BMW R 1200GS User Manual

To remove the front height ad-
justment 1, push the locking
mechanism forwards 2 and re-
move the height adjustment in
an upwards direction.
To set the low seat position,
install the height adjustment
and align it with 1 (identification
L).
To set the high seat position,
install the height adjustment
and align it with 2 (identification
H).
First push the front height ad-
justment under the mounts1
then push it into the locking
mechanism 2 until it engages.
To set the low seat position,
swing the rear height adjust-
ment 1 into position 3 (identi-
fication L).
To set the high seat position,
swing the rear height adjust-
ment into position 1 2 (identi-
fication H).
If the seat angle needs to be ad-
justed:
Position the front and rear
height adjustment differently.
Installing front seat
Removing rear seat ( 88).
4
90
z Operation

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