BMW R 1200RT User Manual

Decreasing the speed
1 mph (2 km/h)
Press button 1 back and hold.
The motorcycle decelerates
steplessly.
If the button 1 is no longer
pressed, the speed achieved
is maintained and saved.
Deactivate cruise control
Actuate brakes or clutch or
throttle grip (take back throttle
beyond back position) to deac-
tivate cruise-control system.
Cruise control indicator lamp
goes out.
Resuming former cruising
speed
Briefly push button 1 back to
return to the speed saved be-
forehand.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate the cruise-
control system. If you release the
throttle grip, the motorcycle will
decelerate only to the cruising
speed saved in memory, even
though you might have intended
slowing to a lower speed.
Indicator lamp for cruise-
control system lights up.
Switching off cruise
control
Push switch 1 to left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is locked.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
4
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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