BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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General information and controls
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A
3
2
1
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After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the system cases
are correctly secured!
Max. load per system case:
22 lb (10 kg).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
80 mph (130 km/h).
Opening System case
• Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
• Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Open the System case
Closing System case
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Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
• Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
• Push down catch 2 and
carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
•Lock the case and remove the
key
OA
Optional accessories
System case
OA
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BMW R 1150 RS Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR 17
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	63 kW (85 hp) at 6, 750 rpm
Torque	98 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever with central spring strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	2 x 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Seat Height	800 mm (31.5 inches)
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch
Wheelbase	1487 mm (58.5 in)