BMW R 1200RT (2008) vs BMW R 1200ST (2005)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | R 1200RT | R 1200ST |
| Years: | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Air/Oil-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | BMW engine management, BMS-K | BMW engine management, BMS-K |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Digital engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Battery: | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Alternator: | Three-phase alternator 720 W | Three-phase alternator 720 W |
| Max Power: | 81kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | System Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | System enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.62:1 | 2.62:1 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1 | 1st 2.28 / 2nd 1.58 / 3rd 1.26 / 4th 1.03 / 5th 0.90 / 6th 0.81:1 |
| Frame: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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 | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminium |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Castor: | 116 mm / 4.5 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Steering Head Angle: | 63.8° | 64.3° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2230 mm / 79.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Width 980 mm / 38.5 in (incl. panniers) | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1485 mm / 58.4 in | 1495 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm - 840 mm / 32.2 in - 33.0 in 780 mm - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 826 mm - 806 mm / 32.5 in - 31.7 in 780 mm / 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) |
| Dry Weight: | 229 kg / 485.0 lbs | 205 kg / 451.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 259 kg / 570.9 lbs | 229 kg / 504.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal | 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal |
| Reserve: | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal | 4 Litres / 1.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 5.3 L/100 km / 19.0 km/l / 44.7 US mpg | 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42.1 US mpg |
| Standing 0 - 100km: | 3.7 sec | 3.7 sec |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.2 sec | 12.0 sec |
| Acceleration 60-140 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 210 km/h / 130.5 mph | 233.6 km/h / 145 mph |