BMW Motorrad is continuing its long tradition of roadster building with the new BMW R 1200 R and R 1200 R Classic and presents the revised successor models to the successful R 1200 R. Both combine a modern sporty and classical motorcycle design with greater riding enjoyment.
Generating higher torque, the new boxer engine provides an extra boost of power. The new BMW R 1200 R models deliver greater power and acceleration at the top rpm range, whereas the boxer in the predecessor model had already provided superior acceleration under all conditions. Derived from the BMW HP2 Sport, the new boxer with 1170 cc and DOHC valve gear is the same as the engines in the BMW R 1200 GS and BMW R 1200 RT.
Thanks to ultra-modern technology, the new BMW roadsters are unique in the roadster segment. Whereas the basic version of the BMW R 1200 R emphasizes the sporty all-around character with new cast light alloy wheels, the R 1200 R Classic presents wire spoke wheels for a touch of refined nostalgia.
The distinction between the two new roadster models also includes the color of the paintwork and other details. For instance, the R 1200 R Classic pays homage to the classic roadsters with metallic sapphire black paintwork in conjunction with a center stripe in plain alpine white extending over the tank and front wheel fender.
The basic version of the R 1200 R is available in mat metallic smoky grey or metallic red apple: two color schemes representing a dynamic, elegant, and modern interpretation of the roadster.
These two color variants when combined with wheels and drivetrain in Nurburg silver highlight the sporty, dynamic side of the roadster.
The R 1200 R Classic, on the other hand, offers a refined contrast and emphasizes components like the Telelever, drivetrain, cylinder head covers, frame, and fork in silver. Their classical, refined quality is also expressed in the completely chrome-plated exhaust system mirrors, whereas the basic version provides a sporty touch in the form of a muffler in brushed stainless steel in addition to black rearview mirrors.
Despite the differences in visual appeal presented by the R 1200 R and R 1200 R Classic, they are the same technically.
A two-part main/rear frame offers a weight-saving structure of steel tubing and is designed with the engine as a load-bearing element for maximum stiffness and rigidity. The front suspension of the new BMW R 1200 R uses the BMW Telelever in conjunction with a new fork structure. Its high quality enlarged diameter of the fork tubes (from 35 to 41 mm) contribute decisively to shaping the face of the new R 1200 R. The rear suspension is equipped with a single swing arm with BMW Paralever.
Both the R 1200 R and the R 1200 R Classic can be optionally equipped with electronic suspension adjustment (ESA). This allows adjustment of the spring pre-load and the suspension’s compression and rebound damping at the rear wheel, and the suspension’s rebound damping at the front wheel - a system that provides optimized road handling and comfort.
Both the R 1200 R and the R 1200 R Classic can be optionally equipped with electronic suspension adjustment (ESA). This allows adjustment of the spring pre-load and the suspension’s compression and rebound damping at the rear wheel, and the suspension’s rebound damping at the front wheel - a system that provides optimized road handling and comfort.
Improved braking performance in emergency applications or varying road conditions can be achieved with the addition of optional BMW Motorrad integral ABS (partially integral version) and automatic stability control ASC.
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