BMW K1200RS

The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW. The K1200RS is the last evolution of the BMW four-cylinder longitudinal engine, often referred to as the flying brick. From 1996 to 2004 37,992 units were built at the BMW plant in Spandau Germany.

BMW K1200RS
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production1997–2005
AssemblyGermany
PredecessorK1100RS
ClassSport touring
Engine1,171 cc (71.5 cu in) liquid-cooled longitudinally/horizontally mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC
Bore / stroke70.5 mm × 75 mm (2.78 in × 2.95 in)
Compression ratio11.5:1
Power130 hp (97 kW) @ 8,750 rpm
Torque117 N⋅m (86 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,750 rpm
Transmission6-speed, enclosed driveshaft
Frame typeDie cast aluminum
BrakesFront and rear disc
Wheelbase1,550 mm (61 in)
DimensionsL: 2,250 mm (89 in)
W: 850 mm (33 in) with panniers
H: 1,200 mm (47 in)
Seat height770–800 mm (30–31 in)
Weight266 kg (586 lb) (dry)
285 kg (628 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity20.5 L (4.5 imp gal; 5.4 US gal)
Fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km; 58 mpgimp (48 mpgUS)
RelatedK1200R, K1200S

Model development

Until 2000, the factory code was K589. For model year 2001 the K1200RS was revised with a new model code, K547. That year the front headlight panel was modified, foot peg position was lowered and handlebars raised slightly. Previously optional ABS was made standard in 2001.

In 2003, a 'GT' version of the K1200RS was introduced, featuring a slightly more upright seating position, adjustable footpegs, an electrically adjustable and somewhat larger windscreen and handguards - as well as colour-coded hard panniers as standard. The K1200GT was produced until 2005, after which it was replaced with a completely revised version with a transversely-mounted 4-inline engine for 2006.

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