The BMW R 1200R LC Black Edition is a 2017 motorcycle model that is only available in Italy. It is equipped with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 1170cc and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. The engine is liquid and air-cooled, with a closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter for emission control. The motorcycle runs on premium unleaded fuel and has a three-phase alternator with a nominal power of 510W. The bike has a maximum power output of 92 kW and a maximum torque of 125 Nm at 7750 rpm and 6500 rpm, respectively. It has a six-speed gearbox with a helical gear teeth transmission, and a shaft final drive. The motorcycle uses a two-section frame, with a front and bolted-on rear frame and a load-bearing engine. It has a telescopic upside-down fork front suspension, while the rear has a single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. It comes with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, which is disengageable, and has a wheelbase of 1515 mm. The bike weighs 231 kg and has a permitted total weight of 450 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 18 liters and a reserve of 4 litres. The motorcycle is 2165mm in length, 880mm in width (including mirrors), and has a seat height that can be adjusted from 760mm to 820mm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BMW R 1200R LC Black Edition (Italy only)
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
