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The K1200S offers supersport performance balanced with comfort and safety. This bike has performance and handling that rivals or beats
any open-class bike in the world. Nonetheless, this is a “grown-up’s” bike, with comfortable seating for rider and passenger, low-maintenance shaft
drive, and the ultimate safety feature: new Integral ABS Generation II brakes. Accessories such as tank bags and expandable saddlebags mean that the amazing
ability of the K1200S can be enjoyed all day on a sport-riding tour.
It’s hard to pick one feature of this bike as a highlight, but the engine is the obvious starting point. With 167 horsepower, 130 N.m. of torque and a redline of 11,000 rpm (thanks to a valvetrain based on BMW’s Formula One automobile designs), this powerplant also delivers 70% of its torque from 3000 rpm up.
The chassis features a bridge-truss type aluminum frame using the engine as a stressed member. Rear suspension is the new lightweight Paralever as used on the R1200GS. The front suspension is a new design known as Duolever which uses forged aluminum links to guide the front wheel. At both ends, optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) can adjust for loading and road condition by the press of a handlebar-mounted button. This chassis is narrow, which makes it easier to reach the ground and allows the footpegs to be mounted low for legroom while preserving cornering clearance. An extra-low seat is optional.
What did they leave out? Well, uh, weight. The K1200S, at a wet weight of 248 kg, is 37 kg (81 lb) lighter than its predecessor. It is also lighter than or within ounces of the weight of its' competitors. None of these competitors have the BMW's features such as maintenance-free shaft drive or ABS brakes.
But that’s all numbers. How does it ride? Read on…
Standard equipment includes antilock brakes (Generation II Semi-Integral; the hand lever operates both front and rear brakes and the foot lever operates
the rear brake only), heated handgrips, a 12-volt accessory
socket, hazard warning flashers, and self-cancelling
turn signals. The standard anti-theft system uses
a "smart" ignition key which cannot be copied and makes hotwiring impossible.
The Safety Package includes stability control to limit rear wheel spin and tire pressure monitoring which will warn
of a flat tire before it deflates to a dangerous level.
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| Engine | |
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| Type | 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line, transverse |
| Valves | 4 per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1157 ccm |
| Horsepower | 167 hp @ 10250 RPM |
| Torque | 96 ft.lbs. @ 8250 RPM |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling system | water |
| Valve actuation | DOHC with pivoted cam followers |
| Fuel induction | sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Air induction | ram air |
| Catalytic converter | 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor |
| Clutch | multi-plate, wet, hydraulic actuation |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, cassette-style |
| Electrical/electronic system | |
| Engine Management | BMS-K with dual knock sensors |
| Chassis electrics | CAN-BUS system |
| Generator | 3-phase alternator 580W |
| Battery | 12V / 14Ah |
| Testing/diagnostics | mobile diagnostic computer - MoDiTeC |
| Dimensions and Weights | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 litres |
| Seat height @ curb weight | 820 mm (32.3 in) or optional 790 mm (31.1 in) |
| Curb weight (full fuel tank) | 248 kg (545 lbs) |
| GVWR | 450 kg (990 lbs) |
| Performance and fuel consumption | |
| Top Speed | not specified |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 2.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption constant 90 km/h | 4.7 l/100km (60.1 mpg Imperial) |
| Fuel consumption constant 120 km/h | 5.5 l/100km (51.4 mpg Imperial) |
| Fuel requirements | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | aluminum truss frame with engine as a stressed member |
| Front wheel suspension | BMW Duolever, optional ESA |
| Rear wheel suspension | BMW EVO Paralever |
| Final drive | shaft drive |
| Front suspension strut | gas shock absorber |
| Rear suspension strut | gas shock absorber, preload and rebound damping adjustments |
| Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) | Optional, adjusts preload, rebound and compression |
| Front brake | 4-piston BMW EVO calipers with floating 320 mm discs, ABS |
| Rear Brake | 2-piston BMW caliper with fixed 285 mm disc, ABS |
| Wheels | aluminum alloy, 3.50 x17 front; 6.00 x 17 rear |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 tubeless |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 tubeless |
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