2005 BMW K 1200 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's naked motorcycle platform, the 2005 BMW K 1200 R pairs a 1157 cc (70.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 163 HP (119 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 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 measures 237 kg (522 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.45 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 345 km (214 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
140.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.69 HP/kg (1.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,250–10,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~345 km (214 mi)
Engine
Displacement1157.0 ccm (70.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power163.0 HP (119.0 kW)) @ 10250 RPM
Torque127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
