BMW R 1250GS Adventure User Manual

Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 167).
Check front brake fluid level
( 168).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 169).
Checking coolant level
( 170).
Starting
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 131)
without riding modes Pro
OE
ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
( 132)
with riding modes Pro
OE
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 133)
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
chapter "Technical Data" may
provide assistance. ( 210)
Pre-Ride-Check
After switching on the ignition,
the instrument cluster performs a
test of the indicator and warning
lights – the so-called "Pre-Ride-
Check". Starting the engine be-
fore the test routine is completed
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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)