User manual BMW R 1200 RT BROCHURE

[. . . ] Using optional ESA ­ Electronic Suspension Adjustment ­ you can adjust the damping to your personal riding style at the touch of a button. Alone or with a passenger, with luggage or without: whatever the surface, whatever the circumstances, the perfect ride. 08 / 09 The seafarer's diet. Storms with a pinch of salt. Winds can get pretty wild on the North Sea coast. But thanks to the windshield on the BMW R 1200 RT, you don't have to worry. [. . . ] For example, the Sport (with luggage) setting might be chosen for motorways, Normal (with passenger) might be better on country roads, and for un even surfaces Comfort is probably best. When stationary and with the engine running, the rider can adjust suspension preload to the level of load at the touch of a button. With its easy operation and optimised chassis tuning, ESA makes a significant contribution to rider safety and comfort. The Tyre Pressure Control system uses sensors to constantly monitor tyre pressure, and the information can be displayed on the Info Flat Screen. If tyre pressure falls below a certain level, the rider is immediately notified via the display and/or a warning light ­ with obvious safety benefits. ESA normal setting: the standard setting for everyday riding. Illustrated: spring preload for rider with passenger or rider with passenger and luggage. Damper settings. ESA makes it possible for riders to adjust the suspension settings, to suit their own personal riding style and road conditions. At the touch of a button, riders are able to choose between three settings (Normal, Comfort and Sport) for front and rear suspension. The dampers are then adjusted automatically to give the appropriate ride for the selected setting. ESA sample settings: ESA comfort setting: for sports touring. Illustrated: spring preload for rider and luggage. Designed to suit the rider. At BMW Motorrad, the rider is at the centre of everything we do. That's why we make sure we incorporate the latest learnings from ergonomics into the development of new models, ensuring that they are perfectly integrated into the bike's design. Every rider knows that the wider the seat, especially towards the front, the harder it is to reach the floor with your feet ­ whatever the seat height. The seat of the BMW R 1200 RT has been optimised in terms of step length, leaving it markedly slimmer tow ards the front, thus giving more freedom of movement when riding and making it easier to reach the floor when at a standstill. Standard seat heights of 820 mm or 840 mm can be specified by the rider, in addition to the optional lower-set heights of 780 mm and 800 mm. The ergonomic triangle formed by the footrest, seat and handlebars is designed to ensure a relaxed, fatiguefree ride, even on long journeys. In addition, the slim lines of the seat/tank area allow for the perfect knee posture, for increased control and comfort. The windshield, its design perfected in wind tunnel tests, can be electrically set on a continuous scale and offers riders of whatever size not only outstanding protection from wind and rain, but also a significantly lower level of noise. The grip handles are adjustable too, and have been designed along ergonomic principles. In addition, the reduced force necessary to operate brakes, accelerator and clutch, means it is easier to control the motorcycle, thus making an important contribution to active safety. Looking good. You couldn't make information any clearer. All the instruments are incorporated seamlessly and stylishly into the dashboard. The Info Flatscreen serves as the R 1200 RT's information interface, showing mileage readings, oil temperature, fuel level, range, next scheduled service, time and gear currently selected. With integrated ESA, the Info Flatscreen can also display the chosen suspension setting. [. . . ] www. worldofbmw. com Paintwork: Titanium Silver Metallic Engine spoiler: Dark Slate Matt Metallic ABS: Dimensions/weight Seat height, unladen: Rider step length, unladen: Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road ready**: Dry weight unladen: Max. load (with standard equipment): Usable tank volume: Reserve: Length: Height (not inc. mirrors): Width: 820 mm/840 mm 780 mm/800 mm (optional low seat) 1, 880 mm/1, 920 mm 1, 800 mm/1, 840 mm (optional low seat) 259 kg 229 kg 495 kg 236 kg 27 l Approx. 4 l 2, 230 mm Windshield down: 1, 430 mm Windshield up: 1, 560 mm across mirrors: 905 mm (without pannier cases) across pannier cases: 980 mm Paintwork: Sand Beige Metallic Engine spoiler: White Aluminium Matt Metallic * Optional equipment ** As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids to at least 90 % of usable tank capacity (without panniers) 22 / 23 BMW Motorrad Tour R 1200 RT The Ultimate Riding Experience bmw-motorrad. com The models illustrated in this brochure show the specifications for Germany. [. . . ]