2006 BMW R 1200 RT. Image credits - BMW.
BMW's profilation of this bike
No country is too far away, no journey too long - the R 1200 RT and your desire to travel will make every trip an unforgettable experience from the first mile to the last. ´Active touring´ is more than a slogan - it´s a lifestyle which this touring bike puts into action mile by mile.
General information
Motorcycle name
BMW R 1200 RT
Model year
2006
Category
Touring
Rating
3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke
Power output
108.6 HP (79.3 kW )) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression
12.0:1
Bore x stroke
101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual 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
3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
83.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle)
26.6°
Trail
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension
Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD suspension element
Rear wheel travel
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear tire
180/55-ZR17
Front brakes
Double disc
Diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes
Double disc
Diameter
265 mm (10.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
259.0 kg (571.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.4743 HP/kg
Seat height
820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall length
2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width
905 mm (35.6 inches)
Wheelbase
1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
27.00 litres (7.13 US gallons)
Other specifications
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