2008 BMW R 1200 S

BMW R 1200 S 2008


2008 BMW R 1200 S specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
It´s weekend, early morning: sunshine, dry roads. There´s a great feel in the air. You take a light breakfast, slip into your leathers and then: one bend after the next, at every possible angle, long drawn-out and short, lots of tricky changes.

General information
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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