BMW R 1200R Specs

2007–2019 • 9 variants

BMW has built the R 1200R, an all-round motorcycle, across 9 variants since 2007, most recently updated for 2019. Under the tank sits a four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder, 1170.0 cc in capacity. It makes 109 hp at peak. Torque tops out at 115 Nm.

About the BMW R 1200R

The BMW R 1200R is a All-Round motorcycle from BMW, produced from 2007 to 2019. This page provides a comprehensive technical reference for the BMW R 1200R, covering all available specification data including engine configuration, displacement, power output, dimensions, weight, and chassis details. Use the year selector above to find specifications for a specific model year. All data is sourced from manufacturer specifications and is intended as a technical reference for riders, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
CO2	-	-	-	95.1 CO	95.1 CO	95.1 CO	95.1 CO	95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↓	90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	-	115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Comments	-	-	-	-	Power Steering	Blata is from the Czech Republic.	-	-	-	Switchable ABS.	Switchable ABS.	Switchable ABS. Riding Modes Rain and Road.	Switchable ABS. Riding Modes Rain and Road.
Displacement (cc)	-	-	-	-	-	1170.00 cc	-	-	1170.00 cc	-	-	1170.00 cc	1170.0 cc
Engine Type	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Fuel Control	-	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	SOHC	-	DOHC	-	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	265 mm	276 mm ↑	276 mm	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.4 inches	10.9 inches ↑	10.9 inches	-
Stroke	73.0 mm	4 ↓	73.0 mm ↑	-	73.0 mm	-	73.0 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-
Frame Type	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit	Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.4 in	800 mm / 31.4 in	800 mm / 31.4 in	800 mm / 31.4 in	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)	800 mm / 31.5 in.	800mm / 31.5 in (Standard, OE, OA, sport seat) 830mm / 32.7 in (OE, OA, comfort seat, high) / 760mm / 29.9 in (OE, OA, seat, low) / 750mm / 29.5 in (OE, low slung)	800mm / 31.5 in (Standard, OE, OA, sport seat) 830mm / 32.7 in (OE, OA, comfort seat, high) / 760mm / 29.9 in (OE, OA, seat, low) / 750mm / 29.5 in (OE, low slung)	790 mm / 31.1 in. ↓	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.	790 mm / 31.1 in.
Wheelbase	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1,495 mm / 58.9 in. ↓	1495 mm / 59.1 in ↑	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1,515 mm / 59.6 in. ↓	1,515 mm / 59.6 in.	1,515 mm / 59.6 in.	1,515 mm / 59.6 in.	1515 mm / 59.6 in. ↑
Brakes - Front	2 x 320mm discs, ABS	2 x 320mm discs, ABS	2 x 320mm discs, ABS	2 x 320mm discs, ABS	2 x 320mm Discs, ABS	Double disc. Optional ABS	2 x 320mm Discs, ABS	2 x 320mm Discs, ABS	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.	Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.	Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.	Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Engine Detail	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	-	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	-	-	-	-	-
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 gal	18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons	18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons	18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons	18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons	18.00 litres / 4.76 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Suspension - Front	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad telelever	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm ↑	Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm	Upside-down telescopic fork. diameter 45 mm, silver-anodized	Upside-down telescopic fork. diameter 45 mm, silver-anodized	Upside-down telescopic fork. diameter 45 mm, silver-anodized
Top Speed	219.6 km/h / 136 mph	219.6 km/h / 136 mph	219.6 km/h / 136 mph	219.6 km/h / 136 mph	220 km/h / 137 mph ↑	-	220 km/h / 137 mph	220 km/h / 137 mph	-	-	-	200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph	200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
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	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	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	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	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	Cast aluminium single sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	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	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	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever	Cast aluminium single-sided swing-arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD travel-related damping strut, spring pre-load steplessly and hydraulically adjustable via handwheel, adjustable rebound damping	Cast aluminium single-sided swing-arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD travel-related damping strut, spring pre-load steplessly and hydraulically adjustable via handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Fuel System	Injection. Electronic fuel injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition	Injection. Digital engine management with electronic fuel injection, electronic throttle valve control (fly by wire)	Injection. Digital engine management with electronic fuel injection, electronic throttle valve control (fly by wire)	Injection. Digital engine management with electronic fuel injection, electronic throttle valve control (fly by wire)
