BMW R 1200RS LC (2016) vs BMW R 1200RT (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200RS LC | R 1200RT |
| Years: | 2016 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Air/Oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | BMW engine management, BMS-K |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Digital engine management |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power) | Three-phase alternator 720 W |
| Battery: | 12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium 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 at handwheel | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, spring preload hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of electronically adjustable ESA, rebound damping with standard ESA |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Rim: | 3.50 x 17" | 3.50 x 17 |
| Rear Rim: | 5.50 x 17" | 5.50 x 17 |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/60 ZR17 |
| Steering Head Angle: | 62,3° | 63.8° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) |
| Wheelbase: | 1527 mm / 60.1 in | 1485 mm / 58.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) |
| Wet Weight: | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs | 259 kg / 570.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal |
| Reserve: | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal |