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2013BMW R 1200 R Classic

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The 2013 BMW R 1200 R Classic is a retro-finished version of BMW's boxer-twin roadster. Its air- and oil-cooled 1,170cc flat twin makes 108.6 hp and 119 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. An 800 mm seat, 18-litre tank and optional ABS complete it, at 223 kg wet.

Capacity
1170.0 ccm
Engine
Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
198.0 kg
Seat height
800 mm
Power
108.6 HP (79.9 kW)
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How it rides

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Speed 67Agility 71Comfort 80Off-road 20Touring 75Road manners 88
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.

Will it fit you?

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At 800mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2013 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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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
108.6 HP (79.9 kW)
Torque
119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type
Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.5485 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
906 mm
Overall height
1273 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
Two section frame consisting of front and rear sections, 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. Optional ABS
Front brakes diameter
320 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakes diameter
265 mm
ABS
Optional
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
180/55-ZR17
Other
Color options
Black

Specs last verified against published sources: .

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 2011201220132014
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.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the BMW R 1200 R Classic?

The 2013 BMW R 1200 R Classic has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).

What engine power does the BMW R 1200 R Classic have?

The 2013 BMW R 1200 R Classic has a Power of 108.6 HP (79.9 kW).

How many gears does the BMW R 1200 R Classic have?

The 2013 BMW R 1200 R Classic has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the BMW R 1200 R Classic?

The 2013 BMW R 1200 R Classic has a Torque of 119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.

How much does the BMW R 1200 R Classic weigh?

The 2013 BMW R 1200 R Classic has a Dry weight of 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds).

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