The new BMW R 1200 R Detail Specifications

BMW R1200R Motorcycle Road Test, 2011: BMW, whether one’s musing about bikes or cars, has always had a reputation for quality. An example is BMW’s R1200R, “a “naked” (meaning without bodywork) cruiser with flair. It’s both quick and economical, surprising traits in a market segment known for flash, not dash. A week-long road test showed this $12,620 bike may be a partial answer to $4 per gallon gas.
Overview and Performance

The four valve per cylinder, 109 HP R1200R employs a horizontally opposed air-cooled engine producing maximum horsepower at 7,500 RPM’s and 85 foot-pounds of torque at 6,000. It’s built for mid-range power and highway travel rather than high RPM sprints. Quarter-mile performance, measured by a Beltronics Vector FX2 Accelerometer, was noted at 12.1 seconds@114 MPH. Zero to 60 took just under four seconds. Fuel economy on high test was recorded at 32 city and 39 highway. The fuel tank holds 4.6 gallons plus a gallon Reserve.

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Black Color

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Details