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BMW R 1200 R

General moped information

ModelBMW R 1200 R
Year2008
CategorySport
Rating76.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power107.28 HP (78.3 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 consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Greenhouse gases95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeTwo-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle)27.1°
Trail119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-17
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS
Front brakes diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakes diameter265 mm (10.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.5418 HP/kg
Seat height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height1,915 mm (75.4 inches)
Overall length2,145 mm (84.4 inches)
Overall width872 mm (34.3 inches)
Fuel capacity18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity2.00 litres (0.53 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
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