BMW R1200S (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200S was a luxury sports motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad between 2006 and 2007. It replaced the BMW R1100S, and it was succeeded by the BMW HP2 Sport in 2007.

The R1200S was 13 kg (29 lbs) lighter and 25 percent more powerful than its predecessor. The weight saving came from replacing the old massive alloy frame with the new trellis-type unit.

In addition, the ST version featured superior handling, an improved braking system, more power, better ground clearance, and sports ergonomics. Some factory-installed features included Ohlins suspensions, switchable ABS, a lightweight Akrapovic silencer, heated grips, a Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system, and a wider 6-inch rear wheel to accommodate a 190 mm tire.

In 2006, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1200S, a sports motorcycle fitted with standard features, such as a half fairing, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and 10-spoke alloy wheels.

Performance-wise, the 2006 BMW R1200S had installed a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered 122 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle relied on two 320 mm brake discs and two-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 265 mm brake disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.