BMW K1200R Sport (2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW K1200R started its life back in 2005 as a naked supersport machine that continued production until 2008, when it was replaced by the larger BMW K1300R. The bike had impressive acceleration from 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) in only 2.6 seconds.

At its release, BMW Motorrad claimed that the BMW K1200R was the most powerful naked motorcycle in the world until Suzuki launched the B-King. Despite the higher output of the Suzuki B-King, the K1200R had faster acceleration and a higher top speed.

In 2008, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW K1200R, a powerful naked machine available with a wide range of accessories and optional features, such as the Electronic Suspension Adjustment system and Anti-Lock Braking System II (ABS II).

The bike was built on a lightweight aluminum frame with a Duolever suspension system on the front coupled to dual 320 mm floating discs with four-piston fixed calipers. In contrast, the rear end was handled by a Paralever suspension system paired with a 265 mm disc and a dual-piston floating caliper, delivering excellent handling capabilities and stopping power.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2008 BMW K1200R Sport had installed a 1,157cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 163 hp at 10,250 rpm and 127 Nm (94 lb-ft) torque at 8,250 rpm.