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2018 BMW R 1200 RT

Forty years on.

You’re old school. You’re new school. And you want to tour. Where to turn? Either choose from a number of throwback V-twins or pick the BMW R1200RT. The RT has played a valuable role in BMW’s lineup for decades, beginning with the original R100RT of 1979. Now four decades later, BMW’s unique opposed-twin touring formula continues, with improvements those first RT adopters could scarcely have imagined. For instance, the R1200RT’s 1,170cc engine boasts four camshafts and fuel injection, has four-valve cylinder heads to boost power and efficiency, and employs air- and liquid-cooling, and a balance shaft.

For nimble handling and ride comfort, the claimed 609-pound R1200RT has BMW’s unique Telelever fork and Paralever shock, the latter of which has tool-less spring preload and damping adjusters. Happily, sporty Z-rated touring radials will weather any storm the RT’s rider can muster by turning up the wick on the 125-hp engine. And they’ll do so for a long while too; with its claimed 47 mpg fuel economy and a huge 6.6-gallon tank, the R1200RT can conquer some 300 miles between fill-ups.

Likes: Terrific comfort and economy; height-adjustable seat; standard stability control

Dislikes: LED turn signals and taillight but halogen headlights? That's backward!

Verdict: A stately, comfy, and gimmick-free touring twin

2018 BMW R 1200 RT Specs and Pricing

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2018 BMW R 1200 RT

An iconic long-distance tourer, the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT has a classic boxer twin as its centerpiece, albeit updated to feature both liquid- and air-cooling.

With a generous wheelbase and rake, the BMW R 1200 RT is a smooth highwayman. The big change for the coast-to-coast sport-touring runner is ABS Pro.

To add even a bit more class to this mile churner, BMW has embossed the RT logo on the seat.

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2018 BMW R 1200 RT Specs:

• Type: Horizontally opposed twin
• Displacement: 1170cc
• Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
• Maximum power: 125 horsepower @ 7750 rpm
• Maximum torque: 92 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm
• Compression ratio: 12.5:1
• Valve train: DOHC, 4vpc
• Cooling: Liquid and air
• Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
• Final drive: Shaft
• Frame: Continuous tubular steel bridge-type
• Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable BMW Telelever 37mm forks w/ central spring strut; 4.7 inches
• Rear suspension; travel: BMW EVO Paralever and WAD strut w/ spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable shock; 5.4 inches
• Front wheel: 3.50 x 17; cast aluminum
• Rear wheel: 4.50 x 17; cast aluminum
• Front tire: 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear tire: 180/55 ZR 17
• Front brakes: Dual floating 320mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
• Rear brake: 276mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
• ABS: Standard
• Wheelbase: 58.5 inches
• Rake: 26.4°
• Trail: 4.6 inches
• Seat height: 31.7 and 32.5 inches
• Fuel capacity: 6.6 gallons
• Estimated fuel consumption: 47 mpg
• Curb weight: 604 pounds

2018 BMW R 1200 RT Colors:

• Carbon Black Metallic
• Mars Red Metallic/Dark Slate Metallic Matt

2018 BMW R 1200 RT Price:

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I do not t pretend to be the best bike rider although I have ridden the Blue Ridge and the Tail four times on a Yamaha Road Star, HD UltraGlide and my last bike a Road Glide Bar far my favourite. In August I traded on a 2017 R1200 RT. What a change. The bike is amazing. Literally I would compare ... riding a Harley to a tractor. This bike handles like a dream. I have more confidence in my riding ability than ever. No more struggling with the HD weight. Braking and acceleration is amazing. Maybe I am not as cool as I used to be on my RoadGlide but riding this bike is FUN. Seriously I wish I could have both but I cannnot wait to ride the Tail on the BMW.

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2017 BMW R1200RT Review

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The new R 1200 RT – more impressions per kilometre…

Never-ending riding fun.

