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BMW R 1200 R - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2008 |
| Model | BMW R 1200 R |
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 | 107.28 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer |
| Capacity: | 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 872 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,145 mm (84.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,915 mm (75.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
BMW R 1200 R dimensions and frame | |
| 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 | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.1° |
| Frame type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5418 HP/kg |
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Other specs | |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles) | 4.10 litres (1.08 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
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