BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Outside temperature
warning
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The air temperature
measured at the vehicle
is lower than:
approx. 3 °C
WARNING
Risk of black ice forming at
temperatures above 3 °C,
even though no ambient-
temperature warning is is-
sued.
Risk of accident due to icy sur-
face.
Always take extra care
when temperatures are
low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
EWS active
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Radio-operated key out of
range
with Keyless Ride
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
Communication between R/C key
and engine electronics is disrup-
ted.
Check the battery in the radio-
operated key.
with Keyless Ride
OE
Replacing battery of radio-op-
erated key ( 54).
Use the emergency key or the
radio-operated key with the
empty battery to continue your
journey.
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z Status indicators

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