Even the long road home will feel too short. For years, serious riders who want both performance and long-distance touring abilities have chosen the BMW RT. And the latest version, the R 1200 RT, is no different. The new RT boasts optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment, giving you push-button fine-tuning for a wide range of roads, loads and moods. Cavernous storage, supreme ergonomics and optional accoutrements like heated grips, heated seats, a premium sound system and cruise control make the R 1200 RT so comfy, so easy to ride, that when you get away, you'll feel like you're getting away with something. The R 1200 RT is a fully outfitted touring bike with royal ergonomics, on-the-fly adjustable suspension and a long list of comfort features, plus it's a downright exciting performance motorcycle. Its 110 horsepower low-center-of-gravity Boxer engine pulls smoothly and pops thrillingly, and its advanced chassis creates nimble handling usually reserved for short rides and sore shoulders. Ride as far as you want and get there with all the performance you crave with the R 1200 RT.
2011 BMW R 1200 RT, b Endless Riding Pleasure The R 1200 RT /bpAs far as two-cylinder fans are concerned first-class touring has a memorable abbreviation - and its been around for 30 years RT For long-haul travelers there can hardly be any other term which has always stood for perfectly conceived motorcycling concept from start to finish excellent wind and weather protection optimum ergonomics highly convenient operation combined with a top-class chassis fitted with the unique optional extras ASC and ESA II* In the touring segment these features probably define the ultimate benchmark of innovation Even though the R 1200 RT cuts a superb figure everywhere with its dynamic new design everything about it sends out the message built to cover thousands of miles preferably in one go pThen there is this fascinating mixture of distinctive engine and big bike dynamics The characteristic boxer supremacy has been further enhanced in the current version the engines crowning glory is now the radial DOHC** valve operating system from the HP2 Sport though here designed for greater torque and without any loss of running smoothness maximum torque 120 Newton meters at 6000 revolutions per minute rated output still at 81 kilowatts 110 bhp This means a tangible increase in thrust from the lower engine speed range through to above the medium range The new valve control in the exhaust system ensures a discreet but more dynamic sound pAnd in terms of comfort the bike boasts a new audio system available as an optional extra with the innovative operating concept Multi-Controller carrying out virtually all commands from a single unit So theres only one thing you have to do yourself - drop by for a test ride p*ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment Electronic spring mount and spring rate adjustment br** DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft two overhead camshafts per cylinder
