BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 20082008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
General information | |
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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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