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BMW R1200GS 2008 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2008 BMW R1200GS.



BMW R1200GS 2008 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R1200GS
Year
2008
Category
Enduro / Off-Road

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.5086 HP/kg
Torque
115.00

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
203.0 kg / 447.5 pounds
Overall Length
2,210 mm / 87.0 inches
Overall Width
23,749 mm / 935.0 inches
Trail
101 mm / 4.0 inches
Kerb Weight
229.0 kg / 504.9 pounds
Wheelbase
1,507 mm / 59.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
101.0 x 73.0 mm / 4.0 x 2.9 inches
Engine Capacity
1170.00 cc / 71.39 cubic inches
Compression
12.0:1
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer
Starter
Electric
2 / 4 Stroke
2
Valves / Cylinder
4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel Control
SOHC
Fuel Capacity
20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front Suspension Travel
190 mm / 7.5 inches
Front Wheel Travel
190 mm / 7.5 inches
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel
200 mm / 7.9 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions
110/80-19
Rear Tire Dimensions
150/70-17

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm / 12.0 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm / 10.4 inches

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