BMW R 1200 RS - BMW has a long history in super bike through the RS model series was first introduced in 1976 with a variant R100RS. Now, the machine in the category of sports touring is back with the BMW R 1200 RS model.
BMW R 1200 RS equipped with a Twin Boxer engine as other popular models such as the R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure and R 1200 RT. The riding position offers the best in the sports touring bike category where a seat, handle and foot position is ideal. Windshield located in the front of an advantage when riding at high speed. It helped reduce the force of wind when gliding on the highway.
Performance delivered over 1,170 cc engine displacement is very exciting after producing 125PS and 125Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. Supplied power is respond quickly and you will feel no need to change to a lower gear when accelerating at high speed.
BMW R 1200 RS handling is really responsive, moreover it is equipped with a telescopic 45 millimeters (mm) at the front end inspired by the BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle. The rear, it uses a single swingarm and matching BMW Motorrad Paralever system that can be adjusted according to the load. The stop power is enhanced by Brembo brakes with four-piston 320mm front disc and two piston rear which also include BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.
The model comes with electronic aids including ABS, Automatic Stability Control and rain and road modes to provide dynamic riding experience. Mode comes as a standard feature for controlling the power transmission and engine response appropriate to the situation.
New BMW R 1200 RS has the shorter, high back, muscular shape of the tank, and the front view of a compact and low. Symmetrical headlights give different characteristics taken from the RR series. The rider position is also equipped with various buttons within easy reach. The buttons are available that give a lot of convenience to the rider to select the riding mode.
At the panel speedometer also provide various information to the rider such as distance traveled, engine temperature, speed, tire pressure and fuel consumption levels. These machines are also estimated to be ridden for long distances with a full tank. According to the specifications given, a tank with a capacity of 18 liters that can reach a distance of more than 300 kilometers if riding in an average speed of 120 km / h.
