BMW R 1100 RT Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1996-2001Model years
1,085 ccDisplacement
95.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
282 kgWet weight
800 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199619971998199920002001
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Wet weight
1999290 kg (639.3 lb)
Seat height
19972001780 mm (30.7 inches)

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.

Displacement1,085 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 19% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 67th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight282 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 24% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 42nd percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement67th

1,085 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of BMW models.

Wet weight91st

282 kg — heavier than about 91% of BMW models, or lighter than about 9%.

Seat height42nd

800 mm — taller than about 42% of BMW models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,085 cc
Chassis snapshot

Seat 800 mm
5-speed

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
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

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 282 kg (621.7 lb)
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.