K1200R

2007 BMW K1200R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2007 BMW K1200R naked motorcycle, BMW 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 K1200R measures 211 kg (465 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.77 HP/kg (1.29 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 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 345 km (214 miles) between fill-ups.