BMW K1200RS
 |
 | |
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2005 |
| Assembly | Germany |
| Predecessor | K1100RS |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | 1,171 cc (71.5 cu in) liquid-cooled longitudinally/horizontally mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC |
| Bore / stroke | 70.5 mm × 75 mm (2.78 in × 2.95 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Power | 130 hp (97 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 117 N⋅m (86 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, enclosed driveshaft |
| Frame type | Die cast aluminum |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc |
| Wheelbase | 1,550 mm (61 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,250 mm (89 in) W: 850 mm (33 in) with panniers H: 1,200 mm (47 in) |
| Seat height | 770–800 mm (30–31 in) |
| Weight | 266 kg (586 lb) (dry) 285 kg (628 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.5 L (4.5 imp gal; 5.4 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.9 L/100 km; 58 mpg‑imp (48 mpg‑US) |
| Related | K1200R, K1200S |
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.
Model development
[edit]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, handlebars raised slightly, and previously optional ABS was made standard.
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 inline-four engine for 2006.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]
 | This motorcycle, scooter or moped-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |