BMW R1200GS User Manual

Resuming former cruising
speed
Briefly push button 1 back to
return to the speed saved be-
forehand.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate the cruise-
control system. If you release
the twistgrip the motorcycle will
decelerate only to the cruising
speed saved in memory, even
though you might have intended
slowing to a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
Switching off cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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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)