BMW K 1200 R SPORT Quick start guide

Brand: BMW

Model: K 1200 R SPORT

Category: Motorcycles

Type: Quick start guide

BMW K 1200 R SPORT is the most powerful series production naked bike ever made. It was designed to be ridden hard and fast, with a focus on performance and handling. It has a 163 bhp (120 kW) inline-four engine that delivers stunning acceleration, and a top speed of over 150 mph. The chassis is lightweight and agile, with a low center of gravity and a long wheelbase for stability. The suspension is fully adjustable, and the brakes are powerful and progressive. The K 1200 R SPORT is also equipped with a variety of electronic rider aids, including traction control, ABS, and cruise control.

K 1200 R

Respect.

BMW Motorrad

Urban

K 1200 R

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

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town

The BMW K 1200 R is the most powerful series production naked bike ever. Period.

This

for the

ain’t big enough

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both of us.

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Nobody needs a 4-cylinder engine that produces 163 bhp (120 kW) of power and 127 Nm of torque. But who wants to be a nobody?

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16 3 bhp

at your command.

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Testosterone

in your tank.

From bottom to skyscraping top of the rev range, the 6-speed transmission gives you total control.

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Mean

streets.

Somebody has to take control.

Precision and power: the new version of BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is available as an option.

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The looks of the BMW K 1200 R are designed to scare off the faint-hearted. This is a potent blend of technology and soul.

Sex:

male.

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8-9

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Some roads look better than they ride. That’s why the chassis of the K 1200 R is equipped with the BMW Motorrad Duolever and the BMW Motorrad

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Paralever. ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) is available as an option, for the perfect suspension set-up at the touch of a button.

Haveyour

own

way.

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Life is an action movie.

Scratch the surface of Los An-

geles, and you’ll ² nd a city that’s a

world away from the tourist clichés

of the stars on the Walk of Fame,

the Hollywood sign and Mann’s

Chinese Theatre.

Los Angeles is a city of gangs,

strip joints, bars and mean streets.

In the undergrowth of the urban

jungle, it’s all about the survival of

the ² ttest. Find yourself down a

back street late at night and you’d

better be able to handle yourself.

The glamour of Beverley Hills

seems light years away, not just

a few blocks.

Los Angeles is a city of asphalt,

criss-crossed by enormous

14-lane freeways. In rush hour

of course, it’s best to avoid them,

and instead give your BMW

K 1200 R free rein on the

legendary “PCH” (Paci² c Coast

Highway). And Los Angeles is a

city with attitude. People here

are used to fronting up and

showing what they’re made of.

But if you’re on the world’s most

powerful production naked bike,

that shouldn’t be a problem.

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Technology

Accessories

Optional equipment

Colours and

technical data

Urban

K 1200 R

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A 4-cylinder

The BMW Motorrad in-line

4-cylinder engine is the reason

why the BMW K 1200 R is the

most powerful series production

naked bike around. It delivers

superlative performance, its low

centre of gravity contributing to

the bike’s outstanding handling.

With this engine, the K 1200 R

is the ultimate BMW Motorrad

muscle bike.

A 163-bhp catapult.

Optimized airflow in the intake

and exhaust ports and a straight

manifold help the BMW K 1200 R

to push back the boundaries

of motorcycle performance. Its

163 brake horsepower (120 kW)

catapult it from 0 to 100 km/h in

just 2.9 seconds, while an enor-

mous 130 Nm of torque ensures

an instant response whenever

you need it.

Lateral thinking that

gives you the edge.

The BMW K 1200 R’s engine

is laterally mounted. Angling the

cylinder bank forward by

55 degrees and using dry sump

lubrication allows the centre of

grav ity to be lowered significantly,

making the bike easier to handle.

The narrowness of the water-

cooled engine makes the bike

more ergonomic, allowing the

rider to lean harder into corners,

while its clever layout helps

to reduce the size and weight of

the engine and do away with

unnecessary cables and hoses.

Toys for the big boys.

Close gear ratios and a precise

shifting mechanism are essen-

tial on any performance bike.

That’s why the BMW K 1200 R

comes with an advanced 6-speed

manual transmission that allows

riders to convert the power of the

4-cylinder engine into jaw-

dropping acceleration. Shifting

gears is a breeze, gearbox re-

sponse immediate and precise.

The whole drive train has been

designed with one thing in

mind: ultimate performance.

Performance-enhancing

technology.

The cylinder heads on the new

BMW K 1200 R are derived

directly from those used in

Formula One cars. The engine’s

16 valves are operated by rocker

arms, minimising friction and

increasing durability at engine

speeds of up to 11,000 rpm.

