The all-new BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike is an iconic bike for those riders who have the passion of dual sports riding. It provides excellent riding experience on roads, cross-country, urban and off-road.
It is best known for its comfortable ride with the best performance in all kinds of surfaces. It was designed for those riders who want to take their riding style to the next level. The powerful engine is very responsive and provides the best amount of torque and acceleration.
The chassis is very stylish, and the combination of the new colors makes it even more attractive. The all-new BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike provides the comfortable, dynamics and fun ride and its review with its pictures and specification are written below.
BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike – Specification and Pictures
Engine Features
The all-new BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike features the powerful twin-cylinder boxer engine with 125 horsepower (92kW). This engine is the result of a trial test under harsh conditions.
It is very efficient and offers very high torque. It provides an instantaneous response in all conditions like its bigger brother 2017 BMW R1200GS Adventure. It is one of the most reliable and durable engines with extremely good-natured.
It’s wet clutch with anti-hopping function and an electric throttle facilitate the fine dosage of power. Each and every component of this engine is carefully designed for ultimate performance.
Chassis Features
The all-new BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike comes with the stylish and compact chassis. Its main frame provides enough room for the engine while the low center of gravity ensure an extreme handling and stability.
The new para-lever and tele-lever suspension system enable the rider for perfectly tuned damping performance in the variety of surfaces. The electronic riding assistance like the new reworked ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) adds another level of joy at the touch of the button.
The riding modes Rain and the Road, as well as the ASC (Automatic Stability Control), comes as standard in this BMW bike to provide the best riding experience in all circumstances. The optional accessory riding mode Pro offers the more scope for adjusting the riding style i.e. Enduro and Dynamic.
The all-new HSC (Hill Start Control) makes it easier to start on the slope while the DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) intervenes the level of sensitivity in lean to ensure safety and riding dynamics.
The new ABS Pro helps when lean to apply the brakes in doses plus it performs the best riding experience in all situations. The new dynamic brake light warns the traffic behind just in case of reflex braking.
Style
The newly launched BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike comes in the stylish, strong and full character bodywork. It features the new paint finishing and the high-quality surface which highlights the striking GS design.
The overall design is kept much similar as compared to older 2013 BMW R1200GS. It’s new tank design provides an attractive view while the front wheel spray protection and new frame provide the mind blowing view.
Its exclusive style adds visual highlights and its focus on the confident appearance and touring with the use of high-quality material and details. This bike comes with the wide range of optional accessories for those who want more out of their bike.
BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike – Specs and Pics
Engine
| Type | Air/liquid-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin engine with double overhead camshaft and one balance shaft |
| Bore x stroke | 101 mm x 73 mm |
| Capacity | 1,170 cc |
| Rated output | 92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 RPM |
| Max. torque | 125 Nm at 6,500 RPM |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Mixture control / engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
Performance / fuel consumption
| Maximum speed | Over 200 km/h |
| Fuel type | Unleaded super with octane number 95 (RON) |
Electrical system
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) |
| Battery | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free |
Power transmission
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with a helical gear teeth |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
Chassis/brakes
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front wheel location/suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut |
| Rear wheel location/suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with the new BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at its handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at a handwheel |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 190 mm / 200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1.507 mm |
| Castor | 99.6 mm |
| Steering head angle | 64.5° |
| Wheels | Aluminium-Gussräder |
| Rim, front | 3.00 x 19″ |
| Rim, rear | 4.50 x 17″ |
| Tires, front | 120/70 R 19 |
| Tires, rear | 170/60 R 17 |
| Brake, front | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengage able |
Dimensions / Weights
| Length | 2.207 mm |
| Width (inc. mirrors) | 952.5 mm |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 1.412 mm |
| Seat height, unladen weight | 850 / 870 mm (lowered suspension* 800 / 820 mm) *OE |
| Inner leg curve, unladen weight | 1870 / 1910 mm (lower seat height* 1750 / 1790 mm) *OE |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled | 244 kg |
| Permitted total weight | 460 kg |
| Payload (with standard equipment) | 216 kg |
| Usable tank volume | 20 l |
| Reserve | approx. 4 l |
Conclusion
This article is all about the review of new BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike and it shows that it really is an impressive dual sports bike. Its engine is carefully designed to deliver the best performance in all conditions.
The stylish tank protects the chest from cool wind plus it provides enough room for fuel to enjoy the long distance ride. The handlebars and seat design are carefully designed for good control over the large terrain of surfaces.
The tires and wheels provide the great grip over all surfaces. In short, the new BMW 2017 R1200GS Dual Sports Bike is an incredible and ideal bike for the adventurous ride and one should enjoy its ride.
