BMW R 1200RT User Manual

Emergency on/off
switch (kill switch)
1 Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch)
Operating the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency on/off switch.
A Engine switched off
B Operating position
Headlight
Headlamp range and
spring preload
The headlamp range generally
remains constant due to the ad-
justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
Spring preload adjustment may
only be insufficient when the mo-
torcycle is very heavily loaded.
In this case, the headlamp range
must be adjusted to the weight.
If there are questions
whether the headlight
range is correct, consult a
specialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Headlight range
adjustment
A swiveling lever is used for
the headlight range adjustment.
A Setting for light payload (sin-
gle rider)
B Single rider and luggage
C Position for heavy payload
(with pillion rider)
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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