BMW R 1200RT 2015 User Manual

minutes) or in the event of a
fault.
Drive-off assistant brake failure.
It is imperative to secure
the motorcycle by manual
braking.
NOTICE
Hill Start Control is only a con-
venience system for easier hill-
starting and should, therefore,
not be confused with a parking
brake.
NOTICE
You can find more detailed infor-
mation regarding Hill Start Con-
trol in the "Technology in detail"
chapter.
Apply brake lever 1 firmly and
then release.
Hill Start Control indica-
tor lamp appears on the
display.
Hill Start Control is now acti-
vated.
To switch off Hill Start Control,
pull brake lever 1 again.
NOTICE
Hill Start Control is automatically
deactivated after pulling away.
The general warning light
and the indicator lamp on the
display light up briefly and then
the Hill Start Control indicator
lamp goes out when the brake
is fully released.
Hill Start Control is now
switched off.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure.
Poorer handling characteristic of
the motorcycle. Reduced life of
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Automatic opening of verti-
cally installed valve cores at
high speeds.
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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