The BMW R 1200 RT Police motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 1200 RT Police 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 58th percentile across BMW models.
About 40% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 97th 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.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
818 mm — taller than about 58% of BMW models.
27 L — larger than about 97% 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.
2,230
2,193
Close to average.
904
877
3% above average.
1,483
1,497
Close to average.
818
809
Close to average.
155
125
24% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | 180 mm dry, single plate with hydraulic actuation |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three-part, engine/cast aluminum/tubular steel |
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| Front suspension | BMW Telelever |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. BMW EVO with partial integral ABS Two, four-piston fixed calipers 12.6 inch dual floating rotors |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single, two-piston fixed caliper 10.4 inch single, fixed rotor Hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 259 kg (571 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 818 mm (32.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 904 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,483 mm (58.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 27.00 L (7.13 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4247 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Titan Silver Metallic,Biarritz Blue Metallic, Sand Beige Metallic |
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