BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2015 User Manual

If the oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 114).
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion to clean it.
To be able to apply force more
easily, insert the interchange-
able screwdriver bit 1, Torx end
first, into the screwdriver han-
dle 2 (from motorcycle toolkit).
Locate the specified tool from
the vehicle toolkit on the oil fill
location 3 and turn counter-
clockwise.
Check engine oil level ( 113).
ATTENTION
Too little or too much engine
oil.
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
Check engine oil level ( 113).
Install cap of oil fill location.
Brake system
Checking brake operation
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the
brake system.
Endangering of the operating
safety of the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts.
Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
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BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2015 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Tire, Front	120/70 R19
Tire, Rear	170/60 R17
Width	980 mm
Height	1, 450 mm
Wheelbase	1, 510 mm
Weight, Wet	260 kg
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine
Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Two-section frame
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brake	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake
Length	2255 mm
Seat Height	890 / 910 mm (Optional low seat: 860 / 880 mm)
Fuel Capacity	30 liters