BMW R1200RT is a touring or sport touring motorcycle that was manufactured from 2005 to 2019 by BMW Motorrad to replace the R1150RT model.
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14 Facts About BMW R1200RT
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BMW R1200RT Motorrad began manufacturing RT touring motorcycle models in the late 1970s.
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In 1995, BMW R1200RT produced its first air and oil-cooled RT model, the R1100RT.
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In 2001, BMW R1200RT launched the R1150RT, providing 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.
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In November 2009, BMW announced some revisions to the R1200RT for the 2010 model year.
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In mid-2017 Motorrad reported that BMW R1200RT was planning to soon introduce variable valve timing on its boxer engines.
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In March, 2018, Bennetts announced that BMW was testing an RT with VVT, possibly a successor to the R1200RT.
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BMW R1200RT confirmed the R1250RT would have VVT in September 2018.
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The large, flat side panels on the BMW R1200RT-P are a convenient and easily seen location for insignia.
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Optional equipment available through BMW R1200RT includes electrically operated racks for mounting shotguns or rifles, as well as holders for nightsticks, flashlights, radar or lidar guns, citation books, and radio antenna mounts.
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BMW R1200RT was selected as best touring bike by two major American monthly motorcycle magazines in 2005 and 2006.
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In September 2006, the BMW R1200RT was named the United Kingdom's 'number one motorcycle' by readers of RiDE magazine in its annual "RiDER POWER" survey.
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In October 2006, the BMW R1200RT was cited as a best tourer for the second year in a row by UK newspaper Motor Cycle News.
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BMW R1200RT has been affected by a number of safety issues since its launch.
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