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K26_1200_NeuT_Titel.fm Seite 9 Mittwoch, 30. Januar 2008 4:21 16 Rider's Manual R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com- pany stamp) Details described or illustrated in this booklet may differ from the motorcycle's actual specifica- tion as purchased, the accessor- ies fitted or the national-market specification. No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies. Dimensions, weights, fuel con- sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol- erances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany. The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un- leaded 95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restric- tions) Usable fuel capacity approx. 27 l Reserve fuel ≥4l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends Order No. 01 41 7 712 501 *01417712501* 02.2008, 5th edition *01417712501* *01417712501* Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe. motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic BMW Motorrad. situations. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features. In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value. If you have questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorised Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators .. ... .. 21 4 Operation ... ... ... .. ... .. 45 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status Ignition switch and steering you want to find a particular topic indicators . 22 lock . 47 or item of information. Status indicators with on- Electronic immobiliser 1 General instructions . ... 5 board computer OE ........... 23 (EWS) . 48 Overview . 6 Status indicators with ra- Clock . 49 Abbreviations and symbols . 6 dio OE ......................... 24 Odometer and tripmeters . 49 Equipment . 7 Status indicators with Multifunction display . 51 Technical data . 7 tyre pressure monitoring On-board computer OE ....... 51 Currency . 7 (RDC) OE ...................... 24 Tyre pressure monitoring OE 2 General views . ... .. ... ... 9 Status indicators with seat RDC ....................... 55 OE General view, left side . 11 heating .................... 24 Lights . 55 General view, right side . 13 Telltale light of cruise con- Turn indicators . 57 OE Underneath the seat . 15 trol ........................ 25 Hazard warning flashers . 57 Handlebar fitting, left . 16 Standard warnings . 25 Emergency off switch (kill Handlebar fitting, right . 17 Warnings issued by the on- switch) . 58 OE Instrument cluster . 18 board computer ........... 30 Automatic Stability Control OE Headlight . 19 ABS warnings . 32 ASC ....................... 59 ASC warnings OE ............. 34 Grip heating OE ............... 60 RDC warnings OE ............. 36 Seat heating OE ............... 60 Anti-theft alarm Seat height . 62 warnings OE ................... 42 Windscreen . 62 Cruise-control system OE ..... 63 Stowage compartment . 65 Clutch . 66 6 Engineering details . .. .. 91 Front-wheel stand . 123 Brakes . 66 Brake system with BMW Mo- Bulbs . 125 Mirrors . 67 torrad Integral ABS . 92 Jump starting . 134 Spring preload . 67 Electronic engine manage- Battery . 135 Damping . 68 ment with BMW Motorrad 9 Care . ... ... .. ... ... ... .. 139 OE Electronic Suspension Ad- ASC ....................... 94 Care products . 140 OE justment ESA ............. 69 Tyre pressure monitoring Washing motorcycle . 140 OE Tyres . 71 RDC ....................... 96 Cleaning easily damaged Headlight . 72 7 Accessories ... ... ... .. .. 99 components . 140 Front and rear seats . 73 General instructions . 100 Paint care . 141 Helmet holder . 76 Power socket . 100 Protective wax coating . 142 5 Riding .. ... .. ... ... ... .. .. 77 Luggage . 101 Laying up motorcycle . 142 Safety instructions . 78 Case . 102 Restoring motorcycle to Checklist . 79 Topcase OA ................. 104 use......................... 142 Starting. 80 8 Maintenance .. ... ... .. 107 10 Technical data . ... .. 143 OE Lowered suspension ...... 82 General instructions . 108 Troubleshooting chart . 144 Running in . 83 Toolkit. 108 Threaded fasteners . 145 Brakes . 84 Engine oil . 109 Engine . 146 Parking your motorcycle . 85 Brake system . 110 Fuel . 147 Refuelling . 87 Brake pads . 111 Engine oil . 147 Securing motorcycle for Brake fluid . 113 Clutch . 148 transportation . 88 Clutch . 115 Transmission . 149 Tyres . 115 Rear-wheel drive . 149 Rims . 115 Running gear . 150 Wheels . 116 Brakes . 151 Wheels and tyres. 152 Electrics . 153 Frame . 154 Dimensions . 155 Weights . 156 Riding specifications . 156 11 Service . ... ... ... .. ... 157 BMW Motorrad service. 158 BMW Motorrad service quality . 158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot break- down assistance . 158 BMW Motorrad service net- work . 159 Maintenance work . 159 Confirmation of mainten- ance work . 160 Confirmation of service . 165 General instructions General instructions 1 Overview ............................. 6 5 Abbreviations and symbols ........... 6 Equipment ............................ 7 Technical data ........................ 7 Currency .............................. 7 z instructions General Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- 1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial 6 ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work on Indicates the end of an item of information. the motorcycle is documented in OA Optional accessory Chapter 11. This record of the Instruction. You can obtain option- maintenance work you have had al accessories through performed on your motorcycle is Result of an activity. your authorised BMW a precondition for generous treat- Motorrad dealer; optional ment of goodwill claims. Reference to a page with accessories have to be When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- retrofitted to the motor- your BMW, please remember tion. cycle. to hand over this Rider's Manu- al; it is an important part of the Indicates the end of a EWS Electronic immobiliser motorcycle. passage relating to spe- (Elektronische Wegfahr- cific accessories or items sicherung). z instructions General Abbreviations and of equipment. symbols DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs- Tightening torque. tahlwarnanlage) Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reas- ABS Anti-lock brake system ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data. of others, and to protect your ASC Automatic Stability Con- motorcycle against damage. trol. ESA Electronic Suspension find these features described in the basis of the data, illustrations Adjustment separate manuals. or descriptions in this manual. 1 Electronic Suspension 7 Adjustment. Technical data All dimensions, weights and RDC Tyre pressure control power ratings stated in the (ReifenDruck-Control) Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the Equipment tolerance requirements of the When you ordered your BMW Deutsche Institut für Normung motorcycle, you chose various e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual items of custom equipment. This countries may differ. Rider's Manual describes option- al extras (OE) offered by BMW Currency and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles manual may also contain de- are maintained by constant z instructions General scriptions of equipment which development work on designs, you have not ordered. Please equipment and accessories. note, too, that your motorcycle Because of this, your motorcycle might not be exactly as illus- may differ from the information trated in this manual on account supplied in the Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that this Rider's Manual, you will no claims can be entertained on 1 8 z instructions General General views General views 2 General view, left side................ 11 9 General view, right side . ............ 13 Underneath the seat ................. 15 Handlebar fitting, left ................. 16 Handlebar fitting, right . ............ 17 Instrument cluster ..................