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We have three 2007 122hp R1200S available for delivery before July 4th. All of the bikes feature Ohlins Sport Suspension and wide rear wheel.

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Concept and Features
Introducing the new R 1200 S -- BMW Motorcycles is proudly presenting the most powerful production Boxer the world has ever seen - a machine standing out clearly from all other models in the range. 

This new addition to the Boxer series is following in the footsteps of the successful R 1100 S, with the focus clearly on sporting performance and dynamic riding characteristics.

This expression of superior performance and sporting power is borne out from the start by the athletic looks of the R 1200 S: From the front fairing with the "kidney" grille so typical of BMW and the asymmetric dual headlights all the way to the unmistakable silencer at the rear and the LED tail lights, each and every line and feature of this new model simply exudes power and dynamism all the way. BMW Motorcycles quite intentionally chose the former model as the benchmark in creating the design of the new R 1200 S. 

And together with this distinctive legacy, the responsible designers were able to successfully bring out a particular touch of lightness and dynamism in the looks of the new machine - not least thanks to its more slender and perhaps even more athletic silhouette bearing clear testimony to the outstanding lightweight technology of the R 1200 S. 

Overall weight of the new machine in road trim but without fuel is a mere 195 kg or 430 lb, making it 13 kg or almost 29 lb lighter than its 1,100-cc predecessor.  And with the tank full, overall weight of BMW's new Sports Boxer is an equally impressive 213 kg or 470 lb. Modified in numerous important features, the 1,170-cc engine offers enormous power reserves reaching a peak of 90 kW/122 hp at 8,250 rpm.

These figures alone underline the sporting standard of the new model, which nevertheless does not seek to be a super-sports.  Rather, one of the most important objectives in developing the new R 1200 S was to achieve a perfect synthesis of sportiness and everyday riding qualities enabling the rider to take on a relaxed seating position for effortless riding enjoyment even on long distances.

And thanks to its slender waist - a result of the seat configuration optimized around the rider's legs - the R 1200 S also provides safe and secure ground contact when at a standstill.

It almost goes without saying that BMW's new Boxer comes with all the features so typical of the brand, such as a fully controlled catalytic converter, the single-wire system for the on-board network complete with an electronic immobiliser, a smooth and easy-shifting six-speed gearbox, maintenance-free shaft drive with a single swinging arm, as well as Telelever front wheel suspension.

The specific set-up of the suspension and running gear ensures extremely precise and smooth handling at all times further enhanced by the high-performance brake system: Optional BMW Motorrad ABS anti-lock brakes combine low weight and fast response simply perfect for the sports rider - in this case without the integral function but with on-demand operation allowing the rider to deactivate ABS on the race track.

The wide range of BMW options and accessories also reflects the customer's wishes and special requests. The enthusiast seeking to highlight the looks of his machine as a sporting performer, for example, while at the same time enjoying each and every bend in the road, has - to mention just two examples - the choice of an extra-wide rear wheel as well as the high-performance Öhlins sports suspension with spring struts variable in length. The most sporting and dynamic Boxer of all times is ready to go!

Boxer Engine Has More Power

BMW's new Sports Boxer benefits from the innovations already featured on the R 1200 GS: Displacing 1,170 cc, the two-cylinder features four valves and two spark plugs per cylinder, thus following the basic principle of the flat-twin power unit of the GS model.  But at the same time far-reaching modifications ensure much higher peak output than on the RT and ST models.

Particularly the modified cylinder heads enable the R 1200 S to develop an impressive 90 kW/122 hp smoothly delivered to the crankshaft running in anti-friction bearings.  Power is transmitted via new, high load-resistant connecting rods made of extra-strong steel alloy.

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