BMW R1200GS User Manual

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABS
Control, 15
Engineering details, 102
Operation, 63
Self-diagnosis, 88
Warnings, 36
Accessories
General instructions, 142
Actuality, 7
Air filter
Position on the motorcycle, 13
Replace insert, 132
Ambient temperature
Outside temperature
warning, 30
Reading, 39
Anti-theft alarm
Operation, 56
Warning, 33
ASC
Control, 15
Engineering details, 105
Operation, 64
Self-diagnosis, 88
Warning, 36
Average values
Resetting, 51
B
Battery
Charging battery when
connected, 135
Charging battery when
disconnected, 135
Indicator light for battery
charge voltage, 38
Installation, 136
Maintenance instructions, 134
Removal, 136
Technical data, 171
Brake fluid
Checking fluid level, front, 114
Checking fluid level, rear, 115
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads
Checking front, 112
Checking rear, 113
Running in, 89
Brakes
Adjusting handlebar lever, 76
Checking operation, 112
Safety instructions, 90
Technical data, 169
C
Cases, 147
Checklist, 86
Clock
Adjusting, 53
13
189
z Index

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)