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BMW R 1200GS User Manual

BMW R 1200GS
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Engine-oil level too low
The oil can symbol is dis-
played.
OILLVL CHECK is displayed.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. The next time you stop
for fuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 138).
If the oil level is too low:
Topping up the engine oil
( 139).
If the oil level is correct:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature symbol ap-
pears on the display.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine
Engine damage
Compliance with the
information set out below is
essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant level is too low.
Check coolant level ( 144).
If the coolant level is too low:
Leave the engine to cool down.
Topping up coolant ( 145).
Have the cooling system
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably by a
BMW Motorrad partner.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant temperature is fre-
quently too high:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Emissions warning
The malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which affects the
pollutant emissions.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Status indicators

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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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