K1200S

2007 BMW K1200S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's sport motorcycle platform, the 2007 BMW K1200S 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 167 HP (121.9 kW) at 10,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 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 144.3 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 K1200S measures 227 kg (500 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.74 HP/kg (1.36 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 1,571 mm (61.9 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.