BMW R 1200RT 2015 User Manual

Install screws 1.
Clutch
Check clutch function
Pull back the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
felt:
Have the clutch checked by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Wheel rims and tyres
Check wheel rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
WARNING
Riding with heavily worn
tyres
Risk of accident due to poorer
rideability
If necessary, replace the tyres
before the legally specified
minimum tread depth is
reached.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check tire tread depth in main
tread grooves with wear indica-
tors.
NOTICE
Tread wear marks are integrated
into the main grooves on every
tire. If the tire tread has worn
down to the level of the marks,
the tire is completely worn. The
locations of the marks are indi-
cated on the edge of the tire, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
When the minimum tread depth
is reached:
Replace the worn tires.
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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