Price
Excellent conditions and features always come at a price and this time the buyer has to be determined to pay for European styling and attention to details a bit more than on the Japanese sport-tourers that come as alternatives in this case. Probably the single disadvantage of the K 1200 S, the MSRP of $18,620 situates it in front of its competition also (Honda ST1300-$14,499; Yamaha FJR1300A-$13,899; Kawasaki Concours 1400-$12,899).
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine and Transmission:
Type
Transverse mounted, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder
Displacement
1157 cc
Bore X Stroke
79 mm x 59 mm
Horsepower
152 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Torque
96 lb/ft @ 7750 rpm
Valve Gear
DOHC, chain-driven with bucket tappets
No of cylinders
4
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Engine Management
BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Valves per Cylinder
Four
Valves
2 x 32 mm intake / 2 x 27.5 mm exhaust
Fuel Tank
HDPE, internal pump and internal filter
Alternator W
945 Watts @ 14 Volts
Battery V/AH
12 Volts / 19 Amps/hour
Engine Summary
Laterally mounted, this 16-valve, water-cooled K series engine angles the cylinders forward by 55 degrees, lowering the center of gravity significantly. Inspired by Formula
Clutch
151 mm, multi-disc oil bath
Gear Box
6 speed gear box
Primary Transmission
1:1.559
Gear Ratios
I: 2.52:1
II: 1.84:1
III: 1.45:1
IV: 1.28:1
V: 1.14:1
VI: 1.01:1
II: 1.84:1
III: 1.45:1
IV: 1.28:1
V: 1.14:1
VI: 1.01:1
Final Drive System
Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints
Final Drive Ratio
2.82:1
Chassis and Dimensions:
Frame
Composite aluminum frame
Front wheel suspension
BMW Duolever
Rear wheel suspension
BMW EVO Paralever
Spring Travel front/rear
4.5 inches / 5.3 inches
Ground Clearance
4.6 inches
Handlebar center point angle
61.0 degrees
Brake System
BMW EVO with partial integral ABS
Front Brakes
Two, four-piston fixed calipers
Front Rotor
12.6 inch dual floating rotors
Rear Brakes
Single, two-piston fixed caliper
Rear Rotor
11.6 inch single, fixed rotor
Actuation
Hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
Front Wheel
3.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke
Rear Wheel
5.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke
Front Tire
120/70 x 17 tubeless
Rear Tire
180/55 x 17 tubeless
Overall Length
91.3 inches
Overall Width
39.0 inches
Wheelbase
61.8 inches
Seat height
32.3 inches
Weight - Dry
549 lbs.
Max permissible weight
1147 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
6.3 U.S. gallons; including 1 gallon reserve
Other:
Colors: Deep Blue Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic, Aventurin Silver Metallic
