BMW K 1200 RS 2001

K 1200 RS 2001

Engine

Configuration

Flat inline 4 cylinder, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, liquid cooled

Lubrication

Bore & Stroke

70.5 mm x 75 mm

Ignition

Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off

Capacity

1171 ccm

Charging system

840 W alternator
12V/19 Ah battery

Compression Ratio

11.5 : 1

Starter

Electric

Maximum Power

93 DIN kW/130 hp @ 8,750 rpm *

Transmission

Gear driven primary drive
Palloid bevel gears
Paralever, 2.75: 1

Maximum Torque

118 Nm @ 5,500 rpm

Gearbox

1st - 2.045
2nd - 1.600
3rd - 1.267
4th - 1.038
5th - 0.900
6th - 0.800
Primary - 1.889

Cam Timing

intake opens 3 degrees BTDC
intake closes 27 degrees ABDC
exhaust opens 31 degrees BBDC
exhaust closes 1 degree BTDC
Valves: 8 x 26.5 mm intake / 8 x 23 mm exhaust

Clutch

Cooling

Dry clutch

Water cooled by twin radiators / oil cooled by 1 radiator

Fuel

Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with coasting cut-off

Exhaust

Three-way computer-controlled dual converter with oxygen sensor

Chassis

Frame

Cast aluminum frame, engine with vibration isolation

Wheels

Alloy wheels with 5 double-spoke design; 3.50 x 17 MT-H2 front, 5.00 x 17 MT-H2 rear.

Dimensions

Weight:	285 kg [628 lbs.] wet
Wheelbase:	1549 mm
Length:	2250 mm
Seat Height:	770 mm / 800 mm [30.3 in./ 31.4 in]
Ground Clearance:	130mm

Tyres

120/70 ZR 17
170/60 ZR 17

Front Suspension

BMW Telelever with leading link supported centrally in the frame. 115 mm travel, 35 mm fixed tube diameter .

Brakes

Front:
Dual Brembo 4-piston calipers with angular-wear compensation and 305mm stainless steel floating brake discs.
Rear: 285 mm disc
ABS II

Rear suspension

Gas shock absorber with adjustable rebound and mechanical spring preload adjustment.
BMW Paralever with new swingarm and kinematic progression. 115mm travel.

Fuel Capacity

21 litres incl. 4 l reserve (5.5 US gal., incl. 1 gal. reserve)

Colours