General information |
Model
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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure |
Year
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2008 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
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3.8 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power
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103.3 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque
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115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM |
Bore x stroke
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101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
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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
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
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Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Fuel consumption
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4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
Rake (fork angle)
|
24.8° |
Trail
|
89 mm (3.5 inches) |
Front suspension
|
BMW Motorrad Telelever |
Front wheel travel
|
210 mm (8.3 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Rear wheel travel
|
220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Front tire
|
110/80-19 |
Rear tire
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150/70-17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
Diameter
|
305 mm (12.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
Diameter
|
265 mm (10.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.4630 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
|
2240 mm (88.2 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
33.00 litres (8.72 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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