Riding dynamics coupled with touring suitability - at the very highest level: that's the R 1200 RS. With its potent engine and stable suspension, the sports touring bike offers more than just a huge amount of riding pleasure. Thanks to its relaxed, sporty seating position and its perfect wind and weather protection, the bike offers an incredible ride feel when traveling fast and riding along country roads in sporty style. - BMW Motorrad of North America
>> Engine
Type: Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine with balance shaft, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication (and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam on the R1250RS)
Bore x stroke: 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 101 mm x 73 mm
Displacement: 1,254 cc | 1,170 cc
Rated output: 136 hp at 7,750 rpm | 125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque: 105 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1
Mixture control / engine management: Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
>> Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed: Over 125 mph
Fuel consumption: 50 mpg (WMTC) | 47 mpg (US)
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded (89 AKI) minimum
>> Electrical system
Alternator: Three-phase 508 W generator
Battery: 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
>> Power transmission
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox: Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears
Drive: Shaft drive 2.82:1
>> Chassis / brakes
Frame: Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension: Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
Suspension travel front / rear: 5.5" / 5.5" (140 mm / 140 mm)
Wheelbase: 60.2" (1,527 mm)
Castor: 4.4" (110.9 mm) | 4.5" (114.8 mm)
Steering head angle: 62.3°
Wheels: Cast aluminum wheels
Rim, front: 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear: 5.50 x 17”
Tires, front: 120/70 ZR 17
Tires, rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front: Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm
Brake, rear: Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral, can be switched off)
>> Dimensions / weights
Length: 86.7" (2,202 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors): 36.4" (925 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors): 49.4" (1,255 mm) | 49.2" (1,250 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight: Standard Seat: 32.3" | Sport Seat: 33.1", Standard Seat: 32.3", Low Seat: 31.1", Extra Low Seat: 29.9"
Inner leg curve, unladen weight: Sport Seat: 73.8", Standard Seat: 72.4", Low Seat: 67.7" | Sport Seat: 73.8", Standard Seat: 72.4", Low Seat: 70.1", Extra Low Seat: 67.7"
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled: 536 lbs (243 kg) | 520 lbs (236 kg) (at least 90% fuel capacity)
Permitted total weight: 1,014 lbs (460 kg) | 992 lbs (450 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment): 478 lbs (217 kg) | 472 (214 kg)
Usable tank volume: 4.7 gal (18 l)
Reserve: Approx. 1 gal (4.0 l)
>> Standard Features
Both R1250RS & R1200RS
Integral ABS
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
2 Riding Modes (Rain/Road)
Multifunction Display with On-Board Computer
Mechanically Adjustable Windshield
LED Rear Light
White Turn Signal Lenses
Accessory Socket
Toolkit
R1250RS
Connectivity with TFT Display
Dynamic Brake Control
Hill Start Control
Horseshoe Style "Horizontal Y" Headlight Element
LED Headlight
ShiftCam (Variable Camshaft Control)
>> Options (R1200RS)
Sport Seat
Anti-theft Alarm System
Low seat
>> Packaged Options
Packaged options vary according to the country in which the bike is sold. It is best that you first consult the BMW Motorrad website in your Region, or your local BMW motorcycle dealership.
For instance in the US, the 2018 Standard Package consists of:
- GPS Preparation - Holder, mount and multi-controller wheel
- Chrome Muffler
- Heated Grips
- Cruise Control
- Saddle Bag Mounts for Panniers
However, almost all RSs sold in the US are fully loaded with the 2018 Premium Package which adds the following to the Standard Package:
- Dynamic ESA
- Dynamic Traction Control
- Keyless Ride
- On Board Computer Pro
- Gear Shift Assist Pro
- Ride Modes Pro
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Center Stand
- Luggage Grid - Pillion rider handles and rear luggage rack
>> But wait! There's more!
