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BMW R1200GS 2008 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

BMW

Model

R1200GS

Year

2008

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

Valves / Cylinder

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

BMW R1200GS 2008 specs