The R1200GS is the best selling motorcycle that BMW has built, on 3 August 2007 it produced the 100,000th model.[8] In 2006, the R1200GS was the best selling motorcycle in the United Kingdom. The two models had combined sales of 2,227 units, compared with the next best selling bike, the Honda Fireblade which sold 2,067 units.[9] Nearly one third of the 100,000 units sold by BMW Motorrad worldwide in 2006 were R1200GS.[9] In 2008, the R1200GS was once again BMW's best selling motorcycle, with 22,845 standard models and 12,460 Adventure models being delivered.
Black and yellow BMW R1200GS motorcycle, being ridden around a corner on a race track by a rider in a blue and grey suit
A dual purpose bike can be used on track as well as off road
In 2007, the bike was popularised by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, who used the Adventure model for a trip from John o' Groats in Scotland to Cape Agulhas in South Africa. The trip was documented in a book and television series Long Way Down.
The R1200GS was featured in several episodes the BBC Two television programme The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook, ridden by chefs Dave Myers and Si King
Standard Factory Equipment:
Special Features
Hand guards
L & R Pannier Fastenings
Main Centre stand
White indicators
Engine/Driveline
Air/oil cooled flat twin four stroke DOHC (with radial valves) engine
Digital engine management with twin-spark ignition system
Closed loop 3 way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor
6 Speed gearbox
Shaft drive
Stainless steel exhaust system
Magnesium cylinder head covers
Running Gear
BMW Motorrad telelever and paralever (EVO)
Twin disk front brake (EVO, 305mm dia.)
Single disk rear brake
Hydraulic rear spring preload adjuster
5-position mechanical front spring pre-load adjuster
Spoke cast aluminium wheels
Prop stand with starter inhibit
Braided steel brake hoses
Braided steel clutch hoses
Handlebar conical, without cross support
Rear suspension strut with travel dependent damping
Adjustable rear rebound damping
Electronics
Permanent headlamp beam
Electronic immobiliser
Low beam headlamp height adjustment
Info flat screen (digital clock, gear indicator, fuel gauge, coolant temperature and cruising range indicator, total 2 trip odometers and service indicator)
Instrument cluster with digital speedometer and revolution counter
LED rear light
Power socket
Hazard warning flasher
White Indicators
Alternator, strong
Equipment
Toolkit
One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap, dual seat locks
Luggage rack
Adjustable handbrake lever and clutch lever
Centre Stand
Integral ignition switch and steering lock
Adjustable handlebar
Windshield adjustable
Two section dual seat with variable height rider’s seat
Skid plate
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