The BMW R 1100 RT motorcycle specifications include a 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 282 kg (621.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1100 RT compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 19% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 67th percentile across BMW models.
About 24% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,085 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of BMW models.
282 kg — heavier than about 91% of BMW models, or lighter than about 9%.
800 mm — taller than about 42% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,085 cc (66.21 cu in) |
| Torque | 95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 282 kg (621.7 lb) |
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| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.