News – New BMW R 1200 ST – Used BMW

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New BMW R 1200 ST

News - New BMW R 1200 ST - Used BMW

At the start of the year, BMW is completing its new flat twin range with the traditional sport-touring variant. On this occasion, the traditional RS appellation gives way to a more international ST. Presentation.

At the start of the year, BMW completes its new flat twin range with the traditional sport-touring variant. On this occasion, the traditional designation RS (from the German "Reise-Sport", literally"sport-travel") is replaced by an international plus ST for …"Sport Touring"! CQFD.

Apart from this small departure from Bavarian traditions, this R 1200ST takes over the entire engine and gearbox assembly of the R 1200RT (read). It therefore develops 100 horses in France and 110 in the free world. The cycle part, the geometry, the suspensions and the brakes, are also identical.

The steel trellis frame is modified to receive a new design, say … surprising. But we will be careful not to make a final judgment before seeing it in person because the photos are sometimes misleading. But one thing is certain: we cannot say that this bike looks like all the others !

Besides the aesthetics, only the handlebars, which define a sportier position, differ from the RT, as does the simplified equipment which allows the dry weight to be reduced to 205 kg instead of 229.

The R 1200 ST therefore has a power-to-weight ratio close to that of the R 1200 GS but what was very impressive for a trail will be much less so for a sporty road. We can therefore wonder about the positioning of such a machine on the French market..

In short, the R 1200 ST appears characteristic of the Germans who have all the attributes of a sports car, but who are more of a long road car. The comfort is thus particularly neat: manually adjustable windscreen, adjustable driving position, saddle height and adjustable handlebars. It can of course receive luggage and the entire line of BMW accessories. To hold the 205 kg weight, the equipment is simplified with for example an optional center stand … Hopefully BMW will not adopt bad Japanese habits !

The R 1200 ST is available in three colors: Sydney Blue Metallic, Piedmont Red Metallic and Granite Gray Metallic. These colors are associated with another color for the front mudguard and the upper part of the fairing: light magnesium metallic or dark graphite metallic.

It will be available in concession on March 17, 2005 at a price of € 13,200.

Technical sheet (manufacturer data)
Engine
Architecture Boxer (flat-twin), a balancing shaft
Distribution Single overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Chain drive
intake / exhaust 36 mm / 31 mm
Displacement 1170 cm3
Bore / stroke 101 x 73 mm
Power 81 kW / 110 hp at 7,500 rpm
Flanged at 74 kw / 100 hp for France
Couple 115 Nm at 6000 rpm
Volumetric ratio 12/1
Fuel type RON 98
Downgraded mode in RON 95
Motor control BMS-K calculator
Electrical system
Alternator 720 W
Drums 12V / 14Ah maintenance free
Lighthouse (s) 2 x H4
Starter 1.2 kW
Transmission / Gearbox
Clutch Single disc dry 180 mm
Gearbox 6-speed mechanical
Close gearbox
Primary reduction ratio 1,882
I 2.277
II 1,583
III 1,259
IV 1.033
V 0.903
VI 0.805
Secondary transmission Cardan shaft
Secondary reduction ratio 2.62
Cycle part
Frame type trellis frame, semi-supporting engine
Front suspension BMW Telelever
Suspension AR Paralever BMW
Front / rear travel 110 mm / 140 mm
Hunt 111.6 mm
Wheelbase 1502 mm
Steering head angle 63 °
Front brakes Double disc 320 mm
Rear brakes 265 mm single disc
Braking regulation BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Partially integral optional
Wheels Light alloy castings
Front rim 3.5 x 17
Rear rim 5.50 x 17
Front tire 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tire 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions and weight
Total length 216 cm
Total width with mirrors 89 cm
Handlebar width without mirrors 75 cm
Saddle height 83 to 80.6 cm (optional low seat)
Empty weight according to DIN, in running order 229 kg
Dry weight 205 kg
PTMA 460 kg
Tank capacity 21 liters
Road performance
Consumption at 90 km / h 3.7 l / 100km
Consumption at 120 km / h 5.1 l / 100km
Acceleration
0 to 100 km / h 3.5 s
1000 m D.A. 22.1 s
Max speed. More than 200 km / h

Benoît LACOSTE

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