BMW K 1200R (2008-10)

The BMW K 1200R is a motorcycle model produced from 2008 to 2010. It is powered by a 1157cc four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 13.0:1 and liquid cooling. The motorcycle features injection induction, electronic ignition, and electric starting with a maximum power output of 120 kW (161 hp) at 10250 rpm and maximum torque of 127 Nm (93.7 lb-ft) at 8250 rpm. The six-speed transmission and shaft-driven final drive make for a smooth ride. The frame is made of a bridging frame, die-cast aluminum, and load-bearing engine. It also has BMW Motorrad Duolever front suspension and a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension. The motorcycle has powerful front brakes with 2 x 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers and a single 265mm disc for the rear brakes. With a seat height of 820mm (32.3 inches), a dry weight of 237 kg (522 lbs), and a fuel capacity of 19 L (5.0 US gal), the K 1200R can reach a top speed of 262 km/h (163 mph). On average, it consumes 5.8 L/100 km (40.5 US mpg) and has a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.8 seconds. The motorcycle has received positive reviews from publications such as Motorcyclist, Motorbikes Today, Motorbyte.com, 1000ps.at, and Motorcycle.com.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1200R

Year: 2008- 10


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: 120 kW / 161 hp @ 10250 rpm
Max Torque: 127 Nm / 12.9 kgf-m / 93.7 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, rebound damping electronically adjustable with optional ESA
Rear Suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel (electronically adjustable with optional ESA), adjustable rebound damping (rebound damping and compression electronically adjustable with optional ESA)

Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in.
Dry Weight: 237 kg / 522 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec
Top Speed: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Reviews Motorcyclist / Motorbikes Today / Motorcyclist / Motorbyte.com / 1000ps.at / Motorcycle.com / Motorcycle.com:

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