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

Design

Two-cylinder, air-/fluid-cooled, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur-gear driven camshafts, one balancer shaft and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control.

Bore x stroke

102.5 mm x 76 mm

Capacity

1,254 cc

Nominal capacity

136 HP at 7,750 rpm

Max. torque

105 lbs-ft. at 6,250 rpm

Compression ratio

12.5: 1

Fuel preparation

Electronic port fuel injection, digital engine control: BMS-O with throttle by wire

Emission control

Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU-5 emission standard

Mileage / consumption

Maximum speed

over 124 mph

Fuel type

Super unleaded

Electrical system

Alternator

Three-phase generator with 508-watt nominal capacity

Battery

12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch

Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation

Gears

Six-speed helical synchromesh gearbox

Secondary drive

Drive shaft

Suspension / brakes

Frame

Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine

Front suspension / spring elements

BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm

Rear-wheel guide / spring elements

Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping via adjuster knob

Spring travel, front / rear

4.7" / 5.4"

Wheelbase

58.5"

Caster

4.6"

Steering head angle

64.1°

Wheels

Cast aluminum

Rim dimensions, front

3.50 x 17"

Rim dimensions, rear

5.50 x 17”

Tire, front

120/70 ZR 17

Tire, rear

180/55 ZR 17

Brake, front

Twin disc brake, floating discs, diameter 12.6", four-piston radial brake calipers

Brake, rear

Single disc brake, diameter 10.9", double-piston floating caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro (full integral braking, lean optimized)

Dimensions / weights

Seat height, unladen

31.7" / 32.5" (SE high seat: 32.7" / 33.5", low seat: 29.9" / 30.7")

Rider step length, unladen

71.3" / 72.8" (SE high seat: 73.8"/ 75.4", SE low seat: 68.5:" / 70.1")

Usable tank capacity

6.6 gal.

of which is reserve

approx. 1 gal.

Length (using number plate carrier)

87.5"

Height (above windscreen)

Min. 57.5", max. 61.8"
(Style Sport: min. 53.5", max. 58.3")

Width (including mirrors)

38.8"

Breadth (including cases)

39.0"

Vehicle curb weight, fully fueled/road-ready

615 lbs.

1)

Max. permitted weight

1,113 lbs.

Max. load (with standard equipment)

482.2 lbs.

1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable tank capacity.

Equipment

Standard equipment

10.25-inch color TFT instrument cluster with connectivity and integrated map navigation
BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro
DCC (Dynamic Cruise Control with braking function)
Full-LED headlights
Four programmable favorite buttons
DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road)
HSC (Hill Start Control)

Optional equipment

Adaptive headlight
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control with radar sensor)
Charging compartment (inductive charging and USB)
Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with load compensation)
Keyless Ride
Central locking system
Seat heating
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System)
Ride Modes Pro (driving mode dynamic and HSC Pro, dynamic engine brake control, dynamic brake control DBC)
Option 719 billet packs
Option 719 wheels
Sports silencer

Optional accessories

LED additional headlights
Seat variants
Top case
Tank bag
BMW Motorrad Navigator

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