The 1200 cc flat twin contributes its share to the dynamic and supremely controlled experience generating an output of 110 hp and 88 ft-lb of torque. The perfect suspension has no trouble at all with the weight of 491 lbs (fully fueled). You could load up the same again and still enjoy the almost playful and truly convincing handling of this bike. Combined with exemplary safety equipment, a timeless yet modern, high-quality and sporty design, the BMW R 1200 R is truly a multi-talented bike and an evergreen.
Air/oil-cooled flat twin ('Boxer') 4-stroke engine, one camshaft and four valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
101 mm
73 mm
1,170 cc
110 hp (81 kW) at 7,500 rpm
88 ft-lb (119 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
12.0 : 1
Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
57 mpg, at a constant 55 mph
Unleaded super and premium.
three-phase alternator 600 W
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Shaft drive
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable