De nieuwe BMW K1200 R
BMW K1200 R High Performance Roadster.
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BMW Motorrad presents a purist naked high performance roadster based on the K1200S
Munich: On the occasion of the INTERMOT motorshow, BMW Motorrad in announcing the expansion of the K-series with transversely installed four-cylinder in-line engine. The company is presenting a purist, completely unfaired high performance roadster. It was developed on the technical basis of the K1200S sports bike presented in July. As the head of BMW Motorrad, Dr Herbert Diess announced at the press conference, this new model with the designation K1200R is definitely only planned for the second half of 2005. However, the development of the new motorcycle has already progressed very far and is in its last stage. Dr Diess went on to say that with the the presentation of this roadster, BMW Motorrad is continuing to emphasise the announced orientation towards greater sportiness of the brand. The new K model will not be shown during the motorshow's public days. At the motorshow BMW Motorrad is focusing its full attention on the K1200S high performance sports bike presented in July which is celebrating its public world premiere at the INTERMOT.
The K1200R roadster is a high performance riding machine featuring all the positive characteristics, riding safety and technical elements of the K1200S. The drive unit and the chassis have been taken over from the K1200S with adaptations being made in detail. A high-level of riding fun and outstanding riding safety are guaranteed. In the dynamics and agility disciplines, the K1200R exceeds even the high level of the K1200S already certified by the specialist press. The front BMW Duolever suspension angle is slightly steeper and the castor is slightly shorter. This promises to further increase the already outstanding handling compared to the K1200S.
As far as the engine is concerned only the air routing has been adapted. Maximum performance will be minimally lower than in the K1200S but above 118 kW (160 bhp). The torque curve is almost identical with that of the K1200S in most engine speed ranges. Gearbox spacing is also the same, only the rear axle ratio of is a bit shorter which has a further positive effect on acceleration.
In many disciplines riding performance exceeds the standard in the class of naked bikes by far and is on a level with the K1200S.
New features are the body sections in the fuel tank and rear area as well as the distinctive front dual headlamps with its matt chrome surface colouring.
Only a small windshield covers the front section above the headlamp. In spite of its small size it provides the rider with a surprisingly good wind protection.
Compared to the K1200S the seat bench is similar in shape yet slightly narrower in the front section. This supports an especially active, forward oriented seating position and improves ground reachability for small riders even further. The steering bridge was also newly shaped so that the rider sits in a slightly more upright position. The instruments are also different from the K1200S. The arrangement of speedometer and rev counter is also new and features newly designed white dials with black figures.
In the version shown, the motorcycle mainly corresponds to the future production model. Further equipment features and colour variants will be announced at the launch of the series. Currently the price has not been finalised.
Summary of specifications
Rated output: over118 kW (> 160 bhp)
Maximum torque: approx . 125 Nm
DIN empty weight (road ready): less than 240 kg
Dry weight
(without operating materials, without ABS): less than 220 kg
Fuel tank: 19 l
Performance: as for K1200S
Top speed: over 200 km/h
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral) as special equipment.[/img]
