The 2008 BMW R 1200S is a four-stroke, two-cylinder motorcycle with a 1170 cc capacity and a maximum power of 90 kW/122 hp at 8250 rpm. It has a six-speed hydraulic, dry, and single-disc transmission and a final drive that is powered by a shaft. The motorcycle has a frame made of steel tubes, with a load-bearing function, and a front suspension of BMW Motorrad Telelever. The rear suspension is a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. The motorcycle’s front brakes consist of two 320mm discs and the rear brake has a single 265mm disc. The motorcycle weighs 212 kg/467.3 lbs when wet and has a fuel capacity of 17 liters/4.2 US gal. Its average consumption of fuel is 7.4 L/100 km13.6 km/l/32 US mpg. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 241.3 km/h/149.9 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Reviewers at 1000ps, Motorline.cc/, Moto.it, and Motorcycle-USA have tested the motorcycle and have given their reviews.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW R 1200S
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Induction | Fuel injection, 52mm throttle butterfly |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Alternator | 600 W generator |
| Battery | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance free |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 90 kW / 122 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, dry, single-disc |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.521 / 2nd 1.842 / 3rd 1.455 / 4th 1.287 / 5th 1.453 / 6th 1.015:1 |
| Frame | Main and front frame made of steel tubes, rear frame made of square aluminium tubes, engine with load-bearing function |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut (travel-dependent damping), adjustable spring preload continuously variable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm Discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheels | Die-cast aluminium |
| Rims, front | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Rims, rear | 5.50 x 17″ |
| Castor | 87 mm / 3.4″ |
| Steering Head Angle | 66 degrees |
| Dimensions | Length 2151 mm / 84.6 in Width 870 mm / 34.2 in (with mirrors) Height 1177 mm / 46.3 in (without mirrors) |
| Wheel base | 1487 mm / 58.5 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 190 kg / 418.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 212 kg / 467.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 7.4 L/100 km13.6 km/l / 32 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 241.3 km/h / 149.9 mph |
| Reviews | 1000ps.at / Motorline.cc / Moto.it / Motorcycle-USA |
