R1150RT (2001 - 2004) review
A good, relaxed ride is guaranteed on this tourer
Forget the latest camshaft-eating four cylinder Beemers and get yourself a run on one of these. Not the most powerful but certainly one of the most relaxing to ride, which is really what being a good tourer is all about.
The torquey motor means leisurely gear changes, the neutral chassis makes for confident, easy handling and the fairing is absolutely superb.
Forget the latest camshaft-eating four cylinder Beemers and get yourself a run on one of these. Not the most powerful but certainly one of the most relaxing to ride, which is really what being a good tourer is all about.
The torquey motor means leisurely gear changes, the neutral chassis makes for confident, easy handling and the fairing is absolutely superb.
| Length (mm) | 2230 |
| Width (mm) | 898 |
| Height (mm) | 1380 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 255 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 805 |
| Suspension Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Suspension Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Adjustability Rear | Spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Wheels Front | 3.50 x 17 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.00 x 17 |
| Tyres Front | 120/70 - ZR 17 |
| Tyres Rear | 170/60 - ZR 17 |
| Brakes Front | EVO-brake system with dual disc, floating brake di |
| Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston |
| Tank Capacity (litres) | 25 |
| Chassis | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 1130 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 95 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 7250 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 74 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 5500 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70.5 |
| Valve Gear | Single cam |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling | Air/oil cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Shaft |
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