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THE NEW BMW R 1200 RT and BMW R 1200 ST
Fri Dec 03 12:00:00 CET 2004 Press Release
Munich. The BMW Motorrad product offensive entered its next round with the unveiling of the new touring bike - R 1200 RT- at its world premiere during the Bologna Motor Show on Thursday, December 2, 2004. This model will be available to the European market in January 2005. And, in time for the start of the spring riding season, the sports touring model - R 1200 ST - will also be available as the third model of the new 'boxer'generation and successor to the R 1150 RS. Both models are scheduled to arrive in the US by the spring of 2005.
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Roy Oliemuller
BMW Group
Munich. The BMW Motorrad product offensive entered its next round with the
unveiling of the new touring bike - R 1200 RT- at its world premiere during the
Bologna Motor Show on Thursday, December 2, 2004. This model will be available
to the European market in January 2005. And, in time for the start of the
spring riding season, the sports touring model - R 1200 ST - will also be
available as the third model of the new 'oxer'generation and successor to the
R 1150 RS. Both models are scheduled to arrive in the US by the spring of 2005.
The basis for the development of the two new models is supported by the drive
train, innovative chassis elements and the modern technologies of the
R 1200 GS. Both the new sports-tourer and touring bike provide impressive
performance with increased power and reduced weight. The R 1200 RT exhibits
excellent handling and ride comfort. With an engine rated at 110 bhp and a
road-ready weight of less than 573 lbs, the new R 1200 RT provides performance
and riding pleasure on long and short tours. The R 1200 ST, rated at the same
horsepower with a weight just below 507 lbs, offers increased handling agility
and dynamic performance appealing to the sport-touring rider.
The design of the two models is characterized by clean lines and striking
surfaces. In the R 1200 RT, the body fairing is subdivided into separate areas
and occupies different levels. This visually highlights the already light feel
of the motorcycle. Together with the electrically adjustable windshield, the
fairing provides protection from wind and weather.
The dual headlamps of the R 1200 ST with its sharp contours give the sports
touring bike a very characteristic and distinctive appearance. The fairing is
designed to highlight the sporty orientation of the bike, yet still provide
appropriate comfort and protection to the rider.