2009 BMW R 1200 RT Specs – Engine Features Picture and Video
The BMW R 1200 RT has two cylinder flat twin Boxer engine is BMW’s famous, time-tested, signature design. First designed in 1923, its two horizontally mounted cylinders are like a boxer’s. The 2009 BMW R 1200 RT is a Sport-Touring Style Motorcycle powered by an 1170cc, Air / Oil Cooled, Flat Twin, OHV, 4-Stroke Engine paired with a 6-Speed Manual Transmission, producing 101.0 mm x 73.0 mm at 7500 rpm and 85 lb/ft torque at 6000 rpm. The 2009 BMW R 1200 RT features a three-part, engine/ cast aluminum/ tubular steel frame/ chassis; Dog shifted 6 speed gear box; BMW Telelever for the front wheel suspension system and BMW Paralever for the rear wheel suspension system. The new RT boasts optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment, giving you push-button fine-tuning for a wide range of roads, loads and moods.
Below tables contain detail technical specification and features of 2009 BMW R 1200 RT engine, transmission system, drive train, brake, tire, wheel, suspension, frame, chassis and physical dimension.
2009 BMW R 1200 RT Engine Specs
| Engine type | Air cooled / oil-cooled Boxer twin-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1170 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101.0 mm x 73.0 mm |
| Power | 110 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 85 lb/ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Valve | Gear HC, chain-driven |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Engine management | BMW Engine Controller – BMS K |
| Valves per cylinder | Four |
| Valves | 2 x 36.0 mm intake / 2 x 31.0 mm exhaust |
| Fuel Tank | HDPE, internal pump and internal filter |
| Alternator W | 720 Watts @ 14 Volts |
| Battery V/AH | 12 Volts / 19 Amps/hour |
2009 BMW R 1200 RT Drive Train / Transmission System Specs
| Clutch | 180 mm dry, single plate with hydraulic actuation |
| Gear Box | Dog shifted 6 speed gear box |
| Primary Transmission | 1:1.882 |
| Gear ratio (1) | 2.28:1 |
| Gear ratio (2) | 1.58:1 |
| Gear ratio (3) | 1.26:1 |
| Gear ratio (4) | 1.03:1 |
| Gear ratio (5) | 0.90:1 |
| Gear ratio (6) | 0.81:1 |
| Final Drive System | Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.62:1 |
2009 BMW R 1200 RT Drive Frame and Suspension Specs
| Frame type | Three-part, engine/cast aluminum/tubular steel |
| Front wheel suspension | BMW Telelever |
| Rear wheel suspension | BMW Paralever |
| Spring Travel (front/rear) | 4.7 inches / 5.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 inches |
| Handlebar center point angle | 63.4 degrees |
2009 BMW R 1200 RT Brakes Specs
| Brake System | BMW EVO with partial integral ABS |
| Front Brakes | Two, four-piston fixed calipers |
| Front Rotor | 12.6 inch dual floating rotors |
| Rear Brakes | Single, two-piston fixed calipers |
| Rear Rotor | 10.4 inch single, fixed rotor |
| Actuation Hydraulic | DOT 4 fluid type |
2009 BMW R 1200 RT Wheel and Tires Specs
| Front Wheel (size/type) | 3.50 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke |
| Rear Wheel (size/type) | 5.00 x 17 cast alloy, five double-spoke |
| Front tire (size/type) | 120/70 x 17 tubeless |
| Rear tire (size/type) | 180/55 x 17 tubeless |
2009 BMW R 1200 RT Physical Dimension Specs
| Overall Length | 87.8 inches |
| Overall Width | 35.6 inches |
| Wheelbase | 58.4 inches |
| Seat height | 32.2 inches |
| Weight – Dry | 505 lbs. |
| Max permissible weight | 1091 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.1 U.S. gallons (including 1 gallon reserve) |
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