BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye 2017 User manual

Additional rider's manual
R 1200 GS Adventure Rallye
BMW Motorrad

Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle Data
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Vehicle identification number
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Initial operation
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Retailer Data
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pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW
We are pleased that you have
chosen the Rallye style variant
for your R 1200 GS Adventure
from BMW Motorrad and wel-
come you to the family of BMW
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
Information about this
equipment package
Read this Rider's Manual before
you start your new BMW. It con-
tains important information about
operating the vehicle that will
enable you to make full use of
the technical advantages of your
BMW with the Rallye style vari-
ant.
It also provides information about
vehicle maintenance and care,
operational and road safety, and
tips on how best to preserve the
value of your vehicle.
Documentation confirming per-
formance of scheduled mainte-
nance is a precondition for gen-
erous handling of out-of-warranty
claims and goodwill warranty
treatment.
If you want to sell your BMW one
day, remember to hand over this
Rider's Manual too. It is an im-
portant element of the motorcy-
cle.
Feedback and comments
Should you have any questions
about your vehicle, your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to provide you with
advice and support.
We wish you many miles of plea-
sure and satisfaction with your
new BMW, along with a safe and
enjoyable ride,
BMW Motorrad.
01 40 8 403 437
*01408403437*
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 3
Overview..................... 4
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 4
Equipment ................... 5
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 5
2 Overviews ................ 7
Overall view .................. 9
3 Introduction . . . .. . .. . . . . . 11
Rallye style variant . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Operation................ 13
Rallye seat .................. 14
Frame guard ................ 15
Windshield .................. 15
5 Off-road use .. . .. . . . . . .. 17
Conversion.................. 18
Riding....................... 22
Cleaning..................... 24
6 Maintenance . . . . . . .. . .. . 27
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 28
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tires ........................ 28
Rims ........................ 29
Maintenance work after off-
road use .................... 30
7 Accessories . . . .. . .. . . . . . 33
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories for Rallye style
variant....................... 34
Rallye style variant acces-
sories ....................... 37
LED turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Headlight guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Milled handlebar lever . . . . . . . 38
Enduro engine guard . . . . . . . . 39
Cylinder-head cover
guard........................ 39
Adjustable driver
footrests .................... 39
Sports muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Studded tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Preparation for navigation
system ...................... 40
Case system ................ 41
8 Technical data . . . .. . . . . . 43
Frame....................... 44
Chassis and suspension. . . . . 44
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dimensions ................. 46
9 Index..................... 48

General instructions
Overview ............................ 4
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment........................... 5
Technicaldata....................... 5
Notice concerning current status . . . . 5
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z General instructions

Overview
This Rider's Manual has been
designed to provide quick and
efficient orientation. The quickest
way for you to find information on
specific topics is to consult the
comprehensive index at the back
of the manual. If you would like
to start with a quick overview of
your motorcycle, this information
has been provided in chapter 2.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, remember to hand
over this Rider's Manual; it is an
important part of the motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with
moderate risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high
risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
structions and precaution-
ary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehi-
cle or accessories and warranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
NV National-market version.
OE Optional extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
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OA Optional accessory.
BMW Motorrad op-
tional accessories can
be purchased and in-
stalled at your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
D-
ESA
Electronic chassis and
suspension adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
TPC Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC).
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the man-
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your motorcycle comes with
equipment not described here,
you can find the descriptions in a
separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and out-
puts in the Rider's Manual relate
to the German DIN standards
and comply with their tolerance
specifications. Versions for indi-
vidual countries may differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The outstanding levels of safety
and quality furnished by every
BMW motorcycle are the result
of ongoing advanced develop-
ment focusing on continuous
improvement in design and en-
gineering as well as equipment
and accessories. For this reason,
some aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions in
this Rider's Manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. For
this reason BMW is unable to
recognize any claims stemming
from the information, illustrations
and descriptions in this manual.
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Overviews
Overallview.......................... 9 2
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