The BMW R 1200 RS Sport motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 RS Sport 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 53% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 82nd percentile across BMW models.
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.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
125 hp — more powerful than about 82% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
236 kg — heavier than about 65% of BMW models, or lighter than about 35%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
18 L — larger than about 51% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
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-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 391 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.530 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 529.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| 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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital engine management with electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hyrdaulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, travel 140 mm, silver-anodized |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO 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. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 236 kg (520.3 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) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.60 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
Other specifications
| Color options | Light Grey Metallic/Magellan Grey Metallic Matt, Frozen Bronze Metallic/Black Storm Metallic |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome |
| Comments | Switchable ABS. Heated grips. |
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