The BMW R 1200 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 120.7 hp (88.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 213 kg (469.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1200 S 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 48% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 78th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 6% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 41st percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 75th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th 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.
120.7 hp — more powerful than about 78% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
213 kg — heavier than about 41% of BMW models, or lighter than about 59%.
830 mm — taller than about 75% of BMW models.
17 L — larger than about 40% 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.
2,151
2,193
Close to average.
870
877
Close to average.
1,177
1,199
Close to average.
1,487
1,497
Close to average.
830
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 | 395 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.567 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 566.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 103.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 120.7 hp (88.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 87 mm (3.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Double disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 213 kg (469.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 190 kg (418.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,151 mm (84.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,177 mm (46.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.30 L/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 99.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6352 hp/kg |
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