BMW R 1200RT 2016 User Manual

The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency on/off switch.
A Engine switched off
B Operating position
Lights
Parking lamps
The parking lamps come on au-
tomatically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The parking lights are a strain
on the battery. Do not leave the
ignition switched on longer than
absolutely necessary.
Lowbeam headlamp
The headlights automatically
come on in their low-beam mode
as soon as you start the engine.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Press switch 1 toward front to
switch on high beams.
Pull switch 1 rearward to actu-
ate headlight flasher.
NOTICE
The high-beam headlight can
also be switched on when the
engine is not running.
Parking light
Switch off ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it until the
parking lights come on.
Switch ignition on and then off
again to switch off parking light.
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BMW R 1200RT 2016 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Curb Weight	274 kg
Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brake	Dual disc, 320 mm
Rear Brake	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	805 / 825 mm
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft