| General |
| Comments | Power Steering | Three Ride Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC). Six-axis sensor incl. ABS Pro and DTC. |
| Year | 2011 | - |
| Colours | Blue, black, white, grey | Black Storm Metallic, Bluestone Metallic, Motorsport red/blue/white |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200R | - |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 872 mm | 845 mm |
| Width (in.) | 34.3 inches | 33.3 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,495 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.9 inches | 57.0 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 1,278 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 50.6 inches | 48.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 50.3 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 84.4 inches | 81.0 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2,145 mm | 2057 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 31.5 inches | 32.7 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 800 mm | 831 mm |
| Storage | Front Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kg | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,285 mm | 1228 mm |
| Seat Height | 800mm / 31.5" (Standard, OE, OA, sport seat) 830mm / 32.7" (OE, OA, comfort seat, high) / 760mm / 29.9" (OE, OA, seat, low) / 750mm / 29.5" (OE, low slung) | - |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | - |
| Height | 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Width | 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 18.00 litres | 16.65 litres |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 3.50 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.76 gallons | 4.40 US gallons |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 3.7 US quarts |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 198 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 223.0 kg | 199.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 491.6 pounds | 438.7 pounds |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 436.5 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 gal | - |
| Wet Weight | 223 kg / 492 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | - | 124.0 mph |
| Top Speed (km/h) | - | 199.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 3.4 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-100 / 100-140 / 140-180 km/h) | 3.9 sec / 4.0 sec / 5.0 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 7,9 sec | - |
| Max Power | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5418 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-140 km/h | 6.4 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 15,0 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 3.00 litres | 4.00 litres |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 0.79 gallons | 1.06 US gallons |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 101.0 x 73.0 mm | 80.0 x 49.7 mm |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | 71.39 cubic inches | 60.96 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 1170.00 cc | 999.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 4.0 x 2.9 inches | 3.1 x 2.0 inches |
| CO2 | 95.1 CO | 155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | - |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | - |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition | Injection. Electronic port fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with RPM cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with ride by wire. |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil-cooled | - |
| Emissions | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard Euro 4 |
| Engine Lubrication | Dry sump | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 mpg | 6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | - |
| Idle Speed | - | 1250 +/- 50 RPM |
| Ignition | Digital engine management | - |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK LMAR9D-J |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Chain Size | - | 525 |
| Clutch | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Multi-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain (final drive) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | Automatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock | - |
| Sprocket | - | 17/45 (front/rear) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | - | 1.8 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 119 mm | 99 mm |
| Trail (in.) | 4.7 inches | 3.9 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 254 mm | 117 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 10.0 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | - | 46 mm |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | Upside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | 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 | Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | 27.1° | 24.8° |
| Seat | Removable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 Versatility | - |
| Steering Head Angle | 62.9° | - |
| Trail | 119.1 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Instrumentation | - | TFT display with connectivity |
| Lighting system | - | LED lighting |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Brake Fluid Type | - | DOT 4 |
| Rims | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminum |
| Tyre Pressure - Front | - | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Tyre Pressure - Rear | - | 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55-ZR 17 | - |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | - |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17'' | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 5.50 x 17'' | - |