BMW R 1200 RT User manual

BMW Motorrad
Tour
R 1200 RT
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
R 1200 RT
Technical data and colors Updated: October 2009
Engine:
Type:
• Air/oil-cooledattwin('Boxer')4-strokeengine,twocamshaftsandfourradiallyaligned
valvespercylinder,centralbalancershaft
Bore / stroke:
• 101mmx73mm
Capacity:
• 1,170cc
Rated output:
• 81kW(110hp)at7,750rpm
Max. torque:
• 120Nmat6,000rpm
Compression ratio:
• 12.0:1
Mixture control / engine management:
• Electronicintakepipeinjection/BMS-K+digitalenginemanagementwithoverrunfuel
cut-off,twinsparkignition
Emission control:
• Closed-loop3-waycatalyticconverter,emissionstandardEU-3
Chassis / brakes:
Frame:
• Two-sectionframeconsistingoffrontandrearsections,load-bearingengine-
gearboxunit
Front wheel location / suspension:
• BMWMotorradTelelever;stanchiondiameter35mm,centralspringstrut
Rear wheel location / suspension:
• Castaluminiumsingle-sidedswingarmwithBMWMotorradParalever;WADstrut
(travel-relateddamping),springpre-loadhydraulicallyadjustable(continuouslyvariable)
athandwheel,rebounddampingadjustable
Travel front/rear:
• 120mm/135mm
Wheelbase :
• 1,485mm
Castor :
• 116mm
Steering head angle:
• 63.8°
Wheels:
• Castaluminiumwheels
Rim front:
• 3.50x17“
Rim rear:
• 5.50x17“
Tyres front :
• 120/70ZR17
Tyres rear:
• 180/55ZR17
Brake front:
• Dualdiscbrake,oatingbrakediscs,diameter320mm,four-pistonxedcalipers
Brake rear:
• Singlediscbrake,diameter265mm,double-pistonoatingcaliper
ABS:
• BMWMotorradIntegralABS(part-integral)
Performance / fuel consumption:
Maximum speed:
• over200km/h
Fuel consumption over 100 km at constant 90 km/h:
• 4.1l
Fuel consumption over 100 km at constant 120 km/h:
• 5.2l
Fuel type:
• Unleadedsuperandpremium,octanenumber95-98(RON)(knocksensor;rated
outputat98RON)
Power transmission:
Clutch:
• Singledryplateclutch,hydraulicallyoperated
Gearbox:
• Constantmesh6-speedgearboxwithhelicalgearteeth
Drive:
• Shaftdrive

Electrical system:
Alternator:
• three-phasealternator720W
Battery:
• 12V/19Ah,maintenance-free
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BMW Motorrad
Tour
R 1200 RT
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
The models illustrated in this brochure show the specications for Germany. In part, they include optional equipment and accessories not tted as standard.
According to the specic requirements of other markets, alterations in models and equipment as described here may occur.
For detailed information on the range of rider equipment and accessories available in your country, please contact your BMW Motorrad dealer. Subject to
change in design and equipment. Subject to error.
© BMW Motorrad, UX-VD-M, Munich, Germany. Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without written permission of BMW AG, Munich.
Dimensions / Weight:
Length:
• 2,230mm
Height (not inc. mirrors):
• 1,430mm
Width (inc. mirrors):
• 905mm(incl.panniers:980mm)
Seat height, unladen weight:
• 820/840mm(lowseat:780/800mm,extralowseat(one-piece):765mm,lowered
suspension:750mm,comfortseat:785mm)
Inner leg curve:
• 1,880/1,920mm(lowseat:1,800/1,840mm,extralowseat(one-piece):1,780mm,
loweredsuspension:1,750mm,comfortseat:1,820mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1):
• 259kg
Dry weight 2):
• 229kg
Permitted total weight:
• 495kg
Payload (with standard equipment):
• 236kg
Usable tank volume:
• 25l
Reserve:
• approx.4.0l
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Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)
1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all uids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank
volume (without panniers)
2) Unladen weight without uids (without panniers)
Color possibilities:
Paintwork: thundergrey metallic
Frame color: gray
Rim color: silver
Paintwork: ostragrey metallic
Frame color: silver
Rim color: silver
Paintwork: thundergrey metallic / titansilver metallic
Frame color: silver
Rim color: silver
Paintwork: polar metallic
Frame color: silver
Rim color: silver