BMW K1200R Motorcycle

The BMW K1200R is a naked motorcycle producing 163 hp (122 kW) @ 10,250 rpm from its 1157cc 4-cylinder motor with torque of 94 ft·lbf (127 N·m) @ 8,250 rpm. Acceleration to 60 mph (97 km/h) from a standing start is claimed to be 2.6 seconds.

On the K1200R the cylinder block is canted toward the front wheel by 55 degrees to reduce the entire motorcycle’s centre of gravity, permitting innovating packaging solutions. The optional electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) system allows the rider to adjust for different road conditions and varying loads for an individualized riding style.

A three-way catalytic converter in the exhaust is present to meet low emissions. As an option, the bike is available with ABS brakes.

In 2007 the K1200R Sport was launched, which is identical other than the addition of a small fairing.

At the time of launch BMW claimed that the K1200R was the world's most powerful naked bike. However, this is no longer true following the launch of the 184 bhp Suzuki B-King.

British magazine RiDE 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 higher top speed.

At the end of 2008, the K1200R motorbike was replaced by the larger displacement K1300R, which features a 1293 cc engine producing 175 bhp and an exhaust butterfly flap to boost torque and improve exhaust note.

The K1300R features BMW's optional ESA-II electronic suspension adjustment. The bike also has a conventional indicator switch instead of the usual BMW three button configuration.

As of July 2009, neither the K1200R nor the K1300R are offered for sale in the USA.

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