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BMW K 1200 RS

General moped information

ModelBMW K 1200 RS
Year2005
CategorySport touring
Rating70.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Rating71.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power128.73 HP (94.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off
Fuel controlDOHC
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchSingle-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeBridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings
Rake (fork angle)27.3°
Trail124 mm (4.9 inches)
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-ZR17
Front brakesDouble disc
Front brakes diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc
Rear brakes diameter285 mm (11.2 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight266.0 kg (586.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc285.0 kg (628.3 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.4839 HP/kg
Seat height770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height1,200 mm (47.2 inches)
Overall length2,250 mm (88.6 inches)
Overall width850 mm (33.5 inches)
Fuel capacity20.50 litres (5.42 gallons)

Other specifications

CommentsABS brakes.
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