2008 BMW R 1200 RT
2008 BMW R 1200 RT pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport-Touring
MSRP
$16,800
Dealers
Warranty
36
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2005
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
BMW
Display Name
R 1200 RT
Year
2008
Make
BMW
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
110 / 82.1
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
85 / 115.2
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (mm/in)
73 / 2.88
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.28 / 1.58 / 1.26 / 1.03 / 0.9 / 0.81
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.32
Width (in/mm)
35.6 / 904.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.4 / 1483.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 154.9
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
3.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
505 / 229.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
571 / 259
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1091 / 495
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.1 / 26.9
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Storage Capacity (gal/l)
7.9 / 35
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.32
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
Yes
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.2 / 817.9
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
495
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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