BMW K 1200 RS: specs and comparison
BMW K 1200 RS (Sport touring, 1997-2005): 1171 cc engine, 96 kW / 129 bhp, 284 kg, seat height 790 mm. Licence: Full A only.
Also written as: BMW K1200RS
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BMW K 1200 RS1997-2005 · 1171 cc · 96 kW
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Specs
Generation 1997-2005
| Years | 1997-2005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport touring |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 1171 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 96 kW / 129 bhp |
| Weight | 284 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS optional |
| Drive / gearbox | shaft, manual |
| Tank | 21 l |
| Fuel use | 38 mpg (7.5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 150 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £6,300 - £9,400 |
Why it's worth it
- Comfortable riding position
- Stable on the motorway
- Smooth, predictable power
Watch out
- Expensive parts
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
- Fuel pump: hard starting, cutting out
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- BMW K 1200 GT 1157 cc · 112 kW · seat 820 mm
- Honda CBR1000F 998 cc · 99 kW · seat 780 mm
- Kawasaki ZZR1200 1164 cc · 112 kW · seat 800 mm
- Kawasaki ZZR1100 1052 cc · 108 kW · seat 780 mm
- Triumph Sprint ST 1050 cc · 92 kW · seat 810 mm
Questions
Is the BMW K 1200 RS A2-legal?
No: 96 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the BMW K 1200 RS?
790 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the BMW K 1200 RS weigh?
284 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the BMW K 1200 RS?
About 38 mpg (7.5 l/100 km); with the 21 l tank that is roughly 150 miles (240 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.