Touring Motorcycles
2015BMW R 1200 RT
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The 2015 BMW R 1200 RT is a premium sport-touring motorcycle designed for experienced riders seeking long-distance comfort with sporty performance. Known for its liquid-cooled boxer engine, advanced hydraulic slipper clutch, and refined shaft drive, it excels at combining highway touring capability with nimble handling. Its spacious seating and substantial fuel reserve make it ideal for multi-day adventures while maintaining the agility expected from BMW's legendary touring platform.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 233.2 kg
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Power
- 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
What’s new for the 2015 BMW R 1200 RT
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for long-distance sport touring, blending strong highway performance with all-day comfort.
- Built for
- A refined, confidence-inspiring boxer-twin tourer that feels planted, smooth, and effortlessly fast on open roads.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking a lightweight commuter or any kind of off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Power
- 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM
- EPA Certificate No.
- FBMXC01.2K26-002; FBMXC01.2K5X-007-R01
- Torque
- 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4657 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Hydraulic slipper clutch
Performance
- Top speed
- 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1485 mm
- Overall length
- 2222 mm
- Overall width
- 985 mm
- Overall height
- 1415 mm
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Dry weight
- 233.2 kg
- Wet weight
- 274.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 25.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Two-part tubular frame, engine partially load-bearing
- Front suspension
- Telelever
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminium single swing arm with Paralever
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 136 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 116 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 276 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Ebony, blue/grey, grey
- Fuel Tank Material
- Plastic
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2006 | 2009 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Dry weight | 229 kg | 182 kg | 233 kg | 233 kg | 233 kg | — |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 780 mm | 818 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 27 L | 16 L | 25 L | 25 L | 25 L | 25 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R 1200 RT?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 RT has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R 1200 RT have?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 RT has a Power of 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7750 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 1200 RT have?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 RT has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 1200 RT?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 RT has a Torque of 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 1200 RT weigh?
The 2015 BMW R 1200 RT has a Dry weight of 233.2 kg (514.1 pounds).
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