BMW R1200S | Track Test

Riding BMW's First Works Racer In 50 Years

By , Photography by Courtesy of BMW, Kel Edge
BMW R1200S Stephane Mertens Peter Muller And Berti Hauser
Smiles all around as (left to right) Stephane Mertens, Peter Muller and Berti Hauser compare notes with the author.
BMW R1200S Stephane Mertens Peter Muller And Berti Hauser
Smiles all around as (left to right) Stephane Mertens, Peter Muller and Berti Hauser compa
tech
SPEC
Price: na
Engine type: a/o-c opposed-twin
Valve train: DOHC, radial 8v
Displacement: 1170cc
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 73.0mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Fuel system: EFI
Clutch: Dry, single-plate
Transmission: 6-speed
Claimed horsepower: 140 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Claimed torque: na
Frame: Tubular-steel trellis
Front suspension: Telelever with single Ohlins shock adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension: Paralever with single Ohlins shock adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front brake: Dual Brembo four-piston radial-mount calipers, 305mm discs
Rear brake: Brembo single-piston caliper, 240mm disc
Front tire: 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa
Rear tire: 190/55-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa
Rake/trail: 24.0/3.4 in.
Seat height: 32.7 in.
Wheelbase: 58.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 399 lbs.
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