In 2010, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1200R, a standard motorcycle that debuted in 2006 to replace the BMW R1150R. It was produced until 2018, when the BMW R1250R replaced it.
The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a round headlight upfront, no fairings whatsoever, a one-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system, and five double-spoke aluminum wheels.
For 2010, the maker also released a Touring Special edition, fitted with touring accessories like a luggage rack and brackets, a sports windscreen, a chromed exhaust system, panniers, an on-board computer, white turn signals, and a comfort seat.
Regarding technology, the 2010 R1200R packed a closed three-way Catalytic Converter, an Anti-Theft Alarm System, Tire Pressure Control, Automatic Stability Control, ABS brakes, and Electronic Suspension Adjustment.
It was made around a tubular steel frame with a 41 mm BMW Motorrad Telelever suspension system on the front that provided 120 mm of travel and a single-sided aluminum swingarm with an adjustable BMW Motorrad Paralever system on the rear that offered 140 mm of travel.
In the performance department, the 2010 BMW R1200R had its heartbeat set by a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine, boasting 109 hp at 7,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.