BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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Technical Data 31 Front suspension R 1150 RT
Type BMW Telelever with external suspension strut
Running gear
Total spring travel at wheel mm (in) 120 (4.7245)
Castor in normal position
(full fuel load and 85 kg/187 lbs
rider)
mm (in) 122 (4.8032)
Steering lock angle ° 2 X 34
Fixed fork tube
Fixed tube surface Hard chrome plated
Extl. dia. of fixed fork tubes mm (in) 35 (1.3780)
Fixed fork tube runout limit mm (in) 0.4 (0.0157)
Fork oil
Approved types BMW telescopic fork oil
Capacity per fork leg l (Imp. pint/US quart) 0.45 (0.79/0.47)
Spring strut
Type Central spring strut with twin-tube, gas-filled
shock absorber

BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
ABS	Optional
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight	259 kg
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 in)