2005 BMW R 1150 RT. bob.
BMW's profilation of this bike
When freedom calls, the R 1150 RT is your ideal travel companion. Comfort and safety make every trip a genuine pleasure. Take off for a long journey - with a partner or with a lot of luggage on board. This is the ´bird of passage´ among the long-distance tourers, with ample space for absolute riding pleasure. Supreme and safe.
General information
Motorcycle name
BMW R 1150 RT
Year
2005
Category
Touring
Rating
3.6 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
1130.0 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
93.9 HP (68.5 kW )) @ 7250 RPM
Torque
100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression
11.3:1
Bore x stroke
101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Oil & air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption
4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Rake (fork angle)
27.1°
Trail
122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel
35 mm (1.4 inches)
Rear suspension
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear tire
170/60-ZR17
Front brakes
Double disc
Diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes
Double disc
Diameter
276 mm (10.9 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
255.1 kg (562.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
279.0 kg (615.1 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.3680 HP/kg
Seat height
805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Overall length
2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width
898 mm (35.4 inches)
Wheelbase
1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
25.20 litres (6.66 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
Comments
ABS brakes.
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