2011 BMW R1200R Introductory Information Page
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2011 BMW R1200R
BMW is really keeping the pressure on other motorcycle manufacturers these days as new models continue to pop up with unbelievable frequency. Although we weren’t expecting to hear of this so soon, BMW will offer an upgraded R1200R for 2011. This new R-bike will feature the twin-cam (DOHC) boxer engine that was available on the R1200GS and R1200RT in 2010 and was developed from the engine of the exotic BMW HP2 Sport. Unfortunately, BMW has not released specific pricing information so we don’t know ALL of the options that will be available on the 2011 R1200R but we can figure out some stuff thanks to the images BMW has distributed. And the big news, in addition to the new engine, is that the R1200R will be available in a “Classic” version.
To appeal to the fans of retro bikes, BMW has created a special version of their R1200R roadster and called it the R1200R Classic. The first thing that you will notice about the Classic is that alloy wheels have been replaced by shiny spoke wheels. To properly accentuate the dynamic look of these spoke wheels, the Classic will also be equipped with a chrome exhaust and chrome mirrors. A wide racing stripe runs down the axis of the motorcycle and, again, recalls the sporty cafe racers of decades past. The R1200R Classic is sure to turn heads everywhere and we are looking forward to showing it off in San Francisco come springtime.
The standard version of the 2011 R1200R will feature some subtle design changes to differentiate it from R1200R’s from years past. The engine and subframe will be black on standard 2011 R12R’s (silver on the Classic) with dark grey valve covers to complement the darker color palette. Standard 2011 12R’s will also come with new wheels that have a spoke pattern similar to the wheels featured on the BMW K1300S. Additionally, the taillight assembly has also been revised to resemble that of the K13S and create a more streamlined look for the back of the motorcycle. Finally, it appears that the swingarm and front A-arm have been powder-coated a darker shade of grey, compared to the 2010 R1200R, to again fit with the darker 2011 color scheme.
One thing to note on the close up image of the handlebars is that there appears to be an ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) button on the left combination switch. In years past, ESA has been available on a number of big BMW’s such as the R12GS, RT and K-bikes but this is the first time that we’ll see ESA on a bike of the R12R’s size. It will be interesting to see the different adjustments and settings that are available with ESA on the R12R but we’re confident it will improve the riding experience regardless of how many settings are offered. It also appears that the 2011 R1200R will continue to feature the traditional BMW turn signal switches that incorporate buttons on both left and right combi switches. We still believe in these style switches and are happy that BMW has kept it on their most traditional R-bike.
That’s all the info we have for now, but please enjoy the following images. We will update this page as more information becomes available in the coming months, but we don’t expect to take delivery of the first 2011 R1200R’s until spring of 2011. If you would like to put your name on a pre-order list to get one of the first 12R’s or to spec one out exactly as you want please call our sales department at 415-503-9944 or shoot us an e-mail at mcsales@bmwmotorcycle.com.
