The BMW K 1200 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, power of 164.9 hp (120.4 kW) @ 10,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 248 kg (546.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1200 S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 102% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 94th percentile across BMW models.
About 27% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
About 9% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 76th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 55th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
164.9 hp — more powerful than about 94% of BMW models with power data.
1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of BMW models.
248 kg — heavier than about 76% of BMW models, or lighter than about 24%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
19 L — larger than about 55% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,182
2,193
Close to average.
905
877
3% above average.
1,211
1,199
Close to average.
1,571
1,497
5% above average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 404 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.665 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 664.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 142.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) |
| Power | 164.9 hp (120.4 kW) @ 10,250 rpm |
| Torque | 130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 59 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 248 kg (546.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 226.5 kg (499.3 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,182 mm (85.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 905 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,211 mm (47.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,571 mm (61.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7282 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Comments | ABS brakes. |
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