BMW K 75 RT: review, history, specs

Class: tour
Production: 1989-1996
Related: BMW K75; BMW K100RT

BMW K 75 RT (Europe, USA), 1989-1996

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
Europe1989-1996Name: BMW K75RT
Model code: K569
USASeptember 1989 – January 1995Name: BMW K75RT
Model code: K569

Specifications


BMW K75RT: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2230 mm / 87,8 in
Overall width916 mm / 36,1 in
Overall height1155 mm / 45,5 in
Seat height810 mm / 31,9 in
Wheelbase1516 mm / 59,7 in
Ground clearance175 mm / 6,9 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight258 kg / 568 lbs

268 kg / 591 lbs – K75RT (ABS)
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component
Front suspension, travelTelescopic fork 41 mm, 185 mm / 7,3 in
Rear suspension, travelBMW Monolever (adjustable), 110 mm / 4,3 in
Front tire size100/90 V18
Rear tire size130/90 V17
Front brakeDouble disc, 285 mm, 2-piston calipers (option: ABS-I)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (option: ABS-I)
Fuel capacity22,0 l / 5,81 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l)
Fuel economy / consumption4,5 l / 100 km (52 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement3-cylinders in-line, longitudinally installed
Bore & Stroke67,0 x 70,0 mm
Displacement740 cm³ (45,15 cu in)
Compression ratio11.0:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power75,0 hp (55,0 kW) / 8500 rpm
Max. torque68,0 Nm (6,9 kg-m) / 6750 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)4,6 sec.2
Top speed185 km/h (115 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, cable operated
Transmission5-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V


4.500
2.960
2.300
1.880
1.670
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemAII-electronic, breakerless microprocessor controlled digital system
AlternatorThree-phase generator, 14V / 460W
Battery capacity12V-20Ah

Images


BMW K75RT: images, gallery.

BMW K75RT
BMW K75RT
BMW K75RT

Videos


BMW K75RT: video.

Manuals


BMW K75RT: documentation.

Links

  1. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K75RT Specifications” | Fuel Consumption (at constant 90 Kph)
  2. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K75RT Specifications” | Acceleration 0 – 100 Kph / 62 mph
  3. bmbikes.co.uk | “BMW K75RT Specifications” | Top Speed