Its 4-cylinder engine makes the
BMW K 1200 Sthe most powerful
motorcycle BMW hasever built,
delivering 167 bhp (123 kW)of
power and130Nmoftorque.
Derivedfrom the BMW FormulaOne
engine,the 16 valves are operatedby
rocker arms,minimizing friction and
increasing durabilityathighrevs.
The 6-speedgearboxof the BMW K 1200 S
converts the power of the 4-cylinder engine
into outstanding acceleration.
Max.torque
130Nm
8,250rpm
Max.output
167 bhp (123 kW)
10,250rpm
Engine performance.
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Feel the power.
The 4-cylinder engine.
Thanks to its in-line 4-cylinder engine,the BMW K 1200 Sis the
most powerful motorcycle BMW Motorrad hasever built. Not only
does it deliver remarkable performance,its lowcentre of gravityis
keyin delivering the sort of outstanding handling you wouldexpect
from aBMW sportsbike.
The perfectblendof acceleration andperformance.
Optimizedairflowthrough the intake andexhaust ports anda
straight manifoldhelp the BMW K 1200 Sextendthe frontiers
of motorcycle performance. Its 167 brake horsepower (123 kW)
catapult it from 0to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.8 seconds,and
130Nm of torque ensures instant engine response right across
the revrange.
Lateral thinking,lateral mounting.
The BMW K 1200 Sis the first BMW Motorrad motorcycle to
feature alaterallymounted4-cylinder engine. Andbyangling the
cylinder bank forwardsby55 degrees,our designers haveachieved
alower centre of gravity,while the narrowness of the liquid-cooled
engine makes the bike more ergonomic, so you canleanharder into
corners. Aradical rethink of where to site components suchas the
water pump helps reduce the sizeandweight of the engine and
eliminates unnecessarycables andhoses.
The joyof six.
Close gearratios andaprecise shifting mechanism are essential
on anysportsbike,andthats just what the 6-speedmanualtrans-
mission on the BMW K 1200 Sdelivers. The close ratios allow
riders to convert the power of the 4-cylinder engine into trulyjaw-
dropping acceleration,andthe shifting mechanism is exceptionally
smooth. The whole drivetrain hasbeen designedwith one
thing in mind: ultimate performance.
FormulaOne on twowheels.
The cylinder head technologyon the BMW K 1200 Sis directly
derivedfrom that usedin FormulaOne. The engines16valves
are operatedbyrocker arms,minimizing friction andincreasing
durabilityat high revs. The large valve lift,loww
eight of the moving
parts andthe rigidityof the valvetrain all reduce the stresses
on individualcomponents,resulting in impressive fuel economy,
smooth torque delivery,andof course,the legendaryreliability
you expectfromBMW Motorrad.
Cleaner combustion for acleaner environment.
The engine of the BMW K 1200 Ssets newstandards in terms of
environmental friendliness. State-of-the-art combustion chamber
design ensures that the fuel/air mixture burns more efficientlyand
reduces fuel consumption. Andthanks to asecondaryair system
andaregulated3-waycatalyticconverter,the qualityof its emissions
comfortablyexceeds the strictEU3environmentalstandard.
Nowider thantypical600cc
4-cylinder units,the engine
fits neatlyinto the slim profile
of the BMW K 1200 S, improving
groundclearancewhen cornering.
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