BMW R 1200R 2015 User Manual

Adjusting the spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To decrease spring load, turn
adjustment wheel 1 in direction
of arrow LOW.
To increase spring load, turn
adjustment wheel 1 in direction
of arrow HIGH.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible into LOW direc-
tion. (One-up without load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in LOW direction,
then rotate 15 turns in HIGH
direction. (One-up with load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in HIGH direction.
(Two-up and load)
Damping
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Setting
The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Adjust damping from the left
side of the vehicle.
Turn adjuster wheel 1 clock-
wise to increase damping.
Turn adjuster wheel 1 counter-
clockwise to decrease damp-
ing.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop, then 6 clicks coun-
terclockwise. (One-up without
load)
5
80
z Setting

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