2018 BMW R 1200 RS Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price

August 17, 2017

2018 BMW R 1200 RS

The evocative term “gentleman’s” is undoubtedly overused. However, when you look at the 2018 BMW R 1200 RS, it’s hard to resist calling it a gentleman’s sport bike.

The RS has sensible ergonomics and an impressively torquey motor, plus extremely predictable handling thanks to a long wheelbase and relaxed rake.

The R 1200 RS is the no drama route to going fast, comfortably and safely. Other important features include standard ABS and impossibly thrifty fuel economy—a claimed 57 mpg—as long as you don’t flog it.

But, why would you buy the 2018 BMW R 1200 RS if you didn’t intend to get in some serious throttle twisting to exploit the boxer?

Read our BMW R 1200 RS Review.

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2018 BMW R 1200 RS Specs:

ENGINE

Type: Horizontally opposed twin
Displacement: 1170cc
Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
Maximum power: 125 horsepower @ 7750 rpm
Maximum torque: 92 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Valve train: DOHC, 4vpc
Cooling: Liquid and air
Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
Final drive: Shaft

CHASSIS

Frame: Continuous tubular steel bridge-type
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 45mm inverted fork; 5.5 inches
Rear suspension; travel: BMW EVO Paralever and WAD strut w/ spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable shock; 5.5 inches
Front wheel: 3.50 x 17; cast aluminum
Rear wheel: 4.50 x 17; cast aluminum
Front tire: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tire: 180/55 ZR 17
Front brakes: Dual floating 320mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake: 276mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: Standard (defeatable)

DIMENSIONS