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2011BMW R 1200 R Classic

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The 2011 BMW R 1200 R Classic appeals to riders seeking a versatile, middleweight roadster with retro styling and genuine all-around capability. Known for its reliable air-cooled boxer engine, composed handling, and comfortable upright riding position, it excels as both a daily commuter and weekend tour machine. The bike's balanced weight distribution and manageable 800mm seat height make it accessible to a broad range of riders.

Capacity: 1170.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 198.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 110.0 HP (80.9 kW)

⇄ Compare with another bike ＋ Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (2)

Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail20%

Cornering78%

City riding75%

Daily riding85%

Touring78%

Two-up75%

Track40%

Best for: It's built as a versatile allround roadster, equally happy commuting, carving backroads, or covering long distances with a bit of luggage.
Built for: The boxer twin delivers strong low-to-mid range torque with characterful engine feel, shaft-driven reliability, and telelever-based stability rather than razor-sharp aggression.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability or outright supersport-level speed and track focus.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

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At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 BMW R 1200 R Classic, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1170.0 ccm
Power: 110.0 HP (80.9 kW)
Torque: 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.5556 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1495 mm
Overall length: 2145 mm
Overall width: 872 mm
Overall height: 1285 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 198.0 kg
Wet weight: 223.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel, Trellis frame. Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.1°
Trail: 119 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2011	2012	2013	2014
Capacity	1170 cc	1170 cc	1170 cc	1200 cc
Dry weight	198 kg	198 kg	198 kg	198 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	18 L	18 L	18 L	18 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFeb 2021 · 21V060000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.

Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDec 2013 · 13V617000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

These recalls cover some 2011 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all BMW recalls →