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2014 BMW R 1200 GS |
Available Colors |
Magma Red non-metallic, Ostra Grey metallic matt, Alpine White non-metallic, Sapphire Black metallic, Triple black |
The 2014 R 1200 GS has a base MSRP of $14 950 very cheap for a member of the 1200cc class of adventure motorcycles the average price is $18 200 A 24-month factory warranty from BMW helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
14950 |
Factory Warranty Length |
14950 |
With a dry weight of 447 lbs it is lighter than the norm: the average 1200cc adventure motorcycle has a dry weight of 467 lbs The weight-to-power ratio is average |
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Dry Weight |
447 |
Weight to Power Ratio Dry |
4.1 |
The average 2014 motorcycle gets a combined 44 miles per gallon The R 1200 GS is 36 more efficient at 57 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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The R 1200 GS is 87 inches long and 36 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 59 3 inches shorter than average in this segment A seat height of 33 5 inches is 3 00 inches higher than the average motorcycles making it ideal only for taller riders |
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Seat Height |
33.5 |
Wheelbase |
59.3 inches |
Engine Configuration |
Flat-twin Compare Flat-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Liquid-cooled |
Valvetrain |
twin-cam 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
101 mm x 73 mm |
Ignition |
Twin-spark ignition |
Fuel System |
Electronic intake pipe injection |
Emissions |
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Fuel Capacity |
5.3 gallons |
Transmission |
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
Clutch |
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Final Drive |
Shaft |
Frame |
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
Front Suspension |
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut, spring preload with 5-position mechanical adjustment |
Rear Suspension |
Cast aluminium 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 |
Front Travel |
7.5 inches |
Rear Travel |
7.9 inches |
Front Brake |
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers |
Rear Brake |
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
Front Tire Size |
110/80 R 19 |
Rear Tire Size |
150/70 R 17 |
Front Wheel Type |
Cast aluminum wheel |
Rear Wheel Type |
Cast aluminum wheel |
Trail |
4 in |
Rake |
64.3u00b0
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