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General information |
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Model
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BMW R 1200 RT |
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Year
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2008 |
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Category
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
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Power
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108.6 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
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Torque
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115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
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Compression
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12.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Cooling system
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Oil & air |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
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Fuel consumption
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3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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83.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
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Rake (fork angle)
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26.2° |
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Trail
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116 mm (4.6 inches) |
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Front suspension
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BMW Motorrad Telelever |
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Front wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
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Rear wheel travel
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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265 mm (10.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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204.0 kg (449.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.5968 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2082 mm (82.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1485 mm (58.5 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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(43.0 out of 100)