Motorcycle specifications BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012 A touch of classicism
presentation of the R 1200 R Classic 2012
while the K 1300 R and F 800 R are making a mess on the streets, the R 1200 R is maintaining its manners and showing a respectable upbringing. When you're descended from a line of 1100 R, 80 R and cousins, you behave like a lady, and you don't go around punching people in the face like that.
this Classic version of the new R 1200 R displays a certain old-fashioned elegance, as the old-timers would say. It's no longer fitted with spoked rims, as in the old days. To accentuate its vintage look, an AC Cobra-style white stripe runs down the middle. To complete the picture, the rear-view mirrors are chromed, and the paintwork on the technical parts differs from the standard model: the Classic is covered in aluminum gray on the frame, engine, Telelever and Paralever, while the R 1200 R opts for black for its trellis tubes and bronze for the cylinder heads and ground links.
Does this Classic offer classic performance? No way! The boxer with HP2 Sport genes and 110 horsepower is just waiting to express itself. The previous model lacked neither velocity nor efficiency - it can only be as good, if not better.
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Key facts BMW R 1200 R Classic (2012) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Elegance
- Efficiency
- Vintage rims
Weak points
- Price
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
13,075€
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Performance
- Max speed : over 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
- 0-100 km/h acceleration : 3.50 s
- Average fuel consumption : 5.50 liters/100km (0.43 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 327 km (203 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications BMW R 1200 R Classic 2012
- Chassis
- Frame : Tubular steel truss with load-bearing motor
- Fuel capacity : 18 liters (4.76 US gallons)
- Seat height : 800 mm (31.50 in)
- Length : 2,145 mm (84.45 in)
- Width : 872 mm (34.33 in)
- Min height : 1,285 mm (50.59 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,495 mm (58.86 in)
- Dry weight : 198 kg (437 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 223 kg (492 lb)
- Front axle
- Fourche Telelever, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- Paralever monoshock and monoboom, Wheel travel : 140 mm (5.51 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 265 mm (10.43 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.9 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder flat , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 50 mm
- Cooling system : combined air / oil
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,170 cc
- 110 ch (108.50 hp) to 7,750 rpm
- 12.10 mkg to 6,000 rpm
- Power-to-Weight Ratio : 1.82 kg/ch
- Torque-to-Weight Ratio : 16.36 kg/mkg
- Compression : 12 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS optional
- Practical information
Essentials
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Compare the R 1200 R Classic to its competitors
Compared to its direct competitor, this R 1200 R Classic holds a particularly dominant position, establishing itself as the benchmark across several key criteria. It outperforms the segment by combining power output of 110 ch, torque of 12.1 Nm, and weight of 198 kg. Its top speed of 200 km/h turns out slightly behind in this segment.
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the R 1200 R Classic 2012
- What is the power of the R 1200 R Classic?
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The R 1200 R Classic 2012 develops a power of 110 ch (108.50 hp)
- What is the torque of the R 1200 R Classic?
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The maximum torque of the R 1200 R Classic 2012 is 12.10 mkg to 6,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the R 1200 R Classic?
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The R 1200 R Classic 2012 is capable of reaching a top speed of over 200 km/h (124.30 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the R 1200 R Classic?
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The R 1200 R Classic 2012 has a a dry weight of 198 kg (437 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 223 kg (492 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the R 1200 R Classic?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 5.50 l/100km (0.43 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the R 1200 R Classic?
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To ensure good accessibility, the R 1200 R Classic 2012 offers a minimum seat height of 800 mm (31.50 in).
- What is the price of the R 1200 R Classic?
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The price of the R 1200 R Classic 2012 is 13,075€ in France
- What size tires should I put on my R 1200 R Classic?
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The standard size for a R 1200 R Classic 2012 is 120 / 70 - 17 for the front, and 180 / 55 - 17 for the rear.
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