| General information |
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| Model: | BMW K 1200 RS |
| Year: | 2004 |
| Category: | Sport touring |
| Rating: | 77.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1171.00 ccm (71.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 130.00 HP (94.9 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
| Torque: | 117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 70.5 x 75.0 mm (2.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 266.0 kg (586.4 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Alternate seat height: | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,555 mm (61.2 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. |
| Rake (fork angle): | 27.2° |
| Trail: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. |
| Front suspension travel: | 115 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel. |
| Rear suspension travel: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.4887 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 20.50 litres (5.42 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 4.90 litres (1.29 gallons) |
| Further information |
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