BMW R 850 RT User Manual

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Engine speed
Limit engine speed in accor-
dance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature.
When the tachometer needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the fuel supply is interrupted in
order to protect the engine
against overspeeding.
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The governor cuts in at
7 900 rpm.
Load changes
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Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
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Never slip the clutch excessively
when changing gear. Vary your
speed only by using the throttle
in a suitable gear, not by slipping
the clutch.
The digital gear indicator in the
Rider Information Display shows
which gear is selected (
b 59).
Riding and changing gear
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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