BMW R1200GS User Manual

this position until the gearshift is
completed. It is not necessary
to increase the force applied to
the shift lever while shifting is
in progress. Once the gearshift
has completed the shift lever has
to be fully released before an-
other gearshift with the Pro shift
assistant can take place. When
shifting gears with the Pro shift
assistant, the rider has to keep
load state (throttle twistgrip pos-
ition) constant before and during
the gearshift. A change in the
position of the throttle twistgrip
during a gearshift can cause the
function to abort and/or lead to
a missed shift. The Pro shift as-
sistant provides no assistance
for the gearshift if the rider de-
clutches.
Downshifting
Downshifting is assisted until
maximum rpm for the target
gear to be selected is reached.
This prevents overreving.
Maximum engine speed
max 9000 min
-1
Upshifting
The Pro shift assistant provides
no assistance if engine speed
drops below idle during an up-
shift.
Idle speed
1150 min
-1
(Engine at regular
operating temperature)
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS
Partially integral brakes
Your motorcycle is equipped with
partially integral brakes. Both
front and rear brakes are applied
when you pull the handbrake
lever. The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.
While the brakes are slowing the
motorcycle with ABS actively in-
tervening, the BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS adapts braking-force
distribution between front and
rear brakes to suit the load on
the motorcycle.
The integral function means
that it is not possible to
make the rear wheel spin with
the front brake applied (Burn
Out). Attempted burn-outs can
result in damage to the rear
brake and the clutch.
Do not attempt Burn Out.
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z Engineering details

BMW R1200GS Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Power	92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Wheelbase	1, 507 mm
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
Torque	125 Nm (92 lb-ft) @ 6, 500 rpm
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame
Traction Control	Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Seat Height	850 / 870 mm (adjustable)
Fuel Capacity	20 l
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever; cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with WAD strut (weight-related damping)