2011 BMW R 1200R Specifications

Name: 2011 BMW R 1200R
Brand: BMW

Naked bike • Specs last verified 13 July 2026

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2011 BMW R 1200R Overview

For 2011, BMW offers the R 1200R as a naked bike motorcycle with 1170 cc on tap. The 2011 BMW R 1200R is built around a Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke engine running SOHC valve actuation, a compression ratio of 12.0:1. Out on the road, the R 1200R delivers 81 kW @ 7750 rpm of peak power and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Flat out, it's quoted at 220 km/h. In everyday use, the 2011 R 1200R tips the scales at 223 kg, carries a 18-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 800mm and spans a 1495 mm wheelbase. That's roughly 14.5 kg heavier than the average naked bike motorcycle in our database. Every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes, is covered in the full 2011 BMW R 1200R spec sheet below.

2011 R 1200R - Pros & Cons

Strengths

Strong power output: Peak output on the R 1200R is 81 kW @ 7750 rpm and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque - strong numbers for what it is.
Fuel injection: No choke, no jetting, no altitude compensation to think about - fuel injection just works across a wider range of conditions than carburetion.
Large fuel range: With a 18-litre tank, this isn't a bike you'll be stopping for fuel every hour - a real asset on longer trips.
Low-maintenance final drive: Shaft final drive is about as close to maintenance-free as motorcycle drivetrains get.

Considerations

Age-related wear: No particular mechanical concern flags for the R 1200R - condition on any used example comes down to how well it's been looked after.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Heat management in traffic

Air cooling on the R 1200R keeps the mechanical layout simple, but heat management in slow traffic needs more attention than on a liquid-cooled bike - plan routes and gear accordingly in warmer conditions.

Fuelling & injector care

Fuelling on the R 1200R comes from Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K. Cold starts and throttle response stay consistent across altitude and temperature, the main practical edge over a carbureted equivalent.

Valve clearance checks

Valve clearances on SOHC-equipped engines like the R 1200R's drift slowly with mileage rather than failing suddenly - sticking to the service interval keeps it a non-issue.

Brake disc and pad wear

2 x 320mm Discs, ABS up front provides the primary stopping power; inspect disc thickness and pad wear at each tyre change to catch scoring before it becomes a rotor replacement.

Suspension condition on used examples

Suspension duties are handled by BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut up front and Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable at the rear. Weeping fork seals aren't a dealbreaker on a used bike, but they're a fair basis for negotiating price.

Final drive maintenance

Shaft final drive on the R 1200R removes chain and belt maintenance entirely - the trade-off is a little extra unsprung weight and periodic gear-oil changes.

Frame & chassis check

The Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine chassis holds up well with normal use; on a used bike it's still worth checking the head-stock and swingarm pivot area for impact damage or corrosion.

Handling the weight at a standstill

The R 1200R's 223 kg kerb weight is worth factoring into how you handle it at a standstill - parking-lot manoeuvres need a bit more deliberate technique than on a lighter machine.

R 1200R - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

A pre-purchase check on the 2011 BMW R 1200R should cover the same ground every time: service history, chain and sprocket condition, and any oil seepage around the casings. Start it from cold if you can - a well-kept R 1200R settles to a smooth idle within seconds.

Oil and filter changes

Oil changes are the cheapest insurance you can buy for a R 1200R's engine - keep to the manufacturer's interval rather than stretching it. Use the viscosity grade the manual specifies, not whatever's on sale.

Fuel system care

Injector systems like the R 1200R's hold up well with basic care - decent fuel, an occasional cleaner additive, and draining old fuel before any layup longer than three months.

Valve clearance service

There's no reliable seat-of-the-pants way to tell if a R 1200R's valve clearances are in spec - a light top-end tick is the only real warning sign, and by then some wear has already happened. Service records are the only proof.

2011 BMW R 1200R - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2011 BMW R 1200R have?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R uses a Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke engine with 1170 cc of displacement. It is air/oil-cooled.

What is the top speed of the 2011 BMW R 1200R?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R has a factory-quoted top speed of 220 km/h. Real-world speeds vary depending on rider weight, conditions and state of tune.

How much does the 2011 BMW R 1200R weigh?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R weighs 223 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.

How much power does the 2011 BMW R 1200R make?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R produces 81 kW @ 7750 rpm of power and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. These are peak figures.

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2011 BMW R 1200R?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R has a 18-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 300-360 km between stops.

Is the 2011 BMW R 1200R suitable for shorter riders?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R has a seat height of 800mm. This is a moderate seat height that suits a wide range of rider heights.

What brakes does the 2011 BMW R 1200R have?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R uses 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS at the front and Single 265mm disc, ABS at the rear.

What tyre sizes does the 2011 BMW R 1200R use?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R runs 120/70-ZR 17 front and 180/55-ZR 17 rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.

What gearbox does the 2011 BMW R 1200R have?

The 2011 BMW R 1200R is fitted with a 6 Speed transmission.

BMW R 1200R Spec Evolution

The BMW R 1200R was produced across 13 model years (2007-2019). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
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	-	-	-	-	-
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
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	-	-	-	-	-
Engine Type	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, two-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
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
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 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)	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.
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
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)

Key Specifications

Engine

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke

Power

81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm

Torque

120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

Top Speed

220 km/h / 137 mph

Weight

223 kg / 492 lbs

Fuel Capacity

18 Litres / 4.7 gal

Full 2011 BMW R 1200R Specifications

Comments Power Steering

Year 2011

Colours Blue, black, white, grey

Make Model BMW R 1200R

Ground Clearance (in.) 50.3 inches

Ground Clearance (mm) 1,278 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

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)

Seat Height 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)

Wheelbase 1495 mm / 59.1 in

Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)

Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in

Length 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)

Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors)

Dry Weight 198 kg / 436.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity 18 Litres / 4.7 gal

Fuel Capacity 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

Wet Weight 223 kg / 492 lbs

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

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

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

Standing Start 0-200 km/h 15,0 sec

Fuel Control SOHC

Engine Type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke

CO2 95.1 CO

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

Bore x Stroke 101 x 73 mm

Compression Ratio 12.0:1

Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Cooling System Air/Oil-cooled

Emissions Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Engine Lubrication Dry 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

Fuel Consumption 5.2 L/100 km / 19.2 km/l / 45.2 US mpg

Fuel Induction Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K

Fuel Reserve 3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons

Ignition Digital engine management

Starter Electric

Valve System 4

Battery Capacity 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Clutch Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated

Final Drive Shaft

Gear Ratios 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848

Gearbox 6-speed

Primary Drive Automatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock

Transmission / Drive 6 Speed

Frame Type Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine

Suspension - Front BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut

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

Rake 27.1°

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

Alternator Three-phase alternator 720 W

Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) 265 mm

Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) 10.4 inches

Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) 320 mm

Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) 12.6 inches

Brakes - Front 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS

Brakes - Rear Single 265mm disc, ABS

Rims Cast aluminium

Rims - Front 3.50 x 17

Rims - Rear 5.50 x 17

Tyres - Front 120/70-ZR 17

Tyres - Rear 180/55-ZR 17

Wheels Cast aluminium wheels

Wheels - Front 3.50 x 17''

Wheels - Rear 5.50 x 17''

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.