BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

First running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
WARNING
New brake pads.
Longer stopping distance. Risk
of accident.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles.
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
tremely sharp inclines.
Shifting gear
with Pro shift assistant
OE
Shift assistant Pro
The shift assistant assists up-
shifts and downshifts without the
rider having to pull the clutch or
close the throttle. This is not an
automatic-shift system. The rider
is the most important part of the
system and decides when to shift
gears.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more informa-
tion on the Pro shift assistant.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assist-
ant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
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BMW R 1200 RT Specifications

General

Final Drive	Shaft drive
Tires (Front)	120/70 ZR 17
Tires (Rear)	180/55 ZR 17
Displacement	1170 cc
Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Fuel Capacity	25 l
Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Telelever, central spring strut
Rear Suspension	Paralever, central spring strut
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABS	Standard
Wheelbase	1, 485 mm