BMW K 1200 R Sport Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW K 1200 R Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 lb).

Key specifications

2007-2008Model years
1,157 ccDisplacement
127.5 Nm @ 8,250 rpmTorque
215 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,580 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20072008
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2008227.5 kg (501.6 lb)
Final drive
2008Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Frame
2008Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Front suspension
2008BMW Motorrad Duolever
Rear suspension
2008Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Torque
2008127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm
Front wheel travel
2008115 mm (4.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
200819.00 L (5.02 US gal)
Overall length
20082,182 mm (85.9 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20080.7073 hp/kg

How the BMW K 1200 R Sport 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.

Displacement1,157 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 27% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.

Seat height820 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 52nd percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement72nd

1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of BMW models.

Seat height72nd

820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity52nd

18.9 L — larger than about 52% 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.

Overall length2,228 mm
This bike

2,228

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall width856 mm
This bike

856

BMW avg

877

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,580 mm
This bike

1,580

BMW avg

1,497

6% above average.

Seat height820 mm
This bike

820

BMW avg

809

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,157 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,580 mmSeat 820 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 180/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 180/55-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 180 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 55%
Rear rim diameter 17 in

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,157 cc (70.60 cu in)
Torque 127.5 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 94.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Composite aluminum frame
Front suspension BMW Duolever
Rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever
Front wheel travel 114 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 180/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 215 kg (474 lb)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length 2,228 mm (87.7 inches)
Overall width 856 mm (33.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,580 mm (62.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.92 L (5.00 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.7581 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options White Aluminum Metallic,Cosmic Blue metallic

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.