
If the coolant level drops below
the MIN mark:
Top up the coolant.
Top up coolant
Open cap
1
of the coolant ex-
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
The coolant level is between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Close cap
1
.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling characteristics
of the motorcycle, shorter useful
tyre life
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts
installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding
speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.5 bar (Two-up mode with
loading, with a cold tyre)
2.5 bar (for motor sports)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (Two-up mode with
loading, with a cold tyre)
2.9 bar (for motor sports)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
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Summary of Contents for R 1250RS
Page 1: ...Rider s manual R1250RS BMW Motorrad...
Page 18: ...1 16 z General instructions...
Page 20: ...2 18 z General views...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Page 26: ...11 with daytime riding lightOE Manual daytime riding light 75 2 24 z General views...
Page 31: ...9 with LED additional headlightOA Additional headlight 74 3 29 z Status indicators...
Page 37: ...again as long as the fault per sists 3 35 z Status indicators...
Page 64: ...3 62 z Status indicators...
Page 100: ...4 98 z Operation...
Page 150: ...7 148 z Riding...
Page 166: ...8 164 z Engineering details...
Page 212: ...10 210 z Accessories...
Page 218: ...11 216 z Care...
Page 236: ...12 234 z Technical data...
Page 241: ...13 239 z Service...
Page 242: ...13 240 z Service...
Page 259: ...Work performed at km Date 13 257 z Service...
Page 260: ...13 258 z Service...
Page 277: ...15 275 z Index...