The BMW R 1200 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 107.3 hp (78.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 223 kg (491.6 lb).
Key specifications
2008-2019Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
107.3 hpPower
115.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
223 kgWet weight
800 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,495 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
2017201912.5:1
Engine type
20122013Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
20172019Twin, four-stroke
Frame
2012Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
2013Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
20142016Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
20172019Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
2010Double disc
2011Double disc. Anti-lock braking
20132014Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20152016Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20172019Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20152016Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
20172019Upside-down telescopic fork. diameter 45 mm, silver-anodized
Front tire
20092012120/70-ZR17
20142019120/70-ZR17
Fuel system
2012Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital enfinemanagement with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
2013Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
20142016Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital enfinemanagement with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
20172019Injection. Digital engine management with electronic fuel injection, electronic throttle valve control (fly by wire)
Power
2012108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
201387 hp (63.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
20152019125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear brakes
20102011Single disc
20132014Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
20152019Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
2012Cast aluminium single sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
2014Cast aluminium single sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
20152016Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
2017BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever
20182019Cast aluminium single-sided swing-arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD travel-related damping strut, spring pre-load steplessly and hydraulically adjustable via handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Rear tire
20092012180/55-ZR17
20142019180/55-ZR17
Torque
20122014119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
20152019125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wet weight
20152016231 kg (509.3 lb)
20172019232 kg (511.5 lb)
Wheelbase
201520191,515 mm (59.6 inches)
Clutch
20172019Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated
Cooling system
20172019Liquid
Model information
| Category | Sport |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 107.3 hp (78.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| 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 | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
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 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. Optional ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
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 | 1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5418 hp/kg |
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