Class: roadster
Production: November 2005 – July 2018
Predecessor: BMW R1150R
Successor: BMW R1250R
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | November 2005 – October 2010 | Name: BMW R1200R (1st generation) Model code: K27 Parts Catalog Code: 0378 |
| Europe | December 2009 – July 2014 | Name: BMW R1200R (2nd generation) Model code: K27 Parts Catalog Code: 0400 |
| Europe | November 2013 – July 2018 | Name: BMW R1200R (3rd generation) Model code: K53 Parts Catalog Code: 0A04 |
| USA | November 2005 – September 2010 | Name: BMW R1200R (1st generation) Model code: K27 Parts Catalog Code: 0398 |
| USA | December 2009 – July 2014 | Name: BMW R1200R (2nd generation) Model code: K27 Parts Catalog Code: 0490 |
| USA | November 2013 – July 2018 | Name: BMW R1200R (3rd generation) Model code: K53 Parts Catalog Code: 0A14 |
Electronic equipment BMW R1200R (basic & optional):
• Integral ABS-II – R1200R (1-2 generations)
• ABS – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
• ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment)
• RDC (tire pressure control)
• On-board computer
• Cruise Control – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• E-Gas (ride-by-wire) – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• Keyless Ride – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• Dynamic ESA – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• Shift Assist Pro – R1200R (from 3rd generation)
• Pro riding modes: ABS Pro, Dynamic & User riding modes, DTC
Specifications
BMW R1200R: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2145 mm / 84,4 in – R1200R (1-2 generations) 2165 mm / 85,2 in – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Overall width | 845 mm / 33,3 in – R1200R (1st generation) 906 mm / 35,7 in – R1200R (2nd generation) 880 mm / 34,6 in – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Overall height | 1285 mm / 50,6 in – R1200R (1st generation) 1273 mm / 50,1 in – R1200R (2nd generation) 1300 mm / 51,2 in – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in – R1200R (1-2 generations) 790 mm / 31,1 in – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58,8 in – R1200R (1-2 generations) 1515 mm / 59,6 in – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 223 kg / 492 lbs – R1200R (1-2 generations) 231 kg / 509 lbs – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit, steel pipe rear frames |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,7 in – R1200R (1-2 generations) 45 mm inverted telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 140 mm / 5,5 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers (Integral ABS-II) – R1200R (1-2 generations) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS) – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-II) – R1200R (1-2 generations) Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,75 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) – R1200R (1-2 generations) 18,0 l / 4,75 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,35 l / 100 km (44 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft |
| Bore & Stroke | 101,0 x 73,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 12.5:1 – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder – R1200R (from 2nd generation) |
| Max. power | 109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – R1200R (1st generation) 110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200R (2nd generation) 125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Max. torque | 115,0 Nm (11,7 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R1200R (1st generation) 119,0 Nm (12,1 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R1200R (2nd generation) 125,0 Nm (12,7 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,51 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 222 km/h (138 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated Wet multi-plate, hydraulic operated – R1200R (from 3rd generation) |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.277 – I; 2.375 – II; 2.438 – III 1.583 – I; 1.696 – II; 1.714 – III 1.259 – I; 1.296 – II, III 1.033 – I; 1.065 – II; 1.059 – III 0.903 – I; 0.939 – II; 0.943 – III 0.805 – I; 0.848 – II, III |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-K – R1200R (1st generation) BMS-K+ – R1200R (from 2nd generation) |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 600W – R1200R (1st generation) Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 720W – R1200R (2nd generation) Three-phase generator, 14V / 508W – R1200R (3rd generation) |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah – R1200R (1-2 generations) 12V-12Ah – R1200R (3rd generation) |
Images
BMW R1200R: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R1200R: video.
Manuals
BMW R1200R: documentation.
- BMW R1200R: Riders Manual, 1st generation
- BMW R1200R: Riders Manual, 2nd generation
- BMW R1200R: Riders Manual, 3rd generation