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Data & Equipment.

BMW R 1200 RT.
Two letters had been embroidered onto every travel luggage for over 35 years: RT. This is always the most up-to-date combination, which promises touring with the highest level of comfort and sporty dynamics. And it still holds true today. Find out about all the technical data and standard equipment here.

Technical data

Engine

Type
Air/liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with double overhead spur-gear-driven camshaft and balance shaft.
Bore x stroke
101 mm x 73 mm
Capacity

1,170 cc

Max. output
92 kW (125 bhp) at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque
125 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Compression ratio
12.5 : 1
Fuel/engine management
Electric fuel injection
Emission control
Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU4 emission standard

Riding performance / consumption

Maximum speed
Over 200 km/h
Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC
4.96 l
Fuel type
95-octane (RON) premium unleaded

Electrical system

Alternator
540-W three-phase generator
Battery
12 V / 16 Ah maintenance-free

Transmission

Clutch
Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Gears
Six-speed helical synchromesh gearbox
Secondary drive
Shaft drive

Suspension / brakes

Frame
Two-section frame made up of front and rear subframes with load-bearing engine/gearbox
Front suspension / spring elements
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut
Rear suspension / spring elements
Cast aluminium single-sided swing-arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD travel-related damping strut, spring pre-load steplessly and hydraulically adjustable via handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Spring travel, front/rear
120 mm / 136 mm
Wheelbase
1,485 mm
Castor
116 mm
Steering head angle
63.6°
Wheels
Cast aluminium
Rim dimensions, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim dimensions, rear
5.50 x 17”
Tyre, front
120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear
180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially integral)

Dimensions / weights

Length
2,222 mm
Width (including mirrors)

982.8 mm (above case: 984.5 mm)

Height (excluding mirrors)
1,415.6 mm
Seat height, unladen

805 / 825 mm (High seat (OE/ accessory): 830 / 850 mm; Low seat (OE/ accessory): 760 / 780 mm)

Rider step length, unladen

1,810 / 1,850 mm (High seat (OE/ accessory): 1,875 / 1,915 mm; Low seat (OE/ accessory): 1,740 / 1,780 mm)

Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready

276 kg

1)
Max. permitted weight
495 kg
Max. load (with standard equipment)
219 kg
Usable tank capacity
25 l
of which reserve
approx. 4 l

1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume

Standard equipment

Equipment
  • Steplessly adjustable electric windscreen
  • Two-part seat, height-adjustable rider seat (height: 805 mm/825 mm; step length: 1,810 mm/1,850 mm)
  • Built-in side panniers, pannier lids in bike colour
  • Grip heating
  • On-board computer
  • Lockable storage compartment
  • Luggage carrier
  • Centre stand
  • One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap, storage compartments, panniers and seat locks
  • Integrated ignition and steering lock
  • Pillion passenger foot pegs and grab handles
  • Adjustable brake, clutch and gearshift levers
  • On-board literature and tools
Special features
  • 2 riding modes “Rain” and “Road”, each with ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
Electrical system
  • Lights permanently illuminated
  • Free-form headlights height-adjustable using tommy bar
  • High resolution 5.7" TFT multi-functional display with Pro on-board computer: odometer and dual trip automatic distance counters (reset whenever you stop for a break); outside temperature display with ice warning, average and instant consumption, range, average and current speed, oil level; tyre pressure control system; on-board power supply, date; operating times; service date and remaining distance until next service
  • Instrument cluster with speedometer and rev counter
  • Power socket
  • CAN bus with Single Wire System (SWS)
  • Electronic immobilizer
  • Diagnostic interface
  • Hazard warning lights system
  • 540-W generator
  • White LED indicators and LED rear light
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More individuality

Accessories for the R 1200 RT.

With the extensive range of original BMW Motorrad accessories, you can adapt your R 1200 RT even better to your requirements and your tours.

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