Comparison of BMW K 1200 S 2008 and BMW R 1200 S 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 S 2008 × |  BMW R 1200 S 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2008 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1200 S | BMW R 1200 S |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, two-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) | 120.4 | 88.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 130 | 112 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing 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 | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Three-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-17 | 180/55-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 110 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 120 |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 87 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,571 | 1,487 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 248 | 213 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 227 | 190 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5292 | 0.4637 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,182 | 2,151 |
| Overall width (mm) | 905 | 870 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 830 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 17 |
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