R1200S

2007 BMW R1200S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2007 BMW R1200S pairs a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 122 HP (89.1 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 104.3 HP per liter and a 1,450 rpm working window between peak torque (6,800 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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 R1200S measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,487 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 304 km (189 miles) between fill-ups.