BMW 2011 R 1200 GS User Manual

Operating electrical acces-
sories
You can start using electrical ac-
cessories only when the ignition
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the igni-
tion is subsequently switched off.
Onboard sockets are switched off
approx. 15 minutes after switch-
ing off the ignition to reduce the
strain on the onboard electrical
system.
Cable routing
The cables from the onboard
sockets to the auxiliary devices
must be routed in such a way
that they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steering an-
gle and the driving characteris-
tics
Cannot be trapped
Case
with case
OA
Opening case
Turn key 1 in case lock per-
pendicular to direction of travel.
Hold down yellow locking de-
vice 2 and fold out carrying
handle 3.
Press yellow button 4 down-
ward while opening case lid.
Closing case
Turn key in case lock perpen-
dicular to direction of travel.
Close case lid.
The lid clicks audibly into place.
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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