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BMW K 1200 R Sport 20082008 BMW K 1200 R Sport specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| BMW's profilation of this bike |
| There’s no going back: the line of the toughest naked bikes combined with the performance of a faired power bike. High handlebars for top-precision handling, a long wheelbase for maximum riding stability. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | BMW K 1200 R Sport |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Category | Sport |
| Rating | 3.5 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| 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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| Ask questions | Join the 08 BMW K 1200 R Sport discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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