2013 BMW R 1200 RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 89 Nm (65.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 94 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 1200 RT measures 263.1 kg (580 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 818 mm (32.2 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,483 mm (58.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 24.98-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 605 km (376 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).
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Specific Output
94 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~605 km (376 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power110.0 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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