BMW R1200 RT

BMW R1200 RT Summary

R1200 RT key highlights
Engine Capacity	1,170 cc
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	274 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	25 litres
Seat Height	838 mm
Max Power	124 bhp

About R1200 RT

BMW builds a wide range of motorcycles and the R1200 RT is their entry-level touring motorcycle. The R1200 RT was launched in 2005 to replace the R 1150 RT and underwent a complete design overhaul in 2014.

The R1200 RT is a big motorcycle. The wide front fairing extends almost to the end of the handlebar and gets a dominating three-part headlamp and dual LED corona rings that remind you of BMW cars. The seating is relaxed and the large, electrically adjustable windshield ensures wind protection. The fairing exposes the boxer cylinder heads. The hard luggage is standard and is stacked above the dual exhaust pipes.

The R1200 RT is powered by a 1170cc boxer-twin petrol engine that develops 124bhp of power and 125Nm of torque. The engine is now liquid cooled and is mated to a six-speed gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels through a shaft drive. It gets riding modes – rain, road, and standard, and can be toggled at the press of a button. An on-board trip computer, electric windshield, heated grips and colour-matched saddle bags are standard.

It gets 17-inch alloys with 120mm wide rubber in the front and 180mm in the back. It gets Telelever suspension in the front and Paralever in the back with optional semi-active electronic adjustment. It gets dual 320mm discs in the front with four piston calipers and a 265mm disc in the back equipped with ABS as standard. In the Indian market, the R1200 RT competes with the Ducati Multistrada 1200.

BikeWale's Take

The R1200 RT is a modern tourer from BMW for the modern world. The bike is very comfortable for long distance riding, even for the pillion. Plus, the 125bhp boxer engine churns out great amount of torque at the low and mid-range making it a highway king. But this bike is pricey and has limited service reach.

R1200 RT Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 1,170 cc

Max Power 124 bhp @ 7,750 rpm

Max Torque 125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 73 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 12.5 : 1

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. 18 kmpl

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. --

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 450 Km

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Shaft Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 2

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 101 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 2 Per Cylinder

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Air Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

Fuel Delivery System --

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 25 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 4 litres

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS4

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. BMW Motorrad Telelever, Stanchion diameter 35 mm,

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Mot

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Dual Channel ABS

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 17 inch

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 180/55 ZR 17

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 320 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 265 mm

Calliper Type Four-piston fixed caliper

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 17 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. Yes

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 274 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 838 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 155 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 905 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,430 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,485 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,230 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sec

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty (Year) --

Standard Warranty (Kilometers) --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. --

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. --

Low Oil IndicatorYes

Low Battery IndicatorYes

Pillion BackrestNo

GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster. --

USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle. --

Front storage box --

Under seat storage --

AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead. --

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Analogue

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Analogue

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Start TypeElectric Start

Shift LightYes

KillswitchYes

ClockYes

Battery12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free

Headlight Type--

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

Additional features--

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BMW R1200 RT User Reviews

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5Ghost rider 5 years ago by Abhinav Sharma, New Delhi
An iconic long-distance tourer, the 2016 bmw r 1200 rt has a classic boxer twin as its centerpiece, albeit updated to feature both liquid- and air-cooling.With a generous wheelbase and rake, the bmw r 1200 rt is a smooth highwayman. The big change for the coast-to-coast
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BMW R1200 RT News

2019 BMW R1250RT gets ShiftCam tech
20 September 2018
Charles Pennefather

The 2019 BMW R1250RT has been announced, and it gets very similar engine upgrades to the R1250GS that we’ve talked about before. In addition, a few electronic aids have also become standard items.
BMW testing new RT model for 2019
12 March 2018
Ranjan R. Bhat

BMW Motorrad’s sports touring motorcycle will move into a new generation for 2019. On the surface, the test mule might not look much different than the current R 1200 RT, but reports suggest that it features several technological upgrades.
2018 BMW models get new colour schemes
11 July 2017
Neil Nair

The manufacturer has introduced new colour schemes for it 2018 line-up along with an introduction of the TFT display on the GS family and emergency call feature.