How much horsepower does a GS 1200 have?

BMW R 1200GS

Make Model	BMW R 1200GS
Max Power	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft

What does GS stand for in R1200GS?

BMW Motorrad is best known for its adventure motorcycles: The GS Range. GS stands for Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road.) The popular GS models have been dominating the adventure segment for over 30 years!

How heavy is a GS 1200?

BMW R1200GS

R1200GS, 2013 model with Akrapovič HP titanium exhaust
Manufacturer	BMW Motorrad
Seat height	850 mm (33 in) 895 mm (35.2 in) (Adv)
Weight	203 kg (448 lb) 229 kg (505 lb) (LC) 223 kg (492 lb) (Adv) (dry) 229 kg (505 lb) 238 kg (525 lb) (LC) 256 kg (564 lb) (Adv) (wet)

What does R mean in BMW?

As is the case with its cars, BMW Motorrad uses an alphanumeric naming system for their motorcycles. Between those extremes, you have bikes starting with the letter S (four-cylinder sport motor), R (opposed twin-cylinder), G (single cylinder), F (parallel twin-cylinder), and K (three or more cylinders).

How many miles can you put on a BMW motorcycle?

BMW motorcycles are generally very durable and can be seen lasting about 200,000 miles easily; however, this does vary depending on the model, how well the bike is maintained and the style of riding it is subject to. If you average 4000 miles per year a well-kept BMW motorcycle can last 50 years.

Is BMW GS air cooled?

The GS has been available with a range of different engines, including single-cylinder, twin-cylinder water-cooled and twin-cylinder air- (“Airheads”) and air/oil-cooled (“Oilheads” and “Hexheads”).