BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE Rider's Manual

Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar
grip and clutch lever de-
creases.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake
lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir
can allow air to penetrate the
brake system.
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier
to turn if you push the hand-
brake lever forward.
Span between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever
increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar
grip and handlebar lever de-
creases.
Adjustable footbrake
lever
You can adjust the footbrake
lever for riding seated or
standing on the footrest pegs.
Position of the footbrake lever
for riding seated.
4
55
z Operation

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