BMW R1200ST
Suspension Front: BMW Telelever | Rear: BMW Paralever | |
Brakes | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (option) Front: 4-piston EVO calipers with floating 320 mm discs Rear: 2-piston floating caliper with single 265 mm disc | |
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Tires | Front: 120/70ZR17 on 3.50 x 17 rim Rear: 180/55ZR17 on 5.50 x 17 rim Cast aluminium wheels | |
Rake, trail | 27°, 4.4 inches (110 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 1,502 mm (59.1 in) | |
Dimensions | L: 2,151 mm (84.7 in) W: 870 mm (34 in) H: 1,177 mm (46.3 in) | |
Weight | 205 kg (451.9 lb) (dry) 229 kg (504.9 lb) (wet) | |
Fuel capacity | 21 L (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal) | |
Related | R1200GS R1200RT R1200R |
The BMW R1200ST is a sport touring motorcycle,[1] which was introduced in 2005 by BMW Motorrad to replace the R1150RS model.[2] The R1200ST features the same 1,170 cc (71 cu in) flat-twin engine, a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive as the R1200RT.
Though similar in specification to the RT, the ST is a sport-oriented motorcycle, with clip-on style handle bars, lighter fairing, resulting in an overall lighter weight than the RT. Luggage, in the form of panniers and a top box (or case) were available options. ABS braking was also an option for this model.
The styling was controversial, especially the hexagon-shaped vertical headlight.[3] Motor Cycle News referred to the styling as "quirky".[4]
References
- ^ "BMW R1200ST (2005-2007)". Motor Cycle News. Bauer Media Group. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
- ^ Alexander, Sean. "2005 BMW R 1200 ST". Motorcycle.com. VerticalScope Inc. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
- ISBN 978-1-884313-57-8.
- ^ Baker, Ped. "First Test BMW R1200ST: Style over substance?" (PDF). Motor Cycle News. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
External links
- BMW Motorrad R1200ST web page Archived 2019-05-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Media related to BMW R1200ST at Wikimedia Commons