BMW R 1200RT 2015 User Manual

Sudden loss of tyre inflation
pressure.
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tyre pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire
cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Heating
Operating heated grips
Start engine.
NOTICE
The heated grips option can only
be activated when the engine is
running.
Open the Handle heat.
menu.
The grips have five-stage heat-
ing. Stage five is for heating the
grips quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to a lower stage as
soon as the grips are warm.
Select the desired heating
level.
Symbol 1 appears on the display,
indicating that the handlebar grip
heating is ON.
Rider's seat heater
with seat heating
OE
Start engine.
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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