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2008 Full Line Catalog
Motorcycles Built for the Road that Never Ends
HP
The High Performance
line of race-ready motorcycles represents the utmost in BMW Motorrad engineering. Introduced in 2006, the HP2 Enduro was a stripped-down, juicedup Boxer twin off-road monster that turned heads in the Baja 1000 and the Erzberg Rodeo. Now BMW’s commitment to breathtaking technology has evolved into two new, equally fearsome machines as we extend our HP2 line to the asphalt. These startling new motorcycles have the same combination of raw power, astonishing acceleration, high-tech braking, suspension components, and revolutionary design that have made the HP line synonymous with performance the world over.
N8! After testing the
HP2 Sport offers a broad power band even in sixth gear, pulling away from as low as 2500 rpm, delivering a peak 130 hp at 8750 rpm and keeping this all the way to rev limiter at 9500 rpm.
HP2 Sport
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 130 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Torque 85 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 4.2 gallons
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry single plate hydraulic clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 4.1 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 4.7 in. of travel Brakes Front: Radial mounted Brembo Monobloc on 12.6-in. dual rotors, Rear: Brembo double sliding piston on a 10.4 in. single rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 6.0 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.7 in.
Wheelbase 58.5 in.
Dry Weight 392 lbs.
Champagne not Included. The HP2 Sport is our most revolutionary and powerful Boxer, with 130 hp. It’s the first production street bike with so many MotoGP features: gear-shift assist, billet top yokes, radial valves, new cylinder head technology with two overhead camshafts per cylinder, carbon fiber bodywork with carbon tail section, ultralight forged wheels, and even a GP style dashboard that computes lap times and other essential racing data. Add to this front Telelever and rear Paralever suspension with fully adjustable Ohlins shocks and you can brake later and harder into turns, and accelerate sooner and faster out of them. All of which almost guarantees stacks of podium finishes, but the champagne—that’s not included.
36000/3
Even this thoroughbred race machine, like all BMW motorcycles, gets BMW’s amazing 36000/3 year warranty. It’s only fitting that the best overall motorcycle warranty should go to the best motorcycles.
HP
Race-Ready The new BMW
new HP2 Sport for the World Endurance Championship series in Spain, the CCS Champion and MOTO-ST winner Nate “N8!” Kern claimed, “The HP2 Sport is by far the best BMW I’ve ever ridden on the track. It’s razor sharp and the brakes are outrageously good.”
podium in its class and took second and third overall at the 2007 Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb. The only machine to best the Megamoto was a purpose-built Ron Wood race bike weighing half as much, piloted by the local racer Dave Durelle. HP2 Megamoto racer Gary Trachy took the BMW to second overall by lighting up the 12.4mile, 156-turn course in 11 minutes and 46 seconds averaging 63.23 mph.
The HP2 Megamoto packs 113 horsepower, even more than the notorious HP2 Enduro. It’s a power-to-weight ratio that leaps from the starting line on this most powerful supermoto in the world.
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 113 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque 85 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 3.4 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry single plate hydraulic clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension WAD UPSD fork 45 mm with 6.3 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 6.3 in. of travel Brakes Front: two, four-piston fixed calipers on 12.6-in. dual rotors, Rear: Single, four-piston fixed caliper on a 10.4-in. fixed rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 35 in.
Wheelbase 63.6 in.
Dry Weight 395 lbs.
Primal Scream Therapy The HP2 Megamoto is the street HP2 Enduro. It’s armed with a 113 hp Boxer motor that spits out 85 ft-lb of torque with a dry weight of just 395 lbs. Inverted Marzocchi forks, Ohlins rear shock, and generous suspension travel make the HP2 Megamoto handle almost effortlessly. An Akrapovic exhaust adds just the right note, while Brembo brakes provide stopping power that in turn gives you the confidence to take full advantage of the bike’s acceleration and handling. Now you see why it won four out of the top five on the 2007 Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb.
Cycle World says, “the nicely tuned
suspension blesses the bike with fabulous riding qualities and incredible lean angles. BMW’s HP2 Megamoto is a terrific naked bike that rediscovers the never-out-of-fashion pleasure of pure, basic motorcycling. It’s worth every penny.”
