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BMW R1200R

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BMW R1200R
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2006–2018
PredecessorR1150R
SuccessorR1250R
ClassStandard
Engine1,170 cc (71 cu in), 2-cylinder, 8-valve boxer, air/oil cooled
(2015-2018)Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft
Bore / stroke101 mm × 73 mm (4.0 in × 2.9 in)
Power
  • 2006–2014:
  • 2015–2018:
  • 93 kW (125 hp) @ 7,750 rpm[1]
Torque
  • 2006–2014:
  • 2015–2018:
  • 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) @ 6,500 rpm[1]
Transmission6-speed, shaft drive
Suspension
  • 2006–2014:
  • Front: BMW Telelever
  • Rear: BMW Paralever
  • 2015–2018:
  • Front: 45 mm inverted cartridge fork
  • Rear: single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever
Brakes
  • BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
  • Front: 4-piston EVO calipers with floating 320 mm discs
  • Rear: 2-piston floating caliper with single 265 mm disc
Tires
  • Front: 120/70ZR17 on 3.50×17 cast aluminum wheel
  • Rear: 180/55ZR17 on 5.50×17 cast aluminum wheel
Rake, trail27.1°, 110 mm (4.3 in)
Wheelbase1,495 mm (58.9 in)
DimensionsL: 2,145 mm (84.4 in)
W: 872 mm (34.3 in)
H: 1,285 mm (50.6 in)
Fuel capacity18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)
RelatedR1200RT, R1200GS, R1200ST

The BMW R1200R (series K27) is a standard motorcycle introduced in 2006 by BMW Motorrad.[2] It replaces the R1150R, compared with which it has a 55 lb (25 kg) weight saving and 28% increase in power.[2]

2015 BMW R1200R

For model year 2015, a completely new R1200R with the same 125 hp (93 kW) liquid/air-cooled engine as the 2014/2015 R1200RT, but weighing 100 pounds less, was introduced.[1][better source needed]

For the 2019 Model Year, the R1200R was succeeded by the R1250R. The R1250R features a newer dual cam profile engine and has a TFT display.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "R 1200 R". BMW. 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Ash, Kevin (15 July 2006). "Tactile Victory". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
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