BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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General information and controls
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1 Front forks, shock-absorber
setting (
b 43)
2 Reservoir for clutch fluid (
b 37)
3 Oil filler neck, engine (
b 23)
4 Lifting handle (
b 56, 57)
5 Helmet holder, left
6 Storage compartment for tool-
kit (supplied) (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
7 Rear suspension strut,
shock-absorber setting (
b 43)
8 Rear suspension strut,
spring preload (
b 44)
OA
Optional accessories
9 Power socket, 12V
OA
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
10 Primary spark plug, left
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
11 Secondary spark plug, left
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
12 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b 23)
( ) Figure in parentheses
b page number for description
General view, left side
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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)