Data & equipment

The BMW R 1250 RT

For around four decades, the two letters RT have been synonymous with comfortable travel and touring at the highest level. The BMW R 1250 RT combines comfortable touring with sporty dynamics and sophisticated technology. Find out all about the technical data and equipment here.

Technical data

Engine

Rated output
100 kW (136 hp) at 7,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Two-cylinder, air/liquid-cooled, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one counterbalance shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Bore x stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity
1,254 cc
Max. torque
105.5 lbs-ft at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio
12.5 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5+

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed
over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
4.75 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
110 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 508 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch
Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with helical gears
Drive
Cardan

Chassis / brakes

Frame
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Front wheel location / suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever, diameter 37 mm, central shock absorber
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel
Suspension travel, front / rear
120 mm / 136 mm
Wheelbase
1,485 mm
Castor
116 mm
Steering head angle
64.1°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
5.50 x 17''
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
180/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (fully integral braking function, lean angle optimized)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height at unladen weight
31.7/32.5" (low seat: 29.9"/30.7"; high seat: 32.6"/33.5")
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
71.3" / 72.8" (seat high: 74" /75.4"; seat low:69" /70.1")
Usable tank volume
approx. 25 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,222 mm (over license plate holder)
Height
1,405 - 1,570 mm, Style Sport: 1.360 - 1.480 mm (above windshield, at DIN unladen weight)
Width
985 mm (above mirror)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
279 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
505 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
226 kg

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