BMW's K1200R - a radical new direction for the once conservative Motorrad brand

The reflectors in the dual headlight system (2 x H7) come in free form surface technology and are housed beneath extra-clear, impact- and scratch-proof, lightweight polycarbonate covers. Finished in matt chrome, the headlight housing made of a special synthetic material accentuates the straight-forward technical character of the motorcycle through its colour alone.

The Duolever comes with plastic covers at the side emulating the basic design of the wheel bearings. At the same time these covers serve to guide the flow of cool air to the radiator with its minimalist fairing.

The K 1200 R comes in a range of powerful-looking colours full of character and style. Dark Graphite metallic, for example, forms a strong contrast to the drivetrain and running gear finished in silver, highlighting the technical and aesthetic qualities of the new machine. White Aluminium metallic, on the other hand, comes together with the drivetrain and running gear in black and therefore turns around the contrasts to be admired on the K 1200 R, giving greater emphasis to the contours of the motorcycle and its muscular shape. With this combination of colours, the wheels come in Slate Grey metallic matt. A particularly striking colour scheme is Sun Yellow non-metallic together with the drivetrain and running gear in black and the wheels in Slate Grey metallic matt.

Fuel tank and seat

The fuel tank of the K 1200 R is made of an extra-light, impact-resistant synthetic material and offers a capacity of 19 litres or almost 4.2 Imp gals (including 4 litres reserve). The overall package of the K 1200 R, just like the package on BMW Motorrad’s other machines, serves to keep the tank particularly slender beneath and in front of the rider, thus ensuring optimum knee contact. Production of the tank in a rotational process ensures maximum freedom in the exterior design of the tank and allows the distinctive contours on the tank fairing so characteristic of this special machine.

Similar in its basic design at the front, the seat is even more slender than on the K 1200 S in the interest of an even more forward-oriented, active riding position. The rider’s absolute geometric seat height is 820 millimetres or 32.3´´ (with step arch length of 1,810 mm or 71.3´´). The low-level seat available as a no-cost option measures 790 millimetres or 31.1´´ in height, with 1,750 mm or 68.9´´ step arch length. Clearly, the lower seat may also be retrofitted as special equipment.