Bmw R 1100 S vs Bmw K 1200 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1100 S vs Bmw K 1200 S. Bmw R 1100 S: 98 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw K 1200 S: 167 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1100 S
Bmw K 1200 S
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
167 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
248 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,500 rpm
167 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
130 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1100 S
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful sportbike that rewards patient, mechanical owners."
Pros
+Distinctive torquey boxer character
+Excellent high-speed stability
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Spline shaft wear costly
−Muted front-end feedback
Bmw K 1200 S
7.8/10
"A proper fast bike that demands respect, preparation, and documented service history."
Pros
+Savage top-end power delivery
+Duolever handling genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Electronics age poorly and expensively
−Specialist knowledge required for servicing
−Heavy for tight urban work
Top 10 Accessories
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