HP
PPIHC The HP2 Megamoto swept the
113 HP
HP2 Megamoto
Sport
Most sport bikes will go
insanely fast or tear through turns, at least in ideal weather conditions, in broad daylight and not too far from home. But for riders who want to broaden their horizons, the BMW stands alone as the most capable, intelligent alternative. Why? Agile handling, superb acceleration, solid torque, a broad power band (not at red-line, but where you can actually use it) plus genuine comfort and proven reliability. Add to that safety features like anti-lock brakes and innovations such as Telelever and Electronic Suspension Adjustment. All these give the BMW sport rider an edge once the road gets rough, the skies open up, or the sun goes down and thermometer starts to drop. Suddenly you find that your rides last for days instead of hours. Fear is replaced by confidence. Joy levels reach red-line.
ESA
176.789 mph was the average speed
achieved by Andy Sills on November 8, 2005 at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. Sills set the FIM land speed record on a stock K 1200 S racing at 4000 feet on the iconic salt lake.
The K 1200 S was the first production motorcycle to offer Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA). ESA lets riders easily match suspension stiffness to riding conditions or load on the fly. ESA, which allows for nine distinct preload and dampening settings, is a must-have option on the K 1200 S.
K 1200 S
Displacement 1157 cc
Rated Output 167 bhp @ 10250 rpm
Torque 96 ft-lb @ 8250 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 5 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 151 mm wet multi-disc clutch Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Duolever with 4.5 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 5.3 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on dual 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston fixed caliper on a 10.4 in. single fixed rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 6.0 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.2 in.
Wheelbase 61.8 in.
Dry Weight 499 lbs.
None Shall Pass The K 1200 S at 167 hp is the fastest, most powerful BMW motorcycle ever created, but unlike other bikes with this much juice, it’s controllable and forgiving. Handling is rock solid thanks to the Duolever front suspension and optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), and the ride is all-day comfortable thanks to an ergonomic riding position, excellent windshield and wind-tunneldesigned fairing. BMW ABS brakes bring all of a finger. No wonder the K 1200 S is the most advanced sport bike to ever scorch the salt at Bonneville.
Lightest Hypersport
It might seem hard to believe, but the awesome 167 ponies of the K 1200 S are put out by an engine as narrow as a 600 cc. The K 1200 S, the most technologically advanced production motorcycle, is also the lightest in the hypersport class.
Sport
this monstrous power to a halt with the touch
46.5
miles per you further. Whether you’re riding thrills or adding some excitement commute, the F 800 S puts more tween gas pumps.
gallon takes for weekend to your daily distance be-
F 800 S
Displacement 798 cc
Rated Output 85 bhp @ 8000 rpm Torque 63 ft-lb @ 5800 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 4.1 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed multi-plate clutch in oil bath
Drive System Toothed belt drive
Front Suspension 43 mm telescopic fork with 5.5 in. of travel Rear Suspension Single, cast aluminum, central spring, swing arm with 5.5 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston caliper on a 10.4 in. rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.3 in.
Wheelbase 57.7 in.
Dry Weight 401 lbs.
R 1200 S
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 122 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Torque 83 ft-lb @ 6800 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gallons including 1.0-gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry single plate hydraulic clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 4.3 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 4.7 in. of travel Optional Ohlins sport suspension Brakes
MOTO-ST Champion
The talented team of Brian Parriott, Nate Kern and Stephane Mertens took the R 1200 S to the inaugural 8 Hours At Daytona MOTO-ST race. They rode 811 miles at an all-out pace to claim a victory for the team and BMW—and only used 1 quart of oil.
Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on dual 12.6-inch rotors, Rear: Single, twopiston fixed caliper on a 10.4-inch single fixed rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.7 in.
Wheelbase 58.5 in.
Dry Weight 419 lbs.
Made for Back Roads, Back Straights and Everything In Between F 800 S Perfectly-sized for quick,
R 1200 S
flickable performance, the F 800 S
zontally-opposed cylinders? Why
vertical twin-cylinder 85 hp belt-
not? After all, this is the Boxer en-
driven scorcher has the accelera-
gine, famous for its low center of
tion, torque and handling to mas-
gravity, low-end torque and race-
ter the twisties in the countryside
proven oomph. The R 1200 S, de-
or slalom through rush-hour city
livers a serious 122 hp and 83
traffic. If you want a sport bike
ft-lb of torque. The Telelever sus-
that’s more refined than rowdy,
pension creates dive-free, sharp
and as much fun to commute on
handling and the switchable ABS
as to take to the track, throw a
is ideal for the real world or for
leg over the F 800 S.
race days.
