The BMW R1200RT motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R1200RT 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 35% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
About 14% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 83rd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd 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.
110 hp — more powerful than about 77% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
259 kg — heavier than about 83% of BMW models, or lighter than about 17%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% 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.
1,480
1,497
Close to average.
820
809
Close to average.
155
125
24% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 562 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.425 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 424.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 110 hp (80.3 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 fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital engine management |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, dry, single-disk |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| 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) |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 27.00 L (7.13 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.80 L/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 210.0 km/h (130.5 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.4803 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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