Bmw 1150 Rt Review
By the Editorial Staff
March 24, 2026
Bike Reviews BMW R1150RT 2001 BMW R1150RT (2001 - 2005) Review By MCN Updated: 21 November 2014 MCN rating 4 out of 5 (4/5) Owners' rating 3.9 out of 5 (3.9/5) Specs Owners' reviews Bikes for sale. BMW R1150RT (2001-2004) Handling & Suspension BMW have always tried to make their full-dress tourers surprisingly agile and the R1150RT is no exception. Yes, it is a big old girl at 255kg dry (approaching 290kg wet), but it corners well and is quite light on its feet.
Carrying its weight nice and low thanks to the boxer engine, the RT's bulk isn't too intimidating at slow speed (even less. The 2004 (and the few 2005's they made) R 1150 RT is the best mechanically of the 1100-1150 series. Cons: Likely still one of the most likely to need repair BMW motorcycles.
In this real-world review of the iconic BMW R1150RT touring bike. I give my impression of how the bike responds and handles in everyday riding, touring, in traffic and living with it. BMW's R1150RT - Continent Crusher Roadtest and photographs by Dick Henneman As you walk up to to the RT for the first time, there's no getting away from the fact that this is one big machine.
Fully kitted-out as the test bike was with panniers, optional top-box, cylinder covers, heated grips and radio cassette unit, this is a motorbike for travelling serious distances. The size doesn't. My mount for this sojourn was BMW's R 1150 RT.
Introduced in 2001 as the successor to the R 1100 RT, the R 1150 RT is the German company's most highly appointed twin cylinder model. 2004 BMW 1150 RT Review: A Timeless Touring Marvel The 2004 BMW R 1150 RT is a sport-touring motorcycle known for its comfort and performance. It features a powerful boxer engine, advanced technology, and a spacious riding position.
The 2004 BMW R 1150 RT stands out in the sport. BMW R1150RT CYCLE WORLD TEST what's new for '02 The "RT" stands for Road Tool DAVID EDWARDS OUTSIDE LOOKING IN, THE WHOLE BMW "THING" CAN BE A tough nut to crack. Zealots of the brand are of no real help, baptized as they are in the cool, clear waters of a Bavarian mountain stream.
The buck-98-a-bike bunch aren't in the loop, either-to them, anything with a five. Take a look at our BMW R1150RT owner reviews featuring bike overview and full spec including top speed, seat height and average fuel consumption. Living with a 2003 BMW R1150RT No-one in the Visordown office knows who Johnny Daukes is, but presumably he's a relation of Simon Daukes from Haymarket days.
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