2008 BMW K 1200 R Sport

BMW K 1200 R Sport 2008


2008 BMW K 1200 R Sport specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model name BMW K 1200 R Sport
Model year 2008
Category Sport
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Power output 160.9 HP (117.5 kW)) @ 10250 RPM
Torque 127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 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 Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
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
Frame type Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Rake (fork angle) 29.0°
Trail 108 mm (4.2 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 tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 227.5 kg (501.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 248.0 kg (546.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.7073 HP/kg
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2182 mm (85.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Fuel capacity 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
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