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BMW R 1300 RT payload, permitted total weight and unladen weight

BMW lists a payload of 229 kg (505 lb) for the R 1300 RT with standard equipment. Unladen weight is 281 kg, road ready and fully fueled. Permitted total weight is 510 kg. The fuel tank holds 24 l.

Manufacturer
BMW
Model
R 1300 RT
Type
sport touring
Payload
229 kg (505 lb), with standard equipment
Unladen weight
281 kg, road ready and fully fueled
Permitted total weight
510 kg
Fuel tank
24 l
Model year
Current model
Side carriers listed
0

Weights and payload

Model yearUnladen weight, road readyPermitted total weightPayload, standard equipmentFuel tankSource
Current model281 kg510 kg229 kg (505 lb)24 lBMW Motorrad Bahrain: technical data
BMW Motorrad Canada: technical data

The R 1300 RT has the highest permitted total weight of the five BMW models listed, 510 kg. It also has the highest unladen weight, 281 kg. Payload is 229 kg, 1 kg more than the R 1300 GS.

Side carriers

No SW-MOTECH or GIVI side carrier is listed here for the R 1300 RT.

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