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BMW R1150RT

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BMW R1150RT
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2001–2005
PredecessorR1100RT
SuccessorR1200RT
ClassTourer
EngineTwo-cylinder Four-stroke boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder
Power70 kW (95 hp) at 7250 rpm
Torque98 Nm (72.3 ft lb) at 5500 rpm
Transmission6-speed sequential manual transmission
BrakesFront: Two four-piston fixed callipers with dual floating disc brake of 320 mm. Rear: Two-piston calliper fixed disc of 276 mm. ABS.
Wheelbase1,487 mm (58.5 in)
Seat height845 mm (33.3 in)
RelatedR850RT

The BMW R1150RT is a touring or sport touring motorcycle that was manufactured from 2001 to 2005 by BMW Motorrad to replace the R1100RT model. It featured a 1,130 cc (69 cu in) flat-twin engine with a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive.

It was an evolution of the R1100RT, featuring an air and oil-cooled (or "oilhead") engine. The R1150RT was based on the same basic platform with increased engine capacity and horsepower, fully linked power-assisted ABS brakes, revised front lighting system, and a six-speed gearbox.[1] This model was further updated in 2004 by the adoption of dual ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder.

R1150RT-P

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Victoria Police BMW R1150RT-P motorcycle in Bendigo, Victoria.

An authorities model, the R1150RT-P, was also available, and featured a single seat, dual batteries, lights and sirens, crash bars, and a radio top box. The ABS was modified to allow for linked braking only from the front brake, so that the rear brake could be used for trail braking.

References

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  1. ^ "BMW R 1150 RT". Motorcycle Specs. Retrieved 17 June 2025.