BMW 2008
When the journey never ends.
Adventure, fun, hard work and sweat. Your BMW has to be able to do
everything - that’s why it has massive-bar tires and a chassis which even
experienced motorcyclists find difficult to take to its limits. Enduro
motorcycling is your own personal thrill every day - an adventure even when
you’re riding to work. And the worldwide community of Enduro fans is getting
bigger all the time. Are you ready for it?
| Compare 7 Models |
G450X |
Xchallenge |
F650GS |
F800GS |
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coming in Sept
2008 |
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| Engine Capacity
(cc) |
~450 |
652 |
798 |
798 |
| Engine Design |
Four-valve single |
Four-valve single |
Vertical twin |
Vertical twin |
| BHP @ rpm |
~50 bhp |
53 @ 7000 |
71 @ 7000 |
85 @ 7500 |
| Torque(ft.lb.) @ rpm |
~35 ft.lb. |
44 @ 5250 |
55 @ 4500 |
61 @ 5750 |
| Final Drive |
O-ring chain |
O-ring chain |
O-ring chain |
O-ring chain |
| Front Suspension |
USD fork |
USD fork |
Telescopic fork |
USD fork |
| Seat Height (in.) |
tba |
36.6; optional low seat |
32.3; optional 31.1 or 30.1 |
34.6; optional 33.5 |
| Dry Weight (lb.) |
~230 |
317 |
376 |
392 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec) |
tba |
4.0 |
4.3 |
4.1 |
| Top Speed (km/h) |
tba |
approx. 165 |
189 |
over 200 |
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HP2 Enduro |
R1200GS |
R1200GS Adventure |
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| Engine Capacity (cc) |
1170 |
1170 |
1170 |
| Engine Design |
Boxer twin |
Boxer twin |
Boxer twin |
| BHP @ rpm |
105 @ 7000 |
105 @ 7500 |
105 @ 7500 |
| Torque(ft.lb.) @ rpm |
85 @ 5500 |
85 @ 5750 |
85 @ 5750 |
| Final Drive |
Paralever |
Paralever |
Paralever |
| Front Suspension |
Telelever |
Telelever |
Telelever |
| Seat Height (in.) |
36.2; optional 35.2 |
33.5/34.3; optional 34.6/35.4 or
32.3 |
35.0/35.8 |
| Dry Weight (lb.) |
386 |
440 |
493 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec) |
3.2 |
3.3 |
3.9 |
| Top Speed (km/h) |
200 |
over 200 |
over 200 |
Introducing the 2008 G450X Sport Enduro
The new BMW G 450 X Sport Enduro is a unique motorcycle that completely
redefines enduro riding. That’s because it’s been designed from the ground up to
deliver the sort of off-road traction dreams are made of, with a brand new
single-cylinder engine and a revolutionary swing-arm design. The result is a
bike that is quite simply unstoppable.
1 Traction: Thanks to a revolutionary frame. Unstoppable performance can only be
achieved with original thinking, as seen in the mounting of the rear swing-arm
of the G 450 X. Its pivot point shares an axle line with the drive sprocket, so
ensuring that the length of the drive chain and as a result, the efficiency of
the transmission is not affected by the compression and rebound of the
suspension. The swing-arm is significantly longer than on other bikes with a
comparable wheelbase, for maximum ground contact and traction on any surface.
Finally, the ground-breaking frame features perfectly straight tubing, offering
exceptional structural rigidity.
2 Unstoppable traction. Thanks to an outstanding engine. The key to unstoppable
performance is an unbeatable engine. An engine like the ultra-modern DOHC
single-cylinder unit found in the G 450 X*. It is angled forwards,allowing for
long, straight air intakes, which in turn makes possible an optimum location for
the fuel injector and the two throttle valves. The engine provides punchy yet
supremely controllable responses right across the rev range. In addition, the
innovative positioning of the clutch directly above the crankshaft minimizes the
amount of torque it has to handle, and as a result its size and weight can be
significantly reduced.
3 Traction. Thanks to an uncompromising suspension design. To be truly
unstoppable, you need outstanding grip, which means maximum ground contact at
all speeds and on all surfaces. The front of the G 450 X features a fully
adjustable Marzocchi upside-down fork with 300 millimetres of travel, and
effortlessly takes on even the bumpiest terrain. At the rear is a fully
adjustable Öhlins monoshock suspension system, also fully adjustable and with
320 millimetres of travel.
4 Traction. Thanks to a perfect riding position. Unstoppable performance is not
just about the frame, engine and chassis. It’s also about the rider. The riding
position, whether travelling uphill or down, sitting or standing, is also of
vital importance to proper control of the bike. The G 450 X is exceptionally
well balanced, with a slim body, and a long, flat seat. And for maximum freedom
of movement, the fuel tank is located beneath the seat rather than in front of
it.
Introducing the 2008 G450X Sport Enduro
The new BMW F 650 GS. The most
unstoppable Enduro in its class.
Dynamic and sporty, it is built
around a punchy twin-cylinder engine
that delivers an impressive 71
horsepower. Light weight and a
comfortable low seat ensure
outstanding agility, while ABS and
tyre pressure control maximize
safety. And it is as at home in the
big city as in the big wide world
beyond. The new F 650 GS. 100
percent BMW. 100 percent
unstoppable.
Unstoppable and powerful with it.
