Cool-Motorcycles reviews BMW R1200GS Adventure 2008

BMW R1200GS Adventure 2008

It’s your planet. Ride it.
True two-wheeled adventurers know that when it comes to epic riding that crosses continents, there’s only one choice: the unstoppable, all-conquering R 1200 GS Adventure. And for 2008, the world’s most rugged adventure tourer features enhancements that make it even more adept at reaching the unreachable. A 5% increase in horsepower kicks its engine output to 105 HP. Combined with a taller windshield, adjustable seat, extra wide foot pegs, optional ABS and an 8.7 gallon fuel tank, even the longest days in the saddle are a breeze. Add Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) and you can customize both front and rear suspension settings to fit off-road or on-road riding conditions with the flick of a switch. No wonder it was Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s choice for their trans-Africa odyssey in the upcoming ” The Long Way Down” and their epic journey from London to New York in

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

Dimensions
Overall Length : 88.6 inches
Overall Width : 37.4 inches
Wheelbase : 59.4 inches
Seat height : 35.2 / 36.0 inches
Weight – Dry : 491 lbs.
Max permissible weight : 1,045 lbs.
Fuel Capacity : 8.7 gallons

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Cool-Motorcycles reviews BMW R1200GS Adventure 2008