R 1200 R Sport

2018 BMW R 1200 R Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BMW for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2018 BMW R 1200 R Sport features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 106.8 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 R 1200 R Sport measures 232 kg (511 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,515 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.96 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 363 km (226 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).