Sunday, June 2, 2013

BMW R1200R Classic Specs News and Review

2011 BMW R1200R Classic
2011 BMW R1200R Classic... If youre looking for a bike with zero pretensions thats all attitude, the BMW R 1200 R is your ride. From blazing performance in the twisties to long distance touring to blasts around the city this is a supremely capable motorcycle that offers exhilarating performance. Featuring a generous 109hp, the new R 1200 R has the horsepower torque and acceleration to create thrills with every mile. Add the latest version of BMW Integral ABS and Automatic Stability Control, and the R 1200 R is as sure-footed as it is exciting. Handling is remarkably precise thanks to the Telelever front suspension and the motorcycles low center of gravity. Now every turn becomes a pulse-quickening experience no matter where the pavement takes you.
This roadster is the universal talent on tarmac. A true cornering fiend on the one hand and a supremely comfortable travel companion on the other. Moreover it can be customised with a wide range of accessories to suit your every need. You can style it into a sporty, classic or touring oriented naked bike - the BMW R 1200 R will always be your reliable companion. The classy looks catch many an eye and the high-quality workmanship can be seen and felt everywhere. Typically BMW but yet different featuring proven qualities that will fascinate you over and over again - qualities that you will not want to do without once you have got to know them.
The 1200 cc flat twin contributes its share to the dynamic and supremely controlled experience generating an output of 109 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. The perfect suspension has no trouble at all with the weight of 223 kg (fully fuelled). You could load up the same again and still enjoy the almost playful and truly convincing handling of this bike. Combined with exemplary safety equipment, a timeless yet modern, high-quality and sporty design, the BMW R 1200 R is truly a multi-talented bike and an evergreen.
The BMW R 1200 R - modern power, exclusive looks and a truly classic naked bike.
2011 BMW R1200R Classic

2011 BMW R1200R Classic - Specifications
USA MSRP: Base MSRP: $12,795 - Touring Package: $13,795
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing

Engine
  • Type Air/oil-cooled flat twin (Boxer) 4-stroke, one camshaft and four valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
  • Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm
  • Capacity 1170 cc
  • Rated output 109hp (80 kW) at 7,500 rpm
  • Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
  • Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
  • Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
  • Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
  • Maximum speed Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
  • Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.1 l
  • Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l
  • Fuel type Unleaded premium
Electrical system
  • Alternator three-phase alternator 600 W
  • Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
  • Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
  • Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
  • Drive Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
  • Frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
  • Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut
  • Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel; rebound damping adjustable
  • Suspension travel front / rear 4.7 inches (120 mm) / 5.5 inches (140 mm)
  • Wheelbase 58.9 inches (1495 mm)
  • Castor 4.7 inches (119 mm)
  • Steering head angle 62.9°
  • Wheels Cast aluminium
  • Rim, front 3.50 x 17
  • Rim, rear 5.50 x 17
  • Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
  • Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17
  • Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, 320 mm diameter, four-piston fixed calipers
  • Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
  • ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Dimensions / weights
  • Length 84.4 inches (2145 mm)
  • Width (incl. mirrors) 34.3 inches (872 mm)
  • Height (excl. mirrors) 50.6 inches (1285 mm)
  • Seat height, unladen weight 31.5 inches (800 mm) (low seat: 30.3 inches [770 mm], high seat: 32.7 inches [830 mm])
  • Inner leg curve, unladen weight 70.9 inches (1800 mm) (low seat: 69.3 inches [1760 mm], high seat: 73.2 inches [1860 mm])
  • Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 492 lbs (223 kg)
  • Dry weight 2) 437 lbs (198 kg)
  • Permitted total weight 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Payload (with standard equipment) 500 lbs (227 kg)
  • Usable tank volume 4.6 U.S. gallons (18.0 l)
  • Reserve approx. 1 gallon (3.0 l)
Colors:
  • Night Black Non-Metallic
  • Midnight black with stripe
  • Granite Gray Metallic
  • Biarritz Blue Metallic
  • Alpine White
1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fluids
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