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 |
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.