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BMW R 1150RT 2003 - 2004

BMW R 1150RT 2003 - 2004
BMW R 1150RT 2003 - 2004 · Photo: sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBMW R 1150RT 2003 - 2004
Year2003 - 2004
Engine TypeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1130 cc / 69 cu in
Bore X Stroke101 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooled
Max Power70 kW / 95 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque98 Nm / 72.3 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
IgnitionBosch Motronic MA 2.2 electronic ignition; dual (twin-spark) ignition from 2004
InductionBosch Motronic MA 2.4 fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchDry, single plate, hydraulically operated
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameThree section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front SuspensionBMW Telelever with central spring strut, linear-rate coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled shock, 135 mm / 5.3 in travel
Rear SuspensionBMW Paralever swingarm, single-tube gas-filled shock, variable rebound setting, 135 mm / 5.3 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm floating discs, 4 piston fixed calipers, power-assisted fully integral ABS
Rear BrakesSingle 276 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2170 mm / 85.4 in
Overall Width940 mm / 37.0 in
Overall Height1220 mm / 48.0 in
Seat Height845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1487 mm / 58.5 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight255.1 kg / 562.2 lbs
Wet Weight279 kg / 615 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17 tubeless radial
Rear Tyre170/60 ZR17 tubeless radial
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity25.2 Litres / 6.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.3 L/100 km / 44.4 US mpg
Top Speed205 km/h / 127 mph
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BMW R 1150RT 2003 - 2004

Photo: Piero at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

BMW file

The later R 1150 RT kept the same tourer layout and figures, with the main change for 2004 being dual-spark ignition with two plugs per cylinder for smoother running. It was widely used by police and emergency services before the R 1200 RT took over.