The low weight of the moving

parts and the rigidity of the valve

train reduce the stresses on indi-

vidual components, resulting in

smooth torque delivery and the

legend ary reliability you expect

from BMW Motorrad.

urban symphony.

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rpm 5.000 7.000 9.000 11.000

Power output and torque for the 4-cylinder engine

Based on technology used in

Formula One cars, the 16 valves

are operated by rocker arms,

minimising friction and increas-

ing durability at high revs.

Its 4-cylinder engine makes the

BMW K 1200 R the most powerful

production naked bike ever built.

163 bhp (120 kW) and 127 Nm

deliver awesome performance.

The 6-speed transmission of the BMW

K 1200 R converts the power of the four

cylinders into outstanding acceleration.

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Maximum power

output

163 bhp (120 kW)

at 10,250 rpm

Maximum torque

127 Nm

at 8,250 rpm

140

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Show your true feelings

for the road.

The suspension of the BMW

K 1200 R sets new standards.

Combining sportsbike handling,

responsiveness, practicality, and

safety, it takes riding pleasure to

the next level.

Perfect in any situation.

The BMW Motorrad Duolever.

The BMW K 1200 R is equipped

with the patented BMW

Motorrad Duolever front wheel

suspension system. This innova-

tive technology manages to

accommodate apparently contra-

dictory demands: the smooth

high-speed cruising of a long

wheelbase, and agile cornering

performance. Its double trailing

arm construction separates sus-

pension and wheel control func-

tions, improving ride comfort,

increasing the torsional

rigidity of the fork, and significantly

reducing brake dive. The steering

head angle of 61 degrees gives

the motorcycle excellent manoeuv-

rability.

The BMW Motorrad Duolever

delivers precise steering, involving

feedback,and extremely stable

braking. The Duolever is mounted

low on the frame. This results in a

lower centre of gravity and better

balance, while also making space

for a larger airbox, and as such

plays a part in the K 1200 R’s

outstanding performance.

The sensitive side of the

world’s most powerful

production naked bike.

The BMW Motorrad Paralever.

With its Paralever rear wheel

control system, BMW Motorrad

has developed the perfect com-

plement to the Duolever. The

Paralever system combines the

functions of power transmis-

sion and suspension, negating

the effect of drive shaft vibrations.

The positioning of the Paralever

strut over the shaft drive ensures

good ground clearance, while the

progressive inverse kinematics

deliver outstanding suspension

response. The low weight of

the Paralever reduces the

unsprung mass, and its small

size has enabled the designers

to give the bike a slender profile.

In perfect harmony.

The Duolever and Paralever work

together to deliver exceptional

active safety, class-leading ride

comfort and outstanding handling.

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The sophisticated geometry improves

damping and reduces brake dive. The

separation of damping and suspension

functions markedly improves handling.

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The BMW Motorrad Duolever is a

revolution in motorcycle design.

It delivers agile handling, precise

steering feedback and a high level

of stability under braking.

The BMW Motorrad shaft drive is

incorporated into the swinging arm.

This low-maintenance solution is

extremely durable, while delivering

consistently excellent performance.

The laterally mounted engine,

with its cylinder bank angled

forward by 55 degrees and dry

sump lubrication, provides an

extremely low centre of gravity.

The BMW Motorrad Paralever

combines the functions of rear wheel

suspension and power transmission.

For better ground clearance, the Para-

lever torque reactor strut is positioned

over the swinging arm (not shown).

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King of the road.

Electronic Suspension

Adjustment (ESA).*

Up until now, different surfaces,

varying loads and individual riding

styles all made manual suspen-

sion adjustment a tricky business.

Achieving optimum balance in the

preloading of springs and sus-

pension requires a great deal of

experience and judgment. The

BMW K 1200 R does away with

manual suspension tuning, thanks

to the innovative Electronic

Suspension Adjustment (ESA)

system.* The settings selected

are displayed on the large Info

Flatscreen.

Load settings.

When stationary and with the

engine running, the rider can

adjust suspension preload to the

current level of load (rider only,

rider with luggage or rider with

passenger and luggage) at the

touch of a button.

Riding style settings.

ESA makes it possible for riders

to adjust the suspension while

on the move, to suit their own

personal riding style and road

conditions. At the touch of a but-

ton, riders are able to choose

between three settings (Normal,

Comfort and Sport) for front and

rear suspension. The damper

settings – rebound at the front,

rebound and compression at

the rear – are then adjusted

automatically.

Perfect road holding,

all the time.

With its easy operation and opti-

mised suspension set-up, ESA

makes a significant contribution

to rider safety and comfort. It is

exclusive to BMW Motorrad.

