BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Open the protective cap 2.
Use ignition key 1 to unlock
fuel filler cap by turning it
clockwise, and flip the cap
open.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
NOTICE
If filling occurs after the fuel level
has gone below the reserve limit,
the amount filled must be greater
than the reserve amount for the
new fuel level to be recognised
and the warning light to switch
off.
NOTICE
The “usable fuel capacity” spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 25 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the ignition key and
close the protective cap.
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BMW R 1200 RT Specifications

General

Final Drive	Shaft drive
Tires (Front)	120/70 ZR 17
Tires (Rear)	180/55 ZR 17
Displacement	1170 cc
Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Fuel Capacity	25 l
Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Telelever, central spring strut
Rear Suspension	Paralever, central spring strut
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABS	Standard
Wheelbase	1, 485 mm