BMW R 1200RT 2015 User Manual

A swiveling lever is used for
the headlight range adjustment.
Position A for light loads (rider
only)
Position B for rider and lug-
gage
Position C for heavy loads (with
pillion passenger)
Lights
Parking lamps
The parking lamps come on au-
tomatically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The parking lights are a strain
on the battery. Do not leave the
ignition switched on longer than
absolutely necessary.
Lowbeam headlamp
The headlights automatically
come on in their low-beam mode
as soon as you start the engine.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Press switch 1 toward front to
switch on high beams.
Pull switch 1 rearward to actu-
ate headlight flasher.
NOTICE
The high-beam headlight can
also be switched on when the
engine is not running.
Parking light
Switch off ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it until the
parking lights come on.
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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