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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Predecessor | R1100RT |
| Successor | R1200RT |
| Class | Tourer |
| Engine | 1,130 cc (69 cu in) Two-cylinder Four-stroke boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 101 mm × 70.5 mm (3.98 in × 2.78 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Top speed | 205 km/h (127 mph) |
| Power | 70 kW (94 hp) at 7250 rpm |
| Torque | 98 N⋅m (72 lbf⋅ft) at 5500 rpm |
| Ignition type | Bosch Motronic MA 2.2 Electronic ignition |
| Fuel delivery | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual transmission, shaft-drive |
| Frame type | Load-bearing unit construction engine & gearbox, with front & rear subframes |
| Suspension | Front: Telelever with central spring strut and linear-rate coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled shock Rear: Paralever swingarm, single tube gas-filled shock with variable rebound |
| Brakes | Front: Two four-piston fixed callipers with dual floating disc brake of 320 mm (12.6 in) Rear: Two-piston calliper fixed disc of 276 mm (10.9 in) ABS |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR17 tubeless steel-belted radial Rear: 170/16 ZR17 tubeless steel-belted radial |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm (58.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,170 mm (85 in) W: 940 mm (37 in) H: 1,220 mm (48 in) |
| Seat height | 845 mm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 255.1 kg (562 lb) (dry) 279 kg (615 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 25.2 L (5.5 imp gal; 6.7 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg‑imp; 44 mpg‑US) |
| Related | R850RT |
| Footnotes / references [1][2] | |
The BMW R1150RT is a touring or sport touring motorcycle that was manufactured from 2001 to 2005 by BMW Motorrad to replace the R1100RT model. It featured a 1,130 cc (69 cu in) flat-twin engine with a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive.[1]
It was an evolution of the R1100RT, featuring an air and oil-cooled (or "oilhead") engine. The R1150RT was based on the same basic platform with increased engine capacity and horsepower, fully linked power-assisted ABS brakes, revised front lighting system, and a six-speed gearbox.[1] This model was further updated in 2004 by the adoption of dual ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder.[2][3]
Cycle World's 2001 review focused heavily on the new ABS system, pointing out that it was both effective but also quite intrusive, especially to riders that were used to trail-braking with the rear brake. Overall their view of the bike was positive.[4] Motorcycle News' 2014 review was much more positive about the brakes, rating them as excellent.[3]
R1150RT-P
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An authorities model, the R1150RT-P, was also available, and featured a single seat, dual batteries, lights and sirens, crash bars, and a radio top box. The ABS was modified to allow for linked braking only from the front brake, so that the rear brake could be used for trail braking.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "BMW R 1150 RT". Motorcycle Specs. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b "BMW R 1150 RT (2004-2005)". Auto Evolution. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ a b "BMW R1150RT (2001 - 2005) Review". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "Bmw R1150rt". Cycle World. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ Supplementary Rider's Manual and Maintenance Log R 1150 RT-P US Models Only. BMW Motorrad USA.
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