What is a BMW R 1150 RT?
My mount for this sojourn was BMW’s R 1150 RT. Introduced in 2001 as the successor to the R 1100 RT, the R 1150 RT is the German company’s most highly appointed twin cylinder model.
What is the dry weight of the BMW R1150RT?
The BMW R1150RT’s light weight plus well engineered chassis = great handling. It’s all the more surprising as the R1150RT looks about as sporty as a brieze block. Dry weight is just 255kg – light for a full tourer. Many sources quote wet weight which makes the motorcycle sound heavy.
When did the Yamaha R1150RT come out?
The R1150RT was launched in 2001 to replace the 1100 model that first saw light of day back in 1995, and soon became the yardstick for comfort, agility, and general practicality in a class dominated by capable but heavy machines.
How good is the Audi R1150RT?
It’s all the more surprising as the R1150RT looks about as sporty as a brieze block. Dry weight is just 255kg – light for a full tourer. Many sources quote wet weight which makes the motorcycle sound heavy. Servo-assisted, linked, anti-lock brakes are excellent.
When did the R1150RT get an updated engine?
The R1150RT was never substantially updated as it was only in BMW’s model range for four years. In 2005 it was replaced by the R1200RT, which features the updated 1170cc boxer engine that was initially used in the R1200GS alongside more advanced electronics and an upgraded chassis.
How good are the brakes on a BMW R1150RT?
Servo-assisted, linked, anti-lock brakes are excellent. The BMW R1150RT’s ‘Boxer’ opposed flat twin traces it’s heritage back to the 50s or even 20s with few major changes. It’s torquey at low rev and produces modest power higher up the tacho.
What kind of suspension does a BMW R1150RT have?
The front suspension was a bmw motorrad telelever while the rear was equipped with a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with bmw motorrad paralever. The R1150RT was fitted with a 6.66 Gallon (25.20 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 562.4 pounds (255.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.46 inches (1485 mm) long.
What is the top speed of a BMW R1150RT?
The BMW R1150RT was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by BMW between 2001 and 2005. It could reach a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 91.86 HP (68.5 KW) @ 7250 RPM.
Is the Audi R1150RT a full tourer?
Proof that a motorcycle can take you a pillion and plenty of luggage to those Alpine passes can be fun once you get there. The R1150RT is lighter than most full tourers of the time and superbly built too – but it’s no rocket in a straight line.