BMW R 1200RT User Manual

ambient light reaches the re-
quired level.
Turn indicators
Operate turn indicator
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1 toward left to
switch on left-hand turn indica-
tor.
Press button 1 toward right
to switch on right-hand turn
indicator.
Press button 1 into center po-
sition to switch off turn indica-
tors.
Turn indicator cancella-
tion
The turn indicators automat-
ically switch off after the de-
fined time and distance.
min 10 s
min 984.3 ft (min 300 m)
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition ( 46).
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
If a turn indicator button is
pressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing function
replaces the emergency flashing
function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but-
ton is released, the emergency
flasher function becomes active
again.
Press button 1 to switch on
hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard warn-
ing lights, switch on the ignition
and press the button 1 again.
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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