BMW R 1200 RT LE Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 1200 RT LE motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 274 kg (604.1 lb).

Key specifications

2014, 2018Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
125.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
274 kgWet weight
805 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20142018
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Engine type
2018Twin, four-stroke
Frame
2018Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front brakes
2018Double disc. ABS
Front suspension
2018BMW Motorrad Telelever
Fuel system
2018Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection
Rear brakes
2018Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
2018BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever
Wet weight
2018276 kg (608.5 lb)
Clutch
2018Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated
Exhaust system
2018Chrome
Fuel consumption
20184.96 L/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2018115.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Lubrication
2018Wet sump
Overall width
2018983 mm (38.7 inches)
Rake
201826.4°
Top speed
2018200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)

How the BMW R 1200 RT LE 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.

Displacement1,170 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight274 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 21% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 90th percentile across BMW models.

Seat height805 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 47th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity25 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

Dimensions compared with BMW average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,222 mm
This bike

2,222

BMW avg

2,193

Close to average.

Overall width985 mm
This bike

985

BMW avg

877

12% above average.

Overall height1,415 mm
This bike

1,415

BMW avg

1,199

18% above average.

Wheelbase1,485 mm
This bike

1,485

BMW avg

1,497

Close to average.

Seat height805 mm
This bike

805

BMW avg

809

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,170 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 805 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 641 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in)
Torque 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Hydraulic slipper clutch

Chassis and suspension

Frame Two-part tubular frame, engine partially load-bearing
Front suspension Telelever
Rear suspension Cast aluminium single swing arm with Paralever
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 136 mm (5.4 inches)
Rake 26.5°
Trail 116 mm (4.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Wheels Cast aluminium

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 274 kg (604.1 lb)
Dry weight 233.2 kg (514 lb)
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 inches)
Overall length 2,222 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width 985 mm (38.8 inches)
Overall height 1,415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 25.00 L (6.61 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.90 L/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 90.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Emission standard EU-3

Performance

Top speed 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.5361 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
Instruments High Resolution Multi-function display with Pro on-board computer

Other specifications

Color options Ebony, blue, grey
Exhaust system Chrome Exhaust
Price as new Euro 15390. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.