BMW R 1200RT 2016 Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
R 1200 RT
BMW Motorrad
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Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
Documentation confirming per-
formance of scheduled mainte-
nance is a precondition for gen-
erous handling of out-of-warranty
claims and goodwill warranty
treatment.
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BMW one day, please also re-
member to turn over the Ride's
Manual to the new owner. it is
an important part of your motor-
cycle.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Displays ................. 19
Indicator and warning
lights ........................ 20
Meaning of symbols. . . . . . . . . 21
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 23
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cruising range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 40
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 40
4 Operation................ 43
Steering and ignition
lock ......................... 44
Ignition with Key-
less Ride .................... 46
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 51
Lights ....................... 52
Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ......................... 53
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 54
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tripmeter ................... 60
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) ....................... 61
Electronic suspension ad-
justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Riding mode ................ 63
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 64
Start-off assistance . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 67
Heating...................... 69
Rider's seat ................. 71
Pillion seat .................. 73
Storage compartment . . . . . . . 75
Central locking system . . . . . . 75
5 Setting................... 81
Mirrors ...................... 82
Headlight.................... 82
Windshield .................. 82
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clutch....................... 84
Brakes ...................... 84
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Damping .................... 86
6 Riding.................... 89
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Always before riding off . . . . . 92
At every third refueling
stop......................... 92
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Starting...................... 92
Runningin .................. 95
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brakes ...................... 97
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 99
Refueling.................. 100
Securing motorcycle for
transport .................. 103
7 Technology in de-
tail...................... 105
General instructions . . . . . . . 106
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)...................... 106
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) ..................... 109
Electronic suspension ad-
justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tire pressure control
(RDC) ..................... 113
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hill start assistant . . . . . . . . . 115
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 117
General instructions . . . . . . . 118
Standard tool kit. . . . . . . . . . . 118
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 119
Engine oil ................. 120
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Clutch..................... 125
Coolant.................... 125
Tyres...................... 127
Wheel rims and tyres . . . . . . 128
Muffler .................... 129
Wheels.................... 130
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Battery .................... 145
Fuses ..................... 148
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 150
9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 153
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Onboard power
sockets.................... 154
Case ...................... 155
Topcase................... 157
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 160
10 Care .................. 165
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 166
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 167
Paint care ................. 168
Protective wax coating . . . . 168
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 168
Return motorcycle to
use........................ 168
11 Technical data . . . . . . 169
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 170
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 171
Fuel....................... 173
Engine oil ................. 173
Engine .................... 174
Clutch..................... 175
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 176
Frame..................... 176
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Brakes .................... 178
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 179
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 181
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Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Weights ................... 184
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 184
12 Service ............... 185
Reporting safety
defects.................... 186
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 187
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 187
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 187
BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Maintenance schedule . . . . 191
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................ 192
Confirmation of service . . . . 206
13 Appendix... . . . . . . . . . . 209
Certificate for Electronic
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Certificate for Remote
Key........................ 212
Certificate for Key-
less Ride .................. 216
Certificate for Tyre Pres-
sure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
14 Index ................. 219
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General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment........................... 7
Technicaldata....................... 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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Overview
This Rider's Manual has been
designed to provide quick and ef-
ficient orientation. The quickest
way for you to find information
on specific topics is to consult
the comprehensive index at the
back of the manual. If you would
like to start with a quick overview
of your motorcycle, this informa-
tion has been provided in chapter
2. All maintenance and repair
work carried out on your mo-
torcycle will be documented in
chapter 11. Documentation con-
firming performance of scheduled
maintenance is a precondition
for generous handling of out-of-
warranty claims and goodwill war-
ranty treatment.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual; it is an
important part of the motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with
moderate risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high
risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
structions and precaution-
ary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehi-
cle or accessories and warranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
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OE Optional extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
OA Optional accessory.
BMW Motorrad op-
tional accessories can
be purchased and in-
stalled at your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
TPC Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC).
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). It may also describe equip-
ment options that you have not
chosen. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your motorcycle comes with
equipment not described here,
you can find the descriptions in a
separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and out-
puts in the Rider's Manual relate
to the German DIN standards
and comply with their tolerance
specifications. Versions for indi-
vidual countries may differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The outstanding levels of safety
and quality furnished by every
BMW motorcycle are the result
of ongoing advanced develop-
ment focusing on continuous
improvement in design and en-
gineering as well as equipment
and accessories. For this reason,
some aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions in
this Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. For
this reason BMW is unable to
recognize any claims stemming
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from the information, illustrations
and descriptions in this manual.
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Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneathseat.................... 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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General view, left side
1Clutch fluid reservoir
( 125)
2Fuel filler opening
( 100)
3Seat lock ( 71)
4Passenger seat heater
( 70)
52nd power socket
6Left-hand stow compart-
ment ( 75)
7Payload table
Tire inflation pressure table
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General view, right side
1Rider's Manual (US Model)
2Power socket ( 154)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 123)
4Right storage compartment
( 75)
5Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (at fork bearing)
Data plate (at fork bearing)
6Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 125)
7Oil fill location ( 120)
8Behind the engine spoiler:
Battery ( 145)
Positive battery connection
point ( 143)
Diagnostic connector
( 150)
9Rear brake fluid reser-
voir (behind side fairing)
( 124)
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Underneath seat
1Adjuster for the rider's seat
height ( 72)
2Standard tool kit ( 118)
3Tool for adjusting spring
load ( 85)
4Fuses ( 148)
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Multifunction switch,
left
1High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 52)
2Cruise control ( 64)
3Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 53)
4Windshield adjustment
( 82)
5Additional headlight
( 53)
6Turn indicators ( 54)
7Horn
8Multi-Controller and MENU
button
Multifunction display
( 54)
ASC ( 61)
With Dynamic ESAOE
D-ESA ( 61)
with audio systemOE
Audio system (see audio
system manual)
9Menu Favorite ( 58).
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Multifunction switch,
right
1Central locking ( 75)
2Riding mode ( 63)
3Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch) ( 51)
4Starting the engine
( 92)
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Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Indicator and warning lights
( 20)
3Navigation system
( 160)
4Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
instrument lighting)
5Tachometer
6Release for navigation slot
( 160)
7Multifunction display
( 23)
8Tripmeter ( 60)
NOTICE
The brightness of the warning
lights and telltale lights, the
display and the instrument
needle and gauge lighting is
adapted automatically to suit
ambient brightness.
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