BMW R 1250GS Adventure User Manual

Spring preload
Setting
without Dynamic ESA
OE
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
WARNING
Adjusting the spring preload
while riding.
Accident hazard
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
To increase the spring preload,
turn the adjustment wheel 1
in the direction of the arrow
HIGH.
To decrease the spring load,
turn the adjustment wheel 1 in
the direction of the arrow LOW.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Turn adjustment wheel as far
as possible into LOW direc-
tion. (One-up without load)
Turn adjuster wheel as far as
possible in LOW direction,
then rotate 15 turns in HIGH
direction. (One-up with load)
6
125
z Setting

BMW R 1250GS Adventure Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 254 cc
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut
Tire, Front	120/70 R19
Tire, Rear	170/60 R17
Bore x Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Max Power	136 hp at 7, 750 rpm
Max Torque	143 Nm at 6, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	30 liters
Seat Height	890 / 910 mm (adjustable)
Curb Weight	268 kg
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever; cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with WAD strut (weight-related damping)
Fuel consumption	4.75 l/100 km
Fuel type	Premium unleaded
Front Brake	Dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Length	2, 270 mm
Width	980 mm
Dry Weight	249 kg (549 lbs)
Clutch	Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically actuated
Frame	Two-section frame
Engine Type	Air/liquid-cooled flat twin (Boxer)