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2009 BMW R 1200 RT |
Available Colors |
Polar Metallic, Ostra Grey Metallic Matt, Thunder Grey Metallic Matte, Titanium Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic |
The 2009 R 1200 RT retails for $17 250 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the 1200cc class of touring motorcycles the average price is $21 700 |
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Price MSRP |
17250 |
With a curb weight of 571 lbs its weight is roughly what youd expect: the average 1200cc touring motorcycle has a curb weight of 571 lbs The weight-to-power ratio is average |
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Curb Weight |
571 |
Weight to Power Ratio Curb |
5.3 |
The R 1200 RT is 87 8 inches long and 36 63 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at a quite-short 58 46 inches clearly favoring agility over stability A seat height of 32 28 inches is only 1 78 inches higher than the average motorcycles making it most suitable for taller riders |
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Seat Height |
32.28 |
Wheelbase |
58.46 inches |
Engine Configuration |
Flat-twin Compare Flat-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Air-cooled |
Valvetrain |
twin-cam 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
101 mm x 73 mm |
Ignition |
electric |
Fuel System |
Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition |
Emissions |
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Fuel Capacity |
6.6 gallons |
Transmission |
Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
Clutch |
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Primary Drive |
shaft |
Final Drive |
Shaft drive |
Frame |
Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing enginegearbox unit |
Front Suspension |
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut |
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 |
Front Travel |
4.72 inches |
Rear Travel |
5.31 inches |
Front Brake |
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers |
Rear Brake |
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper |
Front Tire Size |
120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Tire Size |
180/55 ZR 17 |
Front Wheel Type |
3.50 x 17` |
Rear Wheel Type |
Cast aluminum wheels |
Trail |
4.6 in |
Rake |
26.2u00b0 |