BMW R 1200GS Rallye 2017 User Manual

Maintenance work after
off-road riding
Checking the footbrake
lever's ease of movement
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Check the gearshift lever
mount 1 and deflection point 2
for ease of movement.
In the event of stiff movement:
Have the footbrake lever
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Checking the gearshift
lever's ease of movement
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Check the gearshift lever
mount 1 and deflection
points 2 for ease of movement.
In the event of stiff movement:
Have the gearshift lever
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Check the side stand's
ease of movement
Installing the rear-wheel stand
( 30).
Check the side stand's ability
to move by folding it in and
out.
If the side stand is stiff:
Have the side stand checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Checking the side-stand
switch function
Switch off the engine and fold
out the side stand.
Operate and hold the clutch,
switch on the ignition and start
the engine.
The engine starts.
Engage first gear.
The engine stops.
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BMW R 1200GS Rallye 2017 Specifications

General

Displacement	1170 cc
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm
Max Torque	125 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Curb Weight	244 kg
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Tire	120/70 R19
Rear Tire	170/60 R17
Wheelbase	1, 507 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Max Power	125 hp at 7, 750 rpm
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Front Suspension	Telelever, central spring strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame
Length	2, 210 mm
Height	1, 450 mm
Clutch	Wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft