R 1200 RT

2018 BMW R 1200 RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT touring motorcycle, BMW utilizes a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. 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 276 kg (608 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.21 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 4.96 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 504 km (313 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 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.