The BMW R 1200 RT motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).
Key specifications
2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
108.6 hpPower
115.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
259 kgWet weight
820 mmSeat height
27 LFuel tank
1,480 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2006200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
2014201912.5:1
Dry weight
20082009182 kg (401.2 lb)
20132016233.2 kg (514 lb)
Engine type
2008Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
2009Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
2010Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
20112012Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
2013Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
20142016Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Front brakes
2009Double disc. ABS
2011Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock Brakes
2012Double disc. Integral ABS
2013Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
2014Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20152016Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20172019Double disc. ABS
Front suspension
2009BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut
20142015Telelever
2016BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut
Front tire
2008120/70-17
2013120/70-17
Fuel system
20082012Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
2013Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
20152016Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
20172019Injection. Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection
Power
2011108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
20142017125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
2019125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Rear brakes
2008Single disc
2009Single disc. ABS
20102011Single disc
2012Single disc. Integral ABS
2013Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
2014Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
20152016Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
20172019Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
20082012Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
2013Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
20142016Cast aluminium single swing arm with Paralever
20172019BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever
Rear tire
2008180/55-17
2013180/55-17
Torque
20112012120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
201389.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
20142019125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Model information
| Category | Touring |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD suspension element |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.6° |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Double disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 259 kg (571 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 229 kg (504.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 905 mm (35.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 27.00 L (7.13 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 3.60 L/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 83.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4743 hp/kg |
|---|
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