Data & equipment

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

4” x 3”

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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