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The New BMW R 1200 RT

6th November 2009

The BMW R 1200 RT has always been acknowledged as the epitome of touring motorcycles, offering supreme comfort and dynamics in classic touring style.

Now BMW Motorrad is pleased to announce the latest generation of this very special tourer, equipped with a number of significant innovations to offer even greater touring capabilities.

Adopted from the high performance BMW HP2 Sport, the new R 1200 RT's flat-twin power plant incorporates two overhead chain-driven camshafts (DOHC) per cylinder to become the ultimate touring machine.

With the 1,170-cc boxer engine on the former model already offering superior drive power under all conditions and in all situations, the new R 1200 RT has even more to offer. First, the new engine comes with an increase in maximum torque from 115 to 120 Nm at an unchanged 6,000 rpm, for even more pulling force and traction. Second, the range of useful engine speed is now 500 rpm broader, going up all the way to 8,500 rpm. The third improvement is a significant increase in torque where it really counts at low and medium engine speeds, with an absolutely smooth and homogeneous torque curve. Maximum output, as before, is 81 kW (110 hp), now at 7,750 rpm (previously 7,500 rpm).

The new BMW R 1200 RT is also available with ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment to modify damping, spring preload and now also spring rate +óGé¼GÇ£ all at the touch of a button. A system already well known from the K Series.

The latest generation R 1200 RT remains unmistakable in design with an even lighter and more dynamic fairing, dominant front headlight and electronically adjustable contoured windshield.

Like the K 1300 models, the R 1200 RT is also equipped with new generation switch gear.

Furthermore a unique and new Multi-Controller will also make its debut. Similar to a computer mouse, the Multi-Controller responds to turning and pressing of the wheel enabling the ride to select a specific radio station, music title or vary the volume. The audio system is also brand new, featuring interfaces for an MP3 player, an iPod or USB as well as conventional CD player.

The new BMW R 1200 RT will arrive on Australian shores in the first quarter 2010. Pricing details will be announced closer to market introduction.

Overview of the main features of the new R 1200 RT:

New, even more dynamic engine with two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Maximum torque increased to 120 Nm at 6,000 rpm, maximum output remaining at 81 kW (110 hp) at 7,750 rpm.
Increase in maximum engine speed from 8,000 to 8,500 rpm, with an even broader useful range of engine speed.
Significantly improved torque, traction, pulling force, and acceleration.
Even more spontaneous and direct response with optimum control of power and significantly improved load change behaviour.
Torque curve even smoother and more homogeneous.
Cylinder head covers now with two instead of four fastening bolts and in new, even more dynamic design.
Electronically controlled exhaust flap for superior and powerful sound.
ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment with damping, spring base and now also spring rate adjustable at the touch of a button.
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS featured as standard in the partly integrated version.
Fairing in new design with protection from wind and weather improved once again.
Re-designed cockpit.
New control units and hydraulic reservoir.
Electronically controlled windshield with optimised aeroacoustics and improved transparency.
New audio system with controllable interface for a USB/MP3 and iPod, operated through the Multi-Controller.
Adjustable footshift lever.
Hard-shell cases (each with a capacity of 32 litres) featured as standard, with accurately fitting four-point lock system and cover finished in body colour.
Tank railing for conveniently fastening accessories.
New colours for the R 1200 RT: Polar metallic, Ostra Grey metallic matt, Thunder Grey metallic, multi-colour paintwork in conjunction with ThunderGrey metallic base colour.