BMW 2011 R 1200 GS User Manual

BMW Motorrad retailer or the
specialized workshop of the TPC/
RDC sensor.
Removing front wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II
OE
Unclip two retaining clips 1
of the sensor cable on brake
line.
Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 2 of
left and right brake calipers.
Push brake pads 3 apart
slightly by rocking the brake
caliper 4 back and forth against
the brake disk 5.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back and out until clear of
brake disks.
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BMW 2011 R 1200 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Power	110 hp (81 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
ABS	Standard
Front Tire	110/80 R19
Rear Tire	150/70 R17
Dry Weight	203 kg
Weight, ready to ride, fully fueled	229 kg
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin ('Boxer')
Torque	120 Nm at 6, 000 rpm
Fuel Type	Unleaded premium
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brake	Dual disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Seat Height	850 mm
Wheelbase	1507 mm
Fuel Capacity	20.0 l