The BMW R 1200 R DarkWhite Special Model 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
How the BMW R 1200 R DarkWhite Special Model 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.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
223 kg — heavier than about 49% of BMW models, or lighter than about 51%.
800 mm — taller than about 42% of BMW models.
18 L — larger than about 51% 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.
2,145
2,193
Close to average.
906
877
3% above average.
1,273
1,199
6% 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
| Year released | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital enfinemanagement with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, 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. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 223 kg (491.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,145 mm (84.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 906 mm (35.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,273 mm (50.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White/black |
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| Price as new | Euro 10075. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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