BMW K 1200 RS 1998

1998 BMW K 1200 RS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model:	BMW K 1200 RS
Year:	1998
Category:	Sport touring
Rating:	3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1171.0 ccm (71.45 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four, four-stroke
Power:	130.0 HP (94.9 kW)) @ 8750 RPM
Torque:	117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM
Top speed:	250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front brakes:	Dual disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	264.0 kg (582.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.4924 HP/kg
Seat height:	770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height:	800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
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General information

Model:

BMW K 1200 RS

Year:

1998

Category:

Sport touring

Rating:

3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

1171.0 ccm (71.45 cubic inches)

Engine type:

In-line four, four-stroke

Power:

130.0 HP (94.9 kW)) @ 8750 RPM

Torque:

117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM

Top speed:

250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)

Valves per cylinder:

Cooling system:

Liquid

Gearbox:

6-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Shaft drive (cardan)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front brakes:

Dual disc

Rear brakes:

Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

264.0 kg (582.0 pounds)

Power/weight ratio:

0.4924 HP/kg

Seat height:

770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Alternate seat height:

800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.

Other specifications

Starter:

Electric

Further information

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