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A sport bike with hori-
Sport
Naked
Naked means simple.
Naked means daring. Naked means nothing gets in the way. On a BMW naked bike, the riding experience is pure and unrestrained. No matter where you’re headed, whether it’s blasting through city traffic or railing through mountain curves, these bikes unleash your inner spirit. With relaxed and upright ergonomics, tons of usable power and torque, technology like anti-lock brakes, plus the ability to toss on luggage and head for the horizon, BMW Naked bikes offer performance without pretension. Run ‘em lean and mean or dress ‘em up for the long haul—however you roll, the hard-charging attitude endures. For riders who like their bikes minimum but the thrills maximum, a BMW Naked bike opens up worlds of possibility.
163 HP The 163 hp power plant on the
magazine selected the K 1200 R as Motorcycle of the Year: “After reinventing the heart and soul of its motorcycle lineup in little more than a year, BMW clearly isn’t afraid of thinking outside the box. In fact, we’re pretty sure it scrapped the box entirely.”
K 1200 R
Displacement 1157 cc
Rated Output 163 bhp @ 10250 rpm
Torque 94 ft-lb @ 8250 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 5.0 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 151 mm wet multi-disc clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints Front Suspension BMW Duolever with 4.5 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 5.3 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on dual 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston fixed caliper on a 10.4 in. single fixed rotor
Wheels 3.50 x 17 front, 5.50 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.3 in.
Wheelbase 62.2 in.
Dry Weight 465 lbs.
A Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing Animal magnetism. Brute force. Bold intimidation. Whatever you want to call it, the K 1200 R has lots of it. Leading the charge is a snarling 163 hp, six-speed, inline-four cylinder engine with 94 ft-lb of torque. All that power and acceleration meets the road smoothly thanks to a precise Duolever front suspension. Optional ABS brakes and Electronic Suspension Adjustment make the all-attitude-all-the-time K 1200 R as refined as it is raw. No wonder “The World’s Most Powerful Naked Bike” dusted an entire class of superbikes at the ’06 Bandon Drag Races in Ireland.
What We Want
“Whether it be a stoplightto-stoplight drag or a romp down a twisty mountain road, this bike really shines. We can’t forget the most important thing— The power! This engine is unbelievable! It has power everywhere. Thanks again, BMW, for giving us more of what we want.” —Christopher J. Williams, K 1200 R owner
Naked
MOTY In 2005, Motorcyclist
K 1200 R is one of the most powerful engines ever put on a naked bike. This laterally mounted, 16-valve, watercooled new K series engine angles the cylinders forward by 55 degrees, lowering the center of gravity significantly. Inspired by Formula One technology, this high-powered engine has a narrow profile, close gear ratios, and precise six-gear shifting.
Rider magazine said
in a comparison to the Ducati Monster that “the Beemer, with its more spacious accommodations and technological edge, is more of an all-rounder that says, ‘We can go sport riding, we can go touring, we can run errands.’”
R 1200 R
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 109 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Safety First
In 1988, BMW became the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS. The R 1200 R offers the latest version of BMW ABS combined with optional Automatic Stability Control (ASC)— also a first.
Torque 85 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry single plate hydraulic clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 4.7 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 5.5 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on dual 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston fixed caliper on a 10.4 in. single fixed rotor.
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 31.5 in.
Wheelbase 58.9 in.
Dry Weight 437 lbs.
Make Rush Hour Even More of a Rush For those no-nonsense types who have nothing to prove, the supremely versatile R 1200 R is the perfect choice. Elegant looks mask a 109 hp Boxer motor and smooth Telelever suspension. The R 1200 R is a flexible roadster built to attack winding mountain roads, storm through the urban jungle or blast across the country. A reliable shaft drive, ergonomic ic Stability Control (ASC) add safety and comfort never before found on a standard bike. The result is a naked bike that begs to be ridden all day long and then some.
Telelever In 1994, BMW intro-
duced the radical Telelever anti-dive front suspension. This BMW-exclusive technology provides exceptionally smooth control, both in turns and in stops, by separating steering input from the damping function of the shocks.
