The BMW K 1200 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, power of 163 hp (119.0 kW) @ 10,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 237 kg (522.5 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 R 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 100% 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 65th 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.
163 hp — more powerful than about 94% of BMW models with power data.
1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of BMW models.
237 kg — heavier than about 65% of BMW models, or lighter than about 35%.
19 L — larger than about 55% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 345 km |
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| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.688 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 687.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 140.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) |
| Power | 163 hp (119.0 kW) @ 10,250 rpm |
| Torque | 127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. EVO 4 pistons (ABS) |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2 piston |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 237 kg (522.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.00 L (1.32 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.50 L/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 127.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
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