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BMW K 1200 R - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2008 |
| Model | BMW K 1200 R |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 79.0 x 59.0 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression | 13.0:1 |
| Torque | 127.00 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8250 |
| Power | 160.92 |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1157.00 ccm (70.60 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front suspension travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.0° |
| Frame type | Bridge-type, cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 872 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,228 mm (87.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,915 mm (75.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7627 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 237.0 kg (522.5 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 211.0 kg (465.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Starter | Electric |
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