BMW K1200S

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BMW K1200S
Manufacturer
BMW
Also called K 1200 S
Production 2005 - 2008
Class Sport Bike
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 79.0mm x 59.0mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Top Speed 124 mph (200 km/h)
Horsepower 161.46 HP (120.4 KW) @ 10250RPM
Torque 95.89 ft/lbs (130.0 Nm) @ 8250RPM
Spark Plug NGK KR9CI
Battery YUASA YTX14-BS
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: bmw motorrad duolever
Rear: cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with bmw motorrad paralever
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 190/50-17
Wheelbase 61.85 inches (1571 mm)
Length 85.91 inches (2182 mm)
Width 35.63 inches (905 mm)
Height 47.68 inches (1211 mm)
Seat Height 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight 501.55 pounds (227.5 Kg) (dry), 248.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW K1200S was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by BMW between 2005 and 2008. It could reach a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). Max torque was 95.89 ft/lbs (130.0 Nm) @ 8250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 161.46 HP (120.4 KW) @ 10250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 79.0mm bore x 59.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1157.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 190/50-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a bmw motorrad duolever while the rear was equipped with a cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with bmw motorrad paralever. The K1200S was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 501.55 pounds (227.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.85 inches (1571 mm) long.

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2006 BMW K 1200 S[edit | edit source]

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The 2006 MY BMW K 1200 S sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1157cc, in-line four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 165 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. Also, the transmission has a low-maintenance shaft drive.

The pinnacle of German engineering, it features a high-end Duolever front suspension, ABS as standard, the acclaimed Evo braking system, as well as improved ergonomics, for a comfortable riding position. The cutting-edge instrument cluster on the dash allow the rider to keep track of key system on the machine, as well as easily make the necessary changes for the best riding scenario.


2007 BMW K 1200 S[edit | edit source]

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The 2007 MY BMW K1200S is one of the fastest production motorcycles ever to be designed by the House of Munich, with a claimed 2.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. At its heart lies a powerful, liquid-cooled, 1157 cc, in-line four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 167 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque.

It features the acclaimed Duolever front and Paralever rear suspension package, as well as high-end Evo brakes with ABS as standard, which make for one of the safest, as well as agile Beemers, sure to cause a mini heart attack with every flick of the throttle even to the more seasoned riders.


2008 BMW K 1200 S[edit | edit source]

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The 2008 MY BMW K 1200 S boasts an impressive 2.8 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph, meaning it can compete with almost any production superbike out there. At its heart lies a powerful, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1157cc, in-line four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that produces 167 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The acclaimed Duolever/Paralever front/rear suspension package make for a plush ride, as well as superior cornering abilities, as well as the high-end BMW EVO braking system, which helps keep in check the massive power output of this two-wheeler.

Available optionals such as the ABS II and the Electronic Suspension Adjustment package can take this two-wheeler to the next level in terms of performance, and only add to the desirability of this impressive motorcycle among Beemer fans.

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