Comparison of BMW K 1200 S 2005 and BMW R 1200 C Independence 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 S 2005 × |  BMW R 1200 C Independence 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2005 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW K 1200 S | BMW R 1200 C Independence |
| Category | Sport | Custom / cruiser |
| 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/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,157 | 1,170 |
| Power (kw) | 120.4 | 44 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 130 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 73 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 265 | 285 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-ZR17 | 170/80-ZR15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 35 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Trail (mm) | 112 | 86 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 29.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,571 | 1,650 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 248 | 259 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 226 | 239 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5316 | 0.1841 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,211 | 1,130 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,182 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 905 | 1,050 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 740 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 200 | 168 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | - |
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