BMW Motorrad
R 1200 R
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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Engine
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air/oil-cooled flat twin (‚Boxer‘)
4-stroke, one camshaft and four
valves per cylinder, central balancer
shaft
Bore / stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 mm x 73 mm
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,170 cc
Rated output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 kW (109 hp) at 7,500 rpm
Max. torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.0 : 1
Fuel / engine management . . . . . . . Electronic intake pipe injection/
BMS-K digital engine management
with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark
ignition
Emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-loop 3-way catalytic
converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km
at constant 90 km/h . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 l
at constant 120 km/h . . . . . . . . . . .5.5 l
Fuel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded premium, octane rumber 98
(RON), automatic knock control per-
mits operation with minimum octane
number 95 (RON)
Electrical system
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .three-phase alternator 600 W
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single dry plate clutch,
hydraulically operated
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
with helical gear teeth
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two-section frame consisting of
front and rear sections with
load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion
diameter 35 mm, central spring strut
1) Optional extra
2) Unladen as per DIN standard
3) Optional extra and accessories
4) In compliance with Directive 93/93/EEC with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90 % of usable tank volume
5) Unladen weight without operating fluids
Rear suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast aluminium single-sided swing
arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever;
central spring strut, hydraulic, hand-
wheel-adjustable (electronic with
ESA
1
), infinitely variable spring pre-
tensioner, adjustable rebound dam-
pening (electronic with ESA
1
)
ESA
1
(Electronic Suspension
Adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shock absorber adjustment (rebound)
dependent on the pre-selected basic
spring setting (load condition), push-
button adjustment
Travel front / rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 mm / 140 mm
Wheelbase
2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,495 mm
Castor
2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 mm
Steering head angle
2
. . . . . . . . . . . .62.9°
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cast aluminium
Rim, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.50 x 17"
Tyre, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin disc, floating brake discs,
ø 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single disc brake, ø 265 mm,
double-piston floating caliper
ABS
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
(part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 mm (low seat
3
: 770 mm,
high seat
3
: 830 mm)
Inner leg curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800 mm (low seat
3
: 1,760 mm,
high seat
3
: 1,860 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready
4
. . . . . .223 kg
Dry weight
5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 kg
Permitted total weight . . . . . . . . . . .450 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 227 kg
Usable tank volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 l
Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 3 l
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,145 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) . . . . . . . . . . . .1,285 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) . . . . . . . . . . . . .872 mm
Paintwork: night black
Paintwork: granite grey metallic
Paintwork: night black with stripe
Paintwork: crystal grey metallic
The BMW R 1200 R is a classic roadster, yet one which is far ahead of its time thanks to its state-of-the-art technology.
But its confident attitude doesn’t come by accident. After all, 80 kW (109 hp) and 115 Nm peak torque are bound to make
a name for themselves. The unique style of the R 1200 R is a testament to the fact that only true originals can be one of a
kind. The R 1200 R is a superb all-around talent on the road. One the one hand it is a powerful and sporty curve raider, while
on the other it is a comfortable yet unflappable travel companion on longer tours. The R 1200 R can be tailor-made to the
rider’s needs with a wide array of accessories. Whether it’s a sporty, a traditional or a more touring-oriented naked bike you
desire, the BMW R 1200 R is always a faithful companion.
R 1200 R
