late that power-to-weight ratio. Although the K1200R is capable of higher rpm than other BMWs, I found that its still very responsive in the 3,000 to 6,000 rpm range. In fact at 6,000 it begins to growl a little. In fact the sounds this bike makes are reminiscent of a Formula 1 race car. When I left Georgia I re-set the onboard computer to get a sense of fuel mileage. The trip home, totaling 651 miles, realized an average of 44.3 miles per gallon at average moving speed of 66.7 miles per hour. Those werent bad statistics for a mixture of mountain twisties, secondary roads, city traffic and Interstate. Oh yeah, and the guy on the V-Rod thatnever mind. The on-board computer provides critical information at the touch of a button. Average speed and mpg is handy to know as well as number of miles remaining on the tank. With its five gallon fuel capacity the Sport is good for about 220 miles. At about 48 miles remaining a yellow triangle illuminates and an LED starts flashing Fuel.Fuel. The computer also tells you the time, ambient temperature and even lets you know that the oil capacity in the oil tank is okay. The on-board computer is an option but well worth the extra cost as is the ESA. The optional heated grips seemed to do a better job that the grips on my personal R and K bikes. I can say that I was glad to have the option in the Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia Mountains. The test bike also has the unique expanding panniers. Each bag is expandable to nearly twice its collapsed capacity. Remember this was a five-day trip so I had multiple changes of clothing. I never fully expanded the bags. Each comes with a water proof inner bag that kept my clothing perfectly dry. I have to say that there is nothing about this bike that I would change. As you might discern from the above title, I couldnt help but think if the R Sport as an RS with a slightly different name. I have three RSs in my garage; an R100RS, a K1100RS and a R1150RS. There are striking similarities between those three and the K1200R Sport. They both have an abbreviated fairing, superb luggage capacity, precise handling and lots of ponies. Of course the new K does it better. Will one of these find its way into my stable? Only time will tell. The K1200R Sport is a very impressive motorcycle which I am confident will put lots of smiles on many riders.

Specifications

Engine Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Horsepower Torque Compression Ratio Valve Gear Valves Valves / Cylinder Engine Oil Capacity Engine Management BMW Engine Controller Fuel Requirement Fuel Tank Fuel Capacity Charging System Battery Cooling System Drivetrain Primary Drive Clutch 1st Gear Ratio 2nd Gear Ratio 3rd Gear Ratio 4th Gear Ratio 5th Gear Ratio 6th Gear Ratio Final Drive System Final Drive Ratio Frame and Suspension Frame Front Suspension Front Travel Rear Suspension Rear Travel Brakes Brake System Front Brakes Front Rotor Rear Brake Rear Rotor Actuation Method Wheels and Tires Front Wheel Rear Wheel Front Tire Rear Tire Dimensions Overall Length Overall Width Wheelbase Ground Clearance Info. Seat Height Steering Angle Front Wheel Trail Weight - Dry Weight - Wet Maximum Load

2007 BMW K 1200 R Sport

Transverse mounted, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder 79 mm x 59 mm 1157 cc 163 bhp @ 10250 rpm 94 lb/ft @ 8250 rpm 13.0 :1 DOHC, chain-driven with bucket tappets 2 x 32 mm mm intake / 2 x 27,5 mm mm exhaust Four 3.7 quarts BMS K Unleaded, premium grade, 93 AKI HDPE, internal pump and internal filter 5.0 U.S. gallons including 1 gallon reserve 580 Watts @ 14 Volts 12 Volts 14 Amps/hour low maintenance Single Radiator, 50/50 water/anti-freeze mix 1:1.mm, multi-disc oil bath 2.40:1 1.87:1 1.53:1 1.30:1 1.14:1 1.01:1 Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints 2.91:1 Composite aluminum frame BMW Duolever 4.5 inches BMW EVO Paralever 5.3 inches BMW EVO Two, four-piston fixed calipers 12.6 inch dual floating rotors Single, two-piston fixed caliper 10.4 inch single, fixed rotor Hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type 3.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke 5.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke 120/70 x 17 tubeless 180/55 x 17 tubeless 87.7 inches 33.7 inches 62.2 inches Unavailable 32.3 inches 61.0 degrees 4.5 inches 474 lbs. excluding options & accessories 531 lbs. excluding options & accessories 992 lbs. GVWR

July 2007 BMW OWNERS NEWS

BMW K 1200 R

(2005 - 2008)
SLIP-ON OPEN & SLIP-ON STREET LEGAL EXHAUST SYSTEM

BMW K 1200 R (2008)

DESCRIPTION
The muscular K 1200 R in all its glory. As the naked version of the sporty S model it also displays sporty elegance and top-notch design. We have developed an Akrapovic SLIPON exhaust system for riders who want to make a slight alteration to the bikes looks and performance with a minimum modification. The system fits beautifully with the strong character of the BMW. It has been developed in an open version and is not approved for street use. PERFORMANCE Measurements of the Akrapovic SLIP-ON system on the BMW K 1200 R (without noise damper): Power & Torque: the system shows its effects on engine performance mainly at the top of the rpm range, which can be seen clearly from the power and torque curves. At 10100 rpm we measured over 150 HP, with the max. increased power of 7.4 HP coming in at 7600 rpm, which is also the point where the max. increased torque is delivered. CONFIGURATION The Akrapovic SLIP-ON system is composed of a cylindrical stainless steel link pipe attached to the muffler with a sleeve joint held together with silicon-shielded tensioning springs. At the other end the Akrapovic link pipe is attached to the stock header assembly with another sleeve joint, this time held together with the stock metal clamp. The muffler is available with either a titanium or carbon-fiber outer sleeve. The difference is purely visual, as the performance for both models is the same. The muffler interior (inlet and outlet cap, inner perforation) is made entirely of titanium, making it much lighter than the stock muffler, and the muffler is attached to the frame using an Akrapovic carbon-fiber clamp.

PERFORMANCE

stock max. rear wheel power HP / rpm
(measured on Dynojet ATV)

AKRAPOVIC

max. increased power

145.7 / 9900

150.4 / 10100

7.4 / 7600

CONFIGURATION
header tubes material tube shape interference crossover tubes header tube inner sleeves header tubes - collector connection link pipe - muffler connection muffler metal interior muffler clamp muffler insert EU US -
collector link pipe STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDRICAL
SLEEVE JOINT + silicon shiElded springS TITANUM CARBON-FIBER -
lambda sensor header tube flanges collector / header tube link pipe connection muffler inlet cap /outlet cap muffler outer sleeve muffler bracket heat shield catalytic converter
SLEEVE JOINT + STOCK METAL CLAMP TITANIUM / TITANIUM TITANIUM / CARBON-FIBER -

ADDITIONAL DATA

stock weight comparison (kg) AKRAPOVIC S.S. linkpipe 2.20 noise measurements (dB / rpm) possibility of periodic service without removing A.E.S. legal for street use stock 95.4 / 5125 oil YES NO TITANIUM link pipe difference stock - S.S. 5.40 AKRAPOVIC 100.5 / 5125 (open) oil filter YES stock TITANIUM -
Technical specifications of Akrapovic exhaust systems and related products subject to change without notice.
Product code: 104428 (S-B12SO1-C), 104427 (S-B12SO1-T) open
104967 (SS-B12SO1-HC), 104966 (SS-B12SO1-HT) street legal
Akrapovi d.d. 2009 all rights reserved

10.04.2009

EXHAUST PHOTO

BIKE PHOTO

SHEMATIC
BMW K1200S / K1200R / K1200RS, Slip-on exhaust system, Model year: 2005-2008/ OPEN Product code: 104428 (S-B12SO1-C) 104427 (S-B12SO1-T)
104426 (P-HF145) HANGING FITTING ASSEMBLY

102234 (P-S2) SPRING

108708 (P-HST1AL) STICKER
104423 (L-B12SO1) LINK PIPE 101615 (P-MCCL1) CARBON-FIBER MUFFLER CLAMP FOR CARBON-FIBER OUTER SLEEVE MUFFLER 101641 (P-MCTL1) CARBON-FIBER MUFFLER CLAMP FOR TITANIUM OUTER SLEEVE MUFFLER 104425 (M-TCLE2/50) TITANIUM/CARBON-FIBER OUTER SLEEVE MUFFLER 104424 (M-TTLE2/50) FULL TITANIUM MUFFLER
BMW K1200S, K1200R Slip-on system/SP series, Model year: 2005-2008/ STREET LEGAL Product code: 104967 (SS-B12SO1-HC) 104966 (SS-B12SO1-HT)
108707 (P-HST1ALSP) STICKER 104423 (L-B12SO1) LINK PIPE
104965 (MS-H16C) SS MUFFLER/CARBON-FIBER OUTER SLEEVE 104964 (MS-H16T) SS MUFFLER/TITANIUM OUTER SLEEVE 101615 (P-MCCL1) MUFFLER CLAMP FOR CARBON-FIBER OUTER SLEEVE MUFFLER 101641 (P-MCTL1) MUFFLER CLAMP FOR TITANIUM OUTER SLEEVE MUFFLER 102367 (V-TUV001) NOISE REDUCTION INSERT

DIAGRAM / CHART

STOCK EXHAUST 150
AKRAPOVIC SLIP-ON EXHAUST

WhlPwr

EngTrq
EngSpd RPM (Sorted) 10000 11000