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BMW K1200RS

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BMW K1200RS
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production1997–2005
AssemblyGermany
PredecessorK1100RS
ClassSport touring
Engine1,171 cc (71.5 cu in) liquid-cooled longitudinally/horizontally 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 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

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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.

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