BMW R1200RT

BMW R1200RT
Biarritz blue BMW R1200RT
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2005-2019
PredecessorBMW R1150RT
SuccessorBMW R1250RT
ClassTouring or
Engine1,170 cc (71 cu in) 8-valve flat twin
Bore / stroke101 mm × 73 mm (4.0 in × 2.9 in)
Compression ratio12.0:1
Power81 kW (109 hp) @ 7,750 rpm[1]
Torque120 N⋅m (89 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,000 rpm[1]
Transmission6-speed sequential manual transmission, shaft-drive
Frame typeLoad-bearing unit construction engine & gearbox, with front & rear subframes
SuspensionFront: Telelever
Rear: Paralever
BrakesIntegral ABS (part-integral)
Front: 4-piston calipers with floating 320 mm discs
Rear: 2-piston floating caliper with single 265 mm disc
TiresFront: 120/70ZR17 on 3.50 x 17 rim
Rear: 180/55ZR17 on 5.50 x 17 rim
Cast aluminium wheels
Rake, trail26.4°, 116 mm (4.6 in)
Wheelbase1,485 mm (58.5 in)
DimensionsL: 2,230 mm (88 in)
W: 905 mm (35.6 in)
H: 1,430 mm (56 in)
Seat heightAdjustable 820 to 840 mm (32.3–33.1 in)
Low seat option: 780 to 800 mm (30.7–31.5 in)
Weight229 kg (505 lb) (dry)
259 kg (571 lb) w/o panniers (wet)
Fuel capacity25 L (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 US gal)
Fuel consumption41.6 mpg‑US (5.65 L/100 km; 50.0 mpg‑imp)[2]
RelatedR1200GS
R1200R
R1200ST

The BMW R1200RT is a touring or sport touring motorcycle that was manufactured from 2005 to 2019 by BMW Motorrad to replace the R1150RT model. It features a 1,170 cc (71 cu in) flat-twin engine with a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive.

  1. ^ a b "R1200RT Data Sheet" (PDF). BMW Motorrad. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  2. ^ "LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE TEST AND EVALUATION PROGRAM" (PDF). Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. October 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2010.