BMW R1200RT (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1200RT was a touring or sport-touring machine created by the House of Munich from 2004 to 2019 as a replacement vehicle for the BMW R1150RT model. The bike was powered by a 1,10cc flat twin engine and set in motion by a six-speed transmission with a final shaft drive.

In 2014, the German company introduced a redesigned BMW R1200RT with several modifications. The largest one was integrating a liquid-cooled system, followed by minor updates, such as the seating position, fairing, instruments, and frame.

Standard features included two ride modes, Rain and Road, which were activated at the press of a button for various road conditions, an onboard computer, an electrically adjustable windscreen, color-matched panniers, and heated grips.

In 2016, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW R1200RT, a sport-touring motorcycle packed with standard features, such as an upper fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, side-mounted panniers, a side stand, and lightweight 10-spoke aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2016 BMW R1200RT had its soul brought to life by a 1,170cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled boxer engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering 125 hp at 7,750 rpm and 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 37 mm BMW Telelever fork on the front and a single-sided swingarm with an adjustable BMW EVO Paralever shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.