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Wheels and tyres

Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail-

able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer

or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com.

Speed category of front/rear tires W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km/h)

Front wheel

Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel

Front-wheel rim size 3.5"x17"

Front tire designation 120/70 - 17

Load index for front tire At least 52

Front wheel load at unladen weight 306 lbs (139 kg)

Permissible front wheel load max 390 lbs (max 177 kg)

Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g)

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BMW R 1200RT 2016 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Curb Weight	274 kg
Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brake	Dual disc, 320 mm
Rear Brake	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	805 / 825 mm
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft