When did the BMW K1200 motorcycle come out?
2004: Original BMW K1200S motorcycle launched. None. 30 owners have reviewed their BMW K1200S (2004 – 2008) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below. Annual servicing cost: £120
What kind of power does a BMW K1200R have?
The BMW K1200R has huge power, even more torque. The motorcycle’s in-line four is borrowed from the BMW K1200S hyper sports touring motorcycle – but with lower gearing and less wind protection the BMW K1200R feels even faster. Other naked motorcycles have engines with more character but this much shove is never boring.
Is there a recall on the BMW K1200R?
The global recall related to around 300,000 bikes in total with approximately 23,000 bikes in the UK (the K1200S included), with the part replaced free of charge. Make sure this has been done when looking at a used buy.
What kind of suspension does a BMW K1200 have?
Watch the BMW K1200S take on the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and the Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 in our road test Never one to shy away from innovation, the BMW K1200S uses another new system for front suspension. A single shock does the work which linkages transfer the forces.
2004: Original BMW K1200S motorcycle launched. None. 30 owners have reviewed their BMW K1200S (2004 – 2008) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below. Annual servicing cost: £120
Watch the BMW K1200S take on the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and the Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 in our road test Never one to shy away from innovation, the BMW K1200S uses another new system for front suspension. A single shock does the work which linkages transfer the forces.
Which is cheaper a BMW K1200 or BMW K1300?
A few used motorcycles seemed to have suffered from vibration and quite high oil consumption. Thoughtful ownership of the BMW K1200S and to-the-book servicing may prevent this. BMW K1200Ss can be had for very little money nowadays, and are much cheaper than the K1300S.
What’s the difference between a BMW 1200 and 1200?
Best of all, though, the 1200 is something of a steal compared to the later 1300 version. Never one to shy away from innovation, the BMW K1200S uses another new system for front suspension. A single shock does the work which linkages transfer the forces. The theory is it separates braking and cornering forces – which is does.