A sigla RS sempre foi o porta-estandarte da variante sport-turismo para a BMW. Denominava as motos "Reise-Sport", que quer dizer algo tipo "Viagem-Desporto". E ao longo da sua história, várias foram as RS a preeencher este nicho na marca bávara.
As últimas RS haviam sido a boxer R1100RS e último "tijolo voador" (alcunha dada aos motores em linha de 3 e 4 cilindros longitudinais deitados) foi também uma K1200RS.
Apesar do inglesamento das últimas sport-turismo, com as ST - Sport-Touring (R1200ST e F800ST), a BMW apresentou na Intermot 2014 o regresso das RS, para a serie R (boxer). A R1200RS tem assim por base o novo motor flat twin air/liquid cooled, e compartilhando a ciclística com a também relançada roadster R1200R.
É esta que por agora me está a deixar as "hormonas aos saltos", e ansioso para a ver e experimentar. Quase arriscaria dizer que poderá ser mesmo a minha próxima moto. Tem todas as características que eu procuro numa moto.... Enfim, é mesmo o meu "tipo" de moto....
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2015 BMW R1200RS – First Look INTERMOT 2014: Is this the return of the beloved R100RS?
BMW traditionalists, rejoice: The RS powered by the boxer twin is back! By today’s standards, it is not as breathtaking as the R100RS from the mid-1970s, but this new BMW R1200RS still represents the rational rebirth of that bike, a fantastic sport-tourer that was replaced by the much heavier and bulkier R1200RT.
The new BMW R1200RS is powered by the air- and liquid-cooled DOHC boxer in 125-horsepower form, further enhanced in this application by a slight increase in peak torque to 92.2 pound-feet (as compared to the R1200GS). The new R1200RS looks svelte and compact, yet protective and ready for a nice, fast and comfortable ride on any road. The chassis is new, featuring an integrated engine-frame structure and, most important, the return to a telescopic front fork in place of BMW’s Telelever arrangement.
This new fork has rider-controlled ESA electronic damping, and the new R1200RS also has a complete electronics suite that features ABS, Automatic Stability Control, and Dynamic Traction Control, which now has five selectable modes thanks to the Pro riding mode, which is available as an option on the bike.
The chassis of the new R1200RS has a generous 60.2-in. wheelbase, and the seat is set at a reasonable 32.2 in. above the ground. Steering geometry is stability-oriented, with 27.7 degrees of rake and 4.5 in. of trail. The handlebar is touring style, fairly high and wide but within the front profile of the fairing. Moreover, the windscreen is adjustable. On the road, the new BMW R1200RS looks like it will offer plenty of comfort for two, plus luggage.
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As últimas RS haviam sido a boxer R1100RS e último "tijolo voador" (alcunha dada aos motores em linha de 3 e 4 cilindros longitudinais deitados) foi também uma K1200RS.
Apesar do inglesamento das últimas sport-turismo, com as ST - Sport-Touring (R1200ST e F800ST), a BMW apresentou na Intermot 2014 o regresso das RS, para a serie R (boxer). A R1200RS tem assim por base o novo motor flat twin air/liquid cooled, e compartilhando a ciclística com a também relançada roadster R1200R.
É esta que por agora me está a deixar as "hormonas aos saltos", e ansioso para a ver e experimentar. Quase arriscaria dizer que poderá ser mesmo a minha próxima moto. Tem todas as características que eu procuro numa moto.... Enfim, é mesmo o meu "tipo" de moto....
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2015 BMW R1200RS – First Look INTERMOT 2014: Is this the return of the beloved R100RS?
BMW traditionalists, rejoice: The RS powered by the boxer twin is back! By today’s standards, it is not as breathtaking as the R100RS from the mid-1970s, but this new BMW R1200RS still represents the rational rebirth of that bike, a fantastic sport-tourer that was replaced by the much heavier and bulkier R1200RT.
The new BMW R1200RS is powered by the air- and liquid-cooled DOHC boxer in 125-horsepower form, further enhanced in this application by a slight increase in peak torque to 92.2 pound-feet (as compared to the R1200GS). The new R1200RS looks svelte and compact, yet protective and ready for a nice, fast and comfortable ride on any road. The chassis is new, featuring an integrated engine-frame structure and, most important, the return to a telescopic front fork in place of BMW’s Telelever arrangement.
This new fork has rider-controlled ESA electronic damping, and the new R1200RS also has a complete electronics suite that features ABS, Automatic Stability Control, and Dynamic Traction Control, which now has five selectable modes thanks to the Pro riding mode, which is available as an option on the bike.
The chassis of the new R1200RS has a generous 60.2-in. wheelbase, and the seat is set at a reasonable 32.2 in. above the ground. Steering geometry is stability-oriented, with 27.7 degrees of rake and 4.5 in. of trail. The handlebar is touring style, fairly high and wide but within the front profile of the fairing. Moreover, the windscreen is adjustable. On the road, the new BMW R1200RS looks like it will offer plenty of comfort for two, plus luggage.
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