BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi guys,

I'm trying to turn off the center light during daylight hours (I bought the motorcycle from a place in the US if there is any difference between here and Europe.) Is it possible to only turn off the center running light?

Thank you

Do you have the adaptive headlight?

I don't and my centre headlihgt is always on, I don't get the angry looking daytime running lights, which is a shame

I'm pretty sure it's the law to have daytime running lights active after a certain age of bike, it certainly is in the UK

I have always believed that the drive (sorry) to have headlights constantly illuminated in the day originally started in Nordic countries, and according to myth and legend was the result of statistics showing fewer moose were hit by cars displaying headlights. However, here’s what the Gov UK site says:

Legislation and requirements:

Vehicle manufacturers must fit DRL to new types of passenger car and light goods vehicle (car derived vans) type approved to European vehicle requirements from February 2011. In practice this means that any new model launched after this date, and many launched before, will be fitted with DRL. However, existing models on sale before this date without DRL fitted can continue to be sold and used indefinitely.

Similar requirements apply to large vehicles (such as HGVs) and buses from 7 August 2012.

Motorcycles do not currently require DRL to be fitted, but most manufacturers voluntarily opt for an AHO (Automatic Headlight On) system to be installed as an alternative. Changes to European legislation will, in future permit manufacturers to fit DRL on their motorcycles.


So, for us in the UK, keep your headlights on and keep a sharp lookout for those pesky moose!