2007BMW R 1200 S

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The 2007 BMW R 1200 S is a sporty boxer roadster with a half fairing and lightweight design. Its oil-air cooled 1,170cc boxer twin makes 120.7 hp and 112 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 213 kg wet weight makes it agile for a BMW.

Capacity: 1170.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 190.0 kg
Seat height: 830 mm
Power: 120.7 HP (88.8 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail20%

Cornering92%

City riding50%

Daily riding50%

Touring45%

Two-up35%

Track85%

Best for: It's built primarily for spirited road riding and canyon carving, blending boxer-twin character with genuine sport handling.
Built for: It has a distinctive, torquey boxer engine feel wrapped in a sharp-handling chassis, making it an unconventional but engaging sportbike.
Not ideal for: It's not a good fit for beginners, off-road adventurers, or riders prioritizing plush comfort on long-distance tours.

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

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2007 BMW R 1200 S, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1170.0 ccm
Power: 120.7 HP (88.8 kW)
EPA Certificate No.: 7BMXC01.2K2X-001-R01
EPA CO Emissions: 1.5 CO g/km
Torque: 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m)
Engine type: Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6353 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1487 mm
Overall length: 2151 mm
Overall width: 870 mm
Overall height: 1177 mm
Seat height: 830 mm
Dry weight: 190.0 kg
Wet weight: 213.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Three-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front wheel travel: 110 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 87 mm