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BMW R 1200 RT 20082008 BMW R 1200 RT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| This touring bike with the legendary designation “RT” has everything you need on board to look forward to your next thousand kilometres. |
| General information | |
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| Model | BMW R 1200 RT |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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 | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Power | 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/BMS-K digital engine management 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 dry plate 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 | |
| Frame type | Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.2° |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 204.0 kg (449.7 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5968 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2082 mm (82.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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