BMW R1200GS User Manual

What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the ABS
is always maintained in optimum
condition, it is essential for you to
comply strictly with the specified
inspection intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes
on a corner, the motorcycle's
weight and momentum take over
and even ABS is unable to coun-
teract their effects. Invariably,
the rider bears responsibility for
assessing road and traffic con-
ditions and adopting his or her
style of riding accordingly.
Do not take risks that would neg-
ate the additional safety offered
by this system.
Electronic engine
management with
BMW Motorrad ASC
How does ASC work?
BMW Motorrad ASC compares
the speed of rotation of the front
wheel and the rear wheel. The
differential is used to compute
slip as a measure of the reserves
of stability available at the rear
wheel. If slip exceeds a certain
limit, the engine control inter-
venes and adapts the engine
torque accordingly.
What is the design
baseline for
BMW Motorrad ASC?
BMW Motorrad ASC is designed
as an assistant system for the
rider and for use on public roads.
The extent to which the rider af-
fects ASC control can be consid-
erable (weight shifts when cor-
nering, items of luggage loose on
the motorcycle), especially when
style of riding takes rider and ma-
chine close to the limits imposed
by physics.
Activate the ENDURO mode for
offroading. This mode delays
ASC intervention slightly in order
to permit controlled drifting.
The system is not optimised for
special requirements that apply
under extreme competitive situ-
ations off-road or on the track.
The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
deactivated in these cases.
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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)