BMW R 1200RS 2016 User Manual

steering lock is locked or dur-
ing starting.
Securing motorcycle
for transport
Protect against scratching all
components along which lug-
gage straps are routed. For
example, use adhesive tape or
soft cloths.
ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to the side
when raising
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
with the assistance of a second
person.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
ATTENTION
Pinching of components
Component damage
Do not pinch components,
e.g. brake lines or wiring
harnesses.
Lay straps at front over lower
fork bridge on both sides.
Tension straps downward.
Secure and tighten the luggage
straps at the rear on the brack-
ets for the passenger footrests
on both sides.
Tension all straps evenly; the
motorcycle should be pulled
down against its springs with
the suspension compressed as
much as possible.
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BMW R 1200RS 2016 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Top Speed	Over 200 km/h
Traction Control	Standard
Tires Front	120/70 ZR17
Tires Rear	180/55 ZR17
Max Power	125 hp (92 kW) @ 7750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted-on rear frame
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Capacity	18 liters
Dry Weight	231 kg
Wheelbase	1530 mm
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft