Four stroke, two cylinder
horizontally opposed Boxer air/oil-cooled, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity
1170
Bore x Stroke
101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Induction
BMW engine management, BMS-K
Ignition /
Starting
Digital engine management
/ electric
Max Power
81kW 110 hp @
7500 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission /
Drive
6 Speed /
shaft
Frame
Three-section frame consisting of front and
rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with
standard ESA
Rear Suspension
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm
with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to
continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA,
rebound damping with standard ESA
Front Brakes
2x 320mm discs 4 piston
calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 265mm disc 2 piston
caliper
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/60 ZR17
Seat Height
820 / 840
mm special equipment low seat bench
780 / 800 mm
From the first glimpse of the
R 1200 RT, there’s no mistaking
that it is a completely new motorcycle. Dramatically styled new bodywork
makes a clear break from the old R 1150 RT, yet provides improved rider and
passenger comfort thanks to improved aerodynamics. Integrated rearview
mirrors/turn-signals help manage airflow around the rider’s hands to provide
a generous still-air pocket and protection from weather. Compared to the R
1150 RT, the new windscreen is taller and wider, also for better rider
protection but also, because it’s important in a motorcycle of this caliber,
excellent passenger weather protection with a minimum of fatiguing
turbulence.
A prominent split grill channels cooling air over the
R 1200 RT’s large engine-oil
cooler and brackets a new style of "freeform" headlight. Because superior
nighttime illumination is critical to long-distance riders, the
R 1200 RT features geometrically
optimized surface contours that redirect the efforts of two H7 halogen bulbs
for the low beam and a single, central H7 halogen light for the high beam.
The rider’s view from the saddle is at once familiar and
yet completely new. Among the familiar touches is the ergonomic profile of
the R 1200 RT, which is based
heavily on the extremely comfortable R 1150 RT. (In fact, the handlebars are
the same as before except for a revised finish.) This means that the
R 1200 RT has the ideal
seat-handlebar-footpeg relationship for long-range touring, placing the
rider in a comfortable, upright position that reduces fatigue and improves
control of the motorcycle.
Seating options abound. The
R 1200 RT comes standard with a split saddle that allows for
two-position adjustment of the rider’s portion, resulting in a seat height
of either 32.3 or 33.1 inches (820 or 840mm). A lower seat is available that
reduces overall seat height to 30.7 or 31.5 inches (780 or 800mm). In both
cases, the seats themselves and the area around them have been resculpted in
the R 1200 RT to maximize legroom
and reduce the effective reach to the ground, which provides surefooted
handling at a stop.
The R 1200 RT is
clad in dynamic new bodywork that channels ambient air as well as
engine-cooling air effectively around the rider and passenger. As before,
the windshield is electrically moved within a wide range of positions to
optimize wind protection and minimize turbulence for riders of all sizes.
A new rail mounting system is installed on the top of the
fuel tank to improve the security and convenience of the optional tank bag.
This is in addition to standard 32-liter hard saddlebags that feature new
four-point mounting systems and, as ever, weather-resistant seals, and locks
keyed to the ignition key. An integrated luggage rack can carry extra gear
or be fitted with one of two optional topcases of either 28 or 49 liters’
capacity. (The 28-liter topcase is all black, while the larger case is White
Aluminum Metallic over black. The side cases are color matched to the
motorcycle.)
Hazard warning flashers
Single key locks
Closed Loop 3 Way Catalytic Converter
Adjustable handbrake, clutch levers
Adjustable rider’s seat
BMW Integral ABS (Partial System)
Luggage rack
Diagnostic interface
Electronic immobilizer
Info flat screen
Power socket
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