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2008 BMW R 1200GS Specs

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Key Specifications

Engine: 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
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
Weight: 199 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
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General
Year 2008
Make Model BMW R 1200GS
Dimensions
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
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight 199 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Wet Weight 229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Top Speed 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 3.6 sec
Acceleration (100-140 km/h) 4.1 sec
Acceleration (140-180 km/h) 4.8 sec
Acceleration (60-100 km/h) 4.0 sec
Acceleration (60-140 km/h) 8.1 sec
Max Power 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft/lb @ 5750 rpm
Standing Start 0-140 km/h 5.9 sec
Standing Start 0-200 km/h 16.0 sec
Standing Start ¼ Mile 12.3 sec
Engine
Displacement 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Engine Detail Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
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
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
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
Transmission / Drive 6 Speed
Chassis
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
Electrical Systems
Alternator Three-phase alternator 720W
Wheels & Brakes
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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