| General information |
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| Model: | BMW R 1200 GS |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: | 78.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Power: | 103.25 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque: | 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM |
| Compression: | 12.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Cooling system: | Oil & air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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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: | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front suspension travel: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear suspension travel: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/70-17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Front brakes diameter: | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.5086 HP/kg |
| Overall length: | 2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width: | 23,749 mm (935.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,507 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
| Further information |
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(78.9 out of 100)