BMW R 1200 RT: review, history, specs
2185 mm / 86,0 in – R1200RT (3rd generation)Overall width905 mm / 35,6 in (across mirrors)
980 mm / 38,6 in (across mirrors) – R1200RT (3rd generation)Overall height1430 mm / 56,3 in (windscreen low pos.)
1415 mm / 55,7 in (windscreen low pos.) – R1200RT (3rd generation)Seat height820-840 mm / 32,3-33,1 in – R1200RT (1-2 generations)
780-800 mm / 30,7-31,5 in – R1200RT (1-2 generations, low seat)
750 mm / 29,5 in – R1200RT (low suspension)
805-825 mm / 31,7-32,5 in – R1200RT (3rd generation)
760-780 mm / 29,9-30,7 in – R1200RT (3rd generation, low seat)
830-850 mm / 32,7-33,5 in – R1200RT (3rd generation, comfort seat)Wheelbase1485 mm / 58,5 inGround clearanceDry weightCurb (wet) weight259 kg / 571 lbs
274 kg / 604 lbs – R1200RT (3rd generation)FRAMEFrame (type)Tubular steel frame with load-bearing drive unit, aluminum rear frameFront suspension, travelBMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,7 inRear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 inFront tire size120/70 ZR17Rear tire size180/55 ZR17Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-I) – R1200RT (1st generation, to 08.2006)
Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-II) – R1200RT (1-2 generation, from 08.2006)
Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (Integral ABS) – R1200RT (3rd generation)Rear brakeSingle disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-I) – R1200RT (1st generation, to 08.2006)
Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-II) – R1200RT (1-2 generation, from 08.2006)
Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS) – R1200RT (3rd generation)Fuel capacity27,0 l / 6,66 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – R1200RT (1st generation)
25,0 l / 6,66 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – R1200RT (from 2nd generation)Fuel economy / consumption5,55 l / 100 km (42,4 US mpg) – R1200RT (1st generation)
7,06 l / 100 km (33,3 US mpg) – R1200RT (2nd generation)
6,21 l / 100 km (42,4 US mpg) – R1200RT (3rd generation)ENGINEEngine (type)Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Air&Liquid-cooled 4-stroke – R1200RT (3rd generation)Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaftBore & Stroke101,0 x 73,0 mmDisplacement1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in)Compression ratio12.0:1
12.5:1 – R1200RT (3rd generation)Valve trainChain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder – R1200RT (from 2nd generation)Max. power110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – R1200RT (1st generation)
110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200RT (2nd generation)
125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 7750 rpm – R1200RT (3rd generation)Max. torque115,0 Nm (11,7 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R1200RT (1st generation)
120,0 Nm (12,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R1200RT (2nd generation)
125,0 Nm (12,7 kg-m) / 6500 rpm – R1200RT (3rd generation)Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)4,08 sec.
3,33 sec. – R1200RT (3rd generation)Top speed222 km/h (138 mph)Fuel system (type)Fuel InjectionDRIVE TRAINClutchSingle dry plate, hydraulic operated
Wet multi-plate, hydraulic operated – R1200RT (from 3rd generation)Transmission6-speedFinal driveShaftGear ratio
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2.277 – I gen; 2.375 – II gen; 2.438 – III gen
1.583 – I gen; 1.696 – II gen; 1.714 – III gen
1.259 – I gen; 1.296 – II, III gen
1.033 – I gen; 1.065 – II gen; 1.059 – III gen
0.903 – I gen; 0.939 – II gen; 0.943 – III gen
0.805 – I gen; 0.848 – II, III gen
ELECTRICALIgnition systemBMS-KAlternatorBelt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 720W
Three-phase generator, 14V / 540W – R1200RT (3rd generation)Battery capacity12V-19Ah
12V-16Ah – R1200RT (3rd generation)
