BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2015 User Manual

At every third refuelling stop:
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 70).
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 71).
with Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjust chassis ( 73).
Check engine oil level ( 113).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 115).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 115).
Check front brake fluid level
( 116).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 117).
Checking coolant level
( 118).
Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check in progress.
( 88)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 88)
ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
( 89)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
In the case of cold start or un-
der cold temperatures: Pull
back clutch lever.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting."
Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting table in the
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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