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2008 BMW K 1200 S

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2008 BMW K 1200 S

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2008 BMW K 1200 S Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Sport
BASE MSRP(US)  $14,020.00
Dealers BMW Dealers
Warranty  36
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Engine:  
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  4
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  167 / 124.6
Horsepower RPM  10250
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  96 / 130
Torque RPM  8250
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  16
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  79 / 3.11
Stroke (mm/in)  59 / 2.32
Displacement (cc/ci)  1157 / 70.6
Compression Ratio  13.0:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  2.52 / 1.84 / 1.45 / 1.28 / 1.14 / 1.01
Reverse  No
Final Drive Ratio  2.82
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)  3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  6
Chromed  No
Front Tire Width  120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Front Tire Speed Rating  Z
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  50
Rear Tire Speed Rating  Z
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  190/50 ZR17
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  EVO
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  10.4 / 265
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Girder
Front Travel (in/mm)  4.5 / 115
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name  Duolever
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  5.3 / 135
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  Paralever
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.48
Width (in/mm)  35.6 / 904
Wheelbase (in/mm)  61.8 / 1570
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.6 / 116.8
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  499 / 226.3
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  546 / 247.7
GVWR (lbs/kgs)  992 / 450
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 18.9
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.32
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  32.2 / 817.9
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  No
Fork Guards  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Lower Fairing  Standard
Spoiler  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Trip Computer  Standard
Lap Timer  Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Light
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  495
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Sport
Manufacturer Country  Germany
Introduction Year  2005
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
NADATrimID  27320
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Convenience:  
Engine Immobilizer  Standard
Power Outlet  Standard
Adjustable Levers  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  No
Height  Low

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