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2015 BMW R 1200 RS

1170 cc · 123 hp

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Speed

92

Runner-up

Off-road

88
Highway pace92
Trail and dirt sections88

Trade-offs

Comfort68
Agility71

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Best for

StrongestTrack

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Track
%83Best
Touring
%80
Passenger
%78
Cornering
%77
City
%74
Daily
%73

Strongest fit: Track (%83).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Advanced
Riding purpose
Daily, Track, Long ride, Fun
Physical
Low seat height, Heavy body
Character
Aggressive

May not be suitable

New beginnersExpecting low fuel consumptionLow maintenance budgetHeavy city traffic

BMW R 1200 RS Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
Power
123 hp
Engine Type
Boxer
Torque
125 Nm
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC
Power / Weight
0.621 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
120/70-17
Rear Tire
180/55-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
220 cm
Height
127 cm
Wheelbase
152.7 cm
Seat Height
82 cm
Dry Weight
198 kg
Wet Weight
236 kg

Reviews & Ratings

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