BMW R 1200GS User Manual

Press and hold down button 1.
The steering lock engages with
an audible click.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Short-press button 1 to disen-
gage the steering lock.
Switching on ignition
Requirement
Radio-operated key is within
range.
There are two ways of activat-
ing the ignition.
Version 1:
Short-press button 1.
Side lights and all function cir-
cuits are switched on.
with LED headlight
OE
Daytime riding light is switched
on.
with LED auxiliary headlights
OA
LED auxiliary headlights are
switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 106)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 106)
without riding modes Pro
OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 107)
Version 2:
Steering lock is engaged; press
and hold down button 1.
The steering lock disengages.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 106)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 106)
without riding modes Pro
OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 107)
Switching off ignition
Requirement
Radio-operated key is within
range.
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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