Table of contents
- BMW K 1200 R Sport for sale From wallflower to sharp sweeper
- sightseeing
- Market situation
- Facelift
- Technical specifications
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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Extra sausage: The tire pressure control by sensor cost 205 euros extra, the six-inch rear wheel with 190 skin was 200 euros extra. Used additional price? Rather not.
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Savings program: Of course, such a heat build-up shield also works. But whether it is worthy of a 14,000 euro motorcycle is a completely different question.
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Normal case: At BMW, “Made in Germany” does not necessarily mean that almost new panel support screws must not rust.
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Protective space: The frame-fixed half-shell with the asymmetrical headlight of the R 1200 S greatly relieves the chest and shoulder area.
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In detail: Stable construction kit: Nothing wobbles or moves, nothing touches down, and the front wheel always stays on the ground even when heavily loaded.
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It can do everything better than the naked K 1200 R. It is cheaper, lighter and more comfortable. And in practice it is not a bit slower than the fully boarded K 1200 S.
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BMW K 1200 R Sport.
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Used BMW K 1200 R Sport
BMW K 1200 R Sport for sale
From wallflower to sharp sweeper
The BMW K 1200 R Sport only danced for two summers – the fourth and youngest sister of the K 1200 series found little fans in her youth and became a wallflower. At a slightly more mature age, the half-naked turns out to be the sharpest sweeper in the 1200 clan.
Klaus Herder
09/10/2014
It can do everything better than the naked K 1200 R. It is cheaper, lighter and more comfortable. And in practice it is not a bit slower than the fully clad K 1200 S. In addition, it was the first to benefit from the engine and transmission improvements made in the 2007 model year. And yet the BMW, which can only be found in the program in 2007 and 2008, got into it K 1200 R Sport to a veritable flop.
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Completely undeserved and also quite incomprehensible, because it has the powerful engine and the extremely stable chassis in common with its more successful sisters, but you also sit on it much more relaxed. The full range of accessories, including the brutal-looking partially integral ABS stoppers, was of course also available for the BMW K 1200 R Sport, and yet only a few dared to ride the golden K 1200 middle ground. Was it perhaps due to the – carefully formulated – color selection that took a bit of getting used to? It was probably more of an image problem: The S stood for sport and the R for macho. There was no space in between. That gives us an insider tip for used buyers today.
All used offers: BMW K 1200 R
sightseeing
Complete checkbook and evidence of recalls (“technical campaigns”) – this is hardly as important for any other brand as it is for BMW, the K 1200 R is no exception. The mechanical reliability is good, the teething problems of her S-sister are alien to her. But prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the rear-axle drive: Everything tight? If not, it can be done by changing the sealing ring (less than 200 euros). But if more lubricant has leaked out, there is a risk of bearing damage. With around 600 euros you are there. The BMW K 1200 R Sport likes to move quickly, so the brake disc wear can be correspondingly high. Very important: the condition of the tires, especially at the front. Driving with insufficient air pressure leads to profile washouts, the handiness suffers enormously. Accessory exhaust systems are popular, but not always at higher prices. Most of the performance is provided by the chunky original.
Market situation
The BMW K 1200 R Sport was a real grandfather clock when it was new and was sold out at the end of its construction period. But as is often the case with misunderstood geniuses: Over the years, respect grows and wallflowers become sought-after treasures – keyword BMW K1. The K 1200 R Sport is still a long way from being a real enthusiast, but at least the low price for used vehicles has probably passed. The prices are slowly picking up again and are already above the tariffs that are required for a comparable R sister model without paneling. In the meantime, motorcycle dealers no longer clap their hands over their heads when they are asked to trade in an R Sport. High mileage does not have to deter potential buyers, and so you can get between 6000 and 7000 euros of very decent goods with a relatively large number of kilometers, but mostly in top-quality first-hand condition. ABS is a prerequisite, and even the recommended ESA is rarely worth an extra charge for second-hand buyers. Despite the low total sales, the range of fully equipped machines is too large for that. The air for sellers is very thin for over 8000 euros, and actually only dealers who can offer guarantee services have a sales opportunity.
Availability on the market: moderate
| Price level in euros | Construction year | mileage | |
| Low | 5500-6400 | 2007-2008 | 30,000-50,000 |
| medium | 6500-7500 | 2007-2008 | 20,000-40,000 |
| High | 7600-8500 | 2007-2008 | 15,000-25,000 |
| Type | in program |
Sales | |
| K 43 HV | 2007-2008 | 1347 |
Facelift
2006 October: Presentation at the Intermot.
2007 July: Market launch as the fourth model in the K 1200 series. Colors: Cosmic Blue and white aluminum metallic matt; Price: 14 100 euros (with the usual extras around 16 500 euros).
2008 September: End of production. The remaining stocks are – unofficially of course – downright sold; Well-stocked daily permits are available for less than 12,000 euros.
Recalls (“Technical Actions”)
8/2007: Replacement of the cover of the brake fluid reservoir; Retrofitting a damper weight in the brake fluid reservoir.
6/2008: Steering damper replaced.
11/2010: Deflection lever on the rear strut renewed.
Technical specifications
BMW K 1200 R Sport (type K 43 HV, model year 2007)
Engine: Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, dry sump lubrication, injection, regulated catalytic converter, hydraulically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, cardan.
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 59.0 mm
Displacement: 1157 cm³
Rated output: 120 kW (163 hp) at 10 250 rpm
Max. Torque: 127 Nm at 8250 rpm
Landing gear: Bridge frame made of aluminum, front double longitudinal beam made of aluminum (with ESA: adjustable rebound damping), two-joint single-sided swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound damping (with ESA: also compression damping), double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear.
Cast aluminum wheels: 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires: 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions + weight: Wheelbase 1580 mm, steering head angle 61.0 degrees, caster 101 mm, spring travel v./h. 115/135 mm, seat height * 830 mm, weight with a full tank * 246 kg, tank capacity 19 liters.
Measurements
Top speed **: 264 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 3.2 sec
Pulling speed 60–100 km / h: 3.4 sec
Consumption: 5.8 l / 100 km (country road)
* MOTORCYCLE measurements (edition 2/2007); ** Manufacturer information
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