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2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $16,600.00
Dealers BMW Dealers
Warranty  36
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Flat Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  105 / 77
Horsepower RPM  7500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  85 / 115.2
Torque RPM  5750
Cooling  Air / Oil
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  OHV
Bore (mm/in)  101 / 3.98
Stroke (mm/in)  73 / 2.88
Displacement (cc/ci)  1170 / 71.4
Compression Ratio  12.0:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  47
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Overdrive  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  2.37 / 1.64 / 1.29 / 1.06 / 0.93 / 0.84
Reverse  No
Final Drive Ratio  2.91
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)  2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  4
Chromed  No
Front Tire Width  110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Front Tire Speed Rating  H
Front Wheel Diameter  19
Rear Tire Width  150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Rear Tire Speed Rating  H
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  110/80 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  150/70 HR17
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  EVO
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12 / 305
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  10.4 / 265
Anti-Lock Brakes  Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear  Standard
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)  8.3 / 210
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name  Telelever
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  8.7 / 220
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)  7.38
Width (in/mm)  37.4 / 950
Wheelbase (in/mm)  59.4 / 1508.8
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  4.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  491 / 222.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  563 / 255.4
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  1045 / 474
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  8.7 / 33
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.38
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  Yes
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  35.2 / 894.1
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum / Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  No
Chassis Protectors  No
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  Yes
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  Yes
Heel Guards  Yes
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Radiator Cover  No
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Center / Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Handlebar Pads  Standard
Skid Plate  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Trip Computer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  495
Basic Warranty (Miles)  36000
Battery Warranty (Months)  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country  Germany
Introduction Year  1980
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  BMW
Display Name  R 1200 GS Adventure
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Windshield Lowers  Yes
Height Adjustable  Yes
Tinted  No
Height  Mid
Storage:  
Rear Rack  Standard
Helmet Locks  Standard
Lights:  
Fog Lights  Standard
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Adjustable Headlights  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Engine Immobilizer  Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Power Outlet  Standard
Adjustable Handlebars  Standard
Adjustable Levers  Standard
Handlebar Lock  Standard

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