Motorcycle specifications BMWK 1200 S 2008 Facing power

this sports car promises to be a highly accomplished and surprising model in many respects, boasting a number of technological evolutions and/or revolutions.
When it comes to power, there's no doubt. The new in-line 4-cylinder develops a respectable 167 hp. This engine has benefited from the watchful eye of German engineers: surprisingly narrow, its crankshaft width is similar to that of some 600 cc 4-cylinder engines - a block with super-square dimensions, dry sump lubrication and 2 balance shafts. Unlike the RS and LT mills, this one is mounted transversely under the frame and anchored at a steep angle (could the new R1 have been a schoolboy?). A great deal of torque is available: the mill delivers 13 mkg of torque at 8,250 rpm, 70% of which is available from 3,000 rpm.

The K 1200 S: the most powerful production BMW in the brand's history. But that's only the smallest of its innovations. It's mainly the chassis that's revolutionized. Farewell to the traditional fork. BM had struck a first blow with the introduction of the highly efficient Telelever. Now we've gone one step further and created a new type of front axle: the Duolever. An articulated quadrilateral made up of two almost parallel longitudinal arms articulated to the frame and allowing precise lifting movement of the front wheel. The result is ultra-sensitive, incredibly stable steering. Another innovation is the electronic adjustment of spring preload and damping at the touch of a button on the handlebars.
Other innovations include a smaller transmission (still cardan shaft), a new cassette gearbox, catalytic exhaust, ABS, and a sleeker-than-usual look. The sharp corners are more pronounced, and the K 1200 RS lineage is present, albeit with greater dynamism. At the beginning of September, a lucky few will be able to try out the K 1200 S. The bike will then be exhibited at the INTERMOT show in Munich. The model will then go on sale.

In its own way, BM presents a thoroughbred sports bike, noble, muscular and, according to the German staff, highly efficient. A worthy competitor for the CBR 1100 XX and GSX-R Hayabusa. And who knows, some of the sharper sportsbikes could knock their teeth out.

an M3 on two wheels... Why this comparison? It's simple: an ultra-high-performance machine that doesn't fall into the radical trap imposed by the benchmarks in its segment. For while the K 1200 S is packed with technology and watts, its design remains that of a grand dame of the road, not a pure racing toy. Start the engine and you're off to a flying start. Once the pistons are awakened, you immediately sense that there's a lot of potential in there. Even the sound escaping from the huge muffler betrays an impressive blast.
Boarding, installation, satisfaction. The riding position promises to be comfortable, if a little stretched out, aided by an ideally designed fuel tank and well-located handles and footrests. We get this long, slender bird off the ground, and it soon proves to be surprisingly maneuverable. It may say 1200 on the tank, but it's almost as easy as a 600. As for the thruster, it reminds you that you're on a big-bore machine.
Slightly vibrating (crescendo with rpm), the boiler is already pushing hard at low revs, though it doesn't have as much oomph as a 1300 GSX-R. Still, it's hearty and gets stronger around 6,000 rpm until the next gear. After 8,000 rpm, the mill sends out the big cavalry with a deluge of decibels. no production BMW has ever been so powerful and so fast. Bluffing, and even more to realize the excellent protection. You can go very fast without having to look at the speedometers.

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