BMW R 850 RT User Manual

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Safety check
1
MAX
MIN
2
Engine oil
• Check the oil level at the sight
glass:
MAX Upper edge
Ring marking
MIN Lower edge
Ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is
approx. 0.53 quart (0.5 liter)
• If necessary, unscrew the oil
filler screw 2 top up the engine
oil through the engine oil filler 1
• Then retighten the oil filler
screw 2
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Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p (b 7) indicates no
(or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
must not be regarded as an oil
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the red engine oil pressure
warning light
p should re-
main off while the engine is
running.
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BMW R 850 RT Specifications

General

Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Dry Weight	229 kg (505 lbs)
Power	70 hp (51 kW) at 7, 000 rpm
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	800 mm