2008 BMW R 1200 RT

BMW R 1200 RT
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General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R 1200 RT
Year
2008
Category
Touring
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
71.39 cubic inches (1170.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 2 stroke
Power
108.6 horsepowers (81.0 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
84.82 pound-foot/lbf-ft (115.00 Nm / 11.73 kgf-m) at 6000 RPM
Compression
12:1
Bore x stroke
6.16 x 4.45 inches (101.0 x 73.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Oil and air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
3.60 litres/100 km, 27.8 km/l or 65.3 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
26.2°
Trail
7.08 inches (116.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
7.32 inches (120.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
8.24 inches (135.0 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-17
Rear tyre
180/55-17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
19.53 inches (320.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.17 inches (265.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
401.2 pounds (182.0 kg)
Wet weight
449.7 pounds (204.0 kg)
Seat height
50.0 inches (820 mm)
Wheelbase
90.6 inches (1485 mm)
Overall length
127.0 inches (2082 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.23 gallons (16.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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