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BMW R 1200GS User Manual

BMW R 1200GS
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Influence of the holding
pressure on the driving off
behaviour
If the motorcycle is stopped
by applying little brake pres-
sure, only low pressure is built
up. In this case, the brakes
are quickly released when driv-
ing off. The motorcycle can
be moved off more gently. It
is not necessary to turn the
throttle grip again.
If the motorcycle is stopped by
applying high brake pressure,
high pressure is built up. In this
case, the brakes take longer to
release when driving off. More
torque is required for driving off
which also requires the rider to
turn the throttle grip again.
Behaviour when the
motorcycle rolls or slips
If the motorcycle rolls when Hill
Start Control is activated, the
holding pressure is increased.
If the rear wheel slips, the
brake is released again after
approx. 1 m. This prevents,
for example, slipping due to a
blocked rear wheel.
Releasing the brake when
stopping the engine
Hill Start Control is deactivated
when the engine is stopped us-
ing the emergency stop switch
or when the side stand is folded
out.
In addition to the indicator and
warning lights, the rider should
be made aware that Hill Start
Control has been deactivated by
the following behaviour:
Brake warning jolt
The brake is released briefly
and reactivated immediately.
This creates a jolt which the
rider feels.
The brake is released slowly.
The motorcycle is not braked.
The rider must brake the mo-
torcycle manually.
NOTICE
The holding pressure is released
immediately without a brake
warning jolt as soon as the
ignition is switched off.
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BMW R 1200GS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Final DriveShaft drive
Displacement1170 cc
Power92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Fuel CapacityApprox. 20 l
Seat Height850 / 870 mm
Front BrakeDual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
ABSStandard
Wheelbase1, 507 mm
TransmissionConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Rear SuspensionParalever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable

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