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BMW R 1200 GS

General moped information

ModelBMW R 1200 GS
Year2008
CategoryEnduro / offroad
Rating78.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power103.25 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel controlSOHC
Cooling systemOil & air
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeTwo-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle)25.7°
Trail101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front tyre dimensions110/80-19
Rear tyre dimensions150/70-17
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Front brakes diameter305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS, can be switched off
Rear brakes diameter265 mm (10.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight203.0 kg (447.5 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.5086 HP/kg
Overall length2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall width23,749 mm (935.0 inches)
Fuel capacity20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
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