BMW R1200RT (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1200RT, a touring or sport-touring motorcycle in its second production year. The model packed the same specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The BMW R1200RT was a touring but also sport-touring motorcycle created by BMW in 2005 as a replacement for the R1150RT and manufactured until 2019 when it was succeeded by the R1250RT.

Compared to its R1150RT predecessor, the R1200RT was completely different in design. Also, it featured a 15 percent boost in power, was 20 kg (44 lbs) lighter, had an onboard computer, and an optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) system.

The motorcycle packed standard features in the visual department, such as a full fairing, a tall windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, panniers, a top box, and aluminum alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a three-section frame with a 35 mm BMW Motorrad Telelever system that offered 120 mm of travel and a single-sided swingarm with an adjustable BMW Motorrad Paralever that provided 135 mm of travel.

As for power, the 2006 BMW R1200RT had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. It delivered 110 hp with maximum strength at 7,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.