| General information |
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| Model: | BMW K 1200 S |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Sport touring |
| Rating: | 75.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1157.00 ccm (70.60 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Power: | 164.94 HP (120.4 kW)) @ 10250 RPM |
| Torque: | 130.00 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM |
| Compression: | 13.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 79.0 x 59.0 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Rake (fork angle): | 29.0° |
| Trail: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Front wheel travel: | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Front tyre: | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre: | 190/50-17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 227.5 kg (501.6 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 248.0 kg (546.7 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.7250 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,182 mm (85.9 inches) |
| Overall width: | 905 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,571 mm (61.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
| Further information |
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(74.9 out of 100)