BMW R 1200 RT Instruction manual

Piemont Red Metallic* Dark Graphite Metallic*
Granite Grey Metallic*
R 1200 RT
* There is a choice of two engine spoiler colours (slate metallic and white aluminium metallic) and two seat colours (grey and black) on all models, irrespective of paint colour.
** Optional extra.
*** As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids, fuelled to at least 90% of usable tank capacity (without panniers).
BMW Motorrad
R 1200 RT
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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Engine
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke two-cylinder
boxer engine, single camshaft, four valves
per cylinder, central balance shaft
Bore x stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 mm x 73 mm
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,170 ccm
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 kW (110 bhp) at 7,500 rpm
Max. torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Fuel/engine management. . . . . . . Electronic intake pipe injection,
BMS-K digital engine management
with overrun fuel cut-off, double
ignition
Emission control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulated 3-way catalytic converter
with one lambda sensor per cylinder
Performance/fuel consumption
Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Over 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption per 100 km (62 mls.)
at a constant 90 km/h (56 mph). . 3.6 l
at a constant 120 km/h (75 mph) . . 4.8 l
Fuel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Super plus unleaded (98 octane);
can be reduced to super unleaded (95
octane) with automatic knock control
Electrics
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 A / 720 W generator
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V/19 Ah (maintenance-free)
Power transmission
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulically operated single-disc
dry clutch
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchromesh 6-speed gearbox
Secondary drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardan (shaft drive)
Chassis/brakes
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three-section frame made up of front
and rear frame with load-bearing engine
Front suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion
diameter 35 mm, central strut, (rebound
damping electronically adjustable via
ESA**)
Rear suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Die-cast aluminium single-sided
swinging arm with BMW Motorrad
Paralever, continuously adjustable
spring preload (either hydraulically via
handwheel or electronically via ESA**,
adjustable rebound damping (with
ESA** rebound damping is electronic-
ally adjustable)
ESA**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Suspension Adjustment.
Damping (rebound) can be switched
between presets
Travel front/rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 mm/135 mm
Wheelbase (in normal position) . . 1,480 mm
Castor (in normal position). . . . . . 110 mm
Steering head angle
(in normal position) . . . . . . . . . . . 63.4°
Wheel material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cast aluminium
Rims, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 x 17
Rims, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 x 17
Tyres, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes, front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-disc EVO brake system with
floating discs and four-piston fixed
caliper (diameter: 320 mm)
Brakes, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single disc brake with double-piston
floating caliper (diameter: 265 mm)
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
(part-integral version)
Dimensions/weight
Seat height, unladen . . . . . . . . . . 820 mm/840 mm
780 mm/800 mm
(optional lowered seat)
Unladen, road ready, fully fuelled*** 259 kg
Dry weight unladen. . . . . . . . . . . . 229 kg
Max. permitted weight . . . . . . . . . 259 kg
Max. load with standard equipment 236 kg
Usable tank volume . . . . . . . . . . . 27 l
Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4 l
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,230 mm
Height (without mirrors). . . . . . . . Windshield down: 1,430 mm
Windshield up: 1,560 mm
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Across mirrors:
905 mm (without panniers)
Across panniers: 980 mm
Climb aboard – there’s a whole world out there waiting to be discovered. With a power output of 81 kW/110 bhp, and
115 Nm of torque, the BMW R 1200 RT is a motorcycle built for beautiful touring moments. The chassis incorporates the
BMW Motorrad Telelever and Paralever for ease of handling, while the EVO brake with the partially integral version of
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures maximum safety. The combination of aerodynamically optimized fairing and an electrically
adjustable windshield offers excellent protection against the elements, and the class-leading ergonomics mean rider and
pillion passenger can enjoy the freedom of the open road in complete comfort.