Class: sport-tour
Production: April 1996 – July 2005
Predecessor: BMW K1100RS
Successor: BMW K1300GT
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | April 1996 – April 2005 | Name: BMW K1200RS (1st generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0544 |
| Europe | March 2000 – July 2005 | Name: BMW K1200RS (2nd generation) Model code: K41 Parts Catalog Code: 0547 |
| USA | May 1996 – December 2000 | Name: BMW K1200RS (1st generation) Model code: 89V3 (K589) Parts Catalog Code: 0554 |
| USA | March 2000 – July 2004 | Name: BMW K1200RS (2nd generation) Model code: K41 Parts Catalog Code: 0557 |
Specifications
BMW K1200RS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2250 mm / 88,6 in |
| Overall width | 700 mm / 27,6 in – K1200RS (1st generation) 680 mm / 26,8 in – K1200RS (2nd generation) |
| Overall height | 1160 mm / 45,7 in – K1200RS (1st generation) 1248 mm / 49,1 in – K1200RS (2nd generation) |
| Seat height | 770/800 mm (30,3/31,5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1555 mm / 61,2 in |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 285 kg / 628 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Bridging frame consisting of die cast aluminium, engine de-coupled from vibration through bearings |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 115 mm / 4,5 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 150 mm / 5,9 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 170/60 ZR17 180/55 ZR17 – K1200RS (2nd generation, option) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – K1200RS (1st generation) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (Integral ABS-I) – K1200RS (2nd generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – K1200RS (1st generation) Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (Integral ABS-I) – K1200RS (2nd generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,36 l / 100 km (37 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,5 x 75,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1171 cm³ (71,4 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 130,0 hp (96,0 kW) / 8750 rpm 98,0 hp (72,0 kW) / 7000 rpm – performance reduction version |
| Max. torque | 117,0 Nm (11,8 kg-m) / 6750 rpm 118,0 Nm (11,9 kg-m) / 5500 rpm – performance reduction version |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,88 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 249 km/h (155 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 3.864 3.022 2.393 1.960 1.700 1.511 (1.549 – K41) |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Three-phase generator, 14V / 840W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW K1200RS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW K1200RS: video.
Manuals
BMW K1200RS: documentation.