BMW R1200RT (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200RT was a touring but also sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by BMW in 2005 to replace the R1150RT. It was manufactured for over 14 years until 2019, when it was succeeded by the R1250RT.

In 2008, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1200RT, the most touring-oriented motorcycle of the R1200 range, perfect for those riders who wanted to spend as much time as possible in the saddle.

The 2008 model benefited from the latest modifications received by the 2007 model, such as the removal of the servo assist from the partially integrated braking system and the introduction of a new one, like the lighter ABS system made by Continental Teves, which also offered the optional Automatic Stability Control (ASC) for BMW motorcycles.

As for the standard features, the motorcycle packed a full fairing, a tall windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a luggage rack, side-mounted panniers, a top box, and aluminum alloy wheels.

Some other features included hazard warning flashers, single key locks, a closed-loop three-way catalytic converter, adjustable clutch and brake levers, an adjustable rider seat, a diagnostic interface, an electronic immobilizer, an info flat screen, and a power socket.

As for power, the 2008 BMW R1200RT had installed a 1,170cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine at its core, boasting 110 hp at 7,500 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.