2008 BMW K 1200 R Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2008 BMW K 1200 R Sport features a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 160.9 HP (117.5 kW) at 10,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 127 Nm (93.7 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 139.1 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 reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the K 1200 R Sport measures 248 kg (547 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.54 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 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 404 km (251 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Specific Output
139.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.65 HP/kg (1.54 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,250–10,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~404 km (251 mi)
Engine
Displacement1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power160.9 HP (117.5 kW)) @ 10250 RPM
Torque127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM
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