R1200GS

2007 BMW R1200GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2007 BMW R1200GS utilizes a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 87.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the R1200GS measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.21 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,519 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 364 km (226 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 213 km/h (132 mph).