2008 BMW R 1200 R

BMW R 1200 R
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General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R 1200 R
Year
2008
Category
Sport
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
71.39 cubic inches (1170.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
107.3 horsepowers (80.0 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
84.82 pound-foot/lbf-ft (115.00 Nm / 11.73 kgf-m) at 6000 RPM
Compression
12:1
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
4.10 litres/100 km, 24.4 km/l or 57.4 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
27.1°
Trail
7.26 inches (119.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
7.32 inches (120.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
8.54 inches (140.0 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
436.5 pounds (198.0 kg)
Wet weight
491.6 pounds (223.0 kg)
Seat height
48.8 inches (800 mm)
Wheelbase
91.2 inches (1495 mm)
Overall length
130.9 inches (2145 mm)
Overall width
53.2 inches (872 mm)
Overall height
75.7 inches (1240 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.76 gallons (18.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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