R 1200 R Classic

2011 BMW R 1200 R Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BMW for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2011 BMW R 1200 R Classic relies on a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 94 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the R 1200 R Classic measures 223 kg (492 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.03 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,495 mm (58.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 439 km (273 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.