The 2001 BMW R1150RT

 

Dimensions & Weights

Overall length 86.4 inches (2195 mm)
Overall width 35.4 inches (898 mm) (over mirrors)
Wheelbase 58.4 inches (1485 mm) (unladen)
Ground clearance 6.0 inches (153 mm) (unladen)
Seat height 30.7/31.5/32.2 inches (780/800/820 mm)
Handlebar width 30.5 inches (775 mm) (with weights)
Steering angle 62.8 degrees (unladen)
Front wheel trail 4.8 inches (122 mm) (with rider)
Weight - dry 563 lbs. (255 kg)
Weight - wet 622 lbs. (282 kg)
Maximum load 1080 lbs. (490 kg) gross vehicle weight rating
Wheel load limits Front=397 lbs. (180 kg)
Rear=662 lbs. (300 kg)
Top speed Over 124 mph (200 km/h)
 

General

Type Air cooled/oil cooled twin cylinder
Bore x stroke 99.0 mm x 70.5 mm
Displacement 1085 cc
Horsepower 90 Bhp @ 7250 rpm
Torque 69 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Valve gear HC, chain-driven
Valves 2 x 36 mm intake / 2x31 mm exhaust
Valve timing (measured at 3 mm valve clearance) intake opens 5 degrees after TDC
intake closes 33 degrees after BDC
exhaust opens 27 degrees before BDC
exhaust closes 5 degrees before TDC
Valves per cylinder four
Camshafts 300 degrees
Engine oil capacity 4 quarts of SG, SH motor oil, also w/CD or CE
Engine oil filter spin-on Micronic filter cartridge
Carburetion
Ignition
fuel injection and electronic ignition MA 2.2
controlled by Bosch Motronic
Fuel demand unleaded, premium, 91 (AKI)
Fuel tank polyamide tank with enclosed fuel pump & filter
Fuel capacity 6.6 U.S. gallons (25.0 liters) including 1 gallon (3.8 liters) reserve
Air Filter Paper-type element
Charging system 14 V, 50 Amp Alternator (700 W)
Battery BMW Mareg, 19.5 Amp/h low maintenance
Cooling system combined air/oil cooled
  

Drivetrain

Primary drive helical-cut gears with tensioner
Clutch 180 mm dry, single plate with diaphram spring
Gear ratios 1st gear: 4.16:1
2nd gear: 2.91:1
3rd gear: 2.13:1
4th gear: 1.74:1
5th gear: 1.45:1
Drive system enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints and integral torsional damper
Final drive spiral bevel gears, 2.91:1 ratio (32/11)
  

Frame & Suspension

Frame New 3-section frame concept
Front suspension Telelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock.
Travel / Dimensions 4.72 inches (120 mm) / 35 mm fixed tube diameter
Rear suspension Patented BMW Paralever swingarm & shaft drive, single-tube gas-filled shock, variable rebound setting.
Travel / Dimensions 5.31 inches (135 mm) / progressive spring, 40 positions
 

Brakes

Brake system BMW / FAG antilock brake system ABS ll
Front brakes two 4-piston calipers, wear compensation
Front rotors dual 12.0 inch (305 mm) floating rotor
Actuation method hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
Rear brake hydraulic 2-piston floating caliper
Rear rotor single 11.2 inch (285 mm) diameter fixed rotor
Actuation method hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
 

Wheels & Tires

Front wheel 3.50 x 17 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile
Rear wheel 4.50 x 18 MT-H2, cast alloy, 3-spoke U-profile
Front tire 120/70 - ZR 17 tubeless
Rear tire 160/60 - ZR 18 tubeless

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