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Driving report BMW R 1200 ST

Boxer, the third

The series will soon be complete: First came the Enduro R 1200 GS. Then the R 1200 RT tourer rolled off the assembly line. Now BMW is adding the R 1200 ST. A first driving impression of the sports tourer of the new boxer generation.

BMW steps on the gas. And that without kettledrums and trumpets. Hardly more than twelve months have passed since Bayern presented the R 1200 GS: stronger, faster, bigger. With a new engine, transmission and chassis. The R 1200 RT followed at the beginning of this year. The luxury tourer of the new
Boxer generation. And now, just a few weeks later, the next variant is slipped into the Bayern boxer fan: the successor to the R 1150 RS, the R 1200 ST. She appears quietly. From March 12th it will be available at BMW dealerships starting at 12,500 euros.
At MOTORRAD she was in the underground car park overnight. Without much notice. As if she didn’t want to cause a stir. Which is not easy for her, given the double headlights arranged one above the other and framed in a striking frame. Located between kitsch and Gothic.
Since the snow and ice ages are the first thing in Germany, the Bavarian woman has to say: get into the van and head south. At least the sun is smiling at the Mediterranean Sea, even if the temperatures are still around freezing point. The heated grips (surcharge) will fix it. The rest is taken care of by the half-shell cladding, which is narrowly cut at the top but bulbous in the middle. In conjunction with the two protruding cylinders is the
Weather protection surprisingly good. To do this, the windshield can be opened three times by hand
adjust. Turbulence or noisy noises in the helmet area are nil. Even at high freeway speeds, the ST is pretty quiet.
The driver’s seat can be positioned at a height of 810 or 830 millimeters. In addition, the two clip-on handlebars can be continuously adjusted over 25 millimeters in height in order to find an optimal driving position. For average people just under 1.80 meters are the upper ones
Saddle position and handlebar center position optimal. Knee closure and fit
-angles like a well-fitting slipper. The ST is comfortable enough to travel to the end of the world with it.
The BMW took over unchanged-
Engineers developed the engine of the RT version with 110 hp and 115 Nm torque. However, to the sporty character of the R. 1200 ST, the sixth gear has been reduced. On
In any case, a correct measure, a sports tourer does not need an overdrive. In return, one is happy about a successful performance characteristic. In comparison to
The R 1150 RS conveys the fuller torque curve and the plus in power in connection with the increase in the rated speed, more vitality and revving pleasure. Accompanied by a robust boxer sound? the ST doesn’t sound as tinny as the last generation engines ?? uses the force earlier and more lively. Because of the balance shaft and crank pins that are closer to one another, the vibrations are kept within pleasant limits even at higher speeds.
For the chassis, BMW used the Telelever of the R 1200 GS, but with it
spring travel reduced to 110 millimeters. Its lightweight cardan shaft with Evo Paralever is also used in the ST, albeit slightly modified to accommodate the wider 180 mm tire. As in the GS, that takes care of the Sport Tourer
Suspension strut with travel-dependent damping for progressive suspension that is based on
the sometimes rather miserable French country roads works perfectly. The suspension setup tends to be between sufficiently comfortable and pleasantly firm. The spring elements respond sensitively. A successful mix to be able to drive the sports tourer sportily or to let it glide relaxed.
The brakes on the R 1200 ST also relax. The partially integrated composite system with ABS and brake booster installed in the test machine is brutal when it comes down to it, but can now be dosed well when driving slowly.
So the bottom line is a very positive first impression. In any case, BMW’s reluctance cannot be due to the qualities of the ST.

Technical data – BMW R 1200 ST

Engine: air / oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine, crankshaft lying lengthways, a balance shaft, each with a high-lying chain-
driven camshaft, four valves per
Cylinders, bucket tappets, bumpers, rocker arms, wet sump lubrication, injection, Ø 47 mm, regulated catalytic converter, 720 W alternator, 12 V / 14 Ah battery, hydraulically operated single-disc dry clutch, six-speed gearbox, cardan.
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm
Cubic capacity 1170 cm3
Compression ratio 12.0: 1
rated capacity
81 kW (110 PS) at 7500 rpm
Max. Torque
115 Nm at 6000 rpm

Chassis: load-bearing motor-gearbox unit, steel subframe, telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm, suspension strut, two-joint single-sided swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut, directly hinged, double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers, disc brake at the rear, Ø 265 mm , Double-piston floating 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 1502 mm, steering head angle 63 degrees, caster 112 mm, spring travel f / r 110/140 mm, seat height 810/830 mm, weight with a full tank 229 kg, payload 231 kg, tank capacity 21 liters.

Warranty two years
Colors blue, red and gray
Price 12500 euros
Price test motorcycle * 14,200 euros
Additional costs 262 euros

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