Increased comfort for a greater sense of thrill. A motorcycle that defined the classic touring bike segment has now reached the next stage of evolution: the new BMW R 1200 RT. With its light handling, the R 1200 RT makes it possible to enjoy what is most important: riding through the landscape. Whether on your own or with a passenger: the new R 1200 RT is all about comfortable, relaxed riding on every tour.

More dynamic performance. More control.

The new RT has a new air/water-cooled BMW boxer engine with even more torque and 125 bhp for powerful propulsion. Thanks to the highly active electronically controlled suspension system ASC, the machine is still very easy to control and offers stability on every country road. The standard modes “Rain” and “Road” can also be activated at the press of a button, adapting the motorcycle perfectly to the weather conditions and road surface as required. The Board Computer Pro and the familiar heated grips round off the range of basic equipment.

More optional extras. More comfort.

The special equipment for the new RT enables even simpler handling of the machine while still offering an increased level of comfort. For example, the electronic suspension BMW Dynamic ESA responds within a fraction of a second to changing surfaces. Shift Assistant Pro allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch or throttle valve. Another option available is “Dynamic” mode, which guarantees maximum riding fun for sporty, dynamic motorcyclists. Also available as an optional extra: a central locking system which also locks both cases by remote control, a cruise control system and lots more besides.

More design. More impressions.

A supreme touring bike with a persuasive design: the use of transparent materials conveys lightness and agility. The R 1200 RT is available in the new elegant paint finishes Quartz blue metallic, Ebony metallic and Callisto grey metallic matt.

2017 BMW R1200RT www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Options/Packages AC ABS Pro (cornering-optimized ABS) is now included as part of 224 Ride Modes Pro, which is only offered in the 238 Dynamic Package and ZPP Premium Package. Although European models include a Dynamic Brake Light with ABS Pro, this light will not be available in the US market. Pricing has been revised as follows to account for the added value of ABS Pro: o ZPP (+$50 = $3,250) / 238 (+$50 = $325 MSRP).

Colors N1K Carbon Black Metallic ($0) and Alpine White ($0) replace N0E San Marino Blue Metallic / Granite Grey Metallic Matte and NC9 Ebony Metallic.

2017 BMW R1200RT www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

2017 BMW R1200RT – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details US MSRP Price: $ See dealer for pricing in USD

Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine with balancer shaft, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, wet sump lubrication Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm Capacity 1,170 cc Rated output 125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm Max. torque 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) at 6,500 rpm Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 Mixture control / engine management Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 Performance / fuel consumption Maximum speed Over 125 mph Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 60 mpg at a constant 55 mph (3.9 l) Fuel type Premium Unleaded Electrical system Alternator Three-phase 540 W generator Battery 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free Power transmission Clutch Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated Gearbox Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical cut gears Drive Shaft drive 2.75:1 Chassis / brakes Frame Continuous tubular steel bridge-type frame Front wheel location / suspension BMW Telelever, Ø 37 mm, central spring strut Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel Suspension travel front / rear 4.7″ / 5.4″ (120 mm / 136 mm) Wheelbase 58.5″ (1,485 mm) Castor 4.6″ (116 mm) Steering head angle 63.6° Wheels Cast aluminum wheels Rim, front 3.50 x 17″ Rim, rear 5.50 x 17″ Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17 Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Brake, front Dual floating disc brakes, 4-piston fixed calipers, diameter 320 mm Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, dual-piston floating caliper ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) Dimensions / weights Length 87.5″ (2,222 mm) Width (incl. mirrors) 38.7″ (983 mm) / 38.8″ (985 mm) incl. panniers Height (excl. mirrors) 55.7″ (1,416 mm) Seat height, unladen weight 31.7″ / 32.5″ (805 / 825 mm; adjustable seat height) Standard; variable seat heights available between 29.9″ (760 mm) and 33.5″ (850 mm) (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.3″ / 72.8″ (1,810 / 1,850 mm; adjustable seat height) Standard; variable inner leg curve (inseam) between 68.5″ (1,740 mm) and 75.4″ (1,915 mm) (seats available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 604 lbs (274 kg) Permitted total weight 1,091 lbs (495 kg) Payload (with standard equipment) 487 lbs (221 kg) Usable tank volume 6.6 gal (25 l) Reserve Approx. 1 gal (4.0 l)

