BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2011

Overview - BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012 vs BMW R 1200 R 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2011

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Details

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2011

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	119 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Telelever

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Paralever

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	906 mm	Width	906 mm
Height	Height	1,285 mm	Height	1,285 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	223 kg	Kerb Weight	223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	240 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 R 2011

After just a few kilometres on the R, you feel as if you've been allowed to spend a day in a tailor-made suit tailored with a lot of experience and tradition. You behave more cultivated than usual, a little more mature, a little more polite, definitely proud.

Stylish

strong engine

optimal ABS, ASC and ESA

hard, pleasant sound.

Seat very unfamiliar.