The new BMW F 650 GS offers all the power you need, on
tap whenever you need it. Its state-of-the-art 798-cc twin-cylinder engine
delivers 71 horsepower (52 kW). And that in a bike that weighs just 199
kilograms*. Because the key to performance is not making things harder for
yourself than they have to be.
Unstoppable and versatile with it.
City backstreets? Empty highways? Off-road terrain? All
of them are meat and drink to the BMW F 650 GS. With a tubular frame that is
lightweight yet extremely robust, and comprehensive levels of equipment for
maximum rider comfort if you’re up for it, then so is the F 650 GS.
Unstoppable and safe with it.
The new F 650 GS is a bike with an impeccable pedigree.
And nowhere is this more apparent than in the area of safety. Disengageable
ABS** ensures supremely controllable handling even in adverse conditions, while
TPC** allows the rider to keep an eye on tyre pressure at all times. Because
forewarned is forearmed.
Introducing 2008 F800 GS
The new BMW F 800 GS. Everything about it is
unstoppable. Its state-of-the-art 85 hp twin-cylinder
engine delivers awesome off-road power. A kerb weight of
just 207 kilograms makes it unbelievably agile. And its
ability to perform on smooth tarmac and rough ground
alike makes it uniquely versatile. The new BMW F 800 GS.
Built to go beyond the ordinary.
Unstoppable agility.
The new BMW F 800 GS offers
uniquely smooth power delivery, thanks to the combination of a high-torque
798-cc twin-cylinder engine delivering 85 horsepower (63 kW) with a kerb weight
of just 207 kilograms. The result is a riding experience that will linger long
in the memory.
Unstoppable off-road
performance.
The F 800 GS is designed to
deliver outstanding performance on and off-road. This is achieved with light
weight, exciting handling, and all the power you need. Wherever you are on the
planet, on the F 800 GS there’ always a way to go further.
Unstoppable equipment.
Riders of the new BMW F 800
GS will find that this is a bike that offers everything they need: materials
selected for maximum toughness, state-of-the-art disengageable ABS* for maximum
safety, and a wealth of thoughtful features such as heated grips* and an
on-board computer*.
Unstoppable design.
In the F 800 GS, form very
definitely follows function but the fact that it also looks great is an added
bonus. With a visible tubular frame, a sturdy bash plate, and a distinctive beak
design that is proven on and off-road, everything about the F 800 GS says BMW
Motorrad.
Introducing the R1200 GS Adventure
The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is truly unstoppable. It is built without
compromise to handle anything the planet’s roads – and off-road – can throw
at it. The new, upgraded drive train delivers effortless throttle response,
the new Enduro ESA suspension option ensures supreme traction and ride
comfort, and the classic design has been fine-tuned so that its looks are as
memorable as its performance.The new R 1200 GS Adventure. No Desert, no
mountain and no river can stop it. The only limit is your imagination.
Power that keeps it ahead of the field. To be unstoppable, a bike needs
power. Lots of power. Which is why the R 1200 GS Adventure offers 105
horsepower, with a wider usable rev range than ever before, new gear ratios
and a shorter final transmission. The result is a unique combination of
instant response and smooth power delivery – a ride like nothing you’ve
experienced, for terrain that’s never been explored.
Looks that stand out from the crowd. An unstoppable bike should look the
part. The revised design of the R 1200 GS Adventure features a neater front
mud guard, a two-section hand guard, a new deflector to channel cool air
into the engine, and a high-tech LED rear light with white indicators.
Because good design is a universal language.
A new Enduro ESA option that gives an unbeatable ride. To be truly
unstoppable, a bike must be able to perform on any terrain. And that’s
exactly what the R 1200 GS Adventure can now do, thanks to the Enduro ESA
option, which brings the benefits of BMW Motorrad’s intelligent ESA
suspension system to this model for the first time. The damper settings and
suspension height of both wheels can be adjusted electrohydraulically at the
touch of a button. As a result, the suspension has the travel to prevent
bottoming out on rough terrain, but still delivers optimum road holding in
everyday use. In short, it’s up for any challenge.
Optional equipment that’s completely exclusive. The short first gear option
is exclusive to the R 1200 GS Adventure, and reduces the already-low creep
speed by a further 10 per cent – particularly useful over broken ground in
tight spaces. Because being unstoppable is about control as much as power –
especially in the sort of country that other bikes can’t even reach in the
first place.
Details that make all the difference. Sometimes, the key to unstoppable
performance lies in the little things. Things like the redesigned handlebars
of the R 1200 GS Adventure. For greater off-road comfort when riding in the
standing position, they can also be mounted further forward than is usual.
An enhanced two-section hand guard is fitted as standard.
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The BMW Motorrad Chassis
The perfect combination of stability and agility, of suspension and damping
on the one hand and contact with the road on the other hand – that’s an equation
with lots of unknowns: to achieve perfect balance constantly confronts the BMW
Motorrad engineers with major challenges as they continue to develop chassis
technology.
Whether with conventional concepts, Duolever or Telelever at front or Paralever
at rear: BMW Motorrad chassis set standards in their class.
With a constant striving for reduced weight and a low centre of gravity, the
result is not only a high level of dynamic performance but also motorcycles with
playfully light handling.
This applies equally to a BMW F 800 S as it does to a K 1200 LT – every BMW is
ahead of its field thanks to outstanding chassis technology.
Optimum on every road – perfect for every riding style: that is BMW Motorrad’s
idea of technology.
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