2017 BMW R1200RT – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details Canada MSRP Price: $ See dealer for pricing in CDN Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm Capacity 1,170 cc Rated output 92 kW (125 hp) at 7,750 rpm Max. torque 125 Nm at 6,500 rpm Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 Performance / fuel consumption Maximum speed Over 200 km/h Fuel type Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) Electrical system Alternator Three-phase alternator 540 W Battery 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free Power transmission Clutch Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth Drive Shaft drive Chassis / brakes Frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable Suspension travel front / rear 120 mm / 136 mm Wheelbase 1,485 mm Castor 116 mm Steering head angle 63.6° Wheels Cast aluminum wheels Rim, front 3.50 x 17″ Rim, rear 5,50 x 17″ Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17 Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral) Dimensions / weights Length 2,232 mm Width (incl. mirrors) 982.8 mm (incl. panniers: 984.5 mm) Height (excl. mirrors) 1,415.6 mm Seat height, unladen weight 805 / 825 mm (high seat*: 830 / 850 mm; low seat*: 760 / 780 mm) *OE Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 / 1,850 mm (high seat*: 1875 / 1915 mm; low seat*: 1,740 / 1,880 mm) *OE Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 274 kg Permitted total weight 495 kg Payload (with standard equipment) 221 kg Usable tank volume 25 l Reserve approx. 4 l

2017 BMW R1200RT – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled twin-cylinder four stroke boxer engine with double overhead spur-gear driven camshaft and balance shaft DOHC cyclinder head with four valves per cylinder built into crankcase Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm Capacity 1,170 cc Rated output 125 bhp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm Max. torque 125 Nm at 6,500 rpm Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 Mixture control / engine management Digital engine management, electronic intake pipe fuel injection E-Gas (ride by wire) electronic throttle control Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4Performance / fuel consumption Maximum speed Over 200 km/h Fuel type Premium unleaded, 95 octane (RON) Electrical system Alternator Three-phase alternator 540 W Battery 12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free Power transmission Clutch Wet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically operated Gearbox Built-in six-speed helical gearbox Drive Shaft drive Chassis / brakes Frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm Rear wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever: Spring preload steplessly and hydraulically adjustable via handwheel, adjustable rebound damping, WAD travel related damping strut Suspension travel front / rear 120 mm / 136 mm Wheelbase 1,485 mm Castor 116 mm Steering head angle 63.6° Wheels Cast aluminium wheels Rim, front 3.50 x 17″ Rim, rear 5.50 x 17″ Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17 Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Brake, front Double disc brake with radial brake calipers, diameter 320 mm Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partially-integral) Dimensions / weights Length 2,222 mm Width (incl. mirrors) 982.8 mm (incl. panniers: 984.5 mm) Height (excl. mirrors) 1,415.6 mm Seat height, unladen weight 805 / 825 mm (high seat*: 830 / 850 mm; low seat*: 760 / 780 mm) *OE Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 / 1.,850 mm (high seat*: 1,875 / 1,915 mm; low seat*: 1,740 / 1,780 mm) *OE Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 276 kg Permitted total weight 495 kg Payload (with standard equipment) 219 kg Usable tank volume 25 litres Reserve Approx. 4 litres

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Model Year 2012 Changes

• Base model: No changes; the R 1200 RT already included ABS as standard
• Base MSRP increase: +$100
• New Special Packages: Option 431 (RT standard equipment), and option 435 (RT premium equipment)
• Standard Package: Individually listed equipment now bundled under special package option 431 (except for option 538 – cruise control – which is added separately)
• Premium Package: Individually listed equipment now bundled under special package option 435 which adds option 350 (chrome exhaust) without adding price; the result is a value improvement of $150 over last year’s premium package
• New colors: N87 (Midnight Blue Metallic), N88 (Light Magnesium Metallic / Magnesium Beige Metallic), and N89 (Fluid Grey Metallic)
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• Discontinued options: Option 270 now includes SiriusXM satellite radio (option 994); therefore option 994 is no longer required and it has been discontinued

