Sport Tourers
1998BMW K 1200 RS
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The 1998 BMW K 1200 RS is a sport touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking comfortable long-distance travel combined with spirited performance. Its liquid-cooled 1171cc inline-four engine delivers 130 horsepower and smooth shaft-drive handling, making it ideal for covering miles with confidence. Known for its balanced blend of sportiness and practicality, the K 1200 RS became a benchmark sport tourer of its era.
- Capacity
- 1171.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 264.0 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 130.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM
What’s new for the 1998 BMW K 1200 RS
vs the 1997| Spec | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 130.0 HP (95.6 kW) | 130.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for fast, comfortable long-distance touring and high-speed autobahn cruising rather than aggressive sport riding.
- Built for
- A refined, torque-rich sport tourer with shaft drive smoothness, strong brakes, and effortless triple-digit cruising ability.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for new riders, tight urban commuting, or anyone seeking a light, flickable machine for canyon carving.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1171.0 ccm
- Power
- 130.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM
- Torque
- 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4924 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 70.5 x 75.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Performance
- Top speed
- 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1555 mm
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Dry weight
- 264.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 290.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 115 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 305 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 285 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-ZR17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 | 2003 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1171 cc | 1171 cc | 1171 cc | 1171 cc | 1171 cc | 1171 cc |
| Dry weight | 264 kg | 264 kg | 264 kg | — | — | 266 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 770 mm | 790 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 21 L | 20 L | 20.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW K 1200 RS?
The 1998 BMW K 1200 RS has a Capacity of 1171.0 ccm (71.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW K 1200 RS have?
The 1998 BMW K 1200 RS has a Power of 130.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 8750 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW K 1200 RS have?
The 1998 BMW K 1200 RS has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW K 1200 RS?
The 1998 BMW K 1200 RS has a Torque of 117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs).
How much does the BMW K 1200 RS weigh?
The 1998 BMW K 1200 RS has a Dry weight of 264.0 kg (582.0 pounds).
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