The BMW K 1200 RS motorcycle specifications include a 1,171 cc (71.45 cu in) engine, power of 130 hp (94.9 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 264 kg (582 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW K 1200 RS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 59% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 83rd percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 89th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 19th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
130 hp — more powerful than about 83% of BMW models with power data.
1,171 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of BMW models.
770 mm — taller than about 19% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.492 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 492.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 111.0 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,171 cc (71.45 cu in) |
| Power | 130 hp (94.9 kW) |
| Torque | 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 264 kg (582 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
Performance
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4924 hp/kg |
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