2016 BMW R 1200 RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's touring motorcycle platform, the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) liquid-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 106.8 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the R 1200 RT measures 274 kg (604 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 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 paired with a rated consumption of 3.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 641 km (398 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2006 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
106.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.46 HP/kg (2.19 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~641 km (398 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
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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Suspension
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Transmission
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