BMW R1200GS User Manual

Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.
Initially, the ASC symbol
changes status. Press and hold
down button 1 until the ABS
warning light responds. Under
these circumstances, there is
no change in the ASC setting.
ABS warning light flashes.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS warning light contin-
ues to flash.
The ABS function is deactiv-
ated, but the integral function
remains active.
Activating the ABS
function
Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ABS fault has occurred
if the ABS warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac-
celerates to a speed in excess
of 5 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.
See the section entitled
"Engineering details" for
more information on the brake
system with BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS.
Automatic Stability
Control ASC
Deactivating the ASC
function
Switching on ignition ( 44).
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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)