BMW K1200R (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1200R was a naked supersport machine manufactured by BMW from 2005 to 2008. The bike was powered by a 1,157cc four-cylinder engine that delivered excellent power and torque, reaching 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) in only 2.6 seconds.

At its launch, BMW claimed that the BMW K1200R was the world's most powerful naked machine until it was succeeded by the Suzuki B-King. Even though the B-King had more output power, the BMW K1200R had faster acceleration and a higher top speed.

In 2005, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200R, an asphalt-wrinkling machine with the most comfortable riding position found on a superbike and stripped down to its bare essentials.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as an odd-looking headlight, a micro windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a four-into-one exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the right side, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2005 BMW K1200R had its soul brought to life by a 1,158cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 163 hp at 10,250 rpm and 127 Nm (94 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch and a final shaft drive, spinning the rear wheel to 262 kph (163 mph).