Naked
seat, optional ABS brakes and even Automat-
Down With It
Unlike other supermotos, BMW keeps its gas tank under the seat. This means not just a slimmer profile and cleaner look, but a lower center of gravity, resulting in better handling.
G 650 Xmoto
Displacement 652 cc
Rated Output 53 bhp @ 7000 rpm Torque 44 ft-lb @ 5250 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Motor Controller—Compact (BMS-C II)
Fuel Capacity 2.5 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 5-speed with wet multi-plate clutch Drive System Chain
Front Suspension UPSD fork 45 mm with 10.6 in. of travel
G 650 Xmoto Dirt bike nimble-
G 650 Xcountry
Rear Suspension Aluminum two unit cast swing arm with 9.6 in. of travel
ness invades the street with the
sic scrambler concept has
aggressive G 650 Xmoto. Kick
been dusted off and reinvent-
this rev-happy, 53 hp single
ed for a whole new crowd with
cylinder into gear and prepare
the lively, amazingly versatile
to light up entrance ramps and
G 650 Xcountry. On the road or
dart through traffic, or tear off a
trail, this torquey and reliable
few hundred miles at a clip and
53 hp single cylinder charger is
explore the countryside. Wher-
ideal for new or returning rid-
ever you ride, the slick handling
ers, or those who simply want
G 650 Xmoto gets your heart
a great-handling bike that’s a
racing just as fast as your ta-
blast to ride. Cut to the chase
chometer.
on the G 650 Xcountry.
Brakes Front: One, two-piston fixed caliper on an 11.8 in. fixed rotor, Rear: Single, one-piston caliper on a 9.5 in. fixed rotor.
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 4.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 35.4 in.
Wheelbase 59 in.
Dry Weight 324 lbs.
G 650 Xcountry
Displacement 652 cc
Rated Output 53 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque 44 ft-lb @ 5250 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Motor Controller—Compact (BMS-C II)
Fuel Capacity 2.5 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 5-speed with multiple plate, oil bath clutch Drive System Chain
Front Suspension UPSD fork 45 mm with 9.4 in. of travel Rear Suspension Aluminum two unit cast swing arm with 8.3 in. of travel Brakes Front: One, two-piston caliper on a 11.8-in. fixed rotor, Rear: Single, one-piston floating caliper on a 9.5-in. fixed rotor.
Single The BMW G 650 series is powered
by an updated version of the proven engine used in the legendary F 650 series. This robust single-cylinder power plant has been the favorite of global adventurers for many years.
Easy to Ride, Impossible to Ignore
Wheels 2.5 x 19 front, 3.0 x 17 rear
Seat Height 33.1 in.
Wheelbase 59 in.
Dry Weight 326 lbs.
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• • •
The clas-
Naked
Touring
True freedom on
a motorcycle isn’t just cruising around with the wind in your hair and a pipe rumbling in your ear. It’s being able to reliably go wherever you want, whenever you want, with confidence, comfort and style. And on a BMW touring motorcycle, freedom lies around every corner. Go ahead, ask most riders which bikes are the best for touring, and which bikes and which riders rack up not just tens of thousands, but hundreds of thousands of miles? The answer is invariably BMW. There’s a reason. With unheard-of comforts for both rider and passenger, ingenious cargo capacity, advanced safety features and obsessive engineering, BMW touring bikes win awards from the bike press around the world, year after year. No wonder they’re the only choice for motorcyclists who want to ride longer, go farther and discover more of the world than ever before. Freedom. A lot of people talk about it, but few ever really experience it.
CAN Bus
K 1200 GT is the ultimate sport tourer. What else will do 2000 miles to the Bonneville Salt Flats and go 157 mph on the salt when you get there?”—Julian XPLOR member, 2006 Run Watcha Brung, XPLOR Bonneville Event
K 1200 GT
Displacement 1157 cc
Rated Output 152 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Torque 96 ft-lb @ 7750 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 6.3 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 151 mm wet multi-plate clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Duolever with 4.5 in. of travel
Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 5.3 in. of travel
Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on 12.6-in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston fixed caliper on an 11.6-in. fixed rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.2 in.
Wheelbase 61.8 in.
Dry Weight 549 lbs.
