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2008 BMW K 1200 S
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BMW K 1200 S

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BMW Model year
2008
Category
Sport
Power
164.9 hp
Displacement
1,157 cc

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BMW K 1200 S History

K 1200 S 2008 2008 BMW K 1200 S
  • Power 164.9 HP
  • Displacement 1,157 cc
  • Seat height 820.0 mm
K 1200 S 2007 2007 BMW K 1200 S
  • Power 167.0 HP
  • Displacement 1,157 cc
  • Seat height 820.0 mm
K 1200 S 2006 2006 BMW K 1200 S
  • Power 164.9 HP
  • Displacement 1,157 cc
  • Seat height 820.0 mm
K 1200 S 2005 2005 BMW K 1200 S
  • Power 164.9 HP
  • Displacement 1,157 cc
  • Seat height 820.0 mm
BMW K 1200 S History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
2004

With the BMW K 1200 S a sport-tourer. The K1200S was primarily designed as a Super Sport motorcycle, albeit larger and heavier than the closest Japanese competitors. Beginning with the BMW R 1200 GS dual-sport, which was powered by a new 1,170 cc (71 cu in) "oilhead" engine. This was followed by the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST sport-tourer, the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT tourer, the 2006 BMW R 1200 S sport-tourer, and the 2006 BMW R 1200 R naked bike.

2005

Based on the BMW R 1200 GS.

2006

The BMW F 800 S sports bike and BMW F 800 ST sport-touring models were introduced, both powered by a Rotax parallel-twin engine. The BMW F 650 GS and BMW F800 GS dual-sport bikes were added to the range Co-developed with Aprilia and powered by a Rotax single-cylinder engine. The range consisted of the BMW G650 Xchallenge dual-sport, the BMW G650 Xcountry dual-sport and the G650 Xmoto supermoto models.

2007

The HP2 Enduro was joined by the road-biased HP2 Megamoto fitted with smaller alloy wheels and street tyres. As part of the F Series range update BMW acquired Husqvarna Motorcycles, including its production facilities and staff, from Italian manufacturer MV Agusta. BMW's ownership of Husqvarna ended

2008

BMW K 1300 S sport-tourer, the 2009 BMW K 1300 GT sport-tourer and the 2009 BMW K 1300 R naked bike. Both using the same 798 cc engine, despite the different names and the F 700 GS replaced the 650

2009

The BMW F 800 R naked bike was introduced and The BMW G 650 GS replaced the BMW F 650 GS. The BMW G650X series range was introduced To compete in the Superbike World Championship. It is powered by a 999 cc (61 cu in) transverse-four engine producing 193 bhp (144 kW).

2011

Two six-cylinder models were added to the K Series range- the BMW K 1600 GT and BMW K 1600 GTL, the former intended as a sport-tourer and the latter as a luxury-tourer. The R Series range of flat-twin models was also updated

2013

The BMW F 800 GT replaced the BMW F 800 ST sport-touring. When the company was sold to Pierer Industrie AG. The BMW S 1000 RR sport bike was released

2014

The redesigned BMW R1200 RT used a water-cooled engine and a wet clutch. The BMW HP2 Enduro dirt bike was introduced

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

BMW K 1200 S Technical specs

Model BMW K 1200 S
Year of manufacture 2008
Engine size 1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Output 164.9 HP (120.4 kW )) @ 10250 RPM
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
Starter Electric
Gearbox 6-speed
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated

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