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BMW R1200RT 2008 specs

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BMW R1200RT 2008 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
BMW
Model
R1200RT
Year
2008
Category
Touring

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.5968 HP/kg
Torque
115.00

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
182.0 kg / 401.2 pounds
Overall Length
2,082 mm / 82.0 inches
Trail
116 mm / 4.6 inches
Kerb Weight
204.0 kg / 449.7 pounds
Wheelbase
1,485 mm / 58.5 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
16.00 litres / 4.23 gallons
Reserve Fuel Capacity
2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front Suspension Travel
120 mm / 4.7 inches
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm / 4.7 inches
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel
135 mm / 5.3 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions
120/70-17
Rear Tire Dimensions
180/55-17

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm / 12.6 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm / 10.4 inches

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