BMW R1200GS (2015-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200GS was a dual-sports motorcycle created by BMW from 2004 until 2012 and 2013 until 2019. The bike was powered by a 1,170cc twin-cylinder boxer engine with four valves per cylinder.

In 2015, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1200GS, an air/liquid-cooled version of the previous 2004-2012 R1200GS. When first released in 2013, the bike was recalled in the UK due to malfunctions that covered the front brakes, ABS, throttle cable, fuel pump, clutch, final drive assembly, brake pipes, and transmission.

Visually, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as an aggressive front cowl with an extended beak, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual-seat with pillion grab rails, a luggage rack, a side stand, and ten-spoke alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2015 BMW R1200GS boasted 125 hp at 7,750 rpm and 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm, coming from a 1,170cc four-stroke air/liquid-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system.

All the power generated by the powerhouse was sent to a six-speed transmission controlled by an anti-hopping wet clutch that redirected it to the rear end via a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 215 kph (134 mph).

As for the stopping power, the motorcycle relied on two 305 mm rotors mounted on the front wheel and a single 265 mm rotor mounted on the rear wheel. The front discs were tied to four-piston calipers, and the rear one was handled by a two-piston caliper.