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BMW R 1200 RT

General moped information

ModelBMW R 1200 RT
Year2008
CategoryTouring
Rating71.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power108.62 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
Fuel controlSOHC
Cooling systemOil & air
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l or 65.34 mpg)
Greenhouse gases83.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeTwo-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle)26.2°
Trail116 mm (4.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-17
Front brakesDouble disc
Front brakes diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc
Rear brakes diameter265 mm (10.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc204.0 kg (449.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.5968 HP/kg
Seat height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length2,082 mm (82.0 inches)
Fuel capacity16.00 litres (4.23 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity2.00 litres (0.53 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
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