Monday, November 27, 2006

My favorite BMW motorcycle

BMW R1200R
Standard Equipment
-Closed Loop 3 Way Catalytic Converter
-Stainless Steel Exhaust System
-Magnesium Cylinder Head Covers
-Side Stand with Starter Inhibition
-Diagnostic Interface
-Jump Start Connection Point
-5.5 X 17" Rear Wheel w/ 180/55 ZR 17 Tire
-Low-Beam Headlamp Height Adjustment
-Power Socket
-Adjustable Handbrake and Clutch Levers
-Integral Ignition Switch and Steering Lock
-Hazard Warning Flashers
-Stainless Steel Clutch Lines
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Engine
-Type:Air-cooled/oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder
-Displacement:1170 cc
-Bore X Stroke:101.0 mm x 73.0 mm
-Horsepower:109 bhp @ 7500 rpm
-Torque:85 lb/ft @ 6000 rpm
-Valve Gear:C, chain-driven
-No of cylinders:2
-compression Ratio:12.0:1
-Engine Management:BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
-Valves per Cylinder:Four
-Valves:2.0 x 36.0 mm intake / 2.0 x 31.0 mm exhaust
-Fuel Tank:HDPE, internal pump and internal filter
-Alternator W:600 Watts @ 14 Volts
-Battery V/AH:12 Volts 14 Amps/hour maintenance-free
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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 gloves punching each other as he enters the ring. The result is a supremely reliable, flexible engine with a low center of gravity and like all twins, excellent torque characteristics. The exposed cylinders offer excellent air cooling and if it's durability, performance, and bulletproof all-around handling you want, this is your powerplant.
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Dimensions
-Overall Length:84.4 inches
-Overall Width:34.3 inches
-Wheelbase:58.9 inches
-Seat height:31.5 inches
-Weight, unladen, with full tank:492 lbs
-Max permissible weight:923 lbs. GVWR
-Fuel Capacity:4.6 U.S. gallons w/ approx. 1 gallon reserve
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What a crazy horse power!!

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