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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Also called | K1200R Sport |
| Production | 2005–2008 |
| Successor | K1300R |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | 1,157 cc (70.6 cu in)inline-4,EFI, anti-knock sensor |
| Bore /stroke | 79 mm × 59 mm (3.11 in × 2.32 in) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Power | 163 hp (122 kW) @ 10,250 rpm (2009, claimed)[1] |
| Torque | 94 ft·lbf (127 N·m) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Suspension | Front:Duolever fork Rear:monoshock ESA electronically adjustable |
| Brakes | Dual disc front, disc rear (optionalABS) |
| Weight | 237.0 kg (522.5 lb) (2009, claimed)[1] 250 kg (550 lb) (2006)[2] (wet) |
| Related | K1200GT, K1200S |
TheBMW K1200R is anaked supersportmotorcycle manufactured between 2005 and 2008 byBMW Motorrad, producing a claimed 163 hp (122 kW) @ 10,250 rpm from itstransverse-mounted 1,157 ccinline-four engine with torque of 94 lbf⋅ft (127 N⋅m) @ 8,250 rpm.[1] Acceleration to 60 mph (97 km/h) from a standing start is claimed to be 2.6 seconds.[1]
The cylinder block is canted toward the front wheel by 55 degrees to reduce the entire motorcycle's centre of gravity, allowing intake components to be placed above the engine, directly below the fuel tank. The optional electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) system allows the rider to electronically adjust for different road conditions and varying loads for an individualized riding style. A three-waycatalytic converter in theexhaust is present to meet low emissions. As an option, the bike is available withABS brakes.
In 2007, the K1200R Sport was launched, which is identical other than the addition of a smallfairing.[3]
At the time of launch, BMW Motorrad claimed that the K1200R was the world's most powerful naked bike. This was exceeded when Suzuki launched the 184 hp (137 kW)Suzuki B-King. British magazineRiDE 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 (14 km/h) higher top speed.[4]
At the end of 2008, the K1200R was replaced by the larger displacementK1300R, which features a 1,293 cc engine producing 175 bhp (130 kW), torque of 103 lb⋅ft (140 N⋅m).
Both the K1200R and the K1300R are offered for sale in the US.[verification needed]
