BMW R 1200S Specs

2006 - 2009 • 2 variants

First introduced in 2006, the BMW R 1200S is a sport motorcycle that has seen 2 variants through 2009. The engine is a four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder at 1170.00 cc. Peak output is rated at 122 hp. It delivers 112 Nm of torque.

About the BMW R 1200S

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW R 1200S, a Sport motorcycle with a production run from 2006 to 2009. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

BMW R 1200S by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2006	2007	2008	2009
Engine Type	Twin	Two cylinder boxer	Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Frame Type	Main and front frame made of steel tubes, rear frame made of square aluminium tubes, engine with load-bearing function	Main and front frame made of steel tubes, rear frame made of square aluminium tubes, engine with load-bearing function	Main and front frame made of steel tubes, rear frame made of square aluminium tubes, engine with load-bearing function	Three-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Dry Weight	190 kg / 418.8 lbs	190 kg / 418.8 lbs	190 kg / 418.8 lbs	190 kg / 418.9 lbs
Seat Height	820 mm / 32.2 in	820 mm / 32.2 in	820 mm / 32.2 in	830 mm / 32.7 in. ↑
Wheelbase	1487 mm / 58.5 in	1487 mm / 58.5 in	1487 mm / 58.5 in	1,487 mm / 58.5 in. ↓
Brakes - Front	2 x 320mm Discs, 2 piston caliper	2 x 320mm Discs, 2 piston caliper	2 x 320mm Discs, 2 piston caliper	Double disc. Optional ABS
Brakes - Rear	Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single disc. Optional ABS
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.2 US gal	17 Litres / 4.2 US gal	17 Litres / 4.2 US gal	17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons
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
Top Speed	241.3 km/h / 149.9 mph	241.3 km/h / 149.9 mph	241.3 km/h / 149.9 mph	200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph ↓
Suspension - Rear	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut (travel-dependent damping), adjustable spring preload continuously variable, rebound damping adjustable	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut (travel-dependent damping), adjustable spring preload continuously variable, rebound damping adjustable	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut (travel-dependent damping), adjustable spring preload continuously variable, rebound damping adjustable	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Fuel System	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition	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
Clutch	Hydraulic, dry, single-disc	Hydraulic, dry, single-disc	Hydraulic, dry, single-disc	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final Drive	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan)
Height	1177 mm / 46.3 in (without mirrors)	1177 mm / 46.3 in (without mirrors)	1177 mm / 46.3 in (without mirrors)	1,177 mm / 46.3 in. ↓
Length	2151 mm / 84.6 in	2151 mm / 84.6 in	2151 mm / 84.6 in	2,151 mm / 84.7 in. ↓
Wet Weight	212 kg / 467.3 lbs	212 kg / 467.3 lbs	212 kg / 467.3 lbs	213.0 kg / 469.6 lbs ↑
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70-ZX17
Width	870 mm / 34.2 in (with mirrors)	870 mm / 34.2 in (with mirrors)	870 mm / 34.2 in (with mirrors)	870 mm / 34.3 in.
Tyres - Rear	180/55 ZR 17	180/55 ZR 17	180/55 ZR 17	180/55-ZX17
Rake	24.0°	-	24.0°	24.0°
Fuel Consumption	7.4 L/100 km13.6 km/l / 32 US mpg	7.4 L/100 km13.6 km/l / 32 US mpg	7.4 L/100 km13.6 km/l / 32 US mpg	4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) ↓
Trail	87 mm / 3.4 in	87 mm / 3.4 in	87 mm / 3.4 in	87 mm / 3.4 in.
Wheel Travel - Front	110 mm / 4.3 in	110 mm / 4.3 in	110 mm / 4.3 in	110 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in.
Max Torque	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm	112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6800
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.6352 HP/kg	0.6421 HP/kg	0.6352 HP/kg	0.6352 HP/kg

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