|
General information |
|
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 |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
|
Further information |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. |
| Parts finder |
Check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 08 BMW R 1200 GS discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
|
|
(78.9 out of 100)