BMW R 1200 GS - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

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General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Year	2008
Model	BMW R 1200 GS

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission typefinal drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Starter	Electric
Fuel control	SOHC
Valves per cylinder	4
Fuel system	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Bore x stroke	101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Compression	12.0:1
Torque	115.00
Power	103.25
Stroke	2
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer
Capacity:	1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,507 mm (59.3 inches)
Overall width	23,749 mm (935.0 inches)
Overall length	2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Dry weight	203.0 kg (447.5 pounds)
BMW R 1200 GS dimensions and frame
Rear brakes diameter	265 mm (10.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Front brakes diameter	305 mm (12.0 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Rear tyre dimensions	150/70-17
Front tyre dimensions	110/80-19
Rear suspension travel	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front suspension travel	190 mm (7.5 inches)
Front suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Trail	101 mm (4.0 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.7°
Frame type	Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.5086 HP/kg
Other specs
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles)	4.30 litres (1.14 gallons)
Fuel capacity	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)