2007 BMW K 1200 R Sport

2007 BMW K 1200 R Sport pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2007
Parent Company
BMW
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
BMW
Display Name
K 1200 R Sport
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2007
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$14,450
Destination Charge
475
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
10250
Torque RPM
8250
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Other Engine
Optional
Horsepower (bhp)
163
Torque (Nm)
126.9
Bore (mm/in)
79 / 3.11
Stroke (in/mm)
2.32 / 59
Displacement (cc/ci)
1157 / 70.6
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.91
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
87.7 / 2227.6
Width (in/mm)
33.7 / 856
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.2 / 1579.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
474 / 215
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
531.3 / 241
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
992 / 450
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.44
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Side Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Duolever
Front Suspension Type
Girder
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.5 / 114.3
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Optional
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Optional
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.3 / 264.2
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
GPS
Optional
Lap Timer
Optional
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Oil Pressure Gauge
Optional
Service Reminder
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Tank Bag
Optional
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Type
Halogen
Other Lights
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • Six Months with a K1200 R Sport
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    In December 2007 I signed up for a BMW K 1200 R Sport after much debate between many other bikes (Aprilia Touno, MV Agusta Brutale, Ducati S4 Monster and Triumph to name a few). I have previously owned 27 road and dirt bikes but never a BMW.

    First Impressions

    Initially on the test ...

    Engine.

    In the first few hours I noticed the digital effect of the fuel injection causing a repetitive cycle of surge pulsing at around 1000rpm. The fuel injection has a noticeable immediate delay on acceleration but this only lasts in sub-second delay and seems to disappear after riding the bike for a while. Of course the benefit of the fuel injection system is that the management of a choke for starting and warm up temperature is a thing of the past.

    The engine has an appreciable whine at times seemingly more noticeable in the final stages of deceleration before pulling up to stop. Others have also noticed this whine and mentioned on a number of blogs about this bike. For a 1200 it seems relatively slow off the mark but this slowness vaporizes into incredible terminal velocity. At parking lot speeds the bike is a little cumbersome and care is needed ahead of time to plan out entry and exit paths to park if the space is limited and cramped. However once you become accustomed to this characteristic there is little to no difficulty in maneuvering to almost any space.

    Transmission.

    Once on the road it took me a few hours to figure out the transmission. Gear change to taller gears is excellent with up shifting being silky smooth. Downshifting with the clutch is a little clunky but once you experiment with the throttle using small blips to downshift, you can easily and very smoothly downshift without the throttle (although if your not exact with the timing of each blip the bike will jerk forward into submission).

    Cornering.

    Tracking through corners is superb with very predictable with adherence to whatever line you choose. This predictable feel builds great confidence and with an engine this powerful I am dumbfounded at how easy it (could be) to be cornering at 120 MPH plus. The K1200 R Sport has cornering clearance beyond the service limit of the tires. I have managed to scrub the tires out to the very edge (the chicken strips) without any grounding of the foot pegs of the exhaust.

    In the last 400 miles I have had the BMW recommended performance pipe fitted. Caution is needed here as all of the BMW accessory catalogs show almost all of the other BMW models with the Akrapovic performance pipes when infact the standard accessory for the K 1200 R Sport pipe is a Lazer. I was under the impression that when I ordered the pipe it would be an Akrapovic but upon closer look the Lazer is the exception in the entire BMW accessorycatalog. OK, so my false impressions aside the pipe get the bike off the line a little faster than the standard exhaust and add what seems to be a few HP in the mid-range. I have yet to remove the baffle insert from the end of the pipe to see how much difference this make, however the BMW dealer says removal of the baffle adds more noise and little real additional performance.

    Overall the K1200R Sport has very good road feel, has an incredible motor and while not a flickable as a Touno or as fast off the line as an R1 this motorcycle is formidable as a sports bike that is fun to ride every day.

    Of course BMW provide beautiful engineering comfortable ergonomics for my 6ft 1" frame and a 3 year warranty.

    I am very happy with my investment.

    Russ Ward

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