BMW R 1200 R User Manual

rider's full force exerted on the
brake levers; under these circum-
stances the dynamic shift in load
distribution cannot keep pace
with the increase in deceleration
and the tyres cannot transmit the
full braking force to the surface
of the road. Under these circum-
stances the front wheel can lock
up.
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS
OE
ABS has to intervene to keep
the front wheel from locking; this
increases stopping distance.
Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des-
cending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet brakes
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried out.
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the
motorcycle was ridden on salt-
covered roads and the brakes
were not applied for some time.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the salt layer on the brake
discs and brake pads has been
removed.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brake
discs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and main-
tenance work, make sure that the
brake discs and brake pads are
free of oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or
moisture on the discs or brake
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.
The brake pads will wear
more rapidly if you ride fre-
quently on unsurfaced tracks or
poor roads.
Check the thickness of the brake
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BMW R 1200 R Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Displacement	1, 170 cc
Max Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, anti-hopping
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload continuously adjustable by means of handwheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Fuel Capacity	18 l
Height (excl. mirrors)	1225 mm
Seat Height	800 mm (standard seat)