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BMW R 1250 RT.

For about four decades, the two letters RT have been synonymous with comfortable touring at the highest level. The BMW R 1250 RT with the new boxer engine promises even more comfortable touring with sporty dynamics. Find out everything about the technical data and the standard equipment.

Technical Data

Engine

Type

Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam 

Bore x stroke

102.5 mm x 76 mm

Capacity

1,254 cc

Rated output

136 hp (100 kW) at 7,750 rpm 

Max. torque

105 lb-ft (143 Nm) at 6,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.5 : 1

Mixture control / engine management

Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system 

Emission control

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed

Over 125 mph 

Fuel consumption

50 mpg (WMTC) 

Fuel type

Premium Unleaded 

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase 508 W generator 

Battery

12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free 

Power transmission

Clutch

Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated 

Gearbox

Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears 

Drive

Shaft drive 

Chassis / brakes

Frame

Two section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine 

Front wheel location / suspension

BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut 

Rear wheel location / suspension

Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel 

Suspension travel, front / rear

4.7" / 5.4" (120 mm / 136 mm) 

Wheelbase

58.5" (1,485 mm) 

Castor

4.6" (116 mm) 

Steering head angle

64.1° 

Wheels

Cast aluminum wheels 

Rim, front

3.50'' x 17''  

Rim, rear

5.50'' x 17''  

Tire, front

120/70 ZR 17  

Tire, rear

180/55 ZR 17  

Brake, front

Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm 

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper 

ABS

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) 

Dimensions / weights

Length

87.5" (2,222 mm) 

Width (incl. mirrors)

38.8" (985 mm) / 39" (990 mm) incl. panniers 

Height (excl. mirrors)

Standard: 55.3" (1,405 mm) , Style Sport: 53.5" (1,360 mm) 

Seat height, unladen weight

Standard: 31.7"/32.5"

Inner leg curve, unladen weight

High Seat: 73.8"/75.4", Standard: 71.3"/72.8", Low Seat: 68.5"/70.1"

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled

615 lbs (279 kg)

1)
Permitted total weight

1,114 lbs (505 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment)

498 lbs (226 kg) 

Usable tank volume

6.6 gal (25 L) 

Reserve

Approx. 1 gal (4 L) 

1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.

Standard features

  • 2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road)
  • ABS Pro
  • Gear Shift Assist 
  • Adjustable Two-Section Seat
  • ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
  • Heated Grips
  • Hill Start Control
  • LED Tail Light
  • LED Turn Signals
  • Multi Controller
  • On-Board Computer Pro
  • Saddle Bags in Body Color
  • ShiftCam (Variable Camshaft Control)
  • Steering Damper
  • Stepless Power Adjustable Windshield
  • Storage Compartment
  • Toolkit
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