The following optional features are dealer-installed software downloads into the bike's ECU, which may be retrofitted to earlier models of the LC RS:
- ABS Pro
- Hill Start Assist
THE DYNAMIC SERVICE CONCEPT.
A service interval display is part of the dynamic maintenance strategy. Irrespective of the mileage, one maintenance appointment per year is required for all BMW motorcycles. For those who travel a lot, there are also mileage-dependent components alongside the compulsory annual appointment. This means that additional maintenance is required when the mileage exceeds 10,000 kilometres a year. The customer is informed that the bike is due for maintenance in good time via the multifunction display. [BMW Motorrad USA]
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
AERODYNAMIC COOLING AIR GUIDANCE
The opposed-twin engine, which was first used on the new BMW R 1200 GS, still uses air/liquid cooling but, for the first time on a BMW Motorrad opposed-twin engine, the engine oil coolant has been replaced by a glycol/water mixture. This ensures more efficient heat discharge due to the coolant's high thermal absorbency. In precision cooling, as it is known, the coolant is subject to particular thermal stress as it flows through the engine components – the two cylinder heads and the cylinder subsections. Heat is absorbed via two coolers arranged on the left and right in the front vehicle area. These are integrated discretely, with efficient protection provided by the radiator cowls. An electric fan installed behind the right cooler that is controlled by a thermostat is activated automatically when required – for instance during urban traffic in high exterior temperatures. The sophisticated cooling air guidance on both sides means the warm air streams past the rider aerodynamically. [...more...]
SUSPENSION
OPTIMAL ON ALL ROADS, PERFECT FOR ALL RIDING STYLES
For decades now, one of the key competences of BMW Motorrad has been to use innovative developments to make motorcycles better and safer while at the same time increasing the joy of biking. As one of the leaders in this technology, BMW Motorrad comes up with new solutions at a very fast rate which, before long, often become essential features of standard motorcycle design. As early as 1986 BMW Motorrad set a benchmark in suspension engineering with the launch of the Paralever rear wheel swing arm, which ensured better rear suspension and power transmission. BMW Motorrad frame geometries are consistently designed with riding activity and ergonomics in mind, depending on the model type. BMW Motorrad's technical understanding makes them optimal on all roads or terrain and perfect for all riding styles. [Click on the links below for more applicable to the RS ...]
SINGLE-SIDED SWING-ARM
DYNAMIC ESA
WAD SPRING ELEMENT
UPSIDE-DOWN FORK
AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC)
RIDING MODES
SAFETY
BMW MOTORRAD - A PIONEER FOR DECADES.
No one can break the laws of motion physics. But those who have a better understanding of them are more aware of the limit ranges and can develop solutions with which the safety cushion for two-wheelers can be significantly extended. Safety for the motorcyclist also means taking into account the type of motion – sporty or comfortable – and matching them optimally with the corresponding designs: like optimal reserves for maximised riding enjoyment. Increased safety received its first boost in significance in 1976 with the motorcycle helmet developed at BMW Motorrad. Other highlights were our own rider's equipment in 1986 and the world's first motorcycle with ABS in 1988. And the research team at BMW Motorrad are still working tirelessly on further expanding these safety benefits to make motorcycling even more attractive. Reliability in every scenario. This is our understanding of technology here at BMW Motorrad.
[Click on the links below for more applicable to the RS ...]
ABS PARTIAL INTEGRAL (Linked brakes)
ABS PRO
AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC)
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING (RDC)
COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS
BMW Motorcycles give you many options for adjusting the height of the handlebars, bike and seat to your body size. You also need to reach your destination safely and comfortably, even in adverse weather and travelling conditions. BMW Motorrad offers a unique and extensive range of individual accessories (available from the factory or separately after buying the bike). These products meet your needs and deliver the premium quality you've come to expect from BMW.
[Click on the links below for more applicable to the RS ...]
AUTOMATIC HEATED GRIPS
MULTI-CONTROLLER
CAN BUS DATA NETWORK
