BMW K 1200RS Specs

2000 • 1 variants

The BMW K 1200RS is a sport tourer produced from 2000 across 1 variant. It is powered by a four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, dohc, 4 valves per cylinder displacing 1171.00 cc. Peak power output is 116.7 hp.

About the BMW K 1200RS

As a Sport touring motorcycle, the BMW K 1200RS was offered from the 1997 through to the 2005 model year. The technical data presented here covers the complete specification range for this model, including all engine variants, chassis dimensions, suspension travel, brake specifications, and weight figures. This information is useful for prospective buyers, current owners, and mechanics working on the BMW K 1200RS.

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BMW K 1200RS by Year

2000 BMW K 1200RS View specs →

Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	1900	1998	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine Type	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	In-line four	Single cylinder	Single cylinder
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)	305 mm	-	-	305 mm	-	-	305 mm	320 mm ↑
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)	12.0 inches	-	-	12.0 inches	-	-	12.0 inches	12.6 inches ↑
Bore x Stroke (mm)	-	-	-	-	75.0 x 70.0 mm	-	70.5 x 75.0 mm	70.5 x 75.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)	-	-	-	-	3.0 x 2.8 inches	-	2.8 x 3.0 inches	2.8 x 3.0 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)	32.3 inches	31.5 inches ↓	31.5 inches	31.5 inches	-	31.5 inches	31.5 inches	-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)	820 mm	800 mm ↓	800 mm	800 mm	-	800 mm	800 mm	-
Seat Height	770 mm to 800 mm / 303 in. to 31.5 in.	770 mm to 800 mm / 303 in. to 31.5 in.	770 mm / 30.3 in.	770 mm to 800 mm / 303 in. to 31.5 in.	770 mm / 30.3 in.	770 mm / 30.3 in.	770 mm / 30.3 in.	770 mm / 30.3 in.
Dry Weight	266 kg / 586 lbs	266 kg / 586 lbs	264 kg / 582.0 lbs ↓	266 kg / 586 lbs ↑	285 kg / 628.3 lbs ↑	285 kg / 628.3 lbs	266 kg / 586.4 lbs ↓	266 kg / 586.4 lbs
Frame Type	Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings	Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings	-	Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings	-	-	Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings.	Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings
Wheelbase	1,555 mm / 61.2 in.	-	1,555 mm / 61.2 in.	1,555 mm / 61.2 in.	-	1,535 mm / 60.4 in.	1,555 mm / 61.2 in. ↑	1,550 mm / 61.0 in.
Brakes - Front	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Dual disc	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	-	-	Double disc	Double disc
Fuel Capacity	22 L / 5.8 US gal	22 L / 5.8 US gal	20.50 litres / 5.42 gallons ↓	22 L / 5.8 US gal ↑	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons ↓	20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons	20.50 litres / 5.42 gallons ↑	20.50 litres / 5.42 gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single disc	Single disc	Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper	-	-	Single disc	Single disc
Suspension - Front	Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut	Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut	-	Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut	-	-	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut.	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Suspension - Rear	Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable	Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable	-	Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable	-	-	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.	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Top Speed	246 km/h / 153 mph	246 km/h / 153 mph	225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph ↓	246 km/h / 153 mph ↑	-	-	-	-
Fuel System	-	-	-	Injection	-	-	Injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off
Colours	-	-	Red, gray, silver/blue for extra charge	-	-	Black, Blue, Blue/Red	-	-
Final Drive	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan)	-	Shaft	Shaft drive (cardan)	-	Shaft drive (cardan)	Shaft drive (cardan)
Wet Weight	280 kg / 617 lbs	280 kg / 617 lbs	-	280 kg / 617 lbs	-	-	-	285.0 kg / 628.3 lbs
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	-	120/70 ZR17	120/70-ZR17	-	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear	170/60 ZR18	170/60 ZR18	-	170/60 ZR18	170/60-ZR17	-	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17
Rake	-	-	-	-	-	-	27.2°	27.3° ↑
Fuel Reserve	-	-	-	-	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	5.00 litres / 1.32 gallons ↑	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons ↓	-
Wheel Travel - Front	115 mm / 4.5 in.	-	-	115 mm / 4.5 in.	150 mm / 5.9 in. ↑	-	115 mm / 4.5 in.	35 mm / 1.4 in. ↓
Max Power	87 kW / 116.7 hp @ 8300 rpm	87 kW / 116.7 hp @ 8300 rpm	-	97 kW / 130 hp @ 8750 rpm	-	-	-	-
Wheel Travel - Rear	150 mm / 5.9 in.	-	-	150 mm / 5.9 in.	115 mm / 4.5 in. ↓	-	150 mm / 5.9 in.	135 mm / 5.3 in. ↓
Max Torque	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm	117.00 ↑	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm ↓	118.00 ↑	118.00	117.00 ↓	117.00
Power-to-Weight Ratio	-	0.4924 HP/kg	0.4924 HP/kg	-	0.4561 HP/kg	0.4561 HP/kg	0.4887 HP/kg ↑	0.4839 HP/kg

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