The BMW R 1200 Independent motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 256 kg (564.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 Independent 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 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 13% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 82nd percentile across BMW models.
About 9% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 7th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th 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.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
256 kg — heavier than about 82% of BMW models, or lighter than about 18%.
740 mm — taller than about 7% of BMW models.
17 L — larger than about 40% 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.
1,650
1,497
10% above average.
740
809
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-ZR18 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/80-ZR15 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2001 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-ZR18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-ZR15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 256 kg (564.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph) |
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