| | | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |