BMW R 850 RT User Manual

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General information and controls
1
System case
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After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the System cases
are correctly secured!
Max. load per System case:
10 kg (approx. 22 lbs).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
80 mph (130 km/h).
Opening the System case
• Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
• Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Open the System case
Closing the System case
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Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
• Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
• Push down catch 2 and carry-
ing handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
• Lock the case and remove
the key
3
1
2
A
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BMW R 850 RT Specifications

General

Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Dry Weight	229 kg (505 lbs)
Power	70 hp (51 kW) at 7, 000 rpm
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	800 mm