2016 BMW R 1200 R | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
It was an all-new BMW R 1200 R last year, which featured the liquid-/oil-cooled boxer motor previously used in the GS and RT models. The R 1200 R has a new chassis, that includes traditional inverted forks and a EVO Paralever rear suspension system.
The power is the same as the GS models, with an all-street chassis. The R 1200 R offers traction control and electronic suspension as an option. Other forays into the BMW catalog can turn the R into a light-duty sport tourer.
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2016 BMW R 1200 R Specs:
ENGINE
- Type: Air-/liquid-cooled, DOHC, flat twin
- Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
- Displacement: 1170cc
- Maximum power: 125 horsepower @ 7750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 92 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 12.5:1
- Engine management: Electronic intake pipe injection
- Emissions control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum speed: 125+ mph
- Fuel consumption: 60 mpg at a constant 55 mph
- Fuel: Premium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Alternator: 3-phase, 508 watts
- Battery: 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION
- Clutch: Wet, hydraulically operated
- Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
- Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS
- Frame: Two-section, with bolt-on rear and load-bearing engine
- Front suspension: Inverted 45mm forks; 5.5 inches of travel
- Rear suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm w/ BMW EVO Paralever, WAD strut, spring-preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel
WHEELS/BRAKES
- Wheel Type: Cast aluminum
- Front rim: 3.50 x 17″
- Rear rim: 5.50 x 17″
- Front tire: 120/70 ZR 17
- Rear tire: 180/55 ZR 17
- Front brakes: Dual floating 320mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
- Rear brake: 276mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
- ABS: Standard (defeatable)
DIMENSIONS
- L x W x H: 85.3 x 34.7 x 51.2 inches
- Wheelbase: 59.4 inches
- Rake: 27.7°
- Trail: 4.9 inches
- Seat height: 31.1 inches (standard); various optional seats available
- Curb weight: 508 pounds
- Fuel capacity: 4.7 gallons
2016 BMW R 1200 R Colors:
- Thunder Grey Metallic
- Cordoba Blue
- Light White
2016 BMW R 1200 R MSRP:
- From $14,095
