The BMW R 1150 RT motorcycle specifications include a 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) engine, power of 95 hp (69.3 kW) @ 7,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 285 kg (628.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 1150 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 16% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 66th percentile across BMW models.
About 24% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 71st percentile across BMW models.
About 26% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 92nd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st 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.
95 hp — more powerful than about 66% of BMW models with power data.
1,130 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of BMW models.
285 kg — heavier than about 92% of BMW models, or lighter than about 8%.
780 mm — taller than about 27% of BMW models.
25 L — larger than about 91% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
1,485
1,497
Close to average.
780
809
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.333 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 333.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.43:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) |
| Power | 95 hp (69.3 kW) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Torque | 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 285 kg (628.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 203.0 km/h (126.1 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.90 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 11.50 seconds |
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.