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 5% 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.
| Engine |
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| Type | Air-cooled / oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1170 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 101.0 mm x 73.0 mm |
| Horsepower | 105 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 85 lb/ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Valve Gear | High Camshaft, chain driven |
| No of cylinders | 2 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Engine Management | BMW Engine Controller - BMS K |
| Valves per Cylinder | Four |
| Valves | 2 x 36 mm intake / 2 x 31 mm exhaust |
| Fuel Tank | HDPE, internal pump and internal filter |
| Alternator W | 720 Watts @ 14 Volts |
| Battery V/AH | 12 Volts / 14 Amps/hour |
| Engine Summary | The two cylinder flat twin Boxer engine is BMW's famous, time-tested, signature design. First designed in 1923, its two horizontally mounted cylinders are like a boxer's |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | 180 mm dry, single plate with hydraulic actuation |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed gear box |
| Primary Transmission | 1.73 |
| Gear Ratios | - I: 2.37
- II: 1.64
- III: 1.29
- IV: 1.06
- V: 0.93
- VI: 0.84
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| Final Drive System | Enclosed driveshaft with universal joints |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.91 |
| Frame & Suspension |
| Frame | Tubular steel frame |
| Front wheel suspension | BMW Telelever |
| Rear wheel suspension | BMW Paralever |
| Spring Travel front/rear | 7.5 inches / 7.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance | N/A |
| Handlebar center point angle | 62.9 degrees |
| Brakes |
| Brake System | BMW |
| Front Brakes | BMW 4 Piston Caliper x 2 |
| Front Rotor | 12.0 inch Dual Rotors |
| Rear Brakes | BMW 2 Piston Caliper |
| Rear Rotor | 10.4 inch single Rotor |
| Actuation | Hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type |
| Wheels & Tires |
| Front Wheel | 2.5 x 19 cast aluminum wheel |
| Rear Wheel | 4.0 x 17 cast aluminum wheel |
| Front Tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
| Dimensions |
| Overall Length | 87.0 inches |
| Overall Width | 36.6 inches |
| Wheelbase | 59.3 inches |
| Seat height | 33.5 / 34.3 inches |
| Weight - Dry | 448 lbs |
| Max permissible weight | 968 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 gallons |
| Available Equipment |
| Anti Theft Alarm | $395 |
| Low Seat | No Charge if Factory Equipped |
| Chrome Exhaust Pipe | $150 |
| Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) | $800 |
| Heated Hand Grips | $250 |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) | $250 |
| On Board Computer | $295 |
| Hand Protection | $100 |
| Integral ABS II | $1100 |
| ASC (Automatic Stability Control) | $400 |
| Saddle Bag Mounts | $200 |
| Cross Spoke Wheels | $500 |
| Low Suspension |
