In 2011, the German motorcycle manufacturer introduced the BMW R1200GS Triple Black, a motorcycle created for those riders who wanted a darker and more aggressive-looking machine.
Compared to the standard model, the BMW R1200GS Triple Black packed a Sapphire Black Metallic body paint, wire-spoke wheels with blacked-out rims, a black front fork, black engine accents, an embossed seat with a GS logo, an Asphalt Grey Metallic swingarm, rear frame, and valve covers.
Tech-wise, the bike was similar to the base model, except for the Premium Package Equipment, which included the Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) system, heated grips, an on-board computer, hand guards, integral ABS, and saddle bag mounts.
In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed a half fairing with a single headlight, a tall windscreen, hand guards, crash bars, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, a two-into-one exhaust system with a chromed muffler mounted on the left-hand side, and wire-spoke wheels.
In the performance department, the 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine managed by a fuel injection system. The engine boasted 110 hp at 6,000 rpm and 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.
As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 305 mm brake rotors with four-piston fixed calipers on the front and a 265 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.