2008 BMW R 1200 S

BMW R 1200 S
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BMW R 1200 S
BMW R 1200 S
BMW R 1200 S

General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R 1200 S
Year
2008
Category
Sport
Rating
  3.4 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
71.39 cubic inches (1170.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 2 stroke
Power
120.7 horsepowers (90.0 kiloWatts) at 8250 RPM
Torque
82.61 pound-foot/lbf-ft (112.00 Nm / 11.42 kgf-m) at 6800 RPM
Compression
12.5:1
Bore x stroke
6.16 x 4.45 inches (101.0 x 73.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Oil and air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.30 litres/100 km, 23.3 km/l or 54.7 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
5.31 inches (87.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
6.71 inches (110.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
7.32 inches (120.0 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-17
Rear tyre
180/55-17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
19.53 inches (320.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.17 inches (265.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
418.9 pounds (190.0 kg)
Wet weight
469.6 pounds (213.0 kg)
Seat height
50.6 inches (830 mm)
Wheelbase
90.7 inches (1487 mm)
Overall length
131.2 inches (2151 mm)
Overall width
53.1 inches (870 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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