BMW R 1200RT User Manual

Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Jump-start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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BMW R 1200RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
ABS	Standard
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin
Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	805 mm (adjustable to 825 mm)
Weight	274 kg (with full fuel tank)
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Paralever
Front Brake	Dual disc, 320 mm
Rear Brake	Single disc, 276 mm
Wheelbase	1, 485 mm