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Year
2010
Year
2024
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 RT
Display Name
F 900 GS
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
2024
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$17,000
MSRP
$13,495
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
695
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
36000 / 57936
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7750
Horsepower RPM
8500
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
6750
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
13.1:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
110
Horsepower (bhp)
105
Torque (Nm)
119.3
Torque (Nm)
93
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Bore (mm/in)
86 / 3.4
Stroke (in/mm)
2.87 / 72.9
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 77
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
895 / 54.6
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
50
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Other Engine
-
Other Engine
Optional
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
56
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Final Drive Ratio
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Other Transmission
-
Other Transmission
Optional
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
87.8 / 2230
Length (in/mm)
89.4 / 2270.8
Width (in/mm)
35.6 / 904.2
Width (in/mm)
37.1 / 942.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.4 / 1483.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.6 / 1590
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 154.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
505 / 229.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
571 / 259
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
482 / 218.6
GVWR (lbs)
1091
GVWR (lbs)
981
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.6 / 25
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.8 / 14.4
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
7.9 / 35
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.32
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.86
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
54.8 / 1391.9
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
498 / 225.9
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
Yes
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.5 / 215.9
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 R17
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Heated Seat
Optional
Heated Seat
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.2 / 868.7
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Compass
Standard
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
GPS
Optional
GPS
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Hard Side Cases
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Optional
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Other Lights
Optional
Other Lights
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Keyless Ignition
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Radio
Optional
Radio
-
Speakers
Optional
Speakers
-
CD Player
Optional
CD Player
-
Other Audio & Communication
Optional
Other Audio & Communication
-
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
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