BMW has thoroughly updated the K1200 RS sports tourer originally introduced in 1997, with the objectives of improving wind and weather protection and comfort for the rider and passenger.
The K1200RS has BMW's new EVO brake on the front wheel and can be fitted with ABS as an option - in this case the partly integrated version reflecting the sporting character of this model. This means that the handbrake lever acts simultaneously on the front and rear wheel brakes, but the foot brake lever only activates the rear brake.
Without making any concessions in terms of its sporting performance, the touring comfort of the K1200RS has been improved significantly and both the windscreen and the upper section of the fairing have been totally redesigned. As before, there is a choice of two positions, but windscreen height has now been increased by 60mm in the lower position and by 45mm in the higher position. The result is even better weather protection, particularly around the upper body.
The upper section of the fairing has been modified as a result of extensive wind tunnel testing and the K1200 RS now sports a more slender, dynamic look with re-positioned direction indicators and water radiators. There are also larger rear-view mirrors, and re-designed instrument and inner cockpit covers, both finished in the colour of the motorcycle.
The K1200 RS comes in a choice of three new colours: night black non-metallic; pacific blue metallic and twin tone frost blue metallic/marrakech red non-metallic. The wide range of optional extras includes a comfort seat, luggage rack, heated grips, alarm, tank bags and cruise control.
There's also a special edition K1200RS, with headed grips, a luggage grid with left and right pannier fastenings, and a wider 5.5 inch rear wheel rim with a 180 section tyre. In addition to all the standard factory equipment specified, a low handlebar conversion is available at no extra cost, as is a higher dual seat. Cruise control can be added for just £345.
