BMW R 1200R 2015 User Manual

Safety instructions
Rider's Equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect driving stability.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust spring preload and
damping rate for the current
gross vehicle weight.
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
and cargo as low and as close
to the center of the motorcycle
as possible.
Observe maximum payload and
top speed as indicated on label
in case.
with Topcase
OA
Observe maximum payload and
top speed as indicated on label
in topcase.
with tank bag
OA
Observe maximum payload of
small tank rucksack and corre-
sponding top speed.
Volume of tank bag
Approx. 1.3 gal (Approx. 5 l)
(without volume expansion)
Approx. 2.4 gal (Approx. 9 l)
(with expanded volume)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle:
Incorrect settings of spring-
strut and shock absorber sys-
tem
Unevenly distributed load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire tread in poor condition
Etc.
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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