The Sports Tourer.

Four years after the original market launch in 1997, BMW introduced the updated K 1200 RS in spring 2001. A new upper section on the fairing, a somewhat higher comfort handlebar, as well as lower footrests offered many customers the extra touring qualities they were looking for, without detracting from the machine's overall sporting character. Another example is the windscreen now adjusting to two different positions with just one little turn of your hand. Naturally, this feature, too, has been optimized in the wind tunnel, just like the fairing itself.

The refinement achieved in the process is borne out in particular by the improved protection of the rider's body, hands and lower arms from the wind rushing by. Supreme dynamics and sporting performance combined with the right kind of weather protection for long tours are therefore the characteristic features of this outstanding tourer.

Cast aluminium frame serving as a stiff backbone. Engine resting in individual mounts to avoid the transmission of vibrations.
A compact cast aluminium frame resting snugly around the engine now held in position by separate mounts to prevent even the slightest transmission of vibrations forms the flexurally and torsionally stiff backbone connecting the Telelever and the Paralever. At the rear the frame accommodates the so-called silent blocks -- extra-large rubber elements on the engine mounts -- the rear subframe made of steel tubes, and the Paralever swing arm. At the front the Telelever longitudinal arm is able to rotate within a floating pivot, the silent blocks for the front engine mounts rest on steel bars in the frame head.

Rear spring strut hydraulically adjustable.
The rear spring strut on the K 1200 RS is infinitely adjustable in its spring pre-tension, using a hand-wheel for the hydraulic adjustment process. Damping on the outward stroke may also be adjusted as required.

BMW Motorcycle Integral ABS fitted as standard.
Featuring BMW's EVO brake on the front wheel, the brake system on the K 1200 RS meets the highest standard and reflects the latest state of the art in braking technology. BMW’s unique Motorcycle Integral ABS is standard, coming in this case in its partly integral version reflecting the sporting character of this particular model. "Partly integral" means that the handbrake lever operates the front and rear wheel brakes at the same time, while the footbrake acts only on the rear wheel brake.

Light and attractive: wheels in five double-spoke design.
To match the overall looks and appearance of the K 1200 RS, the light 17-inch cast aluminium wheels come in a highly attractive, almost delicate five double-spoke design.

Automatic cruise control available as an option.
The wide range of optional extras and special equipment extends from sports spring struts, white direction indicators, and case supports complete with a luggage rack, all the way to heated handlebars, an anti-theft warning system, a tankbag, and inner cases for the side-bags. And like the K 1200 LT and K 1200 GT, the K 1200 RS is available as an option with automatic cruise control setting the speed automatically to the desired level.

Base Price: $16,435 + applicable fees
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