BMW R1200R explained

BMW R1200R
Manufacturer:BMW Motorrad
Production:2006–2018
Successor:R1250R
Predecessor:R1150R
Class:Standard
Engine:, 2-cylinder, 8-valve boxer, air/oil cooled
(2015-2018)Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft
Transmission:6-speed, shaft drive
Rake Trail:27.1°,
Related:R1200RT, R1200GS, R1200ST
Successor:R1250R

The BMW R1200R (series K27) is a standard motorcycle introduced in 2006 by BMW Motorrad.[1] It replaces the R1150R, compared with which it has a weight saving and 28% increase in power.

For model year 2015, a completely new R1200R with the same liquid/air-cooled engine as the 2014/2015 R1200RT, but weighing 100 pounds less, was introduced.[2]

For the 2019 Model Year, the R1200R was succeeded by the R1250R. The R1250R features a newer dual cam profile engine and has a TFT display.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tactile Victory . Kevin . Ash . Kevin Ash . 15 July 2006 . 26 August 2009 . Daily Telegraph.
  2. Web site: R 1200 R . BMW. June 27, 2017. 2017 .