Making Light Work Of Being The Best - BMW K 1200 S Brochure

Making light work of being the best.

The specially developed sports chassis is another area where the
BMW K 1200 S sets new standards. Combining agility with practical-
ity in everyday use, it delivers thrilling handling, unrivalled control and
outstanding safety, and takes riding pleasure to new levels.
Reinventing the wheel. The BMW Motorrad Duolever.
The BMW K 1200 S features the patented BMW Motorrad Duolever
front suspension system. The revolutionary aspect of the Duolever is
the way it accommodates two apparently contradictory demands. It
makes a long wheelbase possible, for smoother high speed cruising
– but without compromising on agility and cornering performance. Its
double trailing arm construction separates the suspension and wheel
control functions. This results in a reduction in unwanted brake dive,
while allowing the forks to be built with a higher torsional resistance.
The benefits for the rider are improved steering response, more agile
handling and a high degree of stability under braking.
The Duolever is mounted low on the frame to ensure a low centre of
gravity and optimum balance. This also makes room for a larger airbox,
enhancing engine performance even further by increasing air inflow.
Lighter, slimmer, more responsive. The Paralever.
With the latest generation of its Paralever rear suspension system,
BMW Motorrad has found the perfect complement to the Duolever
front suspension. But the Paralever is much more than a suspension
system: it also transfers drive to the rear wheel and compensates for
the load change in the shaft drive. The Paralever brace is sited above
the drive shaft, for better ground clearance, and the improved damping
of its progressive transmission kinematics makes it the most efficient
version yet. Its low weight reduces unsprung mass, and its compact
dimensions are essential to the bike's slender profile.
An unbeatable combination of unique components.
The Duolever and Paralever work together perfectly to deliver active
safety and authentic sportsbike handling.
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Handling
The BMW Motorrad Paralever is both a
suspension unit and part of the drive train.
For better ground clearance, the Paralever
brace is located over the swinging arm.
Incorporated into the swinging arm, the BMW Motorrad shaft
drive is an extremely durable, low-maintenance solution that
delivers a consistent level of performance.
T The cylinder bank of the laterally mounted
e engine is angled forward by 55 degrees
fo for a lower centre of gravity.
The sophisticated geometry
improves damping and reduces
brake dive. The separation of
damping and suspension func-
tions markedly improves handling.
The BMW Motorrad Duolever
delivers agile handling, precise
steering response and a high
degree of stability under braking.
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