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
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 21% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 90th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 47th percentile across BMW models.
About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,222
2,193
Close to average.
985
877
12% above average.
1,415
1,199
18% above average.
1,485
1,497
Close to average.
805
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
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. |
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