BMW R1200GS User Manual

Press and hold down button 1
until the ASC warning light
changes status.
You have the option of de-
activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
The ASC warning light
shows.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
The ASC warning light still
shows.
The ASC function is deactiv-
ated.
Activating the ASC
function
Press and hold down button 1
until the ASC warning light
changes status.
The ASC warning light
goes out; if self-diagnosis
has not completed the warning
light starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
The ASC warning light still
does not show or continues
to flash.
The ASC function is activated.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ASC fault has occurred
if the ASC 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
BMW Motorrad Automatic
Stability Control (ASC).
Riding mode
Using the riding modes
BMW Motorrad has developed
5 operational scenarios for your
motorcycle from which you can
select the scenario suitable for
your situation:
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z Operation

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)