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2009 BMW R 1200 RT

1170 cc · 109 hp

The 2009 BMW R 1200 RT is a touring motorcycle from BMW. Recorded specifications include 1170 cc displacement, 109 hp power, 204 kg weight and 78 cm seat height.

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Touring

96

Runner-up

Speed

90
Long-distance trips96
Highway pace90

Trade-offs

Off-road26
Agility57

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Best for

StrongestTouring

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Touring
%92Best
Passenger
%92Best
Daily
%83
Track
%77
City
%71
Cornering
%67

Strongest fit: Touring (%92).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Advanced
Riding purpose
Daily, Track, Long ride
Physical
Low seat height, Balanced weight
Character
Aggressive

May not be suitable

New beginnersExpecting low fuel consumption

BMW R 1200 RT Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
Power
109 hp
Engine Type
Boxer
Torque
115 Nm
Valves / Cylinder
4
Engine Details
Boxer | SOHC
Power / Weight
0.599 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Air-Oil
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS

Suspension

Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
223 cm
Height
143 cm
Wheelbase
148.5 cm
Seat Height
78 cm
Dry Weight
182 kg
Wet Weight
204 kg

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