BMW R1200RS (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200RS was a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW Motorrad from 2015 to 2018. It was presented at the 2014 Intermot Show and was based on the BMW R1200R. Also, the machine was equipped with a boxer engine, assembled at BMW's plant in Berlin.

The bike's production began on February 9, 2015, and was released into the world of motorcycling on May 12, 2015. When first launched, the bike had an MSRP of $14,400. In 2019, the BMW R1200RS was replaced by the BMW R1250RS.

In 2016, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1200RS, a sport-touring machine that blended the two worlds in a modern concept. The bike offered a relaxed but sporty seating position and impressive wind and weather protection.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a front aerodynamic upper fairing, a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a side stand, and 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2016 BMW R1200RS had installed a powerful 1,170cc four-stroke liquid-cooled flat twin engine with an electronically-controlled fuel injection and ride-by-wire systems. As for the power figures, the bike boasted 125 hp at 7,750 rpm and 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike was built on a tubular steel bridge-type frame with a 45 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front and a single-sided swingarm with an adjustable single shock absorber, offering excellent handling capabilities.