BMW R 1200 RS

14 June 2018: The BMW R 1200 RS comes under the brand’s ‘Sport’ family of motorcycles. The bike has a balanced combination of sporty dynamics and touring versatility. The R 1200 RS’ asymmetrical headlights draw inspiration from BMW Motorrad’s flagship superbike, the S 1000 RR. The seating position is slightly sporty but is comfortable enough for long rides. The half fairing and the windshield should also help keep the wind blast at bay. For optimum range, the motorcycle sports a generous 18-litre fuel tank. This ensures a theoretical range of around 360km.

Powering the motorcycle is a 1170cc DOHC flat twin engine that makes 125PS at 7750rpm and 125Nm at 6500rpm. The 6-speed transmission with shaft drive helps propel the bike to a claimed top speed of over 200kmph. BMW Motorrad provides ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ riding modes as standard, along with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and disengable BMW Motorrad Part-Integral ABS. Coming to suspension, the motorcycle features 45mm upside down front forks and an adjustable BMW Paralever unit with WAD strut at the rear, which offers travel-related damping. The front 320mm discs with radial calipers and the 276mm rear disc take care of braking responsibilities.