The calm before the storm.

Behind the windshield.

Sleek and compact, the BMW

K 1200 R’s windshield offers

riders excellent protection from

wind and weather. The optional

sports windshield offers even

higher levels of protection

(see picture, left). Developed

in a wind tunnel, its shape is

designed to direct the airflow

around the rider, making for a

relaxed riding experience even at

high speeds. Windshields and

fork and radiator covers were all

tested in a wind tunnel to ensure

optimum airflow to the radiator.

ESA normal setting:

the standard setting for

everyday riding. Illustrated:

spring preload for rider with

passenger (and luggage).

ESA sports setting:

for more involving feedback

during hard riding. Illustrated:

rider only.

* Optional equipment

Control centre.

ESA: sample settings

ESA comfort setting:

for touring. Illustrated:

spring preload for

rider with luggage.

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The design of the BMW K 1200 R

takes into account the fact that

motorcycle riders come in all

shapes and sizes. That’s why

there are two choices of seat

height – the standard 820-mm

version or a 790-mm low version.

Every rider knows that the wider

the seat, especially towards the

front, the harder it is – whatever

the seat height – to reach the

ground with your feet. That’s why

the seat has been optimised in

terms of step length: markedly

slimmer towards the front, giving

more freedom of movement for

sports-style riding, while broad at

the rear, for more comfort. Its

slimline construction, coupled

with handlebars pushed forward

to achieve a steering head angle

of 61 degrees, make for a com-

manding riding position.

The BMW K 1200 R is designed

to suit larger and smaller riders

alike. The ergonomic triangle

formed by the footrest, seat and

handlebar ensures a relaxed riding

experience, even in a sports

riding position. And the slim lines

of the BMW K 1200 R also allow

for an especially narrow knee

posture, improving rider control

and contact with the bike.

Are you sitting comfortably?

Weight and counterweight.

Ultimate stopping power.

The BMW Motorrad braking

system has been specially adapt-

ed for the BMW K 1200 R to

meet the demands of sports

riding. Its low weight, long life

and outstanding braking per-

formance really set it apart.

To ensure that the stopping pow-

er of the BMW K 1200 R is

applied to maximum effect, the

motorcycle can be fitted with the

partially integral version of the

new BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS system. The system, which

increases overall weight by just

2.2 kilograms, optimises the

distribution of braking force

between front and rear wheels

when the handlebar lever is pulled.

The foot brake, on the other hand,

acts only on the rear-wheel. The

system prevents rearwheel lift,

enssuring both wheels stay on the

road at all times. Other benefits

include the high degree of preci-

sion with which riders can control

braking, and the system’s ability

to adjust the distribution of brak-

ing force according to the load

being carried. No more mainten-

ance is required than on motor-

cycles without ABS.

The stainless steel brake hoses

not only ensure the biting point

of the brakes remains constant,

they also look great.

Powerful forces.

The BMW Motorrad Para-

lever, with its overhead torque

reactor strut, uses a lightweight

sports design. The lower un-

sprung mass results in lower

weight, making the rear-wheel

suspension particularly responsive.

The lightweight BMW Motorrad

shaft drive delivers sportsbike

response and performance. It is

extremely durable and easy to

maintain.

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Engine

Construction: Water-cooled, 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine, dual camshaft,

4 valves per cylinder

Bore x stroke: 79 mm x 59 mm

Capacity: 1,157 cm

Output: 163 bhp (120 kW) at 10,250 rpm

Torque: 127 Nm at 8,250 rpm

Compression ratio: 13:1

Engine management: Electronic fuel injection, electronic engine management with integrated

knock control (BMS-K)

Emission control: Regulated 3-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU3 emission standard

Performance/fuel consumption

Top speed: Over 200 km/h

Fuel consumption 100 km at a const. 90 km/h: 4.7 l

Fuel consumption 100 km at a const. 120 km/h: 5.5 l

Fuel type: Super plus unleaded 98 octane (RON); can also be operated with

minimum 95 octane (RON) due to automatic knock control

Electrics

Alternator: 580 W generator

Battery: 12V/14A

Transmission

Clutch: Hydraulically operated multi-disc wet clutch

Transmission: 6-speed synchromesh gearbox

Drive: Shaft drive

Chassis/brakes

Frame: Bridge frame in aluminium with load-bearing engine

Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Duolever, central suspension strut, rebound damping electronically

adjustable via ESA*

Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; cen-

tral suspension strut with lever system, spring pre-load in² nitely adjustable (either

hydraulically via handwheel or electronically via ESA*), adjustable rebound damp-

ing (with ESA*, rebound and compression damping are electronically adjustable)

