Bmw K 1200 S vs Bmw R 1200 Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 S vs Bmw R 1200 Rs. Bmw K 1200 S: 167 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 S
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
167 hp @ 10,250 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 S
7.8/10
"A proper fast bike that demands respect, preparation, and documented service history."
Pros
+Savage top-end power delivery
+Duolever handling genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Electronics age poorly and expensively
−Specialist knowledge required for servicing
−Heavy for tight urban work
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
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