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The '''BMW K1200RS''' is a [[Sport touring|sport-touring]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[BMW Motorrad|BMW]].
The '''BMW K1200RS''' is a [[Sport touring|sport-touring]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[BMW Motorrad|BMW]]. The K200Rs 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|Spandau Germany]].


== Model Development ==
The K1200RS's standard equipment includes an adjustable seat and handlebars, integral ABS, panniers.
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. A previously optional ABS was made standard in 2001.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:02, 16 December 2015

BMW K1200RS
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production1997–2005
AssemblyGermany
PredecessorK1100RS
ClassSport touring
Engine1,171 cc (71.5 cu in) liquid-cooled transverse 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 mpg‑imp (48 mpg‑US)
RelatedK1200R, K1200S

The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW. The K200Rs 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

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. A previously optional ABS was made standard in 2001.

References