This Jet has Wheels, not Wings Pick a coast, any coast. Throw some gas in the tank. And prepare to hit warp speed on the 153 hp four-cylinder K 1200 GT, the lightest four-cylinder touring bike in the world. Blistering speed and breathtaking exhilaration are only the beginning. The BMW ABS braking system and optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) amp up both safety and handling. With tons of stowage space, cruise control, xenon lights, electrically-adjustable windshield, heated grips and heated seats for rider and passenger, the K 1200 GT is not only one of the most exciting touring bikes to ever hit the tarmac, but one of the most advanced. Hold on to your helmet.
Cycle World
named the K 1200 GT Best Sport Tourer in 2006 and 2007. “From Electronic Suspension Adjustment to heated grips and seat to electrically adjustable windscreen to capacious saddlebags to the incredible urge of its 152-horsepower inline-four, the BMW K 1200 GT is a leap forward in swift comfort and cornering composure.”
Touring
Bonneville “The
Another BMW first, this new, cutting-edge computer network drastically simplifies and lightens on-board electronics. Eliminating the old fuse boxes and paring down the number of cables and connectors, the CAN Bus system is more reliable than the spaghetti wirings on older bikes.
gave the coveted Best Touring Bike title to the RT because “the R 1200 RT inhales East Texas tedium as happily as it reels in the length of California’s Coast Highway. Optional amenities—from a heated seat to a CD player and GPS navigation—make I-40 between Albuquerque and Amarillo almost tolerable—a minor miracle in itself.”
high speed persuits, often in the same call, challenge the California Highway Patrol daily. Because of its high-speed stability, agile cornering and unsurpassed reliablity, BMW’s legendary RT has been the CHIPS choice for 10 years running.
R 1200 RT
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 110 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque 85 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 7.1 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry signle plate hydraulic clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 4.7 in. of travel
Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 5.3 in. of travel
Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on dual 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston fixed caliper on a 10.4 in. single fixed rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.0 x 17 rear
Seat Height 32.2 in.
Wheelbase 58.4 in.
Dry Weight 505 lbs.
Home is Wherever the Kickstand Lands Legendary twin-cylinder Boxer engine power and handling make the R 1200 RT a perennial favorite of touring-mad riders across the globe. With a low center of gravity and 110 stampeding horses as well as our famed Telelever suspension, the R 1200 RT offers startling speed and agility for a bike of its size, which is why it’s chosen by so many police departments around the world. An aerodynamic full fairing and power adjustable windshield render weather nearly irrelevant, while seven gallons of fuel and 144 liters of stowage space mean you can have it all and take it with you, too. Two-up or solo, the R 1200 RT is a tourer that flattens mountains, chases down dreams and redefines the feeling of free.
20 Long Years
“I have owned mostly Honda’s for 20 years (Goldwings, VFR, CBR, ST’s, etc). I purchased an R 1200 RT and cannot believe I waited this long. The RT is everything I expected and more. Quick response, strong, light, so many tech accessories, storage is great. This motorcycle is quality engineering all the way.”—Doug Holmes, RT owner
Touring
Motorcyclist
CHIPS Conditions from dense traffic to
Rider magazine named the F 800 ST
under 30 inches, the optional Low version of the F 800 ST includes special lower suspension and seat—perfect for smaller riders. The F 800 ST—versatile for all kinds of riding and all kinds of riders.
F 800 ST
Displacement 798 cc
Rated Output 85 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 63 ft-lb @ 5800 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 4.1 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed multi-plate clutch in oil bath Drive System Toothed belt drive
Front Suspension 43 mm telescopic fork with 5.5 in. of travel Rear Suspension Single, cast aluminum, central spring, swing arm with 5.5 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston caliper on a 10.4 in. rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5.5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 33.1 in.
Wheelbase 57.7 in.
Dry Weight 412 lbs.
Sport Quick, Touring Smooth If you want all the chops of a sport-tourer with less weight, the F 800 ST is right in your sweet spot. Packing a feisty 85 hp vertical twin-cylinder engine on a lightweight frame with full fairing weather protection and an easy upright riding position, the F 800 ST has all the power and handling of a middle weight sport bike combined with long distance, strike-anywhere range. Add a low maintenance belt drive, integrated luggage, and options like ABS, heated grips and a lower seat height, and you can see why Rider magazine named the F 800 ST their 2007 choice for Best Sport Tourer.
“Middle Weight King”
“The VFR is dead, long live the F 800...The more I ride the F 800 ST, the more sense it makes: it’s more compact than a V-twin. It’s flexible enough to pull from 40mph in top gear. A tankful lasts 200 or more miles. The BMW has more original, daring thinking in it than all the world’s race replicas put together.”—Rupert Paul, BIKE
Touring
29.9 inches A t
Best Sport Tourer in its July 2007 issue. They claimed the F 800 ST was perfect for “riders seeking more performance than a cruiser can offer or more comfort than a hard-edged sport bike has.”
XENON With its introduction in
2005, the K 1200 LT became the first motorcycle to offer ultra bright XENON lighting. Improving nighttime visibility is yet another BMW commitment to safety.
K 1200 LT
Displacement 1172 cc
Rated Output 116 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 86 ft-lb @ 5250 rpm
Engine Mgmt Motronic MA 2.4
Fuel Capacity 6.2 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry single plate hydraulic clutch
America’s top three motorcycle magazines (Cycle World, Motorcyclist and Rider) all agree that when it comes to touring, the K 1200 LT is tops.
GPS
Seeing ahead— it’s been a part of BMW since its inception. So naturally, BMW was the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer GPS as an option. See BMW’s smart, compact and easy-to-use Navigator III GPS at bmwmotorcycles.com.
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 4.0 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 5.1 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on 12.6 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two piston fixed caliper on an 11.2 in. rotor
Wheels 3.5 x 17 front, 5 x 17 rear
Seat Height 30.3 in.
Wheelbase 64.1 in.
Dry Weight 761 lbs.
Put the Call of the Open Road on Speed Dial The majestic K 1200 LT, a pinnacle of BMW engineering, is rightly called the “7 Series of Motorcycles.” This big boy has it all, from a 116 hp four-cylinder engine and Telelever front suspension to BMW ABS brakes, 120 liters of integrated stowage space, electric windshield and even a power center stand. Other luxuries include xenon lighting, trip computer, cruise control, heated grips and heated rider and passenger seats. If you and your passenger want a motorcycle with royal appointments, crown yourself with the impeccably styled K 1200 LT.
Touring
3X Winner
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Dual Sport
You could say we
know a thing or two about off-road adventuring. After all, we practically invented it with the GS almost thirty years ago. Now that domination on sand, gravel, dirt, and yes, even occasionally, pavement, reaches even more astounding levels. Never before have there been so many off-road oriented machines in our lineup, from planet-wandering tourers with transcontinental range to single cylinder rippers that haul you-know-what. If you’ve got dirt in your blood, there’s a BMW dual-sport with your number plate on it. Each bike features the same rugged build qualities that can withstand all day thrashings in the Outback or on the back forty. Whether it’s roost-throwing power, trench-digging torque, or tree-dodging handling, BMW’s legendary GS line offers utterly unstoppable off-road muscle.
Ready for the World
The R 1200 GS Adventure has an 8.7-gallon fuel capacity and a range of nearly 400 miles. It’s one reason that the GS Adventure is one of the most coveted bikes in the world for off-thebeaten-path exploration.
R 1200 GS Adventure
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 105 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque 85 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 8.7 gallons
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry signle plate hydraulic clutch
Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 8.3 in. of travel Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 8.7 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston fixed calipers on dual 12.0 in. rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston caliper on a 10.4 in. single fixed rotor
Wheels 2.5 x 19 front, 4.0 x 17 rear
The Earth isn’t so Big After All True two-wheeled adventurers swear by the
Seat Height 35.2/36.0 in.
Wheelbase 59.4 in.
R 1200 GS Adventure. This year, the world’s
Dry Weight 491 lbs.
most rugged adventure tourer offers upgrades that make it even more adept at reaching the unreachable. A 5% increase kicks engine output up to 105 horsepower. Add a taller windshield, adjustable seat, 8.7-gallon fuel tank, extra wide foot pegs and optional ABS, and long days in the saddle are a breeze. With Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) both front and rear suspension settings can be customized with the flick of a switch. With perks like that, it’s easy to see why it was Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s choice for their new African odyssey in “The Long Way Down.”
Ewan McGregor
and Charley Boorman circumnavigate the globe on GS Adventures in the phenomenally popular film “Long Way Round,” and also in the series “Long Way Down,” making the GS Adventure one of the most admired and talked-about bikes in the world. See it for yourself at LongWayRound.com.
Dual Sport
400 miles
The GS Adventure comes standard with cross spoke wheels, hand guards, and tank and engine protection bars. You can accessorize it with optional water-tight all aluminum luggage and an optional Enduro gear box with 10% lower first gear for even more slow speed control on- or off-road.
Adventure Bike— Motorcyclist, Best Dual-Sport — Cycle World, Best Bike of the Year—Rider, Best Bike in the World—International Motorcycle Journalists, Best Motorcycle of the Year—Motorcyclist, Best Open-Class Streetbike—Cycle World. And now the best is even better.
the R 1200 GS offers BMW’s exclusive Enduro Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA), allowing riders to adjust through a range of preload settings, geared specially for off-road riding, with a touch of a button. Another first from BMW.
FPO
R 1200 GS
Displacement 1170 cc
Rated Output 105 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque 85 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 5.3 gallons
Drivetrain 6-speed with 180 mm dry single plate hydraulic clutch Drive System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Front Suspension BMW Telelever with 7.5 in. of travel
Rear Suspension BMW Paralever with 7.9 in.
Brakes Front: Two four-piston calipers on 12.0-in. dual rotors, Rear: Single two-piston caliper on a 10.4 in. rotor
Wheels 2.5 x 19 front, 4.0 x 17 rear
Seat Height 33.5/34.3 in.
Wheelbase 59.3 in.
Dry Weight 447 lbs.
Feasts on Pavement. Chews Dirt. Demands Seconds. Dirt or street, it hardly matters to the versatile R 1200 GS. This year, a 5% increase in power raises its output to 105 ponies for even quicker acceleration. Handling is precise thanks to a Telelever suspension system, and with Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), you can adjust both front and rear suspensions to Sport, Normal, Comfort and Offroad settings. The R 1200 GS also gets a few sporty new features like stainless steel knee covers on the gas tank, dynamic cylinder covers, an ergonomic aluminum handlebar and a more comfortable seat. The result? A bike that tames every road you throw at it and begs for more.
Does It All “It is a fast and
nimble canyon carver, a surprisingly capable offroad explorer and it can take you two-up crosscountry effortlessly. Every stable of bikes should include a GS. You may find, like me, you don’t need or want anything else.”—Rick Cline, GS owner
Dual Sport
BEST
Enduro ESA For 2008,
200
between BMW’s Paris - Dakar dominating R 80 G/S and twotime winning F 650 are no mistake. The F 800 GS, like the F 650 is light and lean, but is focused on serious off-road riding. And like the R 80 it’s stable, solid and reliable enough to cover vast distances at speed.
F 800 GS
Displacement 798 cc
Rated Output 85 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque 62 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Fuel Capacity 4.2 gallons
Drivetrain 6-speed with wet multi-plate clutch Drive System Chain
Front Suspension UPSD 45 mm fork with 9.0 in. of travel Rear Suspension Double sided aluminum swingarm with 8.5 in. of travel Brakes Front: Two, four-piston caliper on 11.8 in. dual rotors, Rear: Single, two-piston caliper on a 10.4 in. rotor
Wheels 2.15 x 21 front, 4.25 x 17 rear
Seat Height 33.5-34.6 in.
Wheelbase 62.1 in.
Dry Weight 392 lbs.
Ready to Rip, Ready to Rule Now, a special preview. The legendary GS makes history with the stunning new F 800 GS. It’s lean, mean, and ready to tackle everything from dual-sport rides to long-haul adventure touring. With a lightweight design and eyeopening power, the F 800 GS is the most offroad oriented GS ever. A vertical parallel-twin engine based on the proven F 800 ST platform offers 85 horses and 62 ft-lb of torque and gives it startling speed and acceleration. Add a dry weight of just 392 lbs, switchable ABS, wide foot rests and a below-the-seat gas tank for a low center of gravity, and you get a dual sport bike with amazing handling. If you want all the prowess of the GS in a lighter package, the destined-to-be-a-classic F 800 GS is it. (2009 model year)
4.1 Seconds 4.1-second 0-60 mph time and a top speed of over 125 mph mean that the F 800 GS is just as capable on the street—even the track—as it is off-road.
Dual Sport
Rally Legacy The similarities
miles—that’s a lot of rocks, roots, singletrack, whoops, ruts, streams, hills, drops, logs, fire roads, slickrock, twisty canyons, highway, backroads, sand and mud. The F 800 GS has a 200-mile range— that’s a lot of fun.
