BMW R 1200 RT 2012 vs. BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

BMW C 650 GT 2020

Overview - BMW R 1200 RT 2012 vs BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

BMW C 650 GT 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RT 2012 compared to BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

BMW C 650 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

BMW C 650 GT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	60 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	647 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	15 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,235 mm
Width	Width	906 mm	Width	916 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RT 2012

The S-class among motorbikes. You want to tour and travel in a relaxed manner, ideally with company, sufficient luggage stowed in the sophisticated, easy-to-use pannier systems. There are not many motorbikes on which women like to ride in the back, but the RT is one of them.

Luxurious

integrated electronics

efficient windshield

comfortable ride

spacious pannier system

quite heavy at 300kg

proud price