BMW 2011 R 1200 GS User Manual

Long-reach position, handlebars
away from rider.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for adjustment
of the handlebars.
Spring preload
Setting
The spring preload on the front
wheel must be adapted to the
nature of the terrain. Uneven
terrain requires a high spring
preload, flat terrain requires a
lower spring preload.
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
on front wheel
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
To reduce spring preload, turn
spring plate 1 in direction a
with onboard toolkit.
To increase spring preload,
turn spring retainer in direc-
tion b with onboard toolkit.
Spring preload on front
wheel
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Spring preload at position 2
(For street use)
Spring preload at position 3
(For riding on gravel tracks
etc. and loading)
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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