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• Option 499 not with options 416, 518 or 776 (776 included in 499)
• Option 518 only with option 519]

2012 R1200RT Fluid Grey Metallic (color N89)

2012 R1200RT Midnight Blue Metallic (color N87)

2012 R1200RT Light Magnesium / Magnesium Beige (color N88)

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I’ve never had the factory GPS for my RT but now that I’m “kinda sorta” retired according to the wife, with longer trips in mind I’d like something other than my iPhone. I’ve heard stories about the Garmin from BMW not being very good, not to mention crazy expensive, and I was wondering if there are any solutions out there for neat installs beyond the iPhone on a ram mount on the handlebar. Thx.  

So I don’t sound long winded the Garmin XT has been an amazing addition to my 2019 RT. Getting answers here will help you but research research research will be your greatest ally once you figure out the direction you want to go. YouTube will also give you lots of answers. Remember you get what you pay for. Good luck.  

I typically run two GPS's. One is a Garmin XT that I use specifically for navigation, and the other is a Garmin Nav V that I use to monitor data of the ride. I have several other, some older, GPS's and this is the normal setup for me. Works great.  

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How is that XT mounted?? Thx.  

It's in the Garmin XT mount that comes with it. It's attached to an accessory shelf. Very solid and secure. Here's a link to it at Sierra BMW but it's available cheaper elsewhere. RCU Shelf.  

E-nav XT RT - Adapter 3D Motorrad Shop

reg26 said: You cant go wrong with the Garmin XT. I bought this adaptor from this website and it fits right in the factory mount assuming you have a 2019 or earlier RT. You cant use the wonder wheel with it but the wheel doesnt do that much on the RT anyway and I never used it. Here is the link. It ships from Italy but for some reason I got mine in 4 days to NY. E-nav XT RT - Adapter 3D Motorrad Shop Tempi di consegna: 2/4 giorni lavorativi ITALIA 4/6 giorni lavorativi EUROPA VERIFICA LA DISPONIBILITA' SUL SITO WEB www.adapter3dmotorrad.com www.adapter3dmotorrad.it Click to expand...

Thats correct. There is no wiring required. Just snaps right in the the NAV 5 or 6 but much nicer screen and larger also. It's a great GPS  

Motorcycle Phone Holder GPS Navigation Stand Bracket For R1200RT R1250RT | eBay

That's a great little cradle mount. Works with phones or GPS's (apparently), flexibility which is a huge advantage. All I can say about the E-Nav bracket versus the holder you referred us to, is that I like the security of using the Garmin mount within BMW cradle, to hold my GPS. A solid "snap" of the mechanical connection is superior to a spring grip of a phone/GPS holder, IMHO. However, had I seen this before I bought the E-Nav bracket, I probably would have tried it first. It looks like a really, great solution. By the way, I like having the Garmin Zumo on my bike, versus just a smart phone because (1) The GPS works when there is no cell service, (2) the Zumo is motorcycle/ATV purpose built, i.e. it's armored against the vibration of a motorcycle. There are plenty of reports of cell phones failing when attached to vibrating motorcycles. But, certainly, to each their own.  

TheWookie said: I’ve never had the factory GPS for my RT but now that I’m “kinda sorta” retired according to the wife, with longer trips in mind I’d like something other than my iPhone. I’ve heard stories about the Garmin from BMW not being very good, not to mention crazy expensive, and I was wondering if there are any solutions out there for neat installs beyond the iPhone on a ram mount on the handlebar. Thx. Click to expand...

Very true. I clearly haven't been in a wild enough area yet for that to be a problem. Nor do I intend to. I did enough "roughing it" when I was younger. Now, for dinner, instead of making beans, I like to make reservations.  

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