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Feasts on pavement. Chews dirt. Demands seconds.
Twisties? Touring? Gravel roads? It hardly matters because to the R 1200 GS, the most versatile machine in the 2008 GS lineup. This year, a five-percent increase in power raises its output to 105 ponies for even quicker acceleration. Handling is agile and precise thanks to a Telelever suspension system, and with Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) you can adjust both front and rear suspensions between sport, normal, comfort, and off-road settings. The 2008 R 1200 GS also gets a few sporty new features that make it even more eye-catching, including stainless steel knee covers on each side of the gas tank, dynamic cylinder covers, as well as an ergonomic aluminum handlebar and a more comfortable seat. The result? A bike that thrashes every road you throw at it and begs for more.
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| INSURANCE |
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| MANUFACTURER |
BMW |
| MODEL YEAR |
2008 |
| MODEL |
R 1200 GS |
| M.S.R.P. * |
$14,600.00
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| LENGTH |
87 in. (2,210 mm) |
| WIDTH |
36.6 in. (930 mm) |
| WEIGHT |
Wet: 504 lbs. (229 kg) |
| WHEELBASE |
59.3 in. (1,506 mm) |
| SEAT HEIGHT |
33.5 in. (850 mm) |
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| ENGINE |
Boxer 2-cylinder, 4-valves per cylinder, high camshaft, chain driven, OHV with adjustable rocker arms, BMW engine controller - BMS K |
| HORSEPOWER |
105 hp (77 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| DISPLACEMENT |
1,170 cc |
| BORE X STROKE |
101 x 73 mm |
| TORQUE |
85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm) @ 5,750 rpm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO |
12:1 |
| FUEL CAPACITY |
5.3 gal. (20 l) including 1 gal (3.7 l) reserve |
| CLUTCH |
180 mm dry, single-plate with hydraulic actuation |
| COOLING |
Air and thermostatically controlled oil |
| EXHAUST |
Regulated 3-way catalytic converter |
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| TRANSMISSION |
6-speed |
| FINAL DRIVE |
Enclosed driveshaft with 2 universal joints; 2.91:1 drive ratio |
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| BRAKES |
Front: BMW (2) 4-piston calipers; 12 in. (305 mm) dual rotors
Rear: BMW (1) 2-piston floating caliper; 10.4 in. (265 mm) single, fixed rotor
If Required: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (can be switched off)
Actuation: Hydraulic, DOT 4-fluid type |
| TIRES |
Front: 110/80 x 19 tubeless
Rear: 150/70 x 17 tubeless |
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| FRAME |
Tubular steel trellis |
| SUSPENSION |
Front: BMW Telelever; 7.5 in. (190 mm) travel
Rear: BMW EVO Paralever; 7.9 in. (200 mm) travel |
| RAKE |
64.3° |
| TRAIL |
4 in. (101.6 mm) |
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