BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

in the display and the telltale
light for Hill Start Control goes
out when the brakes are fully
released.
Hill Start Control is switched
off.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impairment of the motorcycle's
handling characteristics. Shorter
useful tyre life.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts in-
stalled vertically top open
by themselves at high riding
speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Heating
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
Start the engine.
NOTICE
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
only when the engine is
running.
Call up the Handle heat.
menu.
The grips have five-stage heat-
ing. Stage five is for heating the
grips quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to a lower stage as
soon as the grips are warm.
Select the heating stage you
want.
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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