The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW . The K1200RS is the last evolution of the BMW four-cylinder longitudinal engine, often referred to as the flying brick. From 1996 to 2004 37,992 units were built at the BMW plant in Spandau Germany .
5-587: Until 2000, the factory code was K589. For model year 2001, the K1200RS was revised with a new model code, K547; that year, the front headlight panel was modified, foot peg position was lowered, handlebars raised slightly, and previously optional ABS was made standard. In 2003, a 'GT' version of the K1200RS was introduced, featuring a slightly more upright seating position, adjustable footpegs, an electrically adjustable and somewhat larger windscreen and handguards - as well as colour-coded hard panniers as standard. The K1200GT
10-497: A traditional “Brick” longitudinally mounted four cylinder engine. Criticisms of this model included its weight, lack of power, and poor ground clearance, but it still rated as a very comfortable and high-speed tourer. The second-generation K1200GT, introduced in 2006, uses essentially the same inline-4 engine as the BMW K1200S sportbike , which held the world speed record in 2005 for its class at 279.33 km/h (173.57 mph), and
15-591: The K1200R . The new model was lighter and more powerful than the 2003 first-generation K1200GT. The K1200GT's standard equipment includes an adjustable seat and handlebars, integral ABS, dry sump lubrication, panniers, and electronically adjustable screen. Available options include: electronic suspension adjustment (ESA), xenon light, onboard computer including oil level warning, automatic stability control (ASC), heated seat, heated hand grips, tire pressure monitoring (TPM), cruise control and anti-theft alarm. In late 2008,
20-530: The K1200GT was replaced by the K1300GT, which had a 1,293 cc (78.9 cu in) larger displacement engine producing 160 bhp (120 kW) and 99 lb⋅ft (134 N⋅m) of torque at the crankshaft. Cycle World tested the K1300GT at 105.2 kW (141.1 hp) and 86.0 lb⋅ft (116.6 N⋅m) torque at the rear wheel. The new bike also had improved optional ESA-II electronic suspension adjustment,
25-405: Was produced until 2005, after which it was replaced with a completely revised version with a transversely-mounted inline-four engine for 2006. This motorcycle, scooter or moped-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . BMW K1200GT The BMW K1200GT is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW . The first generation K1200GT came out in 2003 and had
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