BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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Before the journey starts, ad-
just the front shock absorber
to suit road surface conditions
and intended riding style. Ad-
just the rear shock absorber to
suit the gross weight and load
on the motorcycle.
• Placing the motorcycle on its
main (center) stand
• Adjust the front/rear shock
absorbers with a screwdriver
Basic setting (one-up):
• Turn adjusting screw 1 or 2 in
direction indicated by arrow H
(clockwise)
as far as it will go
• Turn adjusting screw 1 or 2
half a turn in direction indi-
cated by arrow S (counter-
clockwise)
Hard setting “H”:
• Fully tighten adjusting
screw 1 or 2
Soft setting “S”:
• Fully back off adjusting screw
1 or 2
Shock-absorber settings
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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)