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2015 BMW R 1200 R RIDING IMPRESSION P64 SPECIFICATIONS 2 0 1 5 B M W R 1 2 0 0 R ENGINE TYPE: .........Air- and liquid-cooled flat-twin, DOHC, 4-stroke BORE x STROKE: .......101.0mm x 73.0mm DISPLACEMENT: ............................. 1,170cc CLAIMED HORSEPOWER: ................125 hp @ 7,750 rpm CLAIMED TORQUE: .92 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm COMPRESSION RATIO: .....................12.5: 1 FUEL DELIVERY: ..................................... EFI ALTERNATOR: ...... Three-phase alternator 508 W BATTERY: .. 12V/12 Ah, maintenance-free CLUTCH: ................................................Wet GEARBOX: ....................................Six-speed DRIVE: ................................................. Shaft FRAME: ....Tubular steel with bolt-on rear, stressed engine FRONT SUSPENSION: ......Inverted, 45mm fork REAR SUSPENSION: ......... Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, BMW Paralever FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ....................5.5 in. REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ......................5.5 in. WHEELBASE: ...................................59.7 in. CASTER: ............................................4.9 in. STEERING HEAD ANGLE: ...................62.3° FRONT WHEEL: ...............3.5 x 17 in., cast aluminum REAR WHEEL: ...5.5 x 17 in., cast aluminum FRONT TIRE: ..........................120/70ZR-17 REAR TIRE: ............................ 180/55ZR-17 FRONT BRAKE: .......... Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers REAR BRAKE: ............Single 276mm disc, double-piston caliper LENGTH: ......................................... 85.3 in. WIDTH (INCL. MIRRORS): ..............34.7 in. HEIGHT (EXCL. MIRRORS): ............. 51.2 in. SEAT HEIGHTS: ........... 29.9, 31.1, 32.3 in. CLAIMED WET WEIGHT: ................. 508 lb. PERMITTED TOTAL WEIGHT: ......... 990 lb. PAYLOAD (WITH STANDARD EQUIPMENT): 483 lb. FUEL CAPACITY: ............................. 4.7 gal. RESERVE: ...............................Aprox. 1 gal. MSRP (starting price):.................. $14,100 for semi-long hauls (though extended freeway runs without wind protection will take their toll). For the multitude of enthu- siasts that are transitioning away from the impracticality of modern sportbikes, yet are in need of a machine that can deliver some adrenaline when called for, the R 1200 R is a definite shoo-in. The 2015 BMW R 1200 R is available in three distinct color schemes; Basic, "Style 1," and "Style 2." Basic is a deep Cor- doba blue. Style 1 is a dynamic white with large R decals and a red frame. Style 2 is Thunder Grey with gold anodized calipers and a stainless steel tank cover. MSRP starts at $14,100. CN The R 1200 R is capable of some semi long-distance riding, but the lack of a windshield will make long runs on the freeways a bit of a grind for some.