3.3 pounds The ABS
BMW Master-Certified Technician Howard Rantz blasted to a checkered flag at the United States Desert Racing series at Newbury Park, CA. The “rocky uphill sections, sand and fast straights were made easy by the Xchallenge. We just had so much speed in those areas.”
G 650 Xchallenge
Displacement 652 cc
Rated Output 53 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Torque 44 ft-lb @ 5250 rpm
Engine Mgmt BMW Motor Controller—Compact (BMS-C II)
Fuel Capacity 2.5 gallons including 1 gallon reserve
Drivetrain 5-speed with wet multi-plate clutch Drive System Chain
Front Suspension UPSD fork 45 mm with 10.6 in. of travel Rear Suspension Aluminum two unit cast swing arm with air damping and 10.6 in. of travel Brakes Front: One, two-piston fixed caliper on an 11.8 in. fixed rotor, Rear: Single, one-piston caliper on a 9.5 in. fixed rotor
Wheels 1.60 x 21 front, 2.5 x 18 rear
Seat Height 36.6 in.
Wheelbase 59.1 in.
Dry Weight 318 lbs.
Tear it Up and Throw it Down Some riders want an off-road machine with a little less heft. Something street legal that they don’t have to throw into a pickup truck. Something that tears up roots, rocks and whatever else pops up. That something is the G 650 Xchallenge. Powered by a solid and torquey 53 hp single-cylinder motor and with the same break-through Continental rear air-shock as the stunning HP2 Enduro, the G 650 Xchallenge is the perfect dual sport ride, tried and tested in the U.S. Desert Racing series (USDR), Carolina’s Sandblast Rally, and even the Perry Mountain 24-hour Challenge. You can even snag one with switchable ABS, too.
2237 Miles
Yoshio Ikemachi took the Xchallenge to victory in the brutal 10-day, 2237-mile BTOU rally in Mongolia. The top riders were seconds apart at the finsh, but Xchallenge proved the fastest machine, inspiring Ikemachi to dedicate the win to BMW.
Dual Sport
USDR Win Xchallenge racer and
on the Xchallenge is just 3.3 pounds. Keep it off for dirt riding, but when you head back to tarmac you’ll be greatful for the improved control and safety ABS provides.
If you love riding motorcycles more than anything else. If you are not afraid of rain or wind or even snow. If you can’t put your gear on fast enough before a ride. If you keep your bike in your garage and your car out on the street. If your heart doesn’t beat but rev. If you are serious enough about riding to invest in owning a BMW bike, then mark a new destination into your waypoints: BMW XPLOR. Created by BMW riders for BMW riders, XPLOR is the hub for all things relating to BMW bikes. From tech tips to events like track days and GS rides to message boards and racing information, it’s all here. XPLOR is open to anyone who owns a BMW motorcycle, new or old. Visit www.bmwxplor.com for more information.
No other motorcycle manufacturer offers so many unique and supremely capable machines as BMW Motorrad. BMW motorcycles are perfect for passionate and experienced riders who want to push their limits. From our adept and easy-to-ride single cylinder models all the way to our justly famous touring bikes, each BMW motorcycle shows the same obsession with comfort, technology, performance and safety. Add a three-year, 36000-mile warranty on every new BMW bike, the best in the business, and every motorcycling ambition you have is suddenly within reach. When you’re ready to get serious about riding, visit your local BMW Motorrad USA dealer to see the hot new 2008 bikes or check out www.bmwmotorcycles.com for more
This catalog shows the current BMW Motorrad 2008 model year lineup as of January 2008 for the United States market, as well as the 2009 model year F 800 GS. Please note that System 5 and other BMW Motorrad-designed helmets are not available for sale in the United States, and that some of the BMW Motorrad rider apparel shown may not be available in the U.S., or at all BMW Motorrad USA dealers. Riding shown in this catalog is by professionals on closed courses. BMW Motorrad USA is not responsible for printing errors and reserves the right to change options, pricing or standard features on any products as required and without prior notice. For up-to-date information on any BMW motorcycles or products, please visit your BMW Motorrad USA dealer or ride the web at www.bmwmotorcycles.com. © 2008 BMW Motorrad USA, a division of BMW of North America LLC. The BMW name and logo are registered trademarks.
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