After taking a look at the new BMW R 1200 RT, here is the 2010 BMW R 1200 GS model, with a more powerful engine and greater torque, taking on the same BMW DOHC technology (double overhead camshaft) as the HP2 Sport and the 2010 R 1200 RT.
The main features of the 2010 R 1200 GS are:* New, even more dynamic engine now with two overhead camshafts per cylinder and valves in radial arrangement.
* Increase in engine output by 5 per cent to 110 hp at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque to 88 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm.
* Increase in maximum engine speed from 8,000 to 8,500 rpm offers a wider range of useful engine speed.
* Significantly better acceleration and torque.
* Electronically controlled exhaust flap for an aggressive muscular sound.
* Color variants of the R 1200 GS: Alpine White non-metallic, Magma Red non-metallic, Ostra Greymatt metallic, Sapphire Black metallic.
* Optional extras and accessories tailored to the model with BMW’s usual high level of quality.
* New additional headlight in LED technology for the R 1200 GS (accessory).
After the jump are more pics of the R 1200 GS and the full technical specs (USA) for the 2010 model.
BMW R 1200 GS 2010 2010 BMW R 1200 GS SpecificationsEngineCapacity 1,170 ccBore/stroke 3.
98/2.
87 inchesMax output 110 hp at 7,750 rpmMax torque 88 ft-lb @ 6,000 rpmConfiguration Flat-twinNo.
of cylinders 2Compression ratio/fuel grade 12/S 95-98 RON, max output with 98 RON, optional 91 RON SAValve/gas timing DOHCValves per cylinder 4Intake/exhaust valve diameter 1.
54/1.
30 inchesThrottle butterfly diameter 1.
97 inchesFuel supply BMS-K+Exhaust management Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter Electrical SystemAlternator (W) 720 WBattery (V/Ah) 12/14, maintenance-freeHeadlight (W) H7Starter (kW) 1.
1Transmission/GearboxClutch Single-plate dry clutch, diameter 7 inchesTransmission Dog-type six-speed gearshiftPrimary ratio 1.
737Gear ratios I 2.
375 II 1.
696 III 1.
296 IV 1.
065 V 0.
939 VI 0.
848Rear-wheel drive Drive shaftFinal drive ratio 2.
91 SuspensionFrame Tubular steel frame, load-bearing engineFront wheel control BMW TeleleverRear wheel control BMW ParaleverOverall spring travel, front/rear 7.
5/7.
9 inchesCastor 4.
0 inchesWheelbase 59.
3 inchesSteering head angle 64.
3 degrees BrakesFront Dual disc brake, diameter 12 inchesRear Single disc brake, diameter 10 inchesOptional BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (semi-integral, on-demand)Wheels Cast Cross-spoke Front 2.
5 x 19 Rear 4.
0 x 17Tires Front 110/80 R 19 Rear 150/70 R 17 Dimensions and WeightLength 87 inchesWidth (overall, with mirrors) 37 inchesHandlebar width (without mirrors) 36.
6 inchesSeat height 33.
5/34.
3 inchesDry weight 448 lbsDIN (unladen weight in road trim) 505 lbsMax permissible 970 lbsTank capacity 5.
28 gallonsPerformance DataAcceleration 0–62 mph 3.
7 secTop speed 124 +