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BMW presents the new travel boxer R 1250 RT at the Intermot in Cologne.

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The concept of the touring motorcycle remained untouched.

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There are also hardly any differences in appearance.

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The RT celebrates its world premiere at the same time as the new GS.

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Sparkling Storm metallic is what BMW calls the brown tone of the special paintwork, which is subject to a surcharge.

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The basic version of the new RT comes in plain white.

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The operating concept was adopted unchanged from the predecessor.

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Visually, only the new valve covers and the changed manifold guide reveal the new RT models.

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The new model designation R 1250 RT indicates the displacement increased by 84 cm³.

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The cockpit of the RT is shared by a 5.7-inch color TFT display with an analog speedometer and rev counter.

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BMW calls its system of variable inlet control Shift Cam.

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The R 1250 RT Sport has a sporty side with its mars red metallic paintwork.

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BMW RT in the special paintwork Blueplanet metallic.

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The ESA running gear with automatic load compensation is new to the equipment option list.

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The RT can also be equipped with special wheels for a surcharge – two versions are available.

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Various milled parts are also available at an additional cost.

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These include hand levers.

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The covers of the expansion tanks are also part of the milled part packages.

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The new BMW R 1250 RT will be available from October 2018. BMW names 18,000 euros as the base price.

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BMW relies on variable valve timing for its new boxer engine.

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The timing on the inlet side can be varied.

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The inlet camshaft was equipped with two different cam profiles.

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At the front end of the inlet camshaft there is a vario module that can move the camshaft in the longitudinal direction.

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When the load shifts, the camshaft is shifted accordingly.

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Tame cams with less valve lift for the intake valves.

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The tame cams for partial load operation are marked here.

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This is intended to achieve optimal combustion in this load range.

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If power is required, the vario module moves the camshaft in the direction "sharp".

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Now the sharper camshaft profiles are used.

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That means more lift for the intake valves.

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Here marks the sharp cams.

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The goal is maximum power.

BMW R 1250 RT (model year 2019)

Travel boxer with more displacement and more power

The new tourer BMW R 1250 RT will be at INTERMOT in Cologne. Like the new GS, the RT will get the boxer with variable inlet control in the 2019 model year. Already in October it will be on the market at a base price of 18,000 euros.

The BMW appears visually and also from the overall concept R. 1250 RT unchanged. It remains with the large fairing with adjustable window and the integrated suitcases at the rear. The new year can only be recognized by the new cylinder heads and the changed manifold guides. Both of these point to the most striking change to the RT – the engine.

Boxer with variable inlet control

The latest model offensive by Bavaria shows that the boxer engine concept has not yet been exhausted. As in the new BMW R 1250 GS, the boxer in the new R 1250 RT also has a variable intake control under its cylinder heads, which should give the two-cylinder more power, more torque, but also better exhaust gas values ​​and improved smoothness.

BMW calls the system ShiftCam and thus varies the valve timing and valve lift on the intake side depending on the load and engine speed through an axial shift in two stages. This takes place via a shift gate and an electromechanical actuator. In addition, the intake camshafts were designed in such a way that the two intake valves open asynchronously, which should lead to an increased swirl of the incoming fresh gas and thus to more effective combustion. The camshaft drive was converted from roller chains to tooth chains. The new boxer has increased its displacement. 3 mm more stroke and 1.5 mm more bore result in a displacement increase from 84 to 1,254 cm³

In total, this results in 136 hp for the new boxer at 7,750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. In addition, the boxer should now provide noticeably more power in the lower speed range. 110 Nm should be available from 2,000 rpm, and a whopping 120 Nm from 3,500 rpm. The power pack is combined with a revised six-speed gearbox and an anti-hopping clutch.

More equipment and new options

To adapt to the individual driver’s wishes, RT pilots are now available as standard with two driving modes. The automatic stability control, ABS Pro and the hill start assistant are also standard. Other driving modes are available at an additional cost. The ESA chassis with automatic load compensation is also new to the equipment option list.

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RT cockpit with TFT display and analog round instruments.

The cockpit of the RT is shared by a 5.7-inch color TFT display with an analog speedometer and rev counter. The base of the RT is available in two colors, plus there are two style variants Sport and Elegance. Of course, the new BMW R 1250 RT can also be extensively customized. For example, the milled parts packages Option 719 Classic and HP are available. These include cylinder head covers, ignition coil cover, oil filler plug and front engine housing cover, clutch and brake levers and the expansion tank cover. The RT can also be upgraded with two different special wheels, other benches (90 mm height difference), special paintwork and an HP sport rear silencer.

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The boxer models can be extensively customized

The new BMW R 1250 RT will be available from October 2018. BMW names 18,000 euros as the base price. The two milled part packages have an extra charge of 1,750 euros each. If the HP sports silencer is to be sent to the RT, then 850 euros are due. The bike alternatives Classic and Sport are charged at 900 euros each. The two available special paint finishes, Blueplanet metallic and Sparkling Storm metallic, each cost 1,700 euros, alternative benches cost 205 euros extra.

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