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.
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| 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 |
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.
