BMW R 1200RT LC (2015)

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The BMW R 1200RT LC is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine and a liquid cooling system. It has a capacity of 1170 and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. The bike runs on premium unleaded fuel and has a fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter for exhaust management. The ignition system is digital, and the bike starts with an electric starter. The clutch is a single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated, and has a six-speed transmission with a final drive shaft. The front suspension is a BMW Telelever, and the rear suspension is a BMW EVO Paralever. The motorcycle has a standard BMW Motorrad Inteqral ABS system and cast aluminum wheels with front and rear disc brakes. The bike has a wheelbase of 1485 mm and a permitted total weight of 495 kg. The fuel capacity is 25 liters, and the reserve is 4 liters. The bike has a maximum power output of 92 kW and a maximum torque of 125 Nm. The dry weight of the bike is 221 kg, and the wet weight is 274 kg. The seat height can be adjusted between 805 mm and 825 mm or between 830 mm and 850 mm depending on the model.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R 1200RT LC

Year: 2015


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1170, 71.4 co in
Intake / outlet: 40 mm / 34 mm
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Fuel: Premium unleaded (95 RON)
Induction: Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Exhaust management: Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Ignition: Digital engine management
Starting: Electric
Throttle valve: 52 mm
Alternator: 620 W
Battery: Ah 12V/12 Ah maintenance-free
Headlight: H7W / LED (SA)

Max Power: 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Primary Ratio: 1.65
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1
Frame: Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing
Front Suspension: BMW Telelever
Front wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: BMW EVO Paralever
Rear wheel Travel: 136 mm / 5.4 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers
Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad Inteqral ABS (standard, part inteqral))
Wheelss: Cast aluminium wheels
Wheel Front: 3.5o x 17″
Wheel Rear: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/60 ZR17

Steering Head Angle: 63.6 degrees
Wheel Castor: 116 mm / 4.56″
Dimensions: Length 2222 mm / 87.5 in Width 983 mm / 38.7 in Height 1417 mm / 55.7 in
Wheelbase: 1485 mm / 58.5 in
Seat Height: 805 mm / 31.5 in – 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm)
Dry Weight: 221 kg / 487 lbs
Wet Weight: 274 kg / 604 lbs
Permitted Total Weight: 495 kg / 1091 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal
Reserve: 4 Litres / 1 US gal

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