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Year
2004
Year
2024
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
K 1200 RS
Display Name
R 18 Base
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2021
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$16,690
MSRP
$14,995
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
895
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Longitudinal In-Line
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
8750
Horsepower RPM
4750
Torque RPM
6750
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
130
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Torque (Nm)
115.2
Torque (Nm)
158
Bore (mm/in)
70.5 / 2.78
Bore (mm/in)
107.1 / 4.2
Stroke (in/mm)
2.96 / 75
Stroke (in/mm)
3.9 / 100
Displacement (cc/ci)
1171 / 71
Displacement (cc/ci)
1802 / 110
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Other Engine
-
Other Engine
Optional
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.75
Final Drive Ratio
3.09
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
88.6 / 2250
Length (in/mm)
96.1 / 2440
Width (in/mm)
33.5 / 851
Width (in/mm)
38 / 964
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61 / 1549
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.1 / 1731
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
614 / 279
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
655 / 297
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
761 / 345
GVWR (lbs)
1102
GVWR (lbs)
1234.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.4 / 20.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.23 / 16
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.91
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.37
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
48.5 / 1125.2
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
474 / 219
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Wind Deflector
Optional
Wind Deflector
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Floor Boards
-
Floor Boards
Optional
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
Yes
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.5 / 114
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.5 / 90
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
-
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/65 B16
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.2 / 284
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.3 / 770
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.2 / 690.9
Folding
-
Folding
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Optional
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Compass
-
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
-
GPS
Optional
GPS
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Other Lights
Optional
Other Lights
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
-
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Engine Immobilizer
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Keyless Ignition
-
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Other Paint & Finish
-
Other Paint & Finish
Optional