General information |
Model name
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BMW K 1200 RS |
Year of manufacture
|
2005 |
Type
|
Sport touring |
Rating
|
3.6 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
|
1171.0 ccm (71.45 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
|
In-line four, four-stroke |
Output
|
128.7 HP (94.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
Torque
|
117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM |
Top speed
|
286.0 km/h (177.7 mph) |
Compression
|
11.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
70.5 x 75.0 mm (2.8 x 3.0 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
Fuel consumption
|
4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings |
Rake (fork angle)
|
27.3° |
Trail
|
124 mm (4.9 inches) |
Front suspension
|
BMW Motorrad Telelever |
Front wheel travel
|
115 mm (4.5 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Rear wheel travel
|
135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Front tire
|
120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
|
180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. 4-piston caliper |
Diameter
|
320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc. 2-piston caliper |
Diameter
|
285 mm (11.2 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
266.0 kg (586.4 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
285.0 kg (628.3 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.4839 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1200 mm (47.2 inches) |
Overall length
|
2250 mm (88.6 inches) |
Overall width
|
850 mm (33.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
20.50 litres (5.42 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
Comments
|
ABS brakes. |
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