BMW R 1200GS User Manual

Handlebars
Adjustable handlebars
The angle of the handlebars can
be adjusted within the marked
areas 1.
Allow a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer to adjust
the handlebars.
Spring preload
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjustment
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase the spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce the spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
WARNING
Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
To increase the spring preload,
turn the adjuster knob 1 in the
direction indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
To reduce the spring preload,
turn the adjuster knob 1 in the
direction indicated by the LOW
arrow.
5
97
z Adjustment

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