BMW 2011 R 1200 GS User Manual

Press button 1 on left to
switch on additional headlight.
Press button 1 on right to
switch off additional headlight.
The additional headlights
with LED technology are
equipped with overheating pro-
tection. If a certain temperature
is exceeded, the headlights re-
duce the luminosity and even
switch off in extreme cases. After
cooling sufficiently, the full lumi-
nosity is once again available.
Turn indicators
Operating turn indicator
Switch on ignition.
After driving for approx. ten
seconds or after covering
a distance of approx. 300 m, the
turn indicators are automatically
switched off.
Press button 1 to switch on
left-hand turn indicators.
Press button 2 to switch on
right-hand turn indicators.
Press button 3 to switch off
turn indicators.
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
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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