2016 BMW R 1200 RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2016 BMW R 1200 RS pairs a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) liquid-cooled two cylinder boxer, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123.4 HP (90.1 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 105.5 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the R 1200 RS measures 236 kg (520 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,527 mm (60.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 439 km (273 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2015 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
105.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.52 HP/kg (1.91 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~439 km (273 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power123.4 HP (90.1 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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