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BMW R1200GS Triple Black (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Adventure
Production years: 2011, 2012

BMW R1200GS Triple Black 2011-2012

In 2011, the German motorcycle manufacturer introduced the BMW R1200GS Triple Black, a motorcycle created for those riders who wanted a darker and more aggressive-looking machine.

Compared to the standard model, the BMW R1200GS Triple Black packed a Sapphire Black Metallic body paint, wire-spoke wheels with blacked-out rims, a black front fork, black engine accents, an embossed seat with a GS logo, an Asphalt Grey Metallic swingarm, rear frame, and valve covers.

Tech-wise, the bike was similar to the base model, except for the Premium Package Equipment, which included the Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) system, heated grips, an on-board computer, hand guards, integral ABS, and saddle bag mounts.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed a half fairing with a single headlight, a tall windscreen, hand guards, crash bars, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, a two-into-one exhaust system with a chromed muffler mounted on the left-hand side, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine managed by a fuel injection system. The engine boasted 110 hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 305 mm brake rotors with four-piston fixed calipers on the front and a 265 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.

BMW R1200GS Triple Black 2011-2012

BMW R1200GS Triple Black 1170

engine specs
Type:air-cooled, 4-stroke, boxer twin cylinder
Displacement:1170 cm3
Bore X Stroke:4.0x2.9 in OR 102 mm
Compression Ratio:12:1
Horsepower:110/7750 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:89/6000 lb-ft/RPM OR 121/6000 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:EFI
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, manual
Clutch:dry, single plate, hydraulic
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:shaft
chassis specs
Frame:tubular steel trellis
Front Suspension:Telelever
Rear Suspension:Paralever
Front Brake:dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake:single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
dimension specs
Overall Length:87 in OR 2210 mm
Overall Width:36.6 in OR 930 mm
Seat Height:33.5 in OR 851 mm
Wheelbase:59.3 in OR 1506 mm
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:505 lbs OR 229 kg
Fuel Capacity:5.28 gallons OR 20.0 L
tyres specs
Front:110/80 R 19
Rear:150/70 R 17
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