ESA* (Electronic Suspension Adjustment): Damping (rebound and compression at rear) can be switched between presets

Travel front/rear: 115 mm/135 mm

Wheelbase (unladen as per DIN standard): 1,580 mm

Castor (unladen as per DIN standard): 107.5 mm

Steering head angle

(unladen as per DIN standard):

61°

Wheel material: Cast aluminium

Rim size, front: 3.5 x 17"

Rim size, rear: 5.5 x 17"

Tyres, front: 120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes, front: 320-mm double-disc brake system with ³ oating brake discs and four-piston

² xed caliper

Brakes, rear: 265-mm single disc brake with double-piston ³ oating caliper

ABS*: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral version)

Dimensions/weight

Seat height, unladen: 820 mm/790 mm (optional low seat)

Rider step length, unladen: 1,810 mm/1,750 mm (optional low seat)

Unladen weight fully fuelled/road ready**: 237 kg

Dry weight (unladen, without ³ uids): 211 kg

Max. permitted weight: 450 kg

Max. load (with standard equipment): 213 kg

Usable tank volume: 19 l

Reserve: approx. 4.0 l

Length: 2,228 mm

Height: 1,230 mm

Width: 856 mm

* Available as an optional extra

** As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating

fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity.

Paintwork White Aluminium Metallic | Side cover and wheels in

Dark Slate Matt Metallic | Chassis, frame and engine in Black

Paintwork Sun Yellow | Side cover and wheels in

Dark Slate Matt Metallic | Chassis, frame and engine in Black

Paintwork Dark Graphite Metallic | Side cover and wheels in

White Aluminium | Chassis, frame and engine in Silver

Colours and

technical data.

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The right stuff. BMW Motorrad dealer accessories.

Solid as you like. The centre stand gua-

rantees the motorcycle will stand firm,

even on loose surfaces.

Know where you’re going. The tank bag

has been specially developed to be used

in conjunction with the BMW Motorrad

Navigator. The waterproof main compart-

ment has a capacity of around 12 litres.

Think practical. With its 18-litre capacity,

the waterproof sports bag was developed

especially for the BMW K 1200 R. It can

be mounted either on the luggage rack

or the passenger seat.

The tank rucksack features a large map

pocket and an interior bag with zip fasten-

ing. It is highly waterproof, and has a

Teflon coating so it wipes clean of dirt.

The main compartment has a capacity

of around 13 litres, expandable to 19 litres.

The new Bluetooth

-enabled BMW Motorrad

Navigator features synthesised voice direc-

tions, a powerful satellite receiver, and

preinstalled maps covering the whole of

Western Europe.

Be flexible. The sport pannier can be

adjusted in size, and quickly mounted

on or detached from the luggage rack

system. It includes waterproof inner bags.

Stand out from the crowd. Your

BMW Motorrad dealer will be

happy to tell you more about the

extensive range of BMW Motorrad

accessories.

Other accessories available include:

• Pannier holder

• BMW Motorrad Navigator

connector cable

• BMW Motorrad Navigator

mounting

• BMW Motorrad Navigator

base unit

• TPC*

Developed in conjunction with Laser, the

titanium and stainless steel sport silencer

reduces overall weight by approximately

four kilograms. This stylish addition

sounds every bit as good as it looks.

You can have it all. Factory-fitted optional equipment.

The Tyre Pressure Control (TPC) system

uses sensors to constantly monitor tyre

pressure. If the pressure falls below a cer-

tain level, the rider is immediately notified

via the display and/or a warning light.

Understated style: extremely compact in

size, the sports windshield nevertheless

offers excellent pro tection against the

elements.

Sitting pretty: the seat is also available in

a 790 mm low version.

Because you can’t always travel light: the

luggage rack offers plenty of space.

More speed requires more control: the

new BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, partial-

ly integral version.

Express yourself: the wide choice

of optional equipment available

from BMW Motorrad gives you

chance to add that little something

extra.

Not illustrated:

• Anti-theft alarm system

• White indicators

• Heated grips

* Currently under development

Press the right buttons: Electronic

Suspension Adjustment (ESA) lets you

adjust the suspensionset-up on the move.

Go your own way: wide-profile sports

wheels (rim size: 6.0 x 17"; tyres:

190/50 ZR17).

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The models illustrated in this brochure show the specifications for Germany. In part, they include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard. According to the specific requirements of other markets, alterations in models, standard and optional equipment as described in

the text and illustrations may occur. For detailed information on the range of rider equipment and accessories available in your country, please contact your BMW Motorrad dealer. Subject to change in design and equipment. Subject to error.

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