Touring Motorcycles
2007BMW R 1200 RT
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The 2007 BMW R 1200 RT is a fully faired touring bike known for comfort and weather protection. Its oil- and air-cooled 1,170cc boxer twin makes 108.6 hp at 7,000 rpm and 115 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. An 820 mm seat and 27-litre tank give it a long range.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 229.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM
What’s new for the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT
vs the 2006| Spec | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 108.6 HP (79.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM | 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM |
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Power
- 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 84 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- 7BMXC01.2K2X-001-R01
- EPA CO Emissions
- 1.5 CO g/km
- Torque
- 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4742 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- 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
- Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1480 mm
- Overall length
- 2230 mm
- Overall width
- 905 mm
- Overall height
- 1430 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 229.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 259.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 27.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unit
- Front suspension
- BMW Motorrad Telelever
- Rear suspension
- Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD suspension element
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.6°
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Double disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
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 | 2007 | 2009 | 2013 | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Dry weight | 229 kg | 229 kg | 182 kg | 233 kg | 233 kg | — |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 780 mm | 818 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 27 L | 27 L | 16 L | 25 L | 25 L | 25 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R 1200 RT?
The 2007 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 2007 BMW R 1200 RT has a Power of 108.6 HP (81.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 1200 RT have?
The 2007 BMW R 1200 RT has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 1200 RT?
The 2007 BMW R 1200 RT has a Torque of 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 1200 RT weigh?
The 2007 BMW R 1200 RT has a Dry weight of 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds).
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