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Battery for r1200rs
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ashevillert
New member
I've bought three in the past 30 days:
a 18 for a 2010 RT. BMW original. $205 out the door
A lithium for a 2017 RT. $219 out the door from batteries plus.
A size 14 for a 2016 GS. $72 from Amazon.
IIRC, your RS takes a 14. Measure the height and look to see if there is a styrofoam block under the battery. Order by dimensions and watch height on the 14's.
If I had it to do over, I'd order 3 Yuasa batteries at about $90 each and just order online.
lee
Debbie's Servant
On the RS forum people have been using this Yuasa.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000N5S...olid=3HTAG12ESS9U8&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
It's what I plan to use when I need a new battery.
BMW has gone to a physically larger battery for the RS so you'll need to remove the foam spacer in the battery tray to use this battery.
The battery ships dry and you add the acid when you put it in service.
Congrats on your new RS.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000N5S...olid=3HTAG12ESS9U8&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
It's what I plan to use when I need a new battery.
BMW has gone to a physically larger battery for the RS so you'll need to remove the foam spacer in the battery tray to use this battery.
The battery ships dry and you add the acid when you put it in service.
Congrats on your new RS.
brownie0486
Well-known member
Shorai lithium battery
I replaced my OEM battery in May, shortly after I bought my 2014 RT with 14k miles. The same battery fits your RS: Shorai Lithium Battery LFX21A6-BS12 (currently $206 @ Revzilla). The box includes foam spacers which I used since it’s considerably smaller than the OEM. Been very happy with its performance and I’m sure the lighter weight has contributed to an improved riding experience, even if I can’t sense it.
Although the manufacturer claims it only needs tending once or twice a year, I invested in a compatible Shorai SHO-BMS01 charger up front, about $85 on Amazon. I haven’t used it yet, after about six months and 7000 miles. (I wait for the power to cycle on after turning the ignition on before starting.) Note that lithium batteries will require a full charge before installing. EDIT: now I remember why I bought the charger.
I replaced my OEM battery in May, shortly after I bought my 2014 RT with 14k miles. The same battery fits your RS: Shorai Lithium Battery LFX21A6-BS12 (currently $206 @ Revzilla). The box includes foam spacers which I used since it’s considerably smaller than the OEM. Been very happy with its performance and I’m sure the lighter weight has contributed to an improved riding experience, even if I can’t sense it.
Although the manufacturer claims it only needs tending once or twice a year, I invested in a compatible Shorai SHO-BMS01 charger up front, about $85 on Amazon. I haven’t used it yet, after about six months and 7000 miles. (I wait for the power to cycle on after turning the ignition on before starting.) Note that lithium batteries will require a full charge before installing. EDIT: now I remember why I bought the charger. 
