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BMW R 1200 S 2008 — Specs & Overview

Specifications and model details

The BMW R 1200 S 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.

Model year
Power
120.7 HP (88.1 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque
112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM
Wet weight
213.0 kg (469.6 pounds)
Seat height
830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)

Key features

Double disc

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
120.7 HP (88.1 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque
112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM
Compression
12.5:1
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
Three-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire
120/70-17
Rear tire
180/55-17
Front brakes
Double disc
Front brakes diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheelbase
1487 mm (58.5 inches)

Dimensions & weight

Dry weight
190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
Wet weight
213.0 kg (469.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.6352 HP/kg
Seat height
830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length
2151 mm (84.7 inches)
Overall width
870 mm (34.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity
2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)

Electronics

Starter
Electric

Other

Motorcycle name
BMW R 1200 S
Category
Sport
Rating
3.4 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)
Valves per cylinder
4
Greenhouse gases
99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
87 mm (3.4 inches)

Performance

Fuel consumption
4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)