2016 BMW R 1200 RT | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
The latest version of BMW’s classic boxer tourer–the R 1200 RT–gets Automatic Stability Control and two riding modes. The seating position has a lower the center of gravity that the last air-cooled RT, making it easier to reach the ground at stops. Plus, the instrument cluster uses a 5.7-inch TFT color display.
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2016 BMW R 1200 RT Specs:
ENGINE
- Type: Air-/liquid-cooled, DOHC, flat twin
- Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
- Displacement: 1170cc
- Maximum power: 125 horsepower @ 7750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 92 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 12.5:1
- Engine management: Electronic intake pipe injection
- Emissions control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum speed: 125+ mph
- Fuel consumption: 60 mpg at a constant 55 mph
- Fuel: Premium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Alternator: 3-phase, 540 watts
- Battery: 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION
- Clutch: Multi-plate wet, hydraulically operated
- Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
- Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS
- Frame: Two-section, with bolt-on rear and load-bearing engine
- Front suspension: 37mm BMW Telelever; 4.7 inches of travel
- Rear suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm w/ BMW EVO Paralever, WAD strut, spring-preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.4 inches of travel
WHEELS/BRAKES
- Wheel Type: Cast aluminum
- Front rim: 3.50 x 17″
- Rear rim: 5.50 x 17″
- Front tire: 120/70 ZR 17
- Rear tire: 180/55 ZR 17
- Front brakes: Dual floating 320mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
- Rear brake: 276mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
- ABS: Standard (defeatable)
DIMENSIONS
- L x W x H: 87.5 x 38.8 x 55.7 inches
- Wheelbase: 58.5 inches
- Rake: 26.4°
- Trail: 4.6 inches
- Seat height: 31.7 and 32.5 inches (standard choices); various optional seats available
- Curb weight: 604 pounds
- Fuel capacity: 6.6 gallons
2016 BMW R 1200 RT Colors:
- San Marino Blue/Granite Grey Metallic Matte
- Platinum Bronze Metallic
- Ebony Metallic
2016 BMW R 1200 RT Price:
- MSRP From $18,145
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