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
The 2007 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 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.
About 27% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 72nd 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 52nd 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.
1,157 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of BMW models.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
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.
2,228
2,193
Close to average.
856
877
Close to average.
1,580
1,497
6% above average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| 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 |
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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) |
| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Composite aluminum frame |
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| 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 |
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| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
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| 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) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7581 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White Aluminum Metallic,Cosmic Blue metallic |
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