Press kit: The new BMW R1200 S

The new BMW R1200 S. Contents. 1. Concept and features. p3 2. Equipment. p11 3. Engine output and torque of the R1200 S. p13 4. Specification. p14

Concept and features.

When the R1100 S was launched in 1998 it was the most powerful Boxer in the
history of BMW Motorrad, with 98 hp and 97 Nm of torque. The air-cooled
horizontal twin inspired the popular and spectacular International BoxerCup
race series and became the BMW of choice for many motorcycle journalists, who
appreciated its true sports capability, despite the fact that it was built
uncompromisingly for the road.

It remained largely unchanged throughout its eight-year life cycle and - unlike
all the other models in BMW's Boxer line-up - never appeared in an 1150cc
engine configuration. Proudly making its debut in 2006 and aimed primarily at
the pure sports end of the market will be the new R1200 S - the most powerful
production Boxer the world has ever seen.

This new sports Boxer shares little with its predecessor and will neatly fill
the gap between BMW Motorrad's four-cylinder K1200 S and single cylinder F800 S
sports bikes. Developing a punchy 122 hp, engine power is up massively compared
with the 98 hp R1100 S, and the torque figure - at 112 Nm - is equally
impressive and higher than any other bike in its class. This of course allows
for instant acceleration with fewer gear changes, which is vital for quick
track and road riding.

This superior performance and sporting power is matched by a quest for less
weight and with the exception of the specialist HP2 Enduro, the 190 kg R1200 S
is the lightest and most agile of all BMW's Boxer machines - 18 kg less than
its predecessor. Fully fuelled and with all operating fluids, the R1200 S
weighs just 213 kg.

With this new sports bike, BMW fully expects to tempt riders away from Japanese
and Italian 'supersport' machines that are too closely modelled on factory race
bikes, to actually work in everyday riding conditions. Despite the R1200 S's
undoubted track capabilities an overwhelming number of owners will only ever
ride the S on the road.

With its sporty but relaxed riding position, the new bike's strength is its
practicality and versatility over other machines of the sports genre. All the
usual features so typical of the brand complete the wish list of many BMW fans,
such as a fully controlled catalytic converter, the single-wire system for the
on-board network, an electronic immobiliser, maintenance-free shaft drive with
a single-sided swinging arm, and Telelever front wheel suspension.

The wide range of BMW options and accessories also reflect customers' special
requests. Interestingly, a special ABS system has been developed for this bike
that weighs just 1.5 kg. It can be deactivated when using the bike on the
racetrack. There is also a choice of an extra-width rear wheel as well as fully
adjustable, high-performance Öhlins sports suspension.

The wide range of other factory fit options and accessories are also available
for the R1200 S, which will be on in BMW Motorrad dealerships in Spring 2006.
Prices are expected to be confirmed shortly.

The most important features of the new R1200 S at a glance:

• Air-cooled flat-twin 1170cc power unit with balance shaft.
• Max output increased to 90 kW/122 hp at 8,250 rpm.
• Electronic BMS-K engine management with dual ignition, knock control, two
oxygen sensors, and a fully controlled three-way catalytic converter.
• Light and stable, three-piece frame structure made of steel and aluminium
tubes.
• Extra-stiff Telelever with sensitive response and superior steering
precision.
• EVO Paralever with extra-light driveshaft.
• Dry weight 190 kg/430 lb, weight in road trim with full tank 213 kg/470 lb.
• Front fairing support made of extra-light pressure-cast magnesium.
• Tail light with 18 LEDs.
• Silencer with tailpipes positioned beneath one another directly under the
rear fairing.
• Aerodynamically optimised, extra-slender body.
• Sports suspension with superior steering precision.
• High-performance brake system.
• New, extra-light ABS (optional).
• Wide range of accessories tailored to the sports rider.

Please see attached full press kit for further detail.