Long-distance test: 1500 km in duet with the R1200RT
Winner of all our reviews, the R 1200 RT embodies BMW’s mastery in the road bike category. But what is it really worth over the long haul, loaded and in duo? After 1,500 km shot in a few days, MNC delivers its verdict. Test !
R1200 RT 2014 technical and commercial sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-stroke twin-cylinder boxer, central balance shaft |
| Cooling | By air / water |
| Displacement | 1170 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101 × 73 mm |
| Max power | 125 hp (92 kW) at 7,750 rpm (107 hp in France) |
| Max torque | 125 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Distribution | Four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts |
| Inlet / exhaust valves | 40/34 mm |
| gas butterflies | 52 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 12.5 to 1 |
| Food | Phased sequential digital electronic injection: BMS-K + with injection cut-off in deceleration, double ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | 540 W |
| Drums | 12 V / 16 Ah |
| Headlights | H7 (optional LED daytime running light) |
| Starter | 0.9 kW |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Anti-dribble multi-disc in oil bath |
| Ordered | Manual |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary reduction | 1.65 |
| 1st | 2,438 |
| 2nd | 1.714 |
| 3rd | 1,296 |
| 4th | 1.059 |
| 5th | 0.943 |
| 6th | 0.848 |
| Final reduction | 2.91 |
| Final drive | By cardan shaft |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Perimeter frame in steel tubes, motor with load-bearing function |
| Swinging arm | In aluminium |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, tube diameter 35 mm, combined with central shock absorber |
| Suspension Ar | Paralever Evo combined with a WAD shock absorber, infinitely adjustable preload by hydraulic cylinder and thumbwheel, adjustable rebound |
| Front brake | Double 320 mm hydraulically operated disc |
| Calipers Av | 4 piston Brembo, radial mount |
| Ar brake | Single 276 mm disc |
| Caliper Ar | 2 pistons |
| Front rim | 3.50 x 17 " |
| Rim Ar | 5.50 x 17 " |
| Front tire | 120/70 – ZR 17 |
| Tire Ar | 180/55 – ZR 17 |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2220 mm |
| Width | 983 mm with mirrors, 985 with suitcases |
| Height | 1415.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm |
| Caster angle | 26.4 ° |
| Hunt | 116 mm |
| Saddle height | 805/825 mm (high saddle: 830/850 mm, low monobloc saddle: 760/780 mm) |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 136 mm |
| Full weight | 274 kg |
| Payload | 221 kg |
| Fuel tank | 25 liters (reserve 4 l) |
| Instrumentation | |
| Dash console | Tachometer and speedometer, total mileage, daily trip 1 and 2, automatic trip (reset to zero after an interruption of 6 h), ambient temperature with ice warning (3 ° C), average consumption 1 and 2, consumption avg since reset, instantaneous consumption, avg consumption for calculating range, range, average speed, oil level, tire inflation pressure check (RDC option), on-board network voltage, date, duration of the break, duration of the trip, date of service, mileage remaining until the service. |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate in the |
| Colors | Blue "Quartz" metallic, Gray "Callisto" Matt or Black "Ebony" metallic |
| Price | € 18,400 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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