The BMW K1200R is a
naked
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supersport
motorcycle
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manufactured between 2005 and 2008 by
BMW Motorrad
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, producing a claimed @ 10,250 rpm from its
transverse-mounted 1,157 cc
inline-four engine
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with torque of @ 8,250 rpm.
Acceleration to from a standing start is claimed to be 2.6 seconds.
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The cylinder block is canted toward the front wheel by 55 degrees to reduce the entire motorcycle's centre of gravity, allowing intake components to be placed above the engine, directly below the fuel tank. The optional electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) system allows the rider to electronically adjust for different road conditions and varying loads for an individualized riding style. A three-way ]catalytic converter
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in the exhaust
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is present to meet low emissions. As an option, the bike is available with ABS brakes.
In 2007, the K1200R Sport was launched, which is identical other than the addition of a small fairing.
At the time of launch, BMW Motorrad claimed that the K1200R was the world's most powerful naked bike. This was exceeded when Suzuki launched the Suzuki B-King
The Suzuki B-King is a streetfighter style motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki,
that was unveiled in 2007.
It uses the same engine that is fitted to the second generation 2008–onwards Hayabusa, but with different exhaust and intake systems.
The ...
. British magazine ''RiDE'' tested the B-King and K1200R together and found that despite the extra power of the B-King, the K1200R was faster accelerating and had a higher top speed.K1300R
The BMW K1300R is a naked motorcycle made by BMW from 2008 to 2015. When launched, it replaced the K1200R as BMW's flagship urban motorcycle. BMW says the K1300R produces @ 9,250 rpm and torque @ 8,250 rpm from its inline-four engi ...
, which features a 1,293 cc engine producing , torque of .
, neither the K1200R nor the K1300R is offered for sale in the US.
References
External links
2007 BMW K1200R Sport Review
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