BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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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