW R 1200 gs motorcycle is 125 Nm. It occurs at 6500 rpm.
- Transmission, part of which is a 6-speed gearbox. It has helical gears. This design ensures smooth and uniform gear shifting while driving, virtually silent operation of the gearbox, and reduced dynamic load experienced by the entire system. At the same time, the described transmission element has increased resistance to incorrect downshifting.
The described design features make the BMW r1200gs unique.
Without Borders
In order to properly eat the Bavarian dish and subtly feel its taste, you need to understand the habitat intended by the designers of this, undoubtedly, one of the best large touring enduros today. Outside the city, the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a real guarantor of peace of mind, an unshakable Teutonic heavy truck that easily allows you to keep, for example, 150 km/h on a completely broken dirt road with half-meter holes, where, say, a Toyota Land Cruiser will fly off the road after 80 km/h or it will simply lose its suspension... And this is not a figurative comparison, but very specific observations from practice. The Adventure will not disappoint even on ideal asphalt - at least in the range of up to 180 km/h. It is unlikely that it would occur to anyone to complain about the insufficient efficiency of the braking mechanisms or poor performance of the suspension. Although, for my taste, the traction control, hidden under the ASC letter, is a bit rough. From the same practice, I can say that, if necessary, the engine can, without consequences, digest the AI-92, which is increasingly rare in Russian megacities and practically absent in Europe. With an “average weighted” passenger, the dynamic characteristics of the motorcycle also remain virtually unchanged.
A small sealed container on a gas tank can only hold an extremely small smartphone... or a couple of million bacteria.
Probably, in the case of the BMW R1200GS Adventure, one could try to draw analogies with some SUV from the BMW car line... but the Bavarians do not make serious SUVs - they have excellent crossovers in their arsenal. Actually, this year in the Bavarian manufacturer’s motorcycle line there is a certain analogue of the BMW X6 - the new XR1000R - the requirements of the modern market dictate the appearance of such models. And the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a real Aryan, monumental, not one bit tolerant, created for big guys and adventures. Yes, as it should be in the modern world, these big guys must be very wealthy in order to touch the German legend...
Victor Kryukov specialist of the AES-Moto technical center
The electronic engine control system of the BMW R1200 GS Adventure is slightly different from the classic one. A standard ECU has in its memory many tables of the form X = revolutions, Y = load, Z = resulting value, where the Z axis can contain injection duration values, ignition timing or other values. Since the BMW Adventure belongs to the class of touring motorcycles, Bavarian engineers, even at the development stage, included the ability to adapt the control unit to changing environmental conditions, and to ensure reliability, they duplicated some sensors. Piezomicrophones are installed on the engine cylinders, measuring the level of acoustic noise from the fuel combustion process. By decomposing the signal taken from the cylinder wall into a Fourier series (spectral analysis), based on the presence of certain characteristic combinations of frequencies, the “brain” is able to determine misfires (failure of high-voltage coils or spark plugs), detonation and much more. Thanks to continuous correction of ultrasound and fuel injection, the engine is insensitive to the octane number of gasoline. Moreover, the SOP of the cylinders may well turn out to be different, for example, with asymmetrical cooling. When calculating parameters, the BMW controller takes into account not only the tables included in it, but also the mathematical model of the corresponding engine - calculating the mass air flow, expected torque, the amount of fuel condensed on the walls of the intake manifold and many other parameters. This makes the control system flexible, capable of adapting to poor gasoline, changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature, but the presence of a mathematical model in the control algorithm creates significant difficulties when tuning such an engine during the tuning process.
