Class: sport
Production: April 2003 – August 2008
Successor: BMW K1300S
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | April 2003 – August 2008 | Name: BMW K1200S Model code: K40 Parts Catalog Code: 0581 |
| USA | April 2003 – August 2008 | Name: BMW K1200S Model code: K40 Parts Catalog Code: 0591 |
Electronic equipment BMW K1200S (basic & optional):
• Integral ABS-II (from 08/2006)
• On-board computer
• ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
• ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
• Heated grips (automatically controlled by the on-board computer)
Specifications
BMW K1200S: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2182 mm / 85,9 in |
| Overall width | 905 mm / 35,6 in |
| Overall height | 1211 mm / 47,7 in |
| Seat height | 820 mm / 31,1 in 790 mm / 32,3 in – low seat |
| Wheelbase | 1572 mm / 61,9 in |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 248 kg / 547 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel rear frame |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Duolever, 125 mm / 4,9 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (Integral ABS-I) – K1200S (to August 2006) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (Integral ABS-II) – K1200S (from August 2006) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-I) – K1200S (to August 2006) Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-II) – K1200S (from August 2006) |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,76 l / 100 km (49,4 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line transverse |
| Bore & Stroke | 79,0 x 59,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1157 cm³ (70,6 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 167,0 hp (123,0 kW) / 10250 rpm |
| Max. torque | 130,0 Nm (13,1 kg-m) / 8250 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,17 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 277 km/h (172 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Bosch BMS-K, 4x 46 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.412 1.762 1.391 1.231 1.094 0.971 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-K |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator with integrated, fully electronic voltage regulator, 580W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah |
Images
BMW K1200S: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW K1200S: video.
Manuals
BMW K1200S: documentation.