Colours	-	-	Night black, Night black with stripes, Granite grey, Crystal grey	White, gray, blue, black	Blue, black, white, grey	Grey, silver, red	Blue, Beige, Black/white, Silver	Blue	Blue, grey, white	Cordoba Blue, Thunder Metallic Grey, Light White	Racing Red, Thunder Metallic Grey, Light White	Racing Red	Light White/Cordoba Blue, Iced Chocolate Metallic, Racing Red
Clutch	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated	Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated	Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated
Final Drive	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Height	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	1,273 mm / 50.1 in. ↓	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors) ↑	1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	1,300 mm / 51.2 in. ↓	1,300 mm / 51.2 in.	1,300 mm / 51.2 in.	1,300 mm / 51.2 in.	1300 mm / 51.2 in. ↑
Rims	-	-	-	-	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium wheels	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium	Cast aluminium	-	-	-
Length	2145 mm / 84.4 in	2145 mm / 84.4 in	2145 mm / 84.4 in	2145 mm / 84.4 in	2145 mm / 84.4 in	2,145 mm / 84.4 in. ↓	2145 mm / 84.4 in ↑	2145 mm / 84.4 in	2,165 mm / 85.2 in. ↓	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.	2165 mm / 85.2 in. ↑
Rims - Front	3.50 x 17'	3.50 x 17'	3.50 x 17'	3.50 x 17'	3.50 x 17	-	3.50 x 17'	3.50 x 17'	-	-	-	-	-
Rims - Rear	5.50 x 17	5.50 x 17	5.50 x 17	5.50 x 17	5.50 x 17	-	5.50 x 17'	5.50 x 17'	-	-	-	-	-
Wet Weight	-	223.0 kg / 491.6 lbs	223.0 kg / 491.6 lbs	223.0 kg / 491.6 lbs	223 kg / 492 lbs	223.0 kg / 491.6 lbs	223 kg / 492 lbs	223 kg / 492 lbs	231.0 kg / 509.3 lbs ↑	231.0 kg / 509.3 lbs	232.0 kg / 511.5 lbs ↑	232.0 kg / 511.5 lbs	232.0 kg / 511.5 lbs
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	11.0:1	11.0:1	11.0:1	12.0:1 ↑	12.0:1	11.0:1 ↓	11.0:1	12.0:1 ↑	12.0:1	12.5:1 ↑	12.5:1	12.5:1
Emissions	-	-	-	-	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-?loop 3-?way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-?4	Closed-?loop 3-?way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-?4	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Tyres - Front	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR 17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17
Width	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.7 in.	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)	906 mm / 35.7 in.	906 mm / 35.7 in.	880 mm / 34.6 in. ↓	880 mm / 34.6 in.	880 mm / 34.6 in.
Tyres - Rear	180/55-ZR 17	180/55-ZR 17	180/55-ZR 17	180/55-ZR 17	180/55-ZR 17	130/70-17 ↓	180/55-ZR 17 ↑	180/55-ZR 17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17	-
Primary Drive	-	-	-	-	Helical gear pairs primary transmission	Shaft Driveline	Constant mesh	Shaft Driveline	-	-	-	-	-
Acceleration (60-140 km/h)	-	-	-	-	7,9 sec	-	7.9 sec	7.9 sec	-	-	-	-	-
Rake	-	27.1°	27.1°	27.1°	27.1°	27.1°	27.1°	27.1°	27.7° ↑	27.7°	27.7°	27.7°	27.7°
Fuel Consumption	7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg	7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg	7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg	7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32.4 US mpg	5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 mpg ↓	4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) ↓	5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 US mpg ↑	5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 US mpg	3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg) ↓	3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)	-	4.96 litres/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg)	4.96 litres/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg)
Fuel Reserve	-	2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons	2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons ↑	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons	3.00 litres / 0.79 US gallons
Trail	119.1 mm / 4.7 in	119.1 mm / 4.7 in	119.1 mm / 4.7 in	119.1 mm / 4.7 in	119.1 mm / 4.7 in	119 mm / 4.7 in. ↓	119.1 mm / 4.7 in ↑	119.1 mm / 4.7 in	126 mm / 4.9 in. ↑	126 mm / 4.9 in.	126 mm / 4.9 in.	126 mm / 4.9 in.	126 mm / 4.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	140 mm / 5.5 in. ↑	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.
Max Power	80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm	80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm	80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm	80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm ↑	-	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm	-	-	-	-	-
Wheel Travel - Rear	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	190 mm / 7.5 in. ↑	140 mm / 5.5 in ↓	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in.
Max Torque	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm ↑	119.00 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 ↓	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm ↑	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions ↑	125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions	125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions	125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions	125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.5505 HP/kg	0.5418 HP/kg	0.5418 HP/kg	0.5418 HP/kg	0.5418 HP/kg	0.5486 HP/kg	0.4394 HP/kg ↓	0.4394 HP/kg	-	-	-	-	-
Standing Start 0-200 km/h	-	-	-	-	15,0 sec	-	15.0 sec	15.0 sec	-	-	-	-	-
Valve System	-	4	4	4	4	-	2	-	4	4	4	4	4

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