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Fold out side stand and park

motorcycle.

If the slope of the road permits,

turn the handlebars to the left.

On slopes point the motorcycle

uphill and engage 1st gear.

Center stand

Switch off engine.

ATTENTION

Poor ground conditions in

area of stand.

Component damage caused by

tipping over.

Always check that the ground

under the stand is level and

firm.

ATTENTION

Folding in of the main stand

during strong movements.

Component damage caused by

tipping over.

Do not sit on the motorcycle

while it is resting on the center

stand.

Fold out center stand and jack

up motorcycle.

On slopes point the motorcycle

uphill and engage 1st gear.

Refueling

Fuel specifications

For optimal fuel economy, the

gasoline should be sulfur-free or

very low in sulfur content.

ATTENTION

Leaded fuel.

Damage to the catalytic con-

verter.

Do not refuel with leaded gaso-

line or gasoline with metallic

additives, e.g. manganese or

iron.

ATTENTION

Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel.

Damage to the engine and fuel

supply.

Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel

with an ethanol content of 85

%, or with Flex Fuel.

Fuels with a maximum ethanol

content of 10 %, meaning

"E10," may be used for refuel-

ing. Ethanol should satisfy the

quality standards for the US

(ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada

(CGSB-3.511–xx). “xx” - com-

ply with the current standard in

each case.

Recommended fuel qual-

ity

Super unleaded (max. 10 %

ethanol, E10)

89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)

89 AKI

Riding

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BMW R 1200RT 2015 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Curb Weight	274 kg
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
ABS	Standard
Power	125 hp at 7, 750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	805/825 mm (adjustable)
Front Suspension	Telelever fork
Rear Suspension	Paralever swingarm
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin