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MotoLibrary Score
66/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.7 hp/kg
Top Speed
200 km/h
Torque
125 Nm
Engine
1170 ccm
Technical Overview
2018 BMW R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2018 BMW R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid relies on a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) liquid-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 170 HP (124.1 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 145.3 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.7 HP/kg (1.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,507 mm (59.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.96 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 403 km (250 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
Specific Output
145.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.7 HP/kg (1.43 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~403 km (250 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAdditional front wheel-hub e-Drive system
Power170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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