BMW R 1200 RT - 2006 Manual, Brochure

2, Norway has been home to such legendary travellers as Leif Erikson and Roald Amundsen. So what could be better than touring through its unspoilt backwaters on the BMW R 1200 RT. A perfect opportunity to discover the outstanding riding dynamics and superb comfort of this truly innovative tou…

8, Built to travel. Despite the incorporation of an additional counterbalance shaft, lightweight construction techniques ensure greatly reduced weight. At the same time, the engine comes equipped with an even more comprehensive sensor sys- tem which, together with the BMS-K engine electronics, deli…

6, Winds can get pretty wild on the North Sea coast. But thanks to the windshield on the BMW R 1200 RT, you don’t have to worry. With its aerodynamic cowling, you’re fully protected from all those cool summer breezes you’ll encounter at this latitude. The seafarer’s diet. Storms with a pinch o…

10, BMW R 1200 RT - 2006 is handled by a WAD strut (travel-dependent damping). Using this system, compression damping increases with compression, making for highly sensi- tive response and stability, even on poor surfaces. The overall performance of the chassis impresses through its optimum comfort and perfect road grip, …

11, The Light’n Easy suit weighs 25 per cent less than comparable suits, making it the lightest waterproof motor cycle suit in the BMW Motorrad range – without compromising on safety or comfort. This weight saving is made possible through the use of the lightest Dynatec 3-layer lami…

12, Engine Type: Air/oil-cooled 4-stroke, 2 cylinder boxer, one camshaft, four valves per cylinder, central balance shaft Bore x stroke: 101 mm x 73 mm Capacity: 1,170 cc Output: 81 KW (110 bhp) at 7,500 rpm Max torque: 115 Nm at 6,000 rpm Compression ratio: 12.0:1 Fuel/engi…