BMW R1200 R 2015 test: [R] definition

Much appreciated by BMW aficionados but technically aging, the R1200R had to complete its transformation to expand and rejuvenate its clientele … This transformation is now complete and the result is particularly convincing. ! First try.

Technical and commercial sheet R1200R 2015

Engine
Type	Flat twin, 4-stroke, air / water cooled
Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x stroke	101 × 73 mm
Food	electronic injection
Max power	125 hp at 7,750 rpm (free world)
Max torque	125 Nm at 6,500 rpm (free world)
Compression	12.5: 1
Distribution	Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Exhaust	2 in 1, stainless steel silencer
Transmission
Clutch	Multi-disc in oil bath
Ordered	Hydraulic
Gearbox	6 reports
Secondary transmission	by shaft and cardan
Cycle part
Frame	Perimeter in steel tubes, carrier motor
Caster / Caster Angle	27.7 ° / 125.6 mm
Front suspension	41 mm inverted fork, non-adjustable, 140 mm travel
Suspension AR	Paralever Evo, hydraulically adjustable shock absorber and spring preload, 140 mm travel
Front brake	Two 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers, partially integral and disconnectable ABS
Rear brake	276 mm disc with 2 piston caliper, partially integral and disconnectable ABS
Front tire	120/70 – ZR17
Rear tire	180/55 – ZR17
Dimensions
Length	2165 mm
Width	880 mm
Saddle height	790 mm
Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Weight	231 kg in running order
Fuel tank	18 liters
Instrumentation	Analogue meter on the left, on-board computer displayed on a digital dial on the right. 3 display styles. Tachometer, gear engaged, daily and partial odometer, clock, automatic daytime running light indicator, heated grip, suspension mode, engine mode, fuel level, shock absorber preload adjustment, exterior temperature, tire pressure, average fuel consumption indicator, water temperature. Indicators for fuel reserve, warning, neutral, headlights, ABS, injection, etc..
Commercial information
Colors	gray, white / red, blue
Availability	February 2015 in the
Price	R1200R Standard: € 13,400 R1200R Style: + € 295 R1200R Sport + 415 €
Guarantee	two years, unlimited mileage

Main options offered

• Comfort pack (chrome exhaust line, heated grips, ground floor)

• Touring package (dynamic ESA, pre-fitting for navigation system, Pro on-board computer, case holder, center stand, luggage rack with grab handles, cruise control)

• Dynamic Pack (Pro riding modes (DTC included), sport windshield, LED indicators, daytime running lights)

• Keyless Ride function

• Shifter Pro

• Anti-theft alarm system

• High rider seat (820 mm)

• Low rider seat (760 mm)

• Comfort passenger seat

• Milled HP clutch lever

• HP milled brake lever

• HP milled rider footrest

• Small tank bag

• Suitcases

• Top-case 2, painted cover

• Luggage rack with grab handles

• Inner bag for suitcases

• Inner bag for top case

• LED turn signals

• Engine guard

• Akrapovič sport silencer

• BMW Motorrad Navigator V GPS

• Support for BMW Motorrad Navigator V

• Anti-theft alarm system

• Additional LED spotlights

• Crankcase guard

• Central stand

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