2006 BMW R 1200 R

General information
Model: BMW R 1200 RT
Year: 2006
Category: Touring
Rating: 76.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 108.62 HP (79.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMW engine management, BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, dual ignition
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: SOHC
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch: Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Physical measures
Dry weight: 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 259.0 kg (571.0 pounds)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Overall length: 2,230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width: 905 mm (35.6 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,480 mm (58.3 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle): 26.6°
Trail: 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD suspension element
Rear suspension travel: 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.4743 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 27.00 litres (7.13 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): 3.60 litres (0.95 gallons)