BMW K1200R

BMW K1200R is very similar to a flying insect. And if not for the dragonfly, then the praying mantis - exactly.
Exterior BMW K1200R personally I think to put it mildly, not artistic. The tail of the bike, which is based on welded steel truss rods, shocking her ugly. Notice how shamelessly and ugly silver passenger footpeg
brackets dissect black square bars. Block Headlamp itself merits a special podium at the exhibition design
achievements.

However, the avant-garde double oval head optics does not save BMW K1200R from comparison with insects. A stretched wheelbase (1580 mm), angular sides, front fork legs a la praying mantis - a motorcycle like a giant insect, weighing 237 kg (with full tank), stood before the attack on his next victim. Knees were shaking in his throat was dry. However, the bike rides I pointed cautiously say monsters do not like sudden movements.

First-time driving K1200R, immediately you know - it's you, gentlemen, not Japan. Adult unit for adult boys taller than 190 cm and weight of 100 kg. Seat height - 820 mm. Planting classic with a straight back. Feet on the footrests rise without reservation of a series of "well, tolerate." For an additional fee, "Bavarian" is equipped with an electronic control system performance suspension (ESA). Suspension (front - Duolever, trailing arm and back - Cantilever Paralever) adjusted for one-touch modes: «norm», «somf», «sport», and with a choice of options, "a passenger" or "one."

To begin, I set the position «norm». But later preference exclusively «sport». And by the way, not because of personal mega-sporting. On the way to the suspension sandwiched Bird "Bavarian", to my taste, more obedient, "dressed" in the turns, and at speeds under 200 km / h and does not like going on a motorcycle, and Spahr on rails on heavy armored. In areas with a cut-off asphalt Ring, if I dropped the speed to the infamous 20-30 km / h, it is only out of habit. Even in bad coverage K1200R stands as solidly drilled into solid ground pile - firmly.

German eats "insect" only 98th gasoline. There are rumors that a 95-m "Boomer" is going well. Just need to get ready for the hasty demise of the spark plugs. During our test, the average fuel consumption was about 8 liters per 100 km. Just can not say. On a motorcycle, "sglyuchilo" fuel gauge. "Tidy" happily report a further half-filled tank (volume of 19 liters, 4 liter reserve), and I was pushing the bike up the hill to the nearest gas station - equipment for 22 000 euros would be more reliable and ... Although several calms the fact that new motorcycles BMW branded given a two-year warranty. Also during the test other components and assemblies K1200R not cause any complaints. Well, a little noisy, 6-speed manual, but all transfer switch clearly, and search for "neutral" is not transformed into a medieval torture. At 6000-7000 rpm vibration appears, but is not critical and does not destroy the stable picture in the side mirrors. Accuracy of dosing the fuel by means of turning the "gas" is to recognize close to the reference.

Despite all the trappings of urban roadster, K1200R still "ranged weapons." Not absolute, of course, but the weapon. It is on the long straights and fast spans more fully disclosed all the technical potential of the bike for comfort, stability and efficiency. And for windbreaks need only establish a developed front fairing.

The four-cylinder engine capacity of 1157 cm3 mounted transversely, forward-inclined by 55 degrees, which lowers the center of gravity of the motorcycle and at the same time for the best of the static load on the wheel - 50:50. Motor power - 163 HP at 10 250 rev. / min., maximum torque - 127 Nm at 8250 rev. / min. Acceleration to "hundreds" - 3. PTO drive is part of the Paralever. This system combines the functions of a rear-wheel and transmission significantly reduces the forces due to shaft drive, which could lead to a more rigid suspension during acceleration. If for the same purpose the ordinary a pendulum, its length would have to be 1.4 m