BMW R 1200GS Adventure User Manual

Care products
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning
and care products you can
obtain from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
The substances in BMW
Care Products have been tested
in laboratories and in practice;
they provide optimised care and
protection for the materials used
in your vehicle.
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products
Damage to vehicle parts
Do not use solvents such as
cellulose thinners, cold clean-
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that
contain alcohol.
Washing the vehicle
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washing
the vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the vehicle immediately after it
has been exposed to strong sun-
light and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the vehicle is
washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
WARNING
Wet brake discs and brake
pads after vehicle wash, after
riding through water and in
rainy conditions
Diminished braking effect, risk of
accident
Apply the brakes in good time
to allow the friction and heat to
dry the brake discs and brake
pads.
ATTENTION
Effect of road salt intensified
by warm water
Corrosion
Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
ATTENTION
Damage due to high water
pressure from high pressure
cleaners or steam cleaners
Corrosion or short circuit, dam-
age to labels, seals, hydraulic
brake system, electrical system
and the motorcycle seat
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BMW R 1200GS Adventure Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
Wheelbase	1, 510 mm
Tires Front	120/70 R19
Tires Rear	170/60 R17
Max Power	125 hp (92 kW) at 7, 750 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 305 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc
Fuel Capacity	30 liters
Seat Height	890 / 910 mm
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine
Weight	260 kg (kerb weight, road ready, with full fuel tank)