BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE User Manual

Off-road settings
The Enduro ESA developed spe-
cially for the R 1200 GS incor-
porates the road-riding modes
from other BMW models, plus
special off-roading modes en-
abled by electro-hydraulic basic
spring adjustment of the front
spring strut. This convenient sys-
tem of adjusting the suspension
to suit very widely differing sur-
faces enhances the motorcycle's
touring and off-roading capabilit-
ies.
In this mode, the spring
preload of the front spring
strut is increased to about 50 %.
The rear spring base setting ad-
justs to the same position. This
setting is suitable for off-roading
in terrain in which large bumps or
holes in the ground are unlikely
to be encountered.
This setting brings spring
preload of both front and
rear spring struts up to maxim-
um. It can be used, for example,
in terrain where the likelihood of
having to negotiate bumps and
holes in the ground necessit-
ates maximum protection against
the suspension bottoming out.
Ground clearance in this mode is
more than in the "one-up" road-
riding mode.
Not every ESA setting is suitable
for every surface. Try out the
various combinations of spring
preload and damping until you
find the settings that are best
suited to your style of riding and
the surface.
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z Engineering details

BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Max Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
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
Length	2, 255 mm
Width	980 mm
Height	1, 450 mm
Wheelbase	1, 510 mm
Wet Weight	260 kg
Fuel Capacity	30 liters
Tires Front	120/70 R19
Tires Rear	170/60 R17
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft
Transmission	6-speed
Clutch	Hydraulically operated wet clutch
Frame	Two-section frame
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Seat Height	890 mm