The BMW R 1200 R Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 223 kg (491.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1200 R Classic 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 49th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.
About 6% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 51st percentile across BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,145
2,193
Close to average.
872
877
Close to average.
1,285
1,199
7% above average.
1,495
1,497
Close to average.
800
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 | 439 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, single plate, cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel, Trellis frame. Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 27.1° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 223 kg (491.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,145 mm (84.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 872 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.10 L/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5556 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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| Exhaust system | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
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.