BMW R1200GS User Manual

on, the auxiliary headlights cannot
be switched on.
Starting engine ( 87).
Press button 1 to switch on
the auxiliary headlights.
The indicator light for the
auxiliary headlight illumin-
ates.
Press button 1 again to switch
off the auxiliary headlights.
Daytime riding light
with daytime riding lights
OE
Manual daytime riding
light
Precondition: automatic daytime
riding light is switched off.
If the daytime running light
is switched on when it is
dark, the vision deteriorates and
oncoming traffic may be dazzled.
Do not use the daytime running
light when it is dark.
By comparison with the
low-beam headlight, the
daytime running light makes the
vehicle more visible to oncoming
traffic. This improves daytime
visibility.
Starting engine ( 87).
In the SETUP menu of the
display, at the menu item
DLIGHT set the automatic
daytime riding light to OFF.
Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime riding lights.
The indicator light for the
daytime riding light illumin-
ates.
The low-beam headlight, the
front side lights and the auxili-
ary headlight are switched off.
In the dark or in tunnels: press
button 1 again to switch off the
daytime riding lights and switch
on the low-beam headlight.
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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)