BMW R 1200RS LC (2015-16)

The BMW R 1200RS LC is a motorcycle model produced between 2015 and 2016. It has a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine and a capacity of 1170cc. The motorcycle has a liquid/air cooling system and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. The R 1200RS LC uses BMS-X carburetion and has a three-way catalytic converter for emissions control. It requires premium unleaded fuel with a 95 RON rating. The motorcycle offers 125 hp maximum power and 125 Nm maximum torque. The transmission is a 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth and a shaft final drive. It has a two-section frame with a load-bearing engine, an upside-down fork, and a single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. It also features a BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) system. The R 1200RS LC has a seat height that can be adjusted between 760 mm and 820 mm and a wet weight of 231kg. It has a fuel capacity of 18 liters and can hold up to 450 kg of weight.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200RS LC

Year: 2015 – 16


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73 mm
Cooling System: Liquid / Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Induction: Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel: Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Ignition: BMS-K
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)
Battery: 12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free
Starting: Electric
Electrical system: Alternator three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power) Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW
Max Power: 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated

Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front Suspension: Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes: 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper,
ABS: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable
Front Rim: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Rim: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR 17
Wheel Castor: 122 mm / 4.8 in
Steering Head Angle: 62,3 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1527 mm / 60.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm – 820 mm / 29.9 in – 32.2 in
Wet Weight: 231 kg / 509.2 lbs

Permitted Total Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Reserve: 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal

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