QUICKSPIN I 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
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longer rides and travel. But there's
more to it. The overall ergonom-
ics of the RT combine to create a
comfortable space for the pillion.
This includes a contoured seat
that's separate from the rider's
seat, so I'm not sliding into him.
It includes well-placed footpegs
that don't cause knee cramps.
And while we're talking about the
footpegs, I'll tell you how much I
love them. They're wide, deep and
grippy—these footpegs are not an
afterthought. And I think that gets
to the heart of why this motor-
cycle is so fun to ride as a pillion.
It feels like someone actually
thought about how to make a rid-
ing experience that works for both
rider and pillion. We get functional
comfort paired with a ride that
feels effortlessly fast, glued to the
road, and remarkably smooth.
"So, as the family CFO, would I
approve the purchase of a 2026
BMW R 1300 RT? Well, if we didn't
already have a garage full of
motorcycles, this bike would have
my enthusiastic vote of approval."
Keith & Brittany Dowdle
2026 BMW R 1300 RT ($22,495)
ENGINE 4-stroke, 4-cylinder Boxer
DISPLACEMENT 1300cc
MAX POWER (CLAIMED) 145 hp @ 7750 rpm
MAX TORQUE (CLAIMED) 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
TRANSMISSION 6-speed, shaft drive
SUSPENSION Fully adjustable
FRONT TIRE 120/70 ZR17 in.
REAR TIRE 190/55 ZR17 in.
SEAT HEIGHT 32.2 / 33.8 in.
FUEL CAPACITY 6.3 gal.
WEIGHT (DRY, CLAIMED) 584 lbs.
Our passenger highly approved
of the pillion upgrades.
