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Italia2008 BMW R 1200 GS
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
71.39 cubic inches (1170.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 2 stroke
Power
103.2 horsepowers (77.0 kiloWatts)
at 7500 RPM
Torque
84.82 pound-foot/lbf-ft (115.00 Nm / 11.73 kgf-m)
at 5750 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
4.30 litres/100 km, 23.3 km/l or 54.7 mpg
Top speed
-
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
25.7°
Trail
6.16 inches (101.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
11.59 inches (190.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
12.20 inches (200.0 mm)
Front tyre
110/80-19
Rear tyre
150/70-17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.61 inches (305.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.17 inches (265.0 mm)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
447.5 pounds (203.0 kg)
Wet weight
504.9 pounds (229.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
92.0 inches (1507 mm)
Overall length
134.8 inches (2210 mm)
Overall width
57.0 inches (935 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.28 gallons (20.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-
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