The BMW R 1200GS Alpine White Special is a limited-edition celebration of the brand’s 500,000th GS unit produced. This special version boasts a striking Alpine White paint scheme, accompanied by a range of distinctive design elements, including black spoke wheels, a wider mudguard, and a bronzed windshield.
At its heart lies a powerful 1150cc Boxer engine, boasting four valves per cylinder and electronic intake pipe injection. The BMW Motorrad engineers have carefully tuned this powerhouse to deliver a dynamic riding experience, with a rich, smooth throttle response that’s perfect for both touring and off-road adventures.
With its revised front-end geometry and upgraded chassis, the R 1200GS Alpine White Special offers a more agile and responsive handling than ever before, making it an absolute joy to ride on any terrain. Whether you’re carving through twisties or tackling rugged trails, this incredible machine will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Max Power
77 kw / 105 hp
Max Torque
115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.2 US gallons / 20.0 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
505 lbs / 229 kg
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All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 1200GS Alpine White Special
Year
2009
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
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
Rake
25.7
Trail
101 mm / 3.97 in
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire Size
110/80 ZR19
Rear Tire Size
150/70 ZR17
Front Brakes
2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length
2210 mm / 87.0 in
Overall Width
915 mm / 36.0 in
Overall Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Fuel Tank Capacity
5.2 US gallons / 20.0 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
505 lbs / 229 kg
Dry Weight
199 kg / 439 lbs
Features
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
4 valves per cylinder
Electronic intake pipe injection
Digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cutoff, dual ignition
Adjustable seat height between 870 and 890 mm
Lower seat available at 820 mm
Post-production suspension kit to lower bike to 790 mm
Revised front-end geometry
New suspension unit
Reduced steering-head angle from 27.1 to 25.7 degrees
Reduced trail from 110mm to 101mm
Reduced wheelbase by 0.5 inches to 59.3
Slimmer tank at the junction with the seat
Available Enduro Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) with three modes
Adjustable spring preload and shock damping on the go
Instrument info display with mode indicator, average speed, fuel consumption, range-to-empty, and time of day
1200cc Boxer Twin engine with 105 hp output
5-hp boost over previous model
Bronzed windshield
Black and grey seat
Black spoiler
Wider mudguard
Black spoke wheels
Aluminum cylinder head protectors
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