The BMW R 1200 RS motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 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 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 65th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
About 6% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 51st percentile across BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,202
2,193
Close to average.
925
877
5% above average.
1,273
1,199
6% above average.
1,527
1,497
Close to average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 439 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic Upside-Down fork |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 27.7° |
| Trail | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,202 mm (86.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,273 mm (50.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,527 mm (60.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.10 L/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6231 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Blue/grey, grey |
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