BMW R 850 RT User Manual

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Placing motorcycle on
center stand
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For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
center stand extended.
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Switch off the engine before
using the center stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with the left hand
• Hold the lifting handle with the
right hand
• Place the right foot on the
extension pin and press it down
until the curved shoes of the
stand touch the ground
• Place your right foot on the
tread surface of the stand
• Apply all your body weight to
the stand
• Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the center stand
• Check that the motorcycle is
firmly supported
Main (center) stand
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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