BMW R 850 RT User Manual

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Safety check
2
1
Shock-absorber adjustment
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Before the journey starts, ad-
just the rear shock absorber to
suit the gross weight and load
on the motorcycle.
• Place motorcycle on center
stand (
b 48)
• Adjust the shock absorber by
inserting a screwdriver with
extension through hole 1 in
the footrest plate
Basic setting (solo):
• Turn adjusting screw 2 in
direction indicated by arrow H
(clockwise) as far as it will go
• Turn adjusting bolt 2 anti-
clockwise through 180
degrees in the direction of the
arrow S
Hard setting “H”:
• Tighten adjusting screw 2 fully
Soft setting “S”:
• Slacken off adjusting screw 2
fully
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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