2016 BMW R 1200 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2016 BMW R 1200 R 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 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 measures 231 kg (509 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.85 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 3.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 462 km (287 miles) between fill-ups.
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Specific Output
106.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.54 HP/kg (1.85 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~462 km (287 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital enfinemanagement with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel Consumption3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis
Frame TypeTwo section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake27.7°
Trail126 mm (4.9 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Rear Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1515 mm (59.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
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