BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

My battery voltage shows 14.2 with the engine running and at least 11.2 with the engine stopped  (2021 1250rt). I have fitted the terminals with nord locking washers. The battery on my bike comes out on the right hand side. When putting it in it is easy to get a small turn on the inboard te...

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I had the same thing (2020 RT). SOS light and warning triangle indicating the sos system was not working. Next day bike would not start. I put the battery on charge. The following morning the voltage was 5.3 volts. I called the BMW emergency number (from home) as the bike was still under guarantee. ...

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My SOS! light is back on and remains on. Bike is booked in for a software update next week.  Will report progress.....

I had a problem with an sos warning which would not go away. Called out BMW and it turned out to be a loose battery terminal.

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Try this you tube            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpzQQlZjojo (GS vs RT ) by a GS owner reviewing an RT for comparison. I have just swapped a K1200gt for a new R1250RT. The RT has a shorter wheelbase than the K which makes it more mano...