BMW K1200GT User Manual

ing screw 1 in the direction
indicated by the H arrow.
If you want a softer damp-
ing characteristic, use a
screwdriver to turn adjust-
ing screw 1 in the direction
indicated by the S arrow.
The adjusting screw can
be turned through three
and a half turns.
Rear suspension
damping, basic setting
Turn the adjusting screw
as far as it will go in the
direction indicated by the
H arrow and then turn it
back one and a half turns
in the direction indicated
by the S arrow. (One-up
85 kg)
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
Settings
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA provides a con-
venient way of adapting the
motorcycle to different condi-
tions. Three spring preload
settings can be combined
with three damping charac-
teristics to fine-tune the mo-
torcycle's suspension to the
load it carries and the surface
over which you want to ride.
The damping characteristic is
shown in panel 1 of the mul-
tifunction display, and spring
preload in panel 2.
Call up settings
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 1.
The current setting is dis-
played.
The reading remains visible
for a few seconds before
disappearing automatically.
Adjust suspension
damping
Switch on the ignition.
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BMW K1200GT Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Displacement	1157 cc
Power	152 hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque	130 Nm @ 7750 rpm
Seat Height	820/840 mm (32.3/33.1 in) (adjustable)
Dry Weight	249 kg
Weight (Wet)	approximately 282 kg
Front Suspension	BMW Duolever
Rear Suspension	BMW Paralever
Rear Brakes	2-piston caliper