BMW R 1100 RT original specs
Title: BMW R 1100 RT original specs
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Published Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:45:27 +0000
BMW R 1100 RT
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The 136th R1100RT — a 1996 model, but made in 1995.
Date 1995 – 2001
Number sold 24,702
U.S. Price: $15,990.- (1995) German Price: DM 24,702.- |
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Power transmission
Clutchdry single plate, with lever-action diaphragm springNumber of gears5Gear selectiondog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)Gear ratios4.16 / 2.91 / 2.13 / 1.74 / 1.45 :1Rear wheel ratio1 : 2.91Bevel/crown wheel11 : 32 teeth
Electrical system
Alternator12 V / 700 WIgnitionelectronic ignition Bosch Motronic MA 2.2Starter1.1 kWSpark plugsBosch FR6 DDC
Suspension
Type of frame3-part tubular space frame, engine serving as load-bearing componentFront suspensionBMW Telelever – fork with longitudinal control arm and central strutRear suspensionBMW Paralever – swinging armSpring travel4.7 / 5.3 inchesRims front3.50 x 17Rims rear4.50 x 18Tires front120/70 – ZR 17Tires rear160/60 – ZR 18Brakes frontdual-disc brake Ø 305 mmBrakes rearsingle disc brake Ø 276 mm
Dimensions and weights
Length x width x height87 / 35 / 54 inchesWheel base58.5 inches / 1485 mmGround clearance6 inches / 153 mmTank capacity6.8 gals. / 26 litersUnladen weight, full tank622 lbs. / 282 kgMax permissible weight1,080 lbs. / 490 kgFuel consumption50.0 MPG (4.7 liters / 100 km) – at constant 90 km/h or 56 MPHAcceleration0 – 100 km/h 4.3 sTop speed122 MPH / 196 km/h