BMW R 1150 RT Manuale utente
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BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
Rider’s Manual (US Model)
R 1150 RT
R 850 RT
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This symbol indicates pre-
cautionsandmeasureswhich
are essential in pro-tecting
the rider or other persons
from severe or fatal injury.
Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to pre-
vent damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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Introduction
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on choos-
ing a new Boxer model from
BMW and welcome you to the
worldwide community of BMW
riders.
Familiarize yourself with your
new bike, so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traf-
fic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new bike. It contains important
information on how to operate
the controls and how to make
the best possible use of all the
bike’s technical features.
In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider, to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your bike.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your bike, your BMW
Motorrad retailer will gladly pro-
vide advice and assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW bike.
Best wishes
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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Introduction
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side...........4
General view, right side.........5
Cockpit .................................6
Indicator and warning lights ..7
Ignition switch and steering
lock....................................8-9
Left handlebar fitting ...........10
Right handlebar fitting .........11
Seats .............................12-13
System case ..................14-15
Adjusting the windshield .....16
Hazard warning flashers......17
Safety check
Checklist........................18-19
Engine oil.......................20-21
Fuel................................22-23
Handlebar levers............24-25
Brake system
- general ........................26-27
- with BMW Integral ABS28-31
Clutch................................. 32
Lights.............................33-35
Shock absorbers ................ 36
Suspension spring preload . 37
Wheels...........................38-39
Loads.............................40-41
Contents
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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 42-43
Important notes............. 44-45
Side stand..................... 46-47
Center stand ................. 48-49
Running in..................... 50-51
Before you start............. 52-53
Starting ......................... 54-55
Indicator and warning
lights ............................. 56-57
Rider Information Display
(RID) .............................. 58-59
Riding, gear shifts.......... 60-61
Brake system
- general........................ 62-63
- with BMW Integral ABS64-70
BMW Integral ABS fault
table....................................71
Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................72-73
Service worldwide...............74
Environmental protection ....75
BMW rider’s equipment.......76
BMW motorcycle
accessories.........................77
Training means extra safety.78
Concluding thoughts...........79
Contents
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General information and controls
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54
3
2
16
7
8
9
10
General view, left side
1Storage compartment
2Reservoir for clutch fluid
3Engine oil filler (b21)
4Power socket, 12V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
5Lifting handle (b48-49)
6Dual seat lock (b12)
7Suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b36)
8Primary spark plug, left
9Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
10 Oil level sight glass, engine
(b21)
( ) Figure in brackets bpage number for
description
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General information and controls
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14
13
18 15
19
12
11
17 16
20
11 Storage compartment for
toolkit
12 Fuse box
13 Fuel filler cap (b22)
14 Brake fluid reservoir,
front brake (b30)
( ) Figure in brackets bpage number for
description
15 Type plate/vehicle
identification number
16 Primary spark plug, right
17 Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
18 Brake fluid reservoir,
rear brake (b31)
19 Handwheel for adjusting
suspension strut (b37)
20 Helmet holder
General view, right side
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General information and controls
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1Front fog lamp switch
2Speedometer
3Odometer
4Trip odometer
5Rotary reset knob for trip
odometer
6Tachometer (b50)
7Rider Information Display
(RID) (b58-59)
8Headlight range control
rotary button
9Indicator and warning lights
(b7)
10 Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8)
11 Radio displayOE
(bSupplementary Rider’s
Manual)
( ) Figure in brackets bpage number for
description
OE Optional equipment
Cockpit
35
4
2
167
11 8
910
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General information and controls
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Indicator and warning lights
1Left turn indicator repeater
green s
2Warninglight batterycharge
red r(b56)
3Warning light tank capacity/
when approx. 4 liters (1.1
gallons) remain in tank
orange m (b23, 56)
4Neutral indicator (transmis-
sion) green k(b53)
( ) Figure in brackets bpage number for
description
5Warning light ABS lred
(b56, 68)
6Warning light, general
red e (b56, 68)
7Warning light engine oil
pressure red p (b56)
8Indicator light Right turn
indicator repeater green t
9Indicator light fog lamp
green t
10 High-beam headlight indi-
cator blue q
35
4
2
167
10
8
9
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General information and controls
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Keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and du-
alseat lock are all operated with
the same key. The key also fits
the storage compartment and
System cases.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched off
(b67)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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