The BMW R1200S motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 122 hp (89.1 kW) @ 8,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R1200S 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 49% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 78th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 75th 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.
122 hp — more powerful than about 78% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
830 mm — taller than about 75% 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.
2,151
2,193
Close to average.
1,487
1,497
Close to average.
830
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 304 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.642 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 642.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 104.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 122 hp (89.1 kW) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, dry, single-disk |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telelever |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 190 kg (418.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,151 mm (84.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6421 hp/kg |
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