length BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RS 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine wear.
L Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km (from 0 to
600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm and no full-load acceleration
 The first inspection should always be performed after
1,000 km (600 miles). Make an
appointment with your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer in
good time, so that the work can
be performed punctually.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km (600 to
1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu- ally increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at full
load until 2,000 km (1,200
miles) have been covered
Running in
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