BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Use oil filler cap tool 1 to re-
move cap 2 from the oil filler
neck.
Engage oil filler cap tool 1 in
cap 2 of the oil filler neck and
turn the tool counter-clockwise
to remove the cap.
Checking engine oil level
( 123).
ATTENTION
Not enough or too much en-
gine oil.
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.95 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Checking engine oil level
( 123).
Install cap 2 of the oil filler
neck.
Brake system
Checking function of
brakes
Pull the front brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure.
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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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