BMW R 1200RS 2016 User Manual

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)
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop, then 4 clicks coun-
terclockwise. (One-up with
load)
Turn adjuster wheel clockwise
up to stop. (Two-up with load)
5
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z Setting
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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