BMW R 1150 RS User Manual

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Safety check
Fuel
Refuelling
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The motorcycle’s fuel (gaso-
line) is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank under any circum-
stances.
Fuel expands when hot (for
instance if the fuel tank is in
the sun). For this reason, only
fill as far as the lower edge of
the filler neck.
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Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel.
• Placing the motorcycle on its
main (center) stand
– The ground surface should be
level and firm.
• Open fuel filler cap
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BMW R 1150 RS Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR 17
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	63 kW (85 hp) at 6, 750 rpm
Torque	98 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever with central spring strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	2 x 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Seat Height	800 mm (31.5 inches)
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch
Wheelbase	1487 mm (58.5 in)