BMW R1200RT (2010-2011) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200RT was a touring but also sport-touring motorcycle made 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 2010, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1200RT, a touring machine that debuted in 2005. The maker introduced several changes for the 2010 model year that improved its overall capabilities.

One of the most significant changes in the 2010 model was the boxer engine, which incorporated the DOHC cylinder heads borrowed from the HP2 Sport model, which improved its power delivery and offered better engine performance.

Although the power remained the same at 110 hp, torque increased from 115 to 120 Nm (85-89 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm. Due to a new exhaust valve, the engine's power was spread over a wider range, making the motorcycle more usable.

Other improvements included a new fairing design with better wind and weather protection, new control units, a hydraulic reservoir, a new audio system with USB, MP3, and iPod connectivity, and new colors.

As for the power figures, the 2010 BMW R1200RT had installed a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine underneath its fairing, delivering an output power of 110 hp with maximum strength at 7,750 rpm and 120 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.