Data and equipment
The BMW R 1300 RT
The R 1300 RT brings your touring dreams to the streets. With a powerful boxer, visible levity and smart technology, you will have the whole world of touring at your feet. It’s ready to escape to explore the vast unknown with you and knows exactly how to provide you with a top-class experience. Learn about all of the technical equipment of this Tourer here.
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Technical data
Engine
Rated output
107 kW at 7,750 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts and balance gear wheels
Bore x stroke
106.5 mm x 73 mm
Capacity
1,300 cc
Max. torque
149 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Compression ratio
13.3 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards
EU 5+
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed
over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
4.9 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC
113 g/km
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI; adaptive fuel quality regulation (91-98 ROZ/RON)
Electrical system
Alternator
650 W
Battery
12 V / 12.5 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox
Drive
Cardan
Chassis / brakes
Frame
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Front wheel location / suspension
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber
Rear wheel location / suspension
BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, continuous swingarm bearing axle, central suspension strut
Suspension travel, front / rear
149 mm / 158 mm
Wheelbase
1,500 mm
Castor
121.5 mm
Steering head angle
64.2°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
6.00 x 17"
Tyre, front
120/70 ZR17
Tyre, rear
190/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (fully integral braking function, lean angle optimized)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height at unladen weight
820 / 840 mm (comfort seat low: 780 / 800 mm; comfort seat: 825 / 845 mm; comfort seat high: 840 / 860 mm)
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
1,840 / 1,880 mm (comfort bench seat low: 1,780 / 1,820 mm; comfort bench seat: 1,860 / 1,900 mm; comfort bench seat high: 1,890 / 1,930 mm)
Usable tank volume
24 l
Reserve
approx. 4 l
Length
2,229 mm
Height
1,387 mm (above windshield)
Width
971 mm (with mirror)
Dry weight
265 kg
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
281 kg
1)
Permitted total weight
510 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
229 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
Equipment
Standard equipment
- Keyless Ride
- Dynamic ESA
- TPM
- Lithium-ion battery
- DCC
- Grip heating
- Smartphone charging tray with card clip
- Aluminium tank
- Telelever EVO
Optional equipment
- Audio Pro
- Comfort Passenger package
- Variable slipstream deflectors
- Dynamic Chassis Adaption
- Headlight Pro
- Adaptive light modes
- Variable luggage system
- ASA
- Riding Assistant
Optional accessories
- Comfort windscreen, high
- Footrest system, black, adjustable
- Impact guard for touring case
- Topcase liner
- Case liner
- Silver engine protection bar
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