Data and equipment

The BMW R 1300 RT

The R 1300 RT brings your touring dreams to the streets. With a powerful boxer, visible levity and smart technology, you will have the whole world of touring at your feet. It’s ready to escape to explore the vast unknown with you and knows exactly how to provide you with a top-class experience. Learn about all of the technical equipment of this Tourer here.

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Technical data

Engine

Rated output
145 hp at 7,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts and balance gear wheels
Bore x stroke
106.5 mm x 73 mm
Capacity
1,300 cc
Max. torque
109 lbs-ft 6,500 rpm
Compression ratio
13.3 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system 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
4.9 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
113 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI; adaptive fuel quality regulation (91-98 ROZ/RON)

Electrical system

Alternator
650 W

Power transmission

Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox
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 EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber
Rear wheel location / suspension
BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, continuous swingarm bearing axle, central suspension strut
Wheelbase
1,500 mm
Castor
121.5 mm
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
6.00 x 17"
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
190/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 285 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
820 / 840 mm (comfort seat low: 780 / 800 mm; comfort seat: 825 / 845 mm; comfort seat high: 840 / 860 mm)
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,229 mm
Height
1,387 mm (above windshield)
Width
971 mm (with mirror)
Dry weight
265 kg
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
281 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
510 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
229 kg
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