R 1150 RT

2001 BMW R 1150 RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in BMW's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2001 BMW R 1150 RT pairs a 1130 cc (69 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 84.1 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the R 1150 RT measures 285 kg (628 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,485 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 203 km/h (126 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2001 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.