2013 BMW R 1200 GS US Specifications

BMW Motorrad has released the official specs for its revamped 2013 R 1200 GS.

BMW’s top adventure-touring bike, which enters its ninth year of production as a 1200 model, has a wet weight of 525 lbs, and features the new 1170cc air/water-cooled boxer engine. This redesigned engine produces 125 horsepower at 7700 rpm, up 15 horsepower from the air-cooled 1170cc engine of 2012.

Other big changes include the switch to 120/70 R 19 front front tire and a 170/60 R17 rear tire (compared to 180/90 R 19 and 150/70 R17 on previous models), revised styling and a new instrument cluster, to name a few.

The photos above, which make for great wallpaper, highlight the 2013 BMW R1200GS, which is available in in four colors: Alpine White, Racing Red, Blue Fire and Thunder Grey Metallic.

2013 BMW R1200GS US Specs:

Engine:

• Type: Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
• Bore x stroke: 101 mm x 73 mm
• Capacity: 1,170 cc
• Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1
• Mixture control / engine management: Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with electromotive throttle actuator
• Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
• Alternator: three-phase alternator 580 W (nominal power)
• Battery: 12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free
• Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
• Clutch: oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
• Drive: Shaft drive

Chassis / Brakes:

• Frame: Two-section frame, bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
• Front wheel location / suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
• Rear wheel location / suspension: Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
• Suspension travel front / rear: 7.5 in/7.9 in (190 mm / 200 mm)
• Wheels: Cast aluminium wheels
• Rim, front: 3.500 x 19″
• Rim, rear: 4.50 x 17″
• Tire, front: 120/70 R 19
• Tire, rear: 170/60 R 17
• Brake, front: Dual floating discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
• Brake, rear: Single disc, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
• ABS; Standard BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), can be switched off for off road riding

Performance:

• Rated output: 92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm
• Max. torque: 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
• Maximum speed: over 125 mph
• Fuel consumption at constant 56mph: 57 mpg

Dimensions / Weights:

• Wheelbase: 59.3 in (1.507 mm)
• Castor: 3.9 in (99.6 mm)
• Steering head angle: 64.5°
• Length: 87.0 in (2.210 mm)
• Width (incl. mirrors): 37.5 in (953 mm)
• Height (excl. mirrors): 57.1 in (1.450 mm)
• Seat height: 33.5 / 34.3 in (low seat* 32.3 / 33.1 in, lowered suspension* 31.1 / 31.9 in) *OE
• Weight: road ready, fully fueled: 525 lbs (238 kg)
• Dry weight: Payload (with standard equipment): 467 lbs (212 kg)
• Permitted total weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
• Usable tank volume: 5.3 gal
• Reserve: approx. 1 gal