BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE Rider's Manual

Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Check the spokes
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Draw the handle of a screw-
driver or a similar instru-
ment across the spokes
and listen to the notes of
the individual spokes.
If the notes vary:
Have the spokes checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
Approved wheels and
tyres
For each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests certain makes,
and approves those that it
certifies as roadworthy. If
BMW Motorrad has not ap-
proved the wheels and tyres,
it cannot assess their suitab-
ility or provide any guarantee
of road safety.
Use only wheels and tyres ap-
proved by BMW Motorrad for
your type of motorcycle.
You can obtain detailed in-
formation from your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer or
on the Internet at www.bmw-
motorrad.com.
RDC label
OE
Incorrect tyre-removal
procedures can result in
damage to the RDC sensors.
Be sure to notify the author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer or
specialist workshop that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim
bears an adhesive label indic-
ating the position of the RDC
sensor. When changing the
tyre, take care not to damage
the RDC sensor. Be sure to
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BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Max Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Length	2, 255 mm
Width	980 mm
Height	1, 450 mm
Wheelbase	1, 510 mm
Wet Weight	260 kg
Fuel Capacity	30 liters
Tires Front	120/70 R19
Tires Rear	170/60 R17
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
Transmission	6-speed
Clutch	Hydraulically operated wet clutch
Frame	Two-section frame
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Seat Height	890 mm