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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad Supplementary rider's manual R 1250 GS Adventure HP...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 R 1250 GS Adventure from If the time comes when you want BMW Motorrad and welcome to to sell your BMW, please re- the BMW rider family. Familiarise member to hand over this rider's yourself with your new vehicle to manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Headlight guard ... . . 44 5 Operation ....19 Rallye motorcycle seat ..20 Hand levers, milled .

  • Page 5: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......4 Abbreviations and symbols ..4 Equipment .

  • Page 6: Overview

    Chapter 2. accessory and, consequently, to Technical data. When the time comes to sell voiding of the warranty. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Specific instruc- to hand over this Rider's Manual; tions on how to operate, National-market version.

  • Page 7: Equipment

    Equipment Optional accessories. für Normung e. V.) and comply with its specified tolerances. You can obtain When purchasing your BMW mo- BMW Motorrad Technical data and specifications torcycle, you chose a model with optional accessories in this rider's manual serve as individual equipment.

  • Page 8: Currentness

    Currentness Internet The rider's manual for your The high safety and quality level vehicle, operating and installation of BMW motorcycles is ensured instructions for any accessories by constant further development and general information on in the areas of design, equipment BMW Motorrad, for example and accessories.

  • Page 9: General Views

    General views Overview ......9...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview Rallye motorcycle seat (deep) ( Cover caps ( Cross-spoked wheels Frame guard ( Sport windscreen (...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction HP style variant ..... 12...

  • Page 14: Hp Style Variant

    The HP style variant highlights Sport windscreen, cut low the sporty character of the for an unrestricted view of the R 1250 GS Adventure HP. The rough terrain ahead and for racing blue metallic and light freedom of movement when white uni colour scheme, the riding in a standing position.

  • Page 15: Adjustment

    Adjustment Windscreen ......14 Clutch ......14 Mirrors .

  • Page 16: Windscreen

    Windscreen Clutch Adjust windscreen with Option 719, Classic milled part package with Option 719, Storm milled part package with HP milled part package Adjust the clutch lever Turn the adjustment lever 1 into the desired position. WARNING Adjustment options: From position A: narrowest WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever distance between handlebar...

  • Page 17: Mirrors

    Mirrors with Option 719, Classic milled part package with Option 719, Storm milled part package with HP milled part package Adjusting mirrors Turn the mirror 1 to the correct Remove bolt 1 and cover 2. position. Loosen adjusting screw 3 and NOTICE turn the mirror arm 4 to the Adjusting mirror arm...

  • Page 18: Gearshift Lever

    Brakes Gearshift lever with Option 719, Classic milled with Option 719, Classic milled part package part package with Option 719, Storm milled with Option 719, Storm milled part package part package with HP milled part package with HP milled part package Adjust the handbrake Adjusting gearshift lever Clean the threads.

  • Page 19: Footrests

    Footrests From position A: narrowest distance between handlebar with Option 719, Classic milled grip and handbrake lever. part package In 5 steps in direction of po- sition B for enlarging the dis- with Option 719, Storm milled tance between handlebar grip part package and handbrake lever.
  • Page 20 Remove screws 1. Install clamping block 1 in re- Position footrest 3 on clamping quired position A or B and block 2. Remove footrest 3 from clamp- tighten bolt 2. ing block 2. Install screws 1. Clamping block on Footrest on clamping footrest hinge block 20 Nm...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Rallye motorcycle seat ....20 Frame guard ......21 HP battery .

  • Page 22: Rallye Motorcycle Seat

    Rallye motorcycle seat Note height adjustment Remove the Rallye motorcycle seat The rear height adjustment 1 must always be adjusted to the The front height adjustment 1 low position (L identification). must always be adjusted to the high position (H identification). Unlock the seat lock 1 clock- wise using the ignition key and keep hold of the ignition key.

  • Page 23: Frame Guard

    Frame guard Installing the Rallye motorcycle seat Installing the frame guard Requirement The frame guard was not in- stalled upon vehicle handover. Requirement The bonding areas must be dry and free from dust as well as Position the frame guard 2 grease.

