Offlate every other manufacturer seems to be launching special edition motorcycles or rather imparting aesthetic touch-ups to their existing lineup. From the recently launched Yamaha’s 2014 range of bikes to Triumph Motorcycles adding shaded attires to its popular models- it’s BMW Motorrad’s turn join the list.
The BMW R1200R “Darkwhite” special edition has been unveiled by BMW under a new colour scheme. Changes include light white paint treatment being added to the front mudguard, fairing, headlight cover, fuel tank extending all the way till the tail light cover. The spiral spoked wheels and the drive-train get a contrasting black shade. A matt black texture has been added to swingarm, rear axle, triangular wishbone and the anodized fork tubes. The frame however gets a different asphalt grey shade. A sports seat and a sports windshield conclude the list of enhancements.
The BMW R1200R DarkWhite continues to be powered by a boxer twin 1170cc liquid cooled engine producing 109 bhp and 115 nm of torque. Essentially a Roadster, the BMW R1200R also doubles up as a capable touring motorcycle with plenty of accessories to choose from.
BMW Motorrad has priced the BMW R1200R at € 13,000 in Germany that includes the VAT element.
BMW R1200R SPECIFICATIONS
| Engine | |
| Type | Air/oil-cooled flat twin (‘Boxer’) 4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft |
| Bore x stroke | 101 mm x 73 mm |
| Capacity | 1,170 cc |
| Max Power | 110 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 119 Nm at 6.000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
| Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Performance / fuel consumption | |
| Maximum speed | over 200 km/h |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h | 4.1 litres (24.39 kpl) |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h | 5.5 litres (18.18 kpl) |
| Fuel type | Unleaded super and premium, octane number 95-98 (RON) (knock sensor; rated output at 98 RON) |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 720 W |
| Battery | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Power transmission | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
| Drive | Shaft drive |
| Chassis / brakes | |
| Frame | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut |
| Rear wheel location / suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 120 mm / 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm |
| Castor | 119.1 mm |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Rim, front | 3.50 x 17” |
| Rim, rear | 5.50 x 17” |
| Tyres, front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres, rear | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Brake, front | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Standard |
| Dimensions / weights | |
| Length | 2,145 mm |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 906 mm |
| Height (excl. mirrors) | 1,273 mm |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Inner leg curve | 1840 mm |
| Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled | 227 kg |
| Fuel Tank volume | 18 litres |
| Reserve | 3 litres |