BMW R 1200GS LC (2014)

The BMW R 1200GS LC motorcycle was released in 2014 and features a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with 1170cc capacity, liquid/air cooling, and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. It has a six-speed transmission with a shaft final drive, and a maximum power output of 92 kW/125 hp at 7750 rpm and maximum torque of 125 Nm/92 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The bike also has a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension, each with adjustable damping and preload. The front brakes are hydraulically actuated twin disc brakes, while the rear brake is a single disc with 2-piston calipers, and both have BMW Motorrad Integral ABS. The bike has a height of 1450mm/57.1in, a width of 953mm/37.5in, and a length of 2210mm/87.0in, with a wheelbase of 1507mm/59.3in and a dry weight of 205kg/452lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 20 liters/5.3 US gallons, with a fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km/41.4 US mpg and a top speed of 215.4km/h/133.8mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200GS LC

Year: 2014


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73 mm
Cooling System: Liquid / Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Induction: Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel: Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Ignition: BMS-K
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)
Battery: 12 V / 11.8 maintenance-free
Starting: Electric
Electrical system: Alternator 620 W Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW
Exhaust management: Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Max Power: 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

Clutch: Anti-hopping wet clutch
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1
Transmission Ratio: 2.91:1
Frame: Construction type tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Front Suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Wheel Travel: 190 mm / 7.5 in
Rear Suspension: Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Rear Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 7.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable)
Front Wheel: Cast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes
Rear Wheel: Cast aluminum wheels and spokes or laced wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.00 x 19 in.
Rear Rim: 4.50 x 17 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 R19
Rear Tyre: 170/60 R 17
Wheel Castor: 99.6 mm / 3.9 in.
Steering Head Angle: 64.5 degrees

Dimensions: Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in. Width 953 mm / 37.5 in. Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in.
Wheelbase: 1507 mm / 59.3 in.
Seat Height: 850 mm – 870 mm / 33.4 in – 34.2 in
Dry Weight: 205 kg / 452 lbs
Wet Weight: 238 kg / 525 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal
Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec
Top Speed: 215.4 km/h / 133.8 mph

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