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| Specifications |  BMW R 1300 RTBMW · 2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 1,300cc1,300 cc |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. | 149.14Nm110 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm |
Rated power | 145hp145 hp at 7,750 rpm |
Bore × stroke | 106.5 mm x 73 mm |
Compression ratio | 13.3 : 1 |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. | 264.9kg584 lbs |
Wheelbase (as stated in source) | 59.0" |
Length (as stated in source) | 87.7" |
Height (as stated in source) | 54.2" (above windshield) |
Width (as stated in source) | 38.2" (with mirror) |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | YesBMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (fully integral braking function, lean angle optimized) |
Frame | Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine |
Steering angle | 64.2° |
Wheels | Aluminum cast wheels |
| Other declared specifications | |
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 |
Mixture control | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system with throttle-by-wire |
Maximum speed | over 120 mph |
Fuel type | Super unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI; adaptive fuel quality regulation (91-98 ROZ/RON) |
Alternator | 650 W |
Drive | Cardan shaft drive |
Front wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupled via flex element, central shock absorber |
Rear wheel location / suspension | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, continuous swingarm bearing axle, central suspension strut |
Suspension travel, front / rear | 5.8" / 6.2" |
Castor | 4.78" |
Rim, front | 3.50 x 17" |
Rim, rear | 6.00 x 17" |
Tire, front | 120/70 ZR17 |
Tire, 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 |
Seat height at unladen weight | 32.2" / 33.0" (comfort seat low: 30.7" / 31.4"; comfort seat: 32.4" / 33.3"; comfort seat high: 33.0" / 33.8") |
Inner leg curve at unladen weight | 72.4" / 74.0" (comfort bench seat low: 70.0" / 71.6"; comfort bench seat: 73.2" / 74.8"; comfort bench seat high: 74.4" / 75.9") |
Usable tank volume | 6.3 gal |
Reserve | approx. 1 gal |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled | 620 lbs 1) |
Permitted total weight | 1,124 lbs |
Payload (with standard equipment) | 504 lbs |
| Equipment | |
battery | 12 V / 12.5 Ah |
| Fuel and transmission | |
clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
Transmission | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox |
| Data source | Specification source |
| BMW R 1300 RT |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
1,300cc1,300 cc |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. |
149.14Nm110 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm |
Rated power |
145hp145 hp at 7,750 rpm |
Bore × stroke |
| 106.5 mm x 73 mm |
Compression ratio |
| 13.3 : 1 |
Dimensions and weight |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. |
264.9kg584 lbs |
Wheelbase (as stated in source) |
| 59.0" |
Length (as stated in source) |
| 87.7" |
Height (as stated in source) |
| 54.2" (above windshield) |
Width (as stated in source) |
| 38.2" (with mirror) |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
YesBMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (fully integral braking function, lean angle optimized) |
Frame |
| Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame, and load-bearing engine |
Steering angle |
| 64.2° |
Wheels |
| Aluminum cast wheels |
Other declared specifications |
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 |
Mixture control |
| Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system with throttle-by-wire |
Maximum speed |
| over 120 mph |
Fuel type |
| Super unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI; adaptive fuel quality regulation (91-98 ROZ/RON) |
Alternator |
| 650 W |
Drive |
| Cardan shaft drive |
Front wheel location / suspension |
| BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupled via flex element, central shock absorber |
Rear wheel location / suspension |
| BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, continuous swingarm bearing axle, central suspension strut |
Suspension travel, front / rear |
| 5.8" / 6.2" |
Castor |
| 4.78" |
Rim, front |
| 3.50 x 17" |
Rim, rear |
| 6.00 x 17" |
Tire, front |
| 120/70 ZR17 |
Tire, 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 |
Seat height at unladen weight |
| 32.2" / 33.0" (comfort seat low: 30.7" / 31.4"; comfort seat: 32.4" / 33.3"; comfort seat high: 33.0" / 33.8") |
Inner leg curve at unladen weight |
| 72.4" / 74.0" (comfort bench seat low: 70.0" / 71.6"; comfort bench seat: 73.2" / 74.8"; comfort bench seat high: 74.4" / 75.9") |
Usable tank volume |
| 6.3 gal |
Reserve |
| approx. 1 gal |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled |
| 620 lbs 1) |
Permitted total weight |
| 1,124 lbs |
Payload (with standard equipment) |
| 504 lbs |
Equipment |
battery |
| 12 V / 12.5 Ah |
Fuel and transmission |
clutch |
| Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
Transmission |
| Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.