BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

36.9
36 30 320 Removing and installing rear
wheel
36 20 Removing rear wheel
d Warning:
Integral ABS When removing and installing the
brake caliper, force back the pistons carefully to en-
sure that the wheel-circuit reservoir does not over-
flow.
If fluid escapes, proceed in accordance with “In-
structions for filling reservoir” (a 00.48).
•
Remove brake caliper.
e Attention:
Integral ABS Do not actuate handbrake lever or
footbrake lever with brake calipers removed.
•
Remove rear wheel cover.
•
Remove wheel studs (1) with taper rings (2).
•
If necessary, slacken the screw (arrow) securing
the exhaust to the rear frame.
L Note:
Do not scrape the wheel – mask it off if necessary.
•
Remove the rear wheel.
•
Remove spacer (3).
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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)