The BMW K 1200S motorcycle was released from 2005-06, with a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine, 1157 cc capacity and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike has a liquid-cooled induction system, electronic ignition and is powered by electric starting. It has a maximum output of 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm and a maximum torque of 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm. Its transmission is a six-speed with final drive via shaft. The bike has a bridging frame made of die-cast aluminum and a load-bearing engine, with a BMW Motorrad Duolever front suspension system and BMW Paralever rear suspension system. The front and rear brakes are made of discs with either 4 piston calipers or 2 piston calipers respectively. It has a strategic tyre diameter of 190/50-17 in the rear and 120/70-17 up front. With a dry weight of 248 kg / 547 lbs, it has a fuel capacity of 19L / 5.0 US gal, and an average fuel consumption of 6.7L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg. The bike can reach speeds of up to 286 km/h / 178 mph, with a standing 0-100km/h time of 3.0 seconds, 0-150 km/h in 5.1 sec, and 0 -200 km/h in 8.4 seconds, with the quarter-mile taking 11.7 sec, at a speed of 209 km/h / 130 mph. It has been reviewed by different publications like Motorcycle-USA, MCN.au, 1000ps, and Motorrad.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW K 1200S
| Year | 2005 – 06 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 X 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Injection |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50-17 |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in. |
| Dry Weight | 248 kg / 547 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg |
| Standing 0 -100 km/h | 3.0 sec |
| Standing 0 -150 km/h | 5.1 sec |
| Standing 0 -200 km/h | 8.4 sec |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph |
| Top Speed | 286 km/h / 178 mph |
| Reviews | Motorcycle-USA / MCN.au / MCN part 1 – part 2 – part 3 / 1000ps / Motorrad |
