BMW K1200R

Infobox Motorcycle
name = K1200R


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manufacturer = BMW Motorrad
parent_company = BMW
production = 2006–present
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class = Naked
engine = 1157 cc inline-4, EFI, anti-knock sensor
power = 163 hp (122 kW) @ 10,250 rpm
torque = 94 ft·lbf (127 N·m) @ 8,250 rpm
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suspension = ESA electronically adjustable
brakes = Dual disc front, disc rear (optional ABS)
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dry_weight = 546 lb (248 kg)
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similar = Suzuki B-KingThe BMW K1200R is a naked motorcycle producing Convert|163|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 10,250 rpm from its 1157 cc 4 cylinder motor with torque of convert|94|lbf.ft|abbr=on @ 8,250 rpm. Acceleration to auto mph|60 from a standing start is claimed to be 2.6 seconds.

The cylinder block is canted toward the front wheel by 55 degrees to reduce the entire motorcycle’s center of gravity, permitting innovating packaging solutions. The optional electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) system allows the rider to adjust for different road conditions and varying loads for an individualized riding style. A three-way catalytic converter in the exhaust is present to meet low emissions. As an option, the bike is available with ABS brakes.

In 2007 the K1200R Sport was launched, which is identical other than the addition of a small fairing. [cite web | url= http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/BMW/BMW-K1200R-Sport/?&R=EPI-44179 | work= Motorcycle News | title= Motorcycle Reviews: K1200R Sport | accessdate= 2007-10-29]

At the time of launch BMW claimed that the K1200R was the world's most powerful naked bike. However, this is no longer true following the launch of the Convert|184|hp|kW|0|abbr=on Suzuki B-King. British magazine "RiDE" tested the B-King and K1200R together and found that despite the extra power of the B-King, the K1200R was faster accelerating and had a 9 mph higher top speed. [cite journal
last = Hoare
first = Tony
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coauthors = Roland Brown
year = 2007
month = October
title = On the dragstrip
journal = RiDE
issn= 1360-3507
volume = 2007
issue = November
pages = pp. 26
publisher = EMAP
location = United Kingdom ]

In 2008, BMW USA added the Apple Green color option to the K1200R lineup. In other markets, such as the United Kingdom, Sunny Yellow, Dark Graphite and White Aluminium are available as color options.

References

External links

* [http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bikes/urban/k1200r/k1200r_main.html BMW official K1200R web page]
* [http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bikes/sport/k1200rs/k1200rs_main.html BMW official K1200R Sport web page]
* [http://www.theworldsmostpowerfulnakedbike.com BMW USA official K1200R microsite]
* [http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2007-bmw-k1200r-sport-quick-take-59325.html 2007 BMW K1200R Sport Review]
* [http://www.BMW-K.com BMW K1200R Community]