How fast is a BMW R1200RT?

How fast is a BMW R1200RT?

140 mph

What is the weight of a BMW R1200RT?

At 276kg, it is 44kg heavier than the R and that makes it cumbersome at slow speeds, especially with a pillion. On the open road the weight isn’t an issue, though. If you are serious about your touring, the RT will allow you to explore the world in total mile-munching bliss, and in a way no other boxer can.

When did BMW R1200RT go water cooled?

The R1200RT became partially water-cooled in 2014, marking a major overhaul to the model with extra power, improved handling and even more electronic assists.

Is the BMW R1200RT a good bike to ride?

The BMW R1200RT is great to hustle. It’s also great to cruise thanks to BMW’s plush Telelever/Paralever suspension set-up. New 1200 version of the BMW R1150RT, as debuted on the BMW R1200GS the year before, delivered 110bhp, 15% up on the old 1150 engine. And you notice it, too.

What is the history of the BMW R 1200 RT?

The current lineage of the R 1200 RT, however, began in 2014 with the introduction of the wasser -head (liquid-cooled) Boxer; and instead of just stuffing the new engine into an old bike, BMW redesigned the RT wholesale (side-by-side with the new R 1200 GS). New seats, seating position, fairing, instrumentation, and frame were fitted or updated.

What makes the 2010 R 1200 RT SE so special?

Touring riders that stick to the tarmac have always held the RT in high regard and for 2010 the R 1200 RT SE has scored more power and technology to help the ultimate road going boxer reach new heights.

What is the difference between the 2014 and 2015 R 1200 RT?

The 2014 R 1200 RT was practically an all-new bike, with a revised frame, a new air/liquid-cooled engine and new semi-active electronic suspension. The 2015 RT returns essentially unchanged from the outgoing model. I loved riding this bike. I wasn’t sure I would, because I was concerned that the riding position might not be sustainable for me.