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2005 BMW K1200S Specifications

From BMW's press material

   K 1200 S
Engine   
Capacity cc 1,157
Bore/stroke mm 79/59
Output kW/bhp 123/167
at rpm 10,250
Torque Nm/lb-ft 130/96
at rpm 8,250
Configuration   In-line
No of cylinders   4
Compression ratio/fuel grade   13:1 / premium plus (98 octane)
Valves/charge management   DOHC (double overhead camshaft)
Valves per cylinder   4
Intake/outlet dia Mm 32/27.5
Fuel supply   BMSK
   
Electrical System   
Alternator W 580
Battery V/Ah 12/14 maintenance-free
Headlights W Low beam 1x H 7/55 W
   High beam 2x H 7/55 W
Starter kW 0.7
   
Transmission   
Clutch   Multi-plate oil bath clutch, dia 151 mm
Gearbox   Claw-shifted six-speed gearbox
Primary transmission   1.559
Gear ratios I   2.521
II   1.842
III   1.455
IV   1.287
V   1.143
VI   1.015
Rear wheel drive   Driveshaft
Final drive ratio   2.82
   
   
Suspension and Running Gear   
Frame   Composite aluminium frame with
   IHU/extrusion-pressed profiles and die sections
Front wheel suspension   BMW Duolever
Rear wheel suspension   BMW Paralever
Spring travel front/rear mm 115/135
Camber mm 112
Wheelbase mm 1,571
Handlebar centrepoint angle 60.6
Brakes front Double-disc brake, dia 320 mm
  rear Single-disc brake, dia 265 mm
   BMW Motorrad Integral ABS fitted as standard (partly integral system)
Wheels   Light-alloy
  front 3.50 x 17 MTH 2
  rear 600 x 17 MTH 2
Tyres front 120/70 ZR 17
  rear 190/50 ZR 17
   
Dimensions and Weights   
Length, overall mm 2,282
Width, overall, with mirrors mm 905
Handlebar width, w/o mirrors mm 786
Seat height mm 820 (790)
Weight, unladen, with full tank kg 248
Max permissible weight kg 450
Fuel tank ltr 19
   
Performance data   
Fuel consumption   
90 km/h ltr/100 km 4.7
120 km/h ltr/100 km 5.5
Acceleration   
0-100 km/h sec 2.8
Standing start/km sec -
Top speed km/h(mph) 200 (125) plus


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