R1200R

2007 BMW R1200R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2007 BMW R1200R utilizes a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 109 HP (79.6 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 93.2 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 R1200R measures 198 kg (437 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.55 HP/kg (1.82 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 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 327 km (203 miles) between fill-ups.