2001 BMW K1200RS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 BMW K1200RS, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. First incident occured a approximately 5 minutes after the motorcycle had been parked outside the garage on level ground. The sidestand folded and the motorcycle fell over just a few feet from the nearest person that had a to jump away not to get hit by an 800+ lbs motorcycle. This incident produced damaged to the crashbar, fairing components and sidebag components. The motorcycle was parked in the exact same location and manner as I do park my other touring bikes without them falling over. …”
NHTSA complaint #739642, filed 2001-01“Motorcycle will roll off of side stand on level ground. Potential hazard for property damage and personnel. If a curious child were to jostle the motorcycle they could be crushed if it rolled onto them (834lbs).”
NHTSA complaint #739651, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10027805Mar 1, 2008Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12)…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW K1200RS
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW K1200RS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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