K1200 R fuel consumption?

[CC Mac]

Thinking of buying a loony K 1200 R Sport before I get too old. Anyone on this forum got any actual experience of the fuel consumption?

 

[sven]

I had a K1200S for three years and it averaged around 47mpg vs about 50mpg for my GS and RT, but it was much quicker (goes without saying )

The more abundant S has around 15bhp more than the R and R Sport and the R top yoke/handlebars are very easy to fit

 

[edzt]

Mine averaged around 50 mpg, but there's a price to pay for that
It was one of BMW's first euro 4 motors and it runs very lean..... A real pain in the arse at low revs. A power commander transforms the bike but fitting it is a nightmare

 

[CC Mac]

The deal is done. Pick up next weekend. Hope I have done the right thing.

 

[edzt]

You'll love it but your licence won't

 

[CC Mac]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[sloukes]

You will love it. Blow off almost anything at the lights
I get 45mpg out of my K1200R from my 40 mile commute to work which includes some 'brisk' A roads and 10 miles of London traffic.
MPG does drop if you sustain over 90 for any length of time though