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BMW R 1200RT User Manual

BMW R 1200RT
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the Hill Start Control indicator
lamp goes out when the brake
is fully released.
Hill Start Control is now
switched off.
Tires
Check tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer hand-
ing characteristics of the motor-
cycle and reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tire inflation pressure, fit a valve
cap with rubber sealing ring to
the rear tire and make sure that
the cap is screwed on firmly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check tire 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 tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
Heating
Operating heated grips
Start engine.
The heated grips option
can only be activated when
the engine is running.
Call up 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 heating stage you
want.
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BMW R 1200RT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1170 cc
ABSStandard
Engine TypeAir/liquid-cooled, four-stroke, flat-twin
Power125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission6-speed
Fuel Capacity25 liters
Seat Height805 mm (adjustable to 825 mm)
Weight274 kg (with full fuel tank)
Front SuspensionTelelever
Rear SuspensionBMW Paralever
Front BrakeDual disc, 320 mm
Rear BrakeSingle disc, 276 mm
Wheelbase1, 485 mm

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