BMW R 1200 ST Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 1200 ST motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).

Key specifications

2005, 2006, 2008Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
115.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
229 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,502 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200520062008
Year-specific specification changes

The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2008182 kg (401.2 lb)
Engine type
2006Twin, four-stroke
2008Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Front brakes
2006Double disc
2008Double disc. ABS
Front suspension
20062008BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front tire
2006120/70-ZR17
2008120/70-17
Fuel system
2006Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition
2008Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Rear suspension
2006Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD suspension element
2008Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear tire
2006180/55-ZR17
2008180/55-17
Wet weight
2008204 kg (449.7 lb)
Wheelbase
20081,495 mm (58.9 inches)
Clutch
2006Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
2008Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel capacity
200816.00 L (4.23 US gal)
Fuel consumption
200620083.70 L/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2006200885.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall length
20082,082 mm (82.0 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20060.5299 hp/kg
20080.5968 hp/kg
Reserve fuel capacity
20082.00 L (0.53 US gal)
Seat height
2006826 mm (32.5 inches)
2008820 mm (32.3 inches)

How the BMW R 1200 ST 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.

Displacement1,170 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight229 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 57th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 54th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity21 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 9% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 66th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

Dimensions compared with BMW average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,165 mm
This bike

2,165

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall width890 mm
This bike

890

BMW avg

877

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,502 mm
This bike

1,502

BMW avg

1,497

Close to average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

BMW avg

809

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,170 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,502 mmSeat 810 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR 17 front / 180/55-ZR 17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR 17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR 17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 538 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

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. BMS-K

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch dry

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telelever
Rear suspension Paralever
Front wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 4 piston optional ABS
Front tire 120/70-ZR 17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR 17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 229 kg (504.9 lb)
Dry weight 205 kg (451.9 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Alternate seat height 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall length 2,165 mm (85.2 inches)
Overall width 890 mm (35.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,502 mm (59.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.00 L (5.55 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.90 L/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 90.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 233.4 km/h (145.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.5366 hp/kg

Other specifications

Exhaust system stainless 3 cat single muffler
Price as new US$ 14990. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.