BMW R 1200RS 2016 User Manual

Operating heated grips
NOTICE
The heated grips option can only
be activated when the engine is
running.
NOTICE
The increase in power
consumption caused by the
heated grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heated
grips are switched off to ensure
starting capability.
Start engine ( 86).
Press button 1 repeatedly un-
til desired heating level 2 is
shown.
The handlebar grips can be
heated at two different levels.
First heating stage
50 % heating capacity
Second heating stage
100 % heating capacity
The second heating level is
used for fast heat-up of the
grips; then the switch should
be switched back to the first
level.
If no further changes are made
the selected heating level is
adopted as the setting.
To switch off heated grips,
press button 1 until heated grip
symbol 2 is no longer shown in
display.
Rider and passenger
seats
Remove passenger seat
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
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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