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BMW R 1200 GS 20082008 BMW R 1200 GS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | BMW R 1200 GS |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating | 3.9 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Effect | 103.3 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.7° |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Diameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5086 HP/kg |
| Overall length | 2210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 935 mm (36.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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