2008 BMW K 1200 R

BMW K 1200 R
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BMW K 1200 R
BMW K 1200 R

General motorcycle information

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

Engine and transmission

Displacement
70.60 cubic inches (1157.0 ccm)
Engine type
In-line four, 4 stroke
Power
160.9 horsepowers (120.0 kiloWatts) at 10250 RPM
Torque
93.68 pound-foot/lbf-ft (127.00 Nm / 12.95 kgf-m) at 8250 RPM
Compression
13:1
Bore x stroke
4.82 x 3.60 inches (79.0 x 59.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.70 litres/100 km, 21.3 km/l or 50.0 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
29.0°
Trail
6.59 inches (108.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
7.02 inches (115.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
8.24 inches (135.0 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
465.2 pounds (211.0 kg)
Wet weight
522.5 pounds (237.0 kg)
Seat height
50.0 inches (820 mm)
Wheelbase
96.4 inches (1580 mm)
Overall length
135.9 inches (2228 mm)
Overall width
53.2 inches (872 mm)
Overall height
75.7 inches (1240 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.02 gallons (19.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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