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Specifications of a BMW R1200GS

The BMW R 1200GS is a motorcycle made by the German car, motorcycle and engine manufacturer, Bavarian Motor Works ( BMW). Also referred to simply as the "GS," this motorcycle is built and advertised to be able to handle any situation on the road. The R 1200 GS also comes with sleek features, such as new paint finishes, as well as special equipment that evokes envy as well as providing comfort.

Engine
- The BMW R1200 GS has an engine that is referred to as a air-cooled boxer twin. What is notable about this engine design, according to Kevin Ash's March 2010 review of the motorcycle on the Daily Telegraph website, is the cylinder head design. Modeled after the high performance HP2 Sport, the four-stroke engine has four valves per cylinder.
Body
- The R1200 GS motorcycle can come in four different colors, such as magma red (non-metallic), ostra grey (metallic mat), alpine white (non-metallic), as well as sapphire black metallic. The overall length, according to the BMW Motorrad USA website, is 2,210 mm with a width of 915 mm, including the mirrors. The height of the motorcycle is 1,450 mm, excluding the mirrors.
Performance
- The BMW R120 GS has a horsepower of 110 at 7,750 revolutions per minute (rpm) and the maximum torque is 88 ft-lb at 6,000 rpm. The claimed top speed, as of March 2010, is 125 miles per hour. The mileage is 4.4 gallons per 220 miles.

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