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BMW R1200GS Adventure 2008 specs

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



BMW R1200GS Adventure 2008 motorcycle info

Main Detail

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

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.4630 HP/kg
Torque
115.00

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
223.0 kg / 491.6 pounds
Overall Length
2,240 mm / 88.2 inches
Trail
89 mm / 3.5 inches
Wheelbase
1,510 mm / 59.4 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
Engine Type
Two cylinder boxer
Starter
Electric
2 / 4 Stroke
4
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
33.00 litres / 8.72 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front Suspension Travel
210 mm / 8.3 inches
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

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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