BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
BMW Integral ABS
OE
Motorcycle equipped with
BMW Integral ABS (
b 72)
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When the ignition is switched off
or if the BMW Integral ABS fails,
only a “RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION” remains available for
slowing the motorcycle (
b 75).
Under these circumstances you
must apply CONSIDERABLY
higher pressure to the brake le-
vers in order to apply the brakes,
and lever travel is longer!
OE
Optional equipment
Risk of asphyxiation
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless
and odorless but highly toxic.
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Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
hazard and can even cause
loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN
AN ENCLOSED SPACE!
Risk of fatal accident
Your motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronics
(Motronic) and an increased-
output ignition system.
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When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital motor electronics.
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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)