Driving report BMW K 1200 R

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Driving report BMW K 1200 R

Yellow black

Of course, the new BMW is also available in other colors, but yellow / black goes perfectly with this aggressive naked bike. The attack is aimed at all outdated ideas of what a BMW motorcycle should be like.

Tea K 1200 R is more than a motorcycle. It is also a commitment to a new idea of ​​motorcycle? a sportier, more dynamic, younger one who cares far less about civil decency than has been the norm at BMW up to now. The political correctness though
owns it, but doesn’t rub it under the nose of everyone in oncoming traffic a hundred meters away.
Why do you deserve this
Special position, some will ask,
Doesn’t the entire new generation drive much more dynamically and sporty than its predecessor? Just because the others
have direct predecessors. The K 1200 R
However, no existing concept dynamises the path of normal technical progress, it is more than a stripped K 1200 S. It is simply the most powerful naked bike in the world. That is their message, and it gets through, albeit
she does not drive her 163 hp for a walk with posters on the side covers. You may find the K 1200 R appealing or off-putting, but you will always find it out among everyone else. It is not possible to have no opinion about her.
Just a few kilometers at the presentation near Seville in southern Spain are enough to make this clear. Because Spanish motorcyclists are out and about in droves, burning south into the mountains near Ronda. And say hello when they overtake or are being overtaken, thumbs up while standing in line for the next opportunity, again
to snap a swing of four-wheelers out of the rear-view mirrors.
The new nude is fully there. Although it has nominally four hp less than the fully faired S, throttled away by a modified air intake system, it has a shorter gear ratio. Usually the sixth gear can stay in, in urgent need of acceleration committed pilots shift down to fourth at 80 km / h. Rare ?? and then only ever
just for fun, never out of simple necessity ?? will be two or three courses
downright turned out. Ultimately, only the guys in the BMW Power Cup can do that anyway. And the testers from MOTORRAD measuring acceleration. Which will bring excellent values, that much is certain now. Because
the R, in spite of the short translation and even at full power, only goes forwards, hardly upwards and thus offers optimal conditions, its
Power can also be converted into propulsion.
In normal mode, R drivers enjoy full, relaxed thrust and impeccable load change behavior, which, however, does not quite reach the perfection of the new Suzuki GSX-R 1000. After all, the test machine is from MOTOR-
RAD proof that it is indeed-
Lich almost noiseless BMW transmissions
and rear axle drives there. And practically vibration-free motors, at least up to 6500 revolutions. At 7000 krib-
but suddenly it belts pronounced,
to subsidize again beyond the 8000 tours. Where an engine really starts firing,
he vibrates too.
An immediately noticeable difference between the bare R and the full-
clad S brings ergonomics. The pilot sits much more aggressively, and it automatically pulls him further forward on the R, this is supported by a seat that is narrower in the front area. At the same time, the handlebar halves are higher on the newly designed "fork bridge", which ensures better seating comfort. Occasionally the right foot of the driver comes into contact with the mighty clutch cover, overall the impression is a little like on many modern naked
Bikes: The driver should grab the machine by the horns like a bull and
to force his will we her.
But the K is not that stubborn, despite the enormous 1580 millimeters wheelbase, it follows steering impulses extremely
willing. On small, winding country lanes, it pleases with a slight turn. Even the jagged swivel from one incline to the other is easy
by hand. No effort to follow the course of the road. Because of the lack-
Since the fairing and the resulting higher air resistance mean the top speed is lower than that of the S, and consequently the requirements for stability reserves at high speeds are not so extreme, the BMW engineers have given the characteristic Duolever front suspension a steeper geometry and caster by ten millimeters shortened.
That swings, although the test machine rolls on a six-inch wide rear wheel with 190 tires, which is available for an extra charge. The naked bike is supplied as standard with a 5.50-inch wheel in the design of the R 1200 ST and a 180 tire; this should make the R even easier to tilt. The beautiful
besides: Despite the emphasis on handiness, nothing is missing when the going gets tough. Long
The K 1200 R sleepers drawn curves, taken at real speed, in one neat line, it remains unmoved even with rough waves.
Of course, BMW wouldn’t be BMW if it weren’t for the bare, purist R with all sorts of accessories
make it puristic. The test motorcycle spoiled with the electrically adjustable ESA suspension, which works with the usual aplomb when changing from a bumpy side road to a well-developed country road and back. Simply switch back and forth between comfort and normal or even sport settings, and the damping adjusts itself in a matter of seconds. And don’t forget the optional integral ABS, which in combination with the chassis of the new K models enables immense deceleration values. In addition to a luggage system and other touring accessories such as a navigation device, other accessories also include a lower bench seat, which increases the seat height from 820
790 millimeters. Even a small windshield is available. Even the most powerful naked bike in the world does not want to deviate from the good, old brand tradition in these matters.

Driving report BMW K 1200 R

Yellow black

Technical data – BMW K 1200 R

Engine: water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two balance shafts, two overhead camshafts driven by gears and a chain, oven valves per cylinder, rocker arm, dry sump lubrication, injection, Ø 46 mm, regulated catalytic converter, alternator 580 W, battery 12 V / 14 Ah,
hydraulically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, cardan shaft.
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 59.0 mm
Cubic capacity 1157 cm3
Compression ratio 13: 1
Rated output 120 kW (163 hp) at 10250 rpm
Max. Torque 127 Nm at 8250 rpm
Chassis: bridge frame made of aluminum, double longitudinal control arm 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 adjustable spring base, train-
and compression damping), double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers, disc brake at the rear, Ø 265 mm, two-piston fixed caliper.

Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions and weights: wheelbase 1580 mm, steering head angle 61 degrees, caster 101 mm, suspension travel f / h 115/135 mm, seat height 820 mm, weight with a full tank 237 kg, payload 213 kg, tank capacity 19 liters.

Warranty two years
Colors yellow / black, white, gray metallic
Price 13,000 euros
Additional costs 262 euros
ABS surcharge 1050 euros
ESA surcharge 650 euros

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