BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

11.56
Locking the engine in the TDC posi-
tion
•
Remove front cover.
•
Turn the belt pulley to move the piston to TDC on
the ignition stroke.
TDC on ignition stroke:
1. TDC mark is visible, and
2. the inlet and exhaust valves in the cylinder in
question are closed.
•
Secure the clutch housing with locking device,
BMW No. 11 5 640.
L Note:
The engine can be set to top dead center with the
TDC pin, BMW No. 11 2 650, which is inserted into
the clutch housing and the engine block at TDC.
RS 11.003
TDC
11 5 640
RS110030
11 2 650
TDC
RS110461

BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1085 cc
Bore x Stroke	99 mm x 70.5 mm
Power	66 kW (90 hp) at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	95 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer)
Front Suspension	Telelever with central spring strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc, 305 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	805 / 825 mm (adjustable)
Wheelbase	1485 mm