Type: Air/oil/liquid-cooled opposed twin
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, shim
under follower valve adjustment
Displacement: 1170cc
Bore/stroke: 101mm x 73mm
Comp. ratio: 12.5: 1
Fueling: BMS-X engine management,
ride-by-wire throttle w/52mm throttle
bodies and w/3-way catalytic convertor
Exhaust: 2-into- 1
Transmission: 6-speed
Final drive: shaft
RPM 65 mph/rev-limiter: 3500*/8500
*actual, not indicated
Wheelbase: 59.7”
Rake/trail: 27. 7˚/4.9"
Ground clearance: 6.75”
Seat height: 30.75”
GVWR: 992 lbs
Wet weight: 528 lbs. (as tested)
Carrying capacity: 464 lbs
Front: Telescopic male-slider fork,
non-adjustable 5. 5" travel
Rear: Paralever shaft drive, adjustable
preload and rebound, 5. 5" travel
Front: Dual 320mm discs/radially-mounted
4-piston calipers with ABS
Rear: Single 276mm disc/2-piston floating
caliper with ABS
Front: 17” 3.50” wide
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 17” 5.50” wide
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 180/55 ZR17
Battery: 12V/12Ah
Ignition: BMS-X Engine Management
Alternator Output: 3-phase 508W
Headlight: H7/55W
Tank capacity: 4. 7 gal.
Fuel grade: Premium
High/low/ avg.mpg: 47.8/40.7/43.6
Instruments: Analog (optional digital)
speedometer, digital tach, odometer, 2 trip
meters, clock, gear indicator, fuel gauge,
engine modes, ESA setting, engine temp.
Indicators: Hi-beam, neutral, low fuel, oil
level, batt., service required, range, mpg.
MSRP: $13,950; $16,995 as tested
Routine service interval: 6000 mi.
Valve adj. interval: 12,000 mi.
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 mi.
Colors: Cordoba Blue w/Black, White w/
Racing Red, Grey Metallic w/Asphalt Grey
Measured top speed: 142.5 mph
1⁄ 4 mile: 11:04 sec.
0–60 mph 3. 38 sec.
0–100 mph 7.49 sec.
60–0 mph (w/ABS) N/A
Power to Weight Ratio 1: 4.68
Speed 65 mph indicated N/A
EXCELLENT —————————————— ;;;;;
VERY GOOD ————————————— ;;;;;
GOOD ————————————————— ;;;;;
FAIR —————————————————— ;;;;;
POOR ————————————————— ;;;;;
ROADSTER
Engine ;;;;;
Transmission/Clutch ;;;;;
Suspension ;;;;;
Brakes ;;;;;
Handling ;;;;;
Ergonomics ;;;;;
Riding Impression ;;;;;
Instruments/Controls ;;;;;
Attention to Detail ;;;;;
Value ;;;;;
OVERALL RATING ;;;;;
PICKS
; That impressive torquey water-Boxer powerplant
; Versatility, capability, rideability
; The highly addictive optional Gear Shift Assistant Pro
PANS
Rear suspension can’t handle high-speed bumps
Lack of wind protection makes the rider’s torso a sail
Dashboard is hard to read in direct sunlight
2015 BMW R1200R
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Low end ;;;;;
Mid-range ;;;;;
Top end ;;;;;
The water-cooled Boxer engine
is highly versatile, building
power from right off idle, making
it ideal for low RPM situations
(city) yet possessing enough
performance to keep even the
most experienced rider
entertained in the canyons.
Great sound to boot.
Item Time Parts Labor
Oil & Filter 0.65 $63.25 $52.00
AirFilter 0.4 $26.24 $32.00
Valve Adjust 1. 2 $187.18 $96.00
Battery Access 0.2 MF $16.00
Final Drive 0.4 $11.54 $32.00
R/R Rear Whl. 0.3 $24.00
Change Plugs 0.4 $34.38 $32.00
Synch EFI n/a $.00
Totals 3.55 $322.59 $284.00
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81.21 LB.-FT.
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62.5"
32.0"
Horizontal (nose to)
A: Passenger seat (middle).
B: Rider seat (middle).
C: Handgrip (center).
D: Passenger
footpeg (center).
E: Rider footpeg (center).
Vertical (ground to)
F: Handlebar (center). G:
Rider footpeg (top).
H: Rider seat (lowest
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