BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

11.94
Installing left cylinder head
Adjustment specification
e Caution:
When installing, always begin with the right cylin-
der.
Left cylinder = at TDC on ignition stroke:
Marks (arrows) on chainwheel/auxiliary shaft and
chain sprocket/crankshaft point downwards.
•
Locate ignition-stroke TDC with insert pin,
BMW No.112650, at hole in clutch housing
and in engine block.
Left cylinder = at TDC on ignition stroke:
Locating pin (arrow) on left camshaft sprocket points
upwards.
Mark (R or arrow) and tip of tooth at left camshaft
sprocket is aligned precisely with mark X on timing
gear carrier.
•
Check setting again with timing chain tensioner
installed.
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BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1085 cc
Bore x Stroke	99 mm x 70.5 mm
Power	66 kW (90 hp) at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	95 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer)
Front Suspension	Telelever with central spring strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc, 305 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	805 / 825 mm (adjustable)
Wheelbase	1485 mm