BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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Index
i
A
ABS - anti-lock brake system, 74
Activating fast idle, 63
Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 41
Adjusting knob for windshield, 6
Adjusting reach A/B, 15
Adjusting windshield, 10
Air filter, 5
Anti-lock brake system
Notes, 72, 74-79
Arrive safely, 80, 81
B
Before you start, 60, 61
BMW Integral ABS, 52
Brake fluid level, checking, 33
Changing brake fluid, 33
Troubleshooting chart, 79
BMW Service Card, 82
Brake booster, 74
Brake fluid
Changing, 30
Brake fluid level
Checking, 30
Front brake, 31, 35
Rear brake, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 29
Brake pads, checking wear, 29
Brake system
General, 28, 29, 71
With BMW Integral ABS, 33-36
Without BMW Integral ABS, 30,
31, 32
Brake system general, 29, 70
Brake system, checking, 28
Brake system, warnings, 70
C
Capacity, 25
Catalytic converter, 53
Catalytic convertor
Safety instructions, 53
Changing gear, 68, 69
Checking brake fluid level, 30
Checklist, 20, 21
Choke
Cold start, 63
Cold-start lever, 12
Clock, 10
Clock (FID), 67
Closing System case, 18
Clutch
Fluid level, 37
Clutch lever, 26
Cockpit
Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6
Cold-start lever (choke)
How to use, 63
Position, 12
Concluding thoughts, 87
Cornering and braking need to be
practised, 86
Correct loading, 48
A - C
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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)