BMW R 1200 S Brochure page 11

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In great shape.

All BMW Motorrad motorcycles are designed around the rider.

And every rider knows that the wider the seat, especially towards

the front, the harder it is to reach the oor with your feet – whatever

the seat height. The seat of the R 1200 S has been optimized for

step length; it is markedly slimmer towards the front, giving more

free-dom of movement for sports-style riding and making it easier

to touch the ground when stationary. However, the rear of the seat

is broader, for increased comfort.

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The height of the standard seat is 830 millimetres, which

means the step length – the distance from heel to heel – is

1,810 milli metres.

The ergonomic triangle formed by the footrests, seat and

handlebars is designed to give comfortable and relaxing

sports-style riding even over long distances. The screw- tted

pillion passenger footrests can be detached for racing use.

And of course the BMW R 1200 S looks every inch the thorough-

bred sportsbike that it is, with its slim, purposeful lines, and the

striking under-seat pipes at the rear. The rear cladding is noticeably

thinner and more aggressively styled than on previous models, and

the 18-diode LED rear light it houses is not just better-looking, but

also longer-lasting and more energy ef cient than conventional

designs, typically using only 10 to 20 per cent as much electricity.

The front end is unmistakably BMW, with its kidney grille, and

asymmetric headlight unit.

Everything you need to know. Now. With the stripped-down

minimalism you'd expect of a sportsbike, the instrument cluster

is a masterpiece of clarity. The tachometer and rev counter show

you at a glance exactly how much of the new R 1200 S's po tential

you are currently exploiting, while the electronic display provides a

wealth of more detailed information, including mile age, oil tem-

perature, fuel level, range and a clock function. The gear display

shows which gear is currently selected. For optimum visibility, the

instrument lighting automatically adjusts to the level of ambient

light.