BMW R1200R Touring Special (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200R was a standard motorcycle introduced by the German bike maker in 2006 to replace the R1150R. The new model was 25 kg (55 lbs) lighter than its predecessor and delivered 28 percent more power. It continued production until 2018, when it was replaced by the R1250R model.

In 2009, the engineers from the House of Munich took the base R1200R model and transformed it into a sports-touring machine, combining the comfort of a tourer with the raw performance and extreme agility of a big-bore naked bike.

The result was the BMW R1200R Touring Special, a standard model fitted with several touring-oriented accessories that increased its long-haul capabilities without affecting power and maneuverability.

It was fitted with standard features, such as a sports windscreen, a comfortable dual seat, a luggage rack, an on-board computer, a chromed exhaust system, a round headlight, side-mounted panniers, and aluminum alloy wheels.

In other departments, the Touring Edition model was identical to the base model, packing the same specifications, such as a Telelever suspension system on the front and a Paralever system on the rear.

As for power, the 2009 BMW R1200R Touring Special had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 109 hp at 7,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.