1170 cc, 2-cylinder, 8-valve boxer, air/oil cooled Bore x stroke: 101 mm x 73 mm Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Power
110 bhp (81 kW) @ 7500 rpm[1]
Torque
85 ft·lbf (115 Nm) @ 6000 rpm[1]
Transmission
6-speed, shaft drive
Suspension
Front: BMW Telelever Rear: BMW Paralever
Brakes
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) Front: 4-piston EVO calipers with floating 320 mm discs Rear: 2-piston floating caliper with single 265 mm disc
Tires
Front: 120/70ZR17 on 3.50 x 17 rim Rear: 180/55ZR17 on 5.50 x 17 rim Cast aluminium wheels
Rake, Trail
63.4°, 4.3 inches (110 mm)
Wheelbase
1.48 m, 58.3 in
Seat height
Adjustable 820–840 mm (32.3–33.0 in) Low seat option: 780–800 mm
Weight
229 kg (505 lb) (dry), 259 kg (571 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity
7.1 US gallons, 27 liters
The BMW R 1200 RT was introduced in 2005 by BMW as a touring motorcycle designed to replace the R 1150 RT model.