BMW K 1200R (2006-07)

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The BMW K 1200R is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 1157cc, a compression ratio of 13.0:1, and liquid cooling. It has injection induction and electronic ignition, with a max power of 161hp at 10250 rpm and max torque of 127 Nm at 8250 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a shaft final drive supported by a bridging frame made of die-cast aluminum. The front suspension includes BMW Motorrad Duolever and the rear suspension is single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, both with central spring struts and rebound damping that are electronically adjustable with optional ESA. The bike has front brakes of 2 x 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers and a single 265mm rear disc brake. The BMW K 1200R weighs 237 kg and has a fuel capacity of 19 L. Its top speed is 262 km/h, and it has an average fuel consumption of 5.8 L/100 km. Lastly, the standing 1/4 mile time is 10.8 seconds. The bike has received positive reviews from various sources such as Motorcyclist, Motorbikes Today, Motorbyte.com, 1000ps.at, Motorcycle.com, and Motorcycle.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1200R

Year: 2006 – 07


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 79 X 59 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Injection
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 120 kW / 161 hp @ 10250 rpm
Max Torque: 127 Nm / 12.9 kgf-m / 93.7 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine
Front Suspension: BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with optional ESA
Rear Suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel (electronically adjustable with optional ESA), adjustable rebound damping (rebound damping and compression electronically adjustable with optional ESA)

Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in.
Dry Weight: 237 kg / 522 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec
Top Speed: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Reviews Motorcyclist / Motorbikes Today / Motorcyclist / Motorbyte.com / 1000ps.at / Motorcycle.com / Motorcycle.com:

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