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BMW R1200RT 2008 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2008 BMW R1200RT.



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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