BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Withdraw quick-release axle 1,
support the front wheel when
doing this.
Set down front wheel and
roll forwards out of the front
suspension.
Remove spacer bush 1 from
the wheel hub.
Installing front wheel
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC.
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC systems at the start
of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Slip spacing bushing 1 into
the wheel hub on the left-hand
side.
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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