The BMW R 1200 RT SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).
Key specifications
2012, 2014, 2018Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
108.6 hpPower
120.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
259 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,485 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201220142018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
2014201812.5:1
Dry weight
2014233.2 kg (514 lb)
Engine type
2018Twin, four-stroke
Frame
2014Two-part tubular frame, engine partially load-bearing
2018Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front brakes
2014Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
2018Double disc. ABS
Front suspension
2014Telelever
Fuel system
2018Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection
Power
2014125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
2018Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
2014Cast aluminium single swing arm with Paralever
2018BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever
Torque
20142018125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wet weight
2014274 kg (604.1 lb)
2018276 kg (608.5 lb)
Cooling system
20142018Liquid
Electrical
201412 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
Emission details
2014Emission standard EU-3
2018Performance / fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
20143.90 L/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)
20184.96 L/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
201490.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
2018115.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Lubrication
2018Wet sump
Overall height
201420181,415 mm (55.7 inches)
Overall length
201420182,222 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width
2014985 mm (38.8 inches)
2018983 mm (38.7 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20140.5361 hp/kg
Rake
201426.5°
201826.4°
Rear wheel travel
20142018136 mm (5.4 inches)
Seat height
20142018805 mm (31.7 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,170 cc • Oil & air cooled • 108.6 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,485 mmSeat 820 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 | 610 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.419 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 419.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 92.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 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 |
| 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) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.2° |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Integral ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Integral ABS |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 259 kg (571 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229 kg (504.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 905 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,430 mm (56.3 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 | 4.10 L/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4743 hp/kg |
|---|
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Blue, gray, magnesium/beige |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome Exhaust |
| Comments | Windshield. ESA 2 (Electronic Suspension Adjustment 2). Seat Heating. Heated Grips. Cruise Control. On Board Computer with Oil Level Warning. Additional Power Socket |
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