BMW R 1200S (2008)

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.

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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