BMW 2011 R 1200 GS User Manual

Adjusting mirror arm
Slide protective cap 1 up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec-
ified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Mirror on adapter
16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.
Windshield
Adjusting windshield
Loosen clamping screws 1 on
left and right.
Bring windshield into desired
position by rotating it forward
or back.
Make sure that the windshield
adjustment is identical on the
left and right.
Tighten clamping screws on
left and right.
Handlebars
Adjusting handlebars
The distance of the handlebars
from the rider can be adjusted by
turning the handlebar clamping
blocks by 180°.
Short-reach position, handlebars
toward rider.
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z Operation

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