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BMW R 1200 S 20082008 BMW R 1200 S specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | BMW R 1200 S |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category | Sport |
| Rating | 3.4 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Power | 120.7 HP (88.1 kW)) @ 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM |
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| 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 | Three-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° |
| Trail | 87 mm (3.4 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6352 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2151 mm (84.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1487 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 BMW R 1200 S discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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