2011 BMW R 1200 RT

BMW R 1200 RT 2011


2011 BMW R 1200 RT specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
The new BMW R 1200 RT has everything you would look for on a long ­journey: comfort, practicality and speed. It handles the twisting roads north of the border with incredible agility, while its redesigned fairing offers excellent protection for both rider and pillion passenger against wind, rain and air turbulence.

General information
Motorcycle name BMW R 1200 RT
Year of manufacture 2011
Type Touring
Price as newUS$ 17250. Euro 16200. UK £ 12300. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.9  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Type of engine Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Output 108.6 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Exhaust system Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
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-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Optional Anti-Lock Brakes
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels Cast aluminium
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 1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 25.00 litres (6.61 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Thunder grey, polar, grey/silver/granite, ostra grey
Starter Electric
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