Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2006, 2007
The BMW K1200R was a naked sports motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad from 2005 to 2008. The bike was part of the K series in BMW's range, comprised of numerous models with different engine displacements and appearances.
When it was first released in 2005, BMW claimed it was the most powerful naked motorcycle in the world until Suzuki launched the B-King. Although the B-King had more power, the K1200R had faster acceleration and a higher top speed.
In 2006, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200R, a super sports machine in its second year of production, a powerful motorcycle that did 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) in only 2.6 seconds.
In the visual department, the naked machine packed standard features, such as an odd-looking headlight, a micro windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a four-into-one exhaust system, and Y-shaped five-spoke lightweight wheels.
The bike was also available with many options and accessories, such as an Anti-theft warning system, heated grips, a low-profile seat, ABS brakes, a luggage rack, clear turn signals, and a cockpit fairing. As for accessories, it was available with a BMW Navigator II GPS moving-map system, a center stand, adjustable side cases, a soft top case, and a tank bag.
The 2006 BMW K1200R packed underneath its fuel tank a 1,157cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 163 hp at 10,250 rpm and 127 Nm (94 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, in-line 4 cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 1157 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.1x2.3 in OR 79 mm | Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | Horsepower: | 163/10250 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 94/8250 lb-ft/RPM OR 127/8250 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | aluminium | Front Suspension: | Duolever | Rear Suspension: | Paralever | Front Brake: | dual 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 265 mm disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 87.7 in OR 2228 mm | Overall Width: | 33.7 in OR 856 mm | Seat Height: | 32.3 in OR 820 mm | Wheelbase: | 62.2 in OR 1580 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 465 lbs OR 211 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5 gallons OR 18.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70-17 | Rear: | 180/55-17 |
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