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2005 Bmw R1200gs Engine Diagram View

Although the layout remains faithful to the R259 Oilhead engine, the 1170cc GS engine gains a gear-driven counterbalancer&#151cleverly housed inside the auxiliary shaft below and parallel to the crankshaft&#151that sifts what little vibration remains from the opposed-twin configuration. A larger clutch feeds a revised, six-speed gearbox.
First Ride: 2005 BMW R1200GS Motorcycle

 Although the layout remains faithful to the R259 Oilhead engine, the 1170cc GS engine gains a gear-driven counterbalancer—cleverly housed inside the auxiliary shaft below and parallel to the crankshaft—that sifts what little vibration remains from the opposed-twin configuration. A larger clutch feeds a revised, six-speed gearbox.  View Related Article
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