BMW R 1200GS User Manual

ATTENTION
Engine operation with leaded
fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
You can run the engine on fuel
with a maximum ethanol con-
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Alternative fuel grade
Regular unleaded (power and
consumption-related restric-
tions.) (max. 10 % ethanol,
E10)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
A conversion is required if the
quality is not sufficient. Have
the motorcycle programmed
beforehand at an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
ATTENTION
Component damage
Component damage caused by
overfilled fuel tank
Overfilling the fuel tank will
cause excess fuel to penetrate
the carbon canister and cause
component damage.
Fill the fuel tank up to the
lower edge of the filler neck
only.
ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
become unsightly or dull)
Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
ately after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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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