| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
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| Model ID |
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| Manufacturer (Make) | BMW |
| Model Name | R 1200 GS |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category(class) | Enduro |
| Engine |
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 1170 ccm (71.4 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer |
| Bore x Stroke | Ø101.0 mm x 73.0 mm (Ø3.98 inches x 2.87 inches) |
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 1.38 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Timing System | SOHC |
| Fuel System(Carburetion) | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Starter System | Electric |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Powertrain |
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| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Transmission (Final Drive) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes |
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| Frame Type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front Suspension Travel | 190 mm (7.48 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 200 mm (7.87 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø305 mm (Ø12.01 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø265 mm (Ø10.43 inches) |
| Front Tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
| Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 2210 mm (87.01 inches) |
| Overall Width | 23749 mm (935 inches) |
| Fork Angle (Rake) | 25.7° degrees |
| Trail | 101 mm (3.98 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm (59.33 inches) |
| Dry Weight | 203.0 kg (448 lb) |
| Curb Weight | 229.0 kg (505 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Performance |
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| Max Power | 103.25 HP (75.4 kW) at 7500 RPM |
| Max Torque | 115.00 Nm (84.56 ft*lbs) at 5750 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.45 Hp/Kg |
| Top Speed | - |
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4 seconds |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | - |
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.30 litres/100km (54.67 mpg) |
