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Key Specifications
Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque
115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm
Top Speed
208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph
Fuel Capacity
20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
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Full 2008 BMW R 1200GS Specifications
Year
2008
Make Model
BMW R 1200GS
Seat Height
850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in
Wheelbase
1506 mm / 59.3 in
Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Length
2210 mm / 87.0 in
Width
915 mm / 36.0 in
Dry Weight
199 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity
20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Wet Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer
Fuel Control
SOHC
Stroke
2
Displacement
1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Engine Detail
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Bore x Stroke
101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Cooling System
Air/oil cooled
Fuel Consumption
5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg
Fuel Induction
Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition
Fuel Reserve
4L / 1.1 US gal
Ignition
BMS-K
Starter
Electric
Valve System
4
Battery Capacity
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Clutch
Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated
Final Drive
Shaft
Gear Ratios
1st 2.37 / 2nd 1.64 / 3rd 1.29 / 4th 1.06 / 5th 0.93 / 6th 0.84:1
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission / Drive
6 Speed
Frame Type
Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing
Suspension - Front
Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Suspension - Rear
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.
Rake
25.7°
Trail
101 mm / 3.97 in
Wheel Travel - Front
190 mm / 7.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear
200 mm / 7.9 in
Alternator
Three-phase alternator 720W
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)
12.0 inches
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)
305 mm
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)
10.4 inches
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)
265 mm
Brakes - Front
2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear
Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Tyres - Front
110/80 ZR19
Tyres - Rear
150/70 ZR17
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