2015 BMW R 1200RT LC vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW R 1200RT LC 2015 BMW R 1200RT LC

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lbs
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2012025
Make ModelBMW R 1200RT LCBMW R 1300RT
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in Variable seat heights available between 760mm / 29.9 in and 850mm / 33.5 in780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1500 mm / 55.1 in
Height1416 mm / 55.7 in-
Length2222 mm / 87.5 in2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width983 mm / 38.7 in971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)274 281
Fuel Capacity25 Litres / 6.6 US gal24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight274 kg / 604 lbs281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Max Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cu-in1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.3:1
Cooling SystemAir/Liquid cooledLiquid / Air cooled
EmissionsEuro 3Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine Management-BMS-O
Exhaust managementFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, 52mm throttle valve Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converterElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1 US gal-
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionDigital engine management -
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operatedWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveShaftShaft
Gear Ratios1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:11st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Primary Drive Ratios1.651.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant-mesh gearbox with helical cut gears Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame TypeContinuous tubular steel bridge-type frameSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - FrontBMW Telelever, 37 mm central spring strutBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - RearCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheelCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Steering Angle-64°
Steering Head Angle63.6°-
Trail-115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.4 in158 mm / 6.2 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase 540 W generator-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17190/55 ZR17
Wheel Caster116 mm / 4.6 in-
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsCast light alloy
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear-6.00 x 17″