BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Position left and right brake
calipers on the brake discs.
Install securing screws 4 on
left and right and tighten to
specified tightening torque.
Brake caliper on tele-
scopic fork
38 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
WARNING
Brake pads not contacting
the brake disc.
Delayed braking effect.
Before riding off, always check
that the brakes bite as soon as
the brake lever is pulled or the
brake pedal depressed.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Seat the ABS sensor line in
retaining clips 1 and 2.
Insert the ABS sensor into its
bore and install screw 3.
Wheel-speed sensor to
fork leg
Joining compound: Micro-
encapsulated or medium-
strength thread-locking com-
pound
8 Nm
Removing rear wheel
Silencer, swinging out ( 137).
Engage first gear.
Remove studs 1 from the rear
wheel, while supporting the
wheel.
Roll the rear wheel out toward
the rear.
Installing the rear wheel
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC.
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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