BMW R 1200GS User Manual

Damage to standard cast-alu-
minium rims
Use the cross-spoked wheels
available as optional extras for
severe off-roading.
After off-roading
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the following after riding
the motorcycle off-road:
Tyre pressure
WARNING
Lower tyre pressure for off-
roading in operation on
smooth roads
Risk of accident due to impaired
driving characteristics.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
Brakes
WARNING
Driving on unpaved or dirt
roads
Delayed braking efficiency due
to soiled brake disks and brake
pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
clean.
ATTENTION
Riding on unsurfaced or dirty
roads
Increased brake pad wear
Check the thickness of the
brake pads more frequently
and replace the brake pads in
good time.
Spring preload and shock-
absorber settings
WARNING
Changed values for spring
preload and spring strut
damping for off-roading
Impaired driving characteristics
on paved roads
Before leaving the off-road ter-
rain, set the correct spring pre-
load and shock absorption.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for damage
after off-roading.
Air filter element
ATTENTION
Dirty air filter element
Engine damage
If you ride in dusty terrain
check the air filter element for
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BMW R 1200GS Specifications

General

Final Drive	Shaft drive
Displacement	1170 cc
Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Fuel Capacity	Approx. 20 l
Seat Height	850 / 870 mm
Front Brake	Dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
ABS	Standard
Wheelbase	1, 507 mm
Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Rear Suspension	Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable