BMW R 1200GS User Manual

Dynamic ESA possible
settings
The electronic chassis and
suspension adjustment
Dynamic ESA is able to adjust
your motorcycle automatically to
the load. If the spring preload is
set to AUTO, the rider does not
have to change the load settings.
See the section "Engineering
details" for more information on
Dynamic ESA ( 128).
Available damping modes
For on-road mode: ROAD and
DYNA
For off-road mode: ENDURO
Available load settings
Fixed set minimum spring pre-
load: MIN
Activated riding position equal-
iser with automatic adjustment
of the spring preload: AUTO
Fixed set maximum spring pre-
load: MAX
NOTICE
The MAX setting must only be
used for riding off-road.
Viewing suspension
settings
Switching on ignition ( 50).
Press button 1 briefly to view
the current setting.
In the multifunction display, the
damping is shown in area 1, the
spring preload in area 2.
The setting shows briefly, then
disappears automatically.
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension
Switching on ignition ( 50).
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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