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BMW R 1200 GS User Manual

BMW R 1200 GS
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tion system when the engine
is running.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not run the engine with
the spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will de-
stroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Note the points listed for pro-
tection of the catalytic con-
verter.
Risk of fire
Temperatures at the exhaust
are high.
Flammable materials
(e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
clothing and luggage, etc.)
could ignite if allowed to
come into contact with the
hot exhaust pipe.
Make sure that no highly
flammable materials can
come in contact with the hot
exhaust system.
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for
a lengthy period with the
motorcycle at a standstill:
overheating would result.
In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not run the engine for un-
necessary periods when the
motorcycle is stationary. After
starting, ride off immediately.
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management sys-
tem
Tampering with con-
trol unit of electronic
engine-management system
can damage the motorcycle
and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.
Tampering with con-
trol unit of electronic
engine-management sys-
tem can result in mechanical
loads that the motorcycle's
components are not designed
to withstand. Damage caused
in this way is not covered by
the warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
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BMW R 1200 GS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Final DriveShaft drive
Curb Weight238 kg
Wheelbase1, 507 mm
Displacement1170 cc
Power92 kW (125 hp) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission6-speed
Front BrakeDual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABSStandard
Seat Height850/870 mm
Fuel Capacity20 l
Top Speed200 km/h

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