The BMW R 1250 RT motorcycle specifications include a 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in) engine, power of 136 hp (99.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 279 kg (615.1 lb).
Key specifications
2019, 2020, 2022, 2023Model years
1,254 ccDisplacement
136 hpPower
143.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
279 kgWet weight
690 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2019202020222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Engine type
20202023Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Frame
20202023Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front brakes
20202023Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20202022Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
2023BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm
Fuel system
2020Injection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
20222023Injection. Electronic port fuel injection, digital engine control: BMS-O with throttle by wire
Power
2020134.1 hp (97.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear brakes
20202023Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20202022Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
2023Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable
Torque
20202023143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm
Wet weight
2023279 kg (615 lb)
Alternate seat height
2020850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
20222023826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Carrying capacity
2022202318.4 gallons storage
Clutch
20222023Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Cooling system
2020Oil & air
2023Oil & air
Emission details
2020Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
20222023Euro 5. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
Lubrication
20202023Dry sump
Overall height
202020231,255 mm (49.4 inches)
Overall width
2023991 mm (39.0 inches)
Rake
2020202225.5°
202325.9°
Reserve fuel capacity
20233.79 L (1.00 US gal)
Seat height
2020830 mm (32.7 inches)
20222023805 mm (31.7 inches)
Trail
20202022100 mm (3.9 inches)
2023117 mm (4.6 inches)
Wheels
2020Cast aluminum wheels
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 1,254 cc • Liquid cooled • 136 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 690 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 532 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.487 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 487.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 108.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.35:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,254 cc (76.52 cu in) |
| Power | 136 hp (99.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 102.5 x 76 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two section frame, front – and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 136 mm (5.4 inches) |
| Rake | 26.4° |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 279 kg (615.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,222 mm (87.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 985 mm (38.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Performance / fuel consumption |
Other specifications
| Color options | Carbon Black Metallic, Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matte, Alpine White, 719 Blue Planet Metallic, 719 Sparkling Storm Metallic |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 18645. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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