The BMW R 1200 GS has long been the gold standard for adventure touring motorcycles, and for 2011, BMW has crafted a special edition that embodies the darkness and mystique of the open road. The R 1200 GS Triple Black Special edition boasts a sapphire black metallic body, paired with a series of dark, specially developed components that give this bike an unmistakable presence on or off the road.
The R 1200 GS’s legendary Boxer engine, now with increased performance, delivers a thrilling riding experience that’s both smooth and responsive. With its stiff and torsionally-resistant suspension, Telelever front end, and Paralever rear wheel, this bike carves through corners with precision and confidence. And when the going gets tough, the powerful brakes, enhanced by optional Integral ABS, provide maximum safety in critical situations.
The result is a truly exceptional motorcycle that’s equal parts road warrior and off-road conqueror. Whether you’re tackling the twisties or venturing into the unknown, the BMW R 1200 GS Triple Black Special edition is the ultimate adventure machine, born to devour the open road with unbridled passion and unrelenting performance.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Max Power
81 kw / 110 hp
Max Torque
120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.2 US gallons / 20.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
525 lbs / 238 kg
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 1200GS Triple Black Special
Year
2011
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement
1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke
101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Max Horsepower
81 kw / 110 hp
Max Torque
120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine Management System
BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly
Cooling System
Air/oil cooled
Exhaust
Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Performance
Top Speed
206.8 km/h / 129 mph.
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm
Gearbox
6 Speed
Final Drive
Shaft
Electrical & Electronics System
Starter
Electric
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Tubular steel frame, load-bearing power unit
Front Suspension
Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable
Front Suspension Travel
7.5 inches / 190 mm
Rear Suspension
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension Travel
7.9 inches / 200 mm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
110/80 ZR19
Rear Tire Size
150/70 ZR17
Front Brakes
2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Rear Brakes
Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
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