The BMW R 1200R LC (2017-18) motorcycle is powered by a liquid/air-cooled four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine. With a capacity of 1170 cc, the bike has a compression ratio of 12.5:1, and an induction throttle valve mm 52 carburetion BMS-X. The ignition is BMS-K, and the battery is 12V/11.8 Ah maintenance-free. The motorcycle has an alternator with a three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power). It is equipped with a six-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth and a shaft final drive. The front suspension has telescopic upside-down forks, while the rear features a cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. It has dual front and single rear disc brakes with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable. The dimensions of the motorcycle include a length of 2165 mm, a width of 880 mm (including mirrors), and a height of 1300 mm (excluding mirrors). The wheelbase is 1515 mm, and the seat height ranges from 760 mm to 820 mm. The wet weight of the motorcycle is 231 kg, and the permitted total weight is 450 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 18 liters, with an additional 4 liters in reserve. The maximum power output of the motorcycle is 92 kW (125 hp) at 7750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 125 Nm (12.7 kgf-m/92 lb-ft) at 6500 rpm. It runs on premium unleaded fuel (95 RON) and has closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter emission control.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW R 1200R LC
| Year | 2017 – 18 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Induction | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded (95 RON) |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) |
| Battery | 12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Starting | Electric |
| Electrical system | Alternator three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power) Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable |
| Front Rim | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Rear Rim | 5.50 x 17″ |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheel Castor | 125,6 mm / 4.9 in |
| Steering Head Angle | 62.3 degrees |
| Dimensions | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase | 1515 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm – 820 mm / 29.9 in – 32.2 in |
| Wet Weight | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs |
| Permitted Total Weight | 450 kg / 992 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 5.3 US gal |
| Reserve | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal |
