BMW K 1200 RS (1996–2000) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: BMW

Model: K 1200 RS

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 1996 → 2000

Engine

Displacement (cc): 1171

Cylinders: 4

Power (hp): 98

Power (kW): 72

Torque (Nm): 130

Dimensions

Overall length: 2240 mm

Overall width: 870 mm

Overall height: 1280 mm

Wheelbase: 1510 mm

Ground clearance: 150 mm

Weight (kg): 285

Seat height (mm): 770

Tank (L): 20.5

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17

Front pressure (bar): 2.5

Rear pressure (bar): 2.9

Drivetrain

Final drive: Shaft drive

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DCPR7E

Plug gap: 0.8 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE15W-50

Engine oil (with filter, L): 3.75

Engine oil (without filter, L): 3.5

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF163

Air filter: OEM air filter

Coolant (L): 3.1

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~341 km on a full tank (20.5 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 6000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.15-0.20 mm, exhaust cold 0.25-0.30 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE15W-50, 3.75 L with filter change, 3.5 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK DCPR7E (gap 0.8 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 3.1 L. Drive: shaft drive. Tire pressure: front 2.5 bar, rear 2.9 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 ZR17, rear 180/55 ZR17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE15W-50, 3.75 L (with filter), 3.5 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 15W-50)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF163

Premium Hiflofiltro HF163
Premium K&N KN-163

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DCPR7E, gap 0.8 mm

OEM NGK DCPR7E
Premium NGK DCPR7EIX
Standard NGK DCPR7E

Front brake pads

Spec: EBC FA407

Premium EBC FA407

Rear brake pads

Spec: EBC FA407

Premium EBC FA407

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 ZR17, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM front: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire

Spec: 180/55 ZR17, 2.9 bar

OEM OEM rear: 180/55 ZR17

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTZ14S or YTX14-BS (typical 1000-1300cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 3.10 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.15-0.20 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.25-0.30 mm

Suspension

Spec: 41 mm TELELEVER

OEM Fork: 41 mm TELELEVER

Drive chain