Weights and Measurements

WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS

These charts contain fuel consumption data, measured rear-wheel horsepower and torque, and measured wet and dry (no fuel) weights. You can also use the charts to find what issues of Sport Rider each bike was tested.

BMW

motorcycle	issue	fuel cons. min/max/ avg (mpg)	peak hp (hp @ rpm)	peak torque (ft-lbs @ rpm)	wet weight (lbs)	dry weight (lbs)
K1200R ('05)	12/05	30/38/33	140.6 @ 10,000	83.2 @ 8,500	547	517
K1200S ('05)	10/05	34/38/35	150.3 @ 10,500	88.3 @ 8500	561	531
R1100RS ('97)	2/98	na/na/39	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
R1100S ('99)	2/00	36/42/39	89.1 @ 7000	72.7 @ 5500	565	n/a
R1150R ('02)	10/02	38/42/39	76.3 @ 6250	71.7 @ 5250	559	527
R1150RS ('05)	2/05	40/43/40	67.8 @ 5750	83.4 @ 7500	582	547
R1200S ('06)	11/06	34/45/39	112.2 @ 7500	78.8 @ 7300	484	457

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