| MODEL | BMW R 1200R LC 2016 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid/air-cooled |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | BMS-K |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, BMS-X engine management, 52 mm throttle valve |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | Constant-mesh 6-speed with helical gears |
| Clutch | Oil-lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated, anti-hopping |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Two-section steel frame (front frame and bolted-on rear frame), load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm upside-down telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut, hydraulic preload and rebound adjustment by handwheel, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, disengageable) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, ABS |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2165 mm / 85.2 in |
| Overall Width | 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) |
| Overall Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height | 760 - 820 mm / 29.9 - 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1515 mm / 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 231 kg / 509.3 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
In its second year the water-cooled R 1200 R carried over the 125 hp boxer and upside-down fork chassis. Colour choices included a blue scheme, white with a red frame and a metallic grey version with a gold fork tied to Dynamic ESA, and the accessory list grew to cover Shift Assistant Pro, Keyless Ride and a range of screens and luggage.
