General information |
Model
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BMW K 1200 S |
Year of manufacture
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2008 |
Type
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Sport touring |
Rating
|
3.8 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Output
|
164.9 HP (120.4 kW)) @ 10250 RPM |
Torque
|
130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM |
Compression
|
13.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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79.0 x 59.0 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
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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
|
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 tire
|
120/70-17 |
Rear tire
|
190/50-17 |
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
|
0.7250 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
|
2182 mm (85.9 inches) |
Overall width
|
905 mm (35.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1571 mm (61.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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