BMW R 1200 GS 2014 User Manual

Jump-starting
The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the socket to
jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidentally
brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics.
The battery of the donor vehicle
must have a voltage of 12 V.
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Remove battery cover ( 132).
Do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem when jump-starting the
engine.
Remove the protective cap 1.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal 2 on the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
If the 12 V battery is in-
stalled incorrectly, or if the
terminals are interchanged (dur-
ing jump-starting, etc.), the fuse
for the voltage regulator may
burn through.
Connect the black jumper ca-
ble to negative terminal on
the donor battery and then to
negative terminal 3 of the dis-
charged battery.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting procedure.
Start engine of the vehicle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating the attempt in order to
protect the starter motor and
donor battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper lead from
negative terminal first, then
from positive terminal.
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BMW R 1200 GS 2014 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel Control	Electronic intake pipe injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Wheel Travel	190 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	200 mm
ABS	Standard
Front Tire	120/70 R19
Rear Tire	170/60 R17
Wheelbase	1507 mm
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Weight	238 kg (wet)
Width	953 mm
Height	1450 mm
Engine Type	Flat twin (Boxer)
Power	125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Two-section frame
Front Suspension	Telelever, central spring strut
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm
Front Brakes	Dual 305 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc
Seat Height	850 mm
Length	2207 mm