| General information |
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| Model: | BMW R 1200 ST |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Sport touring |
| Rating: | 73.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Two cylinder boxer |
| Stroke: | 2 |
| Power: | 108.62 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque: | 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Compression: | 12.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Oil & air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 204.0 kg (449.7 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,082 mm (82.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle): | 25.7° |
| Trail: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Front suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front suspension travel: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear suspension travel: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/55-17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. ABS |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.5968 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 3.70 litres (0.98 gallons) |
| Further information |
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