BMW R 850 RT User Manual

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Side stand
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
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For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
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Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
• Switch off the ignition
• Keep both feet on the ground
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
• Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced
• Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to fold the side stand
out fully (arrow)
• Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
• Turn the handlebars to full left
lock
• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
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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