BMW R 1200 S User Manual

Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start.
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
with OE Anti-lock braking system
(ABS):
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 73)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below
5
72
z Riding

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