Comparison of BMW K 1200 R 2006 and BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 R 2006 × |  BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2011 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1200 R | BMW R 1200 R Classic |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,157 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 117.5 | 80.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 127 | 115 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Wet, single plate, cable operated |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 265 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine | Steel, Trellis frame. Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/50-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 140 |
| Trail (mm) | 101 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 27.1 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,580 | 1,495 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 237 | 223 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 211 | 198 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5569 | 0.4056 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,230 | 1,285 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,228 | 2,145 |
| Overall width (mm) | 856 | 872 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 18 |
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