  • Page 24: Hp Battery

    HP battery and can be found in the rider's manual of the vehicle. with HP battery The HP battery impresses with its very low level of self-dischar- ging, low maintenance outlay and weight reduction of approx. 2.5 The integrated diagnostic func- tion of the HP battery allows you to quickly check the state of charge at the touch of a but-...

  • Page 25: Off-Road Use

    Off-road use Conversion ......24 Riding....... 28 Cleaning .

  • Page 26: Conversion

    Conversion Installing the luggage Removing the rear carrier covers footrest brackets Removing luggage carrier NOTICE NOTICE Always install the rear footrests Always install the rear footrests and grab handles for two-up and grab handles for two-up mode. mode. Position the luggage carrier covers 2.
  • Page 27 Removing the luggage Installing luggage carrier carrier covers Remove the screws 1 and remove the right-hand rear Clean the threads. footrest bracket 2. Position luggage carrier 1. Remove the screws 1. Installing the rear silencer Install new microencapsu- Removing the luggage carrier 27).
  • Page 28 Installing the rear footrest It is necessary to remove the Footrest bracket to rear silencer before installing the brackets frame right-hand rear footrest bracket. Removing the rear silencer 38 Nm 26). Installing the rear silencer 27). Removing the rear silencer Clean the threads.
  • Page 29 Remove the rear silencer 3 Install the screw 3 including including chafing protection washer 4 and chafing protec- washer 4 and clamp 5. tion washer 5. Silencer to rear frame Installing the rear silencer 19 Nm Loosen the nut 1 and slide the clamp 2 towards the rear.

  • Page 30: Riding

    Riding Maximum speed with knobbly tyres or winter Driving with lugged tyres tyres The R 1250 GS Adventure HP can be equipped with lugged DANGER tyres for off-road use. Maximum speed of the mo- torcycle is higher than the NOTICE...
  • Page 31 After off-roading on paved roads Delayed braking efficiency due Before leaving the off-road ter- BMW Motorrad recommends to soiled brake disks and brake rain, set the correct spring pre- checking the following after riding pads. load and shock absorption.

  • Page 32: Cleaning

    Rims Cleaning Removing radiator protective grille BMW Motorrad recommends Cleaning after off-road checking the rims for damage after off-roading. Checking the wheel rims. NOTICE Refer to the rider's manual of Air filter element the vehicle for general notes on cleaning.
  • Page 33 ing hook 3 in mountings on the Remove engine guard radiator 4. Remove radiator protective grille 1 downwards. Remove screws 1 and engine guard 2. Installing radiator Install screws 1. protective grille Install bolt 2. Install engine guard Insert radiator protective grille 1 Ensure correct positioning of with retaining lug 2 and retain- flat nuts 1.
  • Page 34 Place engine guard 2 in posi- Windscreen to wind- tion. screen adjuster Install screws 3. 4 Nm Engine guard on holder 8 Nm Remove windscreen Remove screws 1. Release windscreen 2 down- wards and remove it. Install windscreen Turn adjuster knob 1 in an anti-clockwise direction and adjust the windscreen to the maximum height.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....34 Service tool kit ..... . 34 Tyres .

  • Page 36: General Instructions

    Always check that the tyre the section entitled "Technical pressures are correct. data". You will find information on more BMW Motorrad has put together WARNING extensive maintenance and repair a service tool set suitable work in the Repair Manual on...

  • Page 37: Wheel Rims

    The tyre is worn out when sary, preferably by an author- If tyre pressure is too low: the tyre tread has worn down ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Correct tyre pressure. to the level of the marks. The locations of the marks are indic-...

