2015 BMW R 1200 R

BMW R 1200 R 2015


2015 BMW R 1200 R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
The new R 1200 R marks the status quo in terms of aesthetic appeal, dynamic performance and design. When our developers put forward their visions in the BMW Concept Roadster, this bike was their greatest source of inspiration. And that´s no surprise - after all, the new R 1200 R is a powerful all-rounder that combines comfort, athletic flair and design in an entirely unique way.

General information
Model name BMW R 1200 R
Model year 2015
Category Allround
Rating 3.9  Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power output 125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital enfinemanagement with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle) 27.7°
Trail 126 mm (4.9 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Cast aluminium 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 at handwheel
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels Cast aluminium
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Overall length 2165 mm (85.2 inches)
Overall width 906 mm (35.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1515 mm (59.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Blue, grey, white
Starter Electric
Electrical 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance free battery.
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