BMW R 1200 S User Manual

Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Clutch
Checking clutch operation
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking clutch fluid level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
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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