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control units can be adapted for

the new wheel sizes.

TPC sticker

with Tire Pressure Control

(TPC)

If tires are inexpertly re-

moved, the TPC sensors

may be damaged.

Inform the authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer or the

specialist service facility on the

fact that the wheel is equipped

with a TPC sensor.

On motorcycles equipped with

TPC, there is a sticker on the

wheel near to the position of the

TPC sensor. When changing the

tire, it is important to take care

not to damage the TPC sen-

sor. Draw the attention of the

BMW Motorrad retailer or tire fit-

ter to the TPC sensor.

Removing front wheel

Place motorcycle on an auxil-

iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-

ommends BMW Motorrad rear-

wheel stand.

Mounting rear-wheel stands

( 112).

with center stand

Make sure ground is level and

firm and place motorcycle on

its center stand.

Detach wheel speed sensor

lead from retaining clips 1

and 2.

Remove screw 3 and take

wheel speed sensor out of

bore.

Mask off areas of wheel rim

that could be scratched in the

process of removing the brake

calipers.

Once the calipers have

been removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads being

pressed together to the extent

that they cannot be slipped back

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Maintenance

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BMW R 1200R 2015 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Max Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Fuel Capacity	18 liters
Length	2, 145 mm
Wheelbase	1, 495 mm
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
Frame	Two-section frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston radial calipers
Seat Height	790 mm
Weight	231 kg
Top Speed	200 km/h