K1200RS ABS (1996 - 2005) review
Try a Boxer engined bike first, especially the new R1200RT
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Pros
Smooth engine and decent weather protection.
Cons
Ugly, handling isn't great, paint schemes are terrible!
The in-line four engine isn’t one if BMW’s best ideas. While it’s quite a smooth engine, it lacks any kind of character and is quite thirsty. On the move the K1200RS’ handling isn’t brilliant but like most BMWs, it is very comfortable. When it comes to BMW tourers, the Boxer engines R1200 or R1150 are far better machines – and cheaper to boot.
The in-line four engine isn’t one if BMW’s best ideas. While it’s quite a smooth engine, it lacks any kind of character and is quite thirsty. On the move the K1200RS’ handling isn’t brilliant but like most BMWs, it is very comfortable. When it comes to BMW tourers, the Boxer engines R1200 or R1150 are far better machines – and cheaper to boot.
| Length (mm) | 2250 |
| Width (mm) | 850 |
| Height (mm) | 1200 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 266 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 800 |
| Suspension Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Suspension Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut, |
| Adjustability Rear | Spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Wheels Front | 3.50 x 17 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5 x 17 |
| Tyres Front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Brakes Front | EVO-brake system with dual disc, floating brake di |
| Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston fixed |
| Tank Capacity (litres) | 21 |
| Chassis | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 1171 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 130 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 8750 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 86 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 6750 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 |
| Valve Gear | two cam |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling | Water cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Shaft |
