BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

When did linked brakes come in and what models have it?.

Don't know when linked brakes were first introduced but both Hexheads (2007) and Camheads (2012) have them.

So my 2007 Hexhead should have then. How can i test them to see if they work?

Doctor T wrote:How can I test them to see if they work.

Pull the front handbrake lever only and see if any braking force is applied to the rear wheel.

On my last ride, i did feel like both brakes were working when i used only the front lever. My old 2007 must have had the same but i forget the feeling of both brakes working. Funny there are no YT videos showing or explaining this.

David. wrote: Pull the front handbrake lever only and see if any braking force is applied to the rear wheel.

To do this check I believe you will need to have the ignition switched on, although when I tried it there where some rather unpleasant sounds emitted from under the tank !!.

Yes, with the ignition switched on, the ABS motor/pump will be activated to control the braking system.

As OP asked, what models have it?

Randyjaco wrote: As OP asked, what models have it?

David has given some info but if further details are required you might just have to do some research.

Randyjaco wrote: As OP asked, what models have it?

All RT models have linked brakes dating back to the R1150rt from around 2000 onwards.

I suspect it refers to RS, R models as well within these years. One article i read said it only works from 30 mph upwards. Under that, it's normal brakes. K bikes is different. Their link brake system works at any speed