K 1200 R Sport

2007 BMW K 1200 R Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's sport motorcycle platform, the 2007 BMW K 1200 R Sport relies on a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 163 HP (119 kW) at 10,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 127.5 Nm (94 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 140.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,250 rpm) and peak power (10,250 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the K 1200 R Sport measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.76 HP/kg (1.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,580 mm (62.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.