BMW K 1200S (2005-06)

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The BMW K 1200S motorcycle was released from 2005-06, with a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine, 1157 cc capacity and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike has a liquid-cooled induction system, electronic ignition and is powered by electric starting. It has a maximum output of 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm and a maximum torque of 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm. Its transmission is a six-speed with final drive via shaft. The bike has a bridging frame made of die-cast aluminum and a load-bearing engine, with a BMW Motorrad Duolever front suspension system and BMW Paralever rear suspension system. The front and rear brakes are made of discs with either 4 piston calipers or 2 piston calipers respectively. It has a strategic tyre diameter of 190/50-17 in the rear and 120/70-17 up front. With a dry weight of 248 kg / 547 lbs, it has a fuel capacity of 19L / 5.0 US gal, and an average fuel consumption of 6.7L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg. The bike can reach speeds of up to 286 km/h / 178 mph, with a standing 0-100km/h time of 3.0 seconds, 0-150 km/h in 5.1 sec, and 0 -200 km/h in 8.4 seconds, with the quarter-mile taking 11.7 sec, at a speed of 209 km/h / 130 mph. It has been reviewed by different publications like Motorcycle-USA, MCN.au, 1000ps, and Motorrad.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW K 1200S

Year: 2005 – 06


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: 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm
Max Torque: 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 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
Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in.

Rear Suspension: BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in.
Dry Weight: 248 kg / 547 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg
Standing 0 -100 km/h: 3.0 sec
Standing 0 -150 km/h: 5.1 sec
Standing 0 -200 km/h: 8.4 sec
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph
Top Speed: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Reviews: Motorcycle-USA / MCN.au / MCN part 1 – part 2 – part 3 / 1000ps / Motorrad

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