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2015 BMW R 1200 R 2015 BMW R 1200 R
   2015 BMW R 1200 R    2015 BMW R 1200 R


General
Year 2015 2015
Manufacturer BMW BMW
Model Name R 1200 R R 1200 R
Trim Name Base Base
Generic Type (Primary) Sport Sport
Engine
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
Bore 101 mm 101 mm
Stroke 73 mm 73 mm
Displacement 1,170 cc 1,170 cc
Maximum Power At Shaft 125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm 125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm
Maximum Torque, PTO 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Engine Management Electronic intake pipe injection Electronic intake pipe injection
Emissions Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance
Top Speed over 125 mph over 125 mph
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 60 mpg at a constant 55 mph 60 mpg at a constant 55 mph
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded
Electric
Alternator three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power) three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)
Battery
Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
Clutch Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Drive System Shaft drive Shaft drive
Chassis
Frame Type Two-section frame consisting of front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine Two-section frame consisting of front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Suspension
Front Suspension Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Rear Suspension Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Front Travel (in./cm.) 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
Wheelbase 59.7 in (1,515 mm) 59.7 in (1,515 mm)
Castor 4.9 in (125.6 mm) 4.9 in (125.6 mm)
Steering 62.3° 62.3°
Wheels & Tires
Wheels Cast aluminum wheels Cast aluminum wheels
Front Wheel 3.50 x 17" 3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel 5.50 x 17" 5.50 x 17"
Tires, Front Specification 120/70 ZR 17 120/70 ZR 17
Tires, Rear Specification 180/55 ZR 17 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes
Front braking system Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear braking system Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS Option BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off) BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
Dimensions
Length 85.3 in (2,165 mm) 85.3 in (2,165 mm)
Width 34.7 in (880 mm) incl. panniers 34.7 in (880 mm) incl. panniers
Height 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches Standard; variable seat heights available between 29.9 inches and 32.3 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) 31.1 inches Standard; variable seat heights available between 29.9 inches and 32.3 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer)
Weights
Weight, In Running Order 508 lbs (231 kg) 508 lbs (231 kg)
Dry Weight - -
Cargo Capacity 990 lbs (450 kg) 990 lbs (450 kg)
Payload Capacity 483 lbs (219 kg) 483 lbs (219 kg)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity 4.7 gal (18 l) 4.7 gal (18 l)
Fuel Reserve approx. 1 gal approx. 1 gal