BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Engine speed
Limit engine speed in accor-
dance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature.
When the tachometer needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the fuel supply is interrupted in
order to protect the engine
against overspeeding.

The governor cuts in at
7,900 rpm.
Load changes

Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Changing gear

Never slip the clutch excessive-
ly when changing gear. Vary
your speed only by using the
throttle in a suitable gear, not by
slipping the clutch.
The digital gear indicator in the
Rider Information Display
shows which gear is selected
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Riding and changing gear
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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)