BMW R1200R (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1200R, a standard motorcycle in its third consecutive production year. The 2008 model came in the same shape and form as previous ones without any significant modifications.

The BMW R1200R was a standard motorcycle made by BMW in 2006 as a replacement for the BMW R1150R, continuing production until 2018. The bike was eventually replaced by the BMW R1250R.

The bike was manufactured around a tubular steel frame with a 41 mm BMW Motorrad Telelever suspension system on the front that offered 120 mm of travel and a single-sided aluminum swingarm with an adjustable BMW Motorrad Paralever system on the rear that provided 140 mm of travel.

The braking performance was achieved by two 320 mm rotors bolted on the front wheel and a 265 mm brake disc mounted on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power enhanced by an Anti-Lock braking System (ABS).

The bike's appearance was characterized by standard features, like a round headlight upfront, no fairings whatsoever, a one-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system, and five double-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for power, the 2008 BMW R1200R had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine that delivered 109 hp at 7,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.