BMW R 1150 RT User Manual

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting
Choke
• Correct position of choke
lever 1:
– Lever up, in position A:
Cold start
– Lever down, in position C:
Engine at operating temper-
ature
• When starting, pull lever 1 to
position A (arrow) and hold it
in this position
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Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
• Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
• Turn the throttle twistgrip
carefully
• Release lever 1
– Lever 1 in position B
• Return choke lever 1 to
position C as soon as possi-
ble (as soon as the engine
runs smoothly)
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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)