The BMW R 1200R has undergone a comprehensive revision, elevating it to a truly multi-talented machine.
Its new DOHC flat-twin engine delivers a sonorous, throaty sound, while its two overhead camshafts and four radially arranged valves provide a genuine innovation.
With its ingenious chassis, featuring Telelever and Paralever, the R 1200R is a genuine RocknRoll Roadster that maximizes riding pleasure on every road.
The model’s visual updates, including purist lines, refined finish, and circular instruments, demonstrate its powerful character.
In the Classic version, a range of visual highlights, such as spoke wheels and chrome features, create an authentic Rock’n’Roll look.
The air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder twin engine boasts a significant increase in output, delivering 81 kW (110 bhp) and 119 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.
The result is impressive acceleration from low engine speeds, along with enhanced pulling power in all riding situations.
The R 1200R’s impressive performance is matched by its impressive list of standard and optional features, including part-integral ABS, ASC, and tire pressure monitor, as well as comfort and touring-oriented features like ESA.
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Engine Capacity | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Max Power | 81 kw / 110 hp |
| Max Torque | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.7 US gallons / 18.0 L |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | 492 lbs / 223 kg |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches / 800 mm |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | BMW R 1200R |
| Year | 2014 |
Engine
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Max Horsepower | 81 kw / 110 hp |
| Max Torque | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Engine Management System | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil-cooled |
Performance
| Top Speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Gearbox | 6 Speed |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848 |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Battery | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Starter | Electric |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut |
| Front Suspension Travel | 4.7 inches / 120 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 5.5 inches / 140 mm |
| Trail | 62.9 |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 3.50 x 17′ |
| Front Tire Size | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 5.50 x 17′ |
| Rear Tire Size | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc, ABS |
Dimension & Weights
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches / 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 inches / 1495 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.7 US gallons / 18.0 L |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | 492 lbs / 223 kg |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
Features
- Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine
- DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- New sonorous, throaty sound
- Increased output: 81 kW (110 bhp)
- Increased maximum torque: 119 Nm at 6,000 rpm
- Part integral ABS as standard
- Optional ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
- Optional tire pressure monitor
- ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) available
- Case holders available
- Windshield available
- Chrome exhaust manifold as standard
- Double-butted aluminum handlebars
- New circular instruments
- New higher-quality fork
- New cast wheels
- Spoke wheels available (Classic version)
- Chrome features available (Classic version)
- Painted engine available (Classic version)
- “Sport” windshield
- Sports seat
- Exclusive special model “DarkWhite”
