BMW K 1200 R
The secret intermot hit
fbn But the new one isn’t really at the trade fair; only on the press days did the (journalistic) public have a clear view of the Streetfighter
It’s still about a year before sales start, but BMW has already pulled the veil from the K 1200 R: The second variant of the new K series is the most powerful naked bike in the world.
on the subject
BMW K 1200 S
Fire in the leather trousers
BMW R 1150 Rockster
Rotzfrecher boxer
The new Bayern bike reminiscent of the style of the Rockster with boxer engine. But of course, drive and chassis come to almost 100 percent of the new K 1200 S, which is publicly seen on the InterMot for the first time. There are differences alone at the new front wheel guide; The BMW Duolever stands slightly steeper and the caster of the front wheel is slightly shorter. This serves the increased handiness.
In the engine, only the air flow was adjusted according to BMW information; The performance should be slightly lower than at the K 1200 S, but still over 118 kW / 160 hp be. The weight is given with "under 240 kilograms ready to drive". Protection Before the wind, the small slice above the distinctive styled spotlight.
The 1200 R should be available for purchase from summer 2005. At what price is not fixed yet. The boss of BMW Motorrad, Dr. This, however, said, "The pricing will be at least as aggressive as the appearance of the K 1200 R". Hopefully aggressive in terms of competition and not for the customer.
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