BMW R 1200 S User Manual

If too much pressure is ap-
plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its
stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Position the front seat in
mounts 1 and press it firmly
down at the front.
The front seat engages with an
audible click.
Securing helmet to
motorcycle
Remove the rear seat ( 65)
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of the
way when you hook the helmet
into position.
Use wire rope 1 available as an
optional accessory to secure
the helmet to the helmet hold-
er.
Guide the wire rope under-
neath rear frame 3 and slip
the eyes of the wire rope in-
to helmet-holder slot 2.
Install the rear seat ( 65)
Luggage loops
Remove the rear seat ( 65)
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
4
66
z Operation

BMW R 1200 S Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Max Torque	112 Nm (83 lb-ft) at 6, 800 rpm
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Seat Height	830 mm
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer), four-stroke
Max Power	122 hp at 8, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	17 liters
Frame	Three-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load-bearing engine