BMW R 1250GS Adventure User Manual

Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in. This running in proce-
dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
Off-road use
After driving offroad
BMW Motorrad recommends
that the following be observed
after driving offroad:
Tire pressure
WARNING
When driving off-road, lower
tire pressure than riding on
paved roads
Risk of accident due to poorer
handling characteristics.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
Brakes
WARNING
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads
Delayed braking effect due to
dirty brake discs and brake pads
Brake early until the brakes are
clean again.
ATTENTION
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads
Increased brake pad wear
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the
brake pads sooner.
Spring preload and damping
WARNING
Modified values for spring
preload and spring strut
damping when riding off-road
Poorer handling characteristics
on paved roads
Set correct spring preload and
correct spring strut damping
before leaving off-road terrain.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for possible
damage after riding offroad.
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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)