2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2008


2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
Year 2008
Category Enduro / offroad
Rating 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 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power 103.3 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
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 4.60 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 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 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 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 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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