BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2015 User Manual

an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
thickness. Viewing direction:
between wheel and front
suspension toward brake
pads 1.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only friction
material without carrier plate.
Wear markings (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness.
Reduced braking action. Damage
to the brake.
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
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BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2015 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Tire, Front	120/70 R19
Tire, Rear	170/60 R17
Width	980 mm
Height	1, 450 mm
Wheelbase	1, 510 mm
Weight, Wet	260 kg
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine
Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Two-section frame
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake
Length	2255 mm
Seat Height	890 / 910 mm (Optional low seat: 860 / 880 mm)
Fuel Capacity	30 liters