  • Page 38: Maintenance Work After Off

    In the event of stiff movement: For stiff movement: BMW Motorrad Retailer. Have the footbrake lever Have gearshift lever checked checked by a specialist by a specialist workshop, Maintenance work after workshop, preferably by an preferably an authorised...
  • Page 39 BMW Motorrad Retailer. ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. Checking the air filter Checking the gaiter element, replacing it if necessary Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground.
  • Page 40 Open the storage compartment cover 4. Installing the Rallye motorcycle seat ( 21). Clean the air filter insert 2 or Position tank cover 1; when replace if necessary. fitting, make sure that the guide (arrow) is below the Insert the air filter insert 2 and front-wheel cover above 2.

  • Page 41: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....40 Accessories for the HP style vari- ant ........40 Accessories for the HP style vari- ant .

  • Page 42: General Instructions

    Use only parts and accessor- accessories. accessories ies approved by BMW for your vehicle. BMW has conducted extens- ive testing of the parts and ac-...

  • Page 45: Variant

    Accessories for the HP style variant LED flashing turn indicat- ors ( Hand levers, milled ( Preparation for navigation system ( Headlight guard ( Enduro engine guard Cylinder-head cover guard Rider footrests, adjustable Off-road tyres ( Sports silencer (...

  • Page 46: Headlight Guard

    Headlight guard Hand levers, milled LED flashing turn indicators Protects the headlight lens Milled clutch lever and brake against stone chipping when lever made from high-strength Attractive flashing turn indicators riding off road. aluminium alloy, grey anodised, on stalks with state-of-the-art, to protect against corrosion.

  • Page 47: Enduro Engine Guard

    Enduro engine guard Cylinder-head cover Rider footrests, guard adjustable Protects the bottom of the engine compartment against Comprehensive protection of High-quality forged footrests, stone chips and contact with the the cylinder head cover against gold anodised, can be adjusted ground. scratches and stone chips.

  • Page 48: Sports Silencer

    Advanced Mount Cradle with and sporty look. lock barrel and Multi-Controller Made completely from titanium; for operating the BMW Motorrad end cap and heat shield made Navigator on the handlebars. from carbon. Torque increase in the lower and...

  • Page 49: Case System

    Case system With the optionally available case holders, the robust aluminium cases, which are suitable for off- road use, can be fitted. They are lockable, watertight, dust- tight and also visually highlight the Enduro-suitability of the R 1250 GS Adventure HP.

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    Technical data Frame ......50 Chassis and suspension ... . 50 Wheels and tyres .

  • Page 52: Frame

    Frame, front right, on steering head Chassis and suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, trailing arm mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by trailing arm and frame Design of front wheel suspension...

  • Page 53: Wheels And Tyres

    220 mm Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets An overview of currently approved tyres is avail- able from your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category, front/rear tyres V, required at least: 240 km/h Front wheel Front wheel rim size 3.0"...

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    Rear wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 170/60 - R17 Load index, rear tyre min. 72 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2270 mm, over spray guard...
  • Page 55 Width of motorcycle 952 mm, with mirrors 980 mm, with hand protector Front-seat height 890...910 mm, without rider at unladen weight with HP style 880 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight with HP style 900 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight with Rallye seat with HP style 890...910 mm, without rider at DIN unladen...
  • Page 56 with low-slung 1810...1850 mm, without rider at unladen weight with seat, black...

  • Page 57: Index

    Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Footbrake lever Radiator guard Check, 36 install, 31 Accessories, 40 Frame remove, 30 Actuality, 6 Technical data, 50 Rallye motorcycle seat Air filter Frame guard Checking (renewing) the Height adjustment, 20 install, 21 insert, 37 install, 21 remove, 20 Running gear Gaiter...
  • Page 58 Standards, 5 Wheels and tyres, 51 Tyres Check filling pressure, 34 Check tread depth, 34 Checking tread depth, 35 Pressures, 52 Technical data, 51 Top speed, 28 Wheels Check wheel rims, 35 Checking rims, 35 Checking spokes, 35 Technical data, 51 Windscreen adjust, 14...
  • Page 60 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 61 You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01409457471* Order No.: 01 40 9 457 471 06.2018, 2nd edition, 01...

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