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BMW R 1200 R 2008 — Specs & Overview
Specifications and model details
The BMW R 1200 R is a other motorcycle produced between 2008. Developed by BMW from DE, it represents the other class and carries the characteristics typical of its production period.
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Torque
115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Wet weight
223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Seat height
800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel capacity
18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Key features
Double disc. Optional ABS
Technical specifications
Engine
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Torque
115.0 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
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Oil & air
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Chassis
Frame type
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Front tire
120/70-17
Rear tire
180/55-17
Front brakes
Double disc. Optional ABS
Front brakes diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakes diameter
265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheelbase
1495 mm (58.9 inches)
Dimensions & weight
Dry weight
198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Wet weight
223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.5418 HP/kg
Seat height
800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1240 mm (48.8 inches)
Overall length
2145 mm (84.4 inches)
Overall width
872 mm (34.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity
2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Electronics
Starter
Electric
Other
Model year
2008
Category
Sport
Rating
3.7 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Displacement
1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Power output
107.3 HP (78.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Valves per cylinder
4
Greenhouse gases
95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Rake (fork angle)
27.1°
Trail
119 mm (4.7 inches)
Performance
Fuel consumption
4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)