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BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS Rallye Supplementary Rider's Manual

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MOTORRAD
SUPPLEMENTARY RIDER'S
MANUAL
R 1250 GS Rallye
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD SUPPLEMENTARY RIDER'S MANUAL R 1250 GS Rallye MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number First registration License plate Retailer data Contact in Service Ms./Mr Phone number Retailer's address/Phone (company stamp)
  • Page 3 YOUR BMW. We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome 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.
  • Page 4 Vehicle data ACCESSORIES Retailer data General notes Accessories for the Rallye style GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS version Accessories for Rallye style ver- Overview sion Abbreviations and symbols Headlight guard Equipment Milled handlebar lever Technical data Hand guard Timeliness of the status of this Engine protection bar manual Enduro engine guard...
  • Page 6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 7 OVERVIEW ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA TIMELINESS OF THE STATUS OF THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION...
  • Page 8 DANGER Hazard with high risk. Failure to avoid this hazard results in death or EQUIPMENT serious injury. When you ordered your BMW Motorrad mo- ATTENTION Special instructions and torcycle, you chose various items of custom precautionary measures. Non-compli- equipment. These operating instructions...
  • Page 9 Detailed values can be obtained from the registration documents or requested from your BMW Motorrad retailer or other qualified service partner or specialist workshop. The information on the vehicle documents always takes precedence over the information in these operating instructions.
  • Page 10 OVERVIEWS...
  • Page 11 GENERAL VIEW...
  • Page 12 OVERVIEWS GENERAL VIEW Low Rallye seat ( Cross spoke wheels ( Enduro footrest Frame guard ( Stainless steel radiator cowl Radiator grille guard ( Front wheel cover extension, top Sports windshield (...
  • Page 14 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 15 RALLYE STYLE VERSION...
  • Page 16 GS series of all time. The equipment of the R 1250 GS Rallye was designed consistently for the purpose of in- creased off-road performance. The Rallye style version consists of:...
  • Page 18 OPERATION...
  • Page 19 RALLYE SEAT INSTALLING THE FRAME GUARD SPORT SUSPENSION M LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY RIDING MODES...
  • Page 20 OPERATION RALLYE SEAT Removing the Rallye seat The rear height adjustment 1 must always be set to the low position (marked L). Installing the Rallye seat Unlock the seat lock 1 by turning the vehi- cle key clockwise and hold the vehicle key. Lift the seat 2 at the rear and release igni- tion key.
  • Page 21 The range of adjustment for the sports suspension is the same as for the stan- dard suspension; details can be found in the rider's manual for the vehicle. M LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY with M Lightweight battery The M Lightweight battery is impressive with its very low self-discharge, low maintenance and weight reduced by approx.
  • Page 22 OFF-ROAD USE...
  • Page 23 CONVERSION RIDING CLEANING...
  • Page 24 OFF-ROAD USE Installing brackets for passenger footrests CONVERSION Removing brackets for passenger footrests Passenger footrests and grab handles must always be installed when riding with a passenger. Installing the rear-wheel stand ( 28). Clean the thread. Attach the bracket for the passenger footrests on the left 2 and install it using new microencapsulated screws 1.
  • Page 25 Footrest bracket on rear frame Thread-locking compound: micro-encap- sulated 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Installing the end muffler ( 21). Removing the end muffler Remove the screw 1 and shaped washer 2. Remove the end muffler 3 with abrasion protection disc 4 and clamp 5. Installing the end muffler Installing the rear-wheel stand ( 28).
  • Page 26 OFF-ROAD USE RIDING Muffler on rear frame Riding with lugged tires The R 1250 GS can be equipped with 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) lugged tires for off-road use. The tire pressure can be adjusted ac- cordingly when you are riding off-road using studded tires.
  • Page 27 After riding off-road Rims BMW Motorrad recommends the following BMW Motorrad recommends checking the after riding off-road: rims for possible damage after riding off- road. Tire pressure Checking rims. ( Air cleaner element WARNING When driving off-road, lower tire pres-...
  • Page 28 OFF-ROAD USE Press the snap-in clip 1 together. Install the screws 1. Install the screw 2. Removing the engine guard Remove the radiator grille guard 1 in a downward motion. Installing the rear-wheel stand ( 28). Installing the radiator grille guard Remove the screws 1 and engine guard 2.
  • Page 29 Installing the windshield Engine guard to holder 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Removing the windshield Installing the rear-wheel stand ( 28). Position the windshield 1. Install the screws 2. Windshield on windshield adjust- ment Installing the rear-wheel stand ( 28). Turn the adjustment wheel 1 counterclock- 3 lb/ft (4 Nm) wise and adjust the windshield to its maxi- mum height.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 31: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL NOTES SERVICE TOOL SET REAR-WHEEL STAND TIRES RIMS MAINTENANCE WORK AFTER OFF-ROAD USE...

  • Page 32: General Notes

    For expanded servicing (e.g. installing and be used. Therefore, before removal, ensure removing wheels), BMW Motorrad has set that you have suitable tools for cleaning the up a service toolkit designed for your motor- thread and have a replacement screw.

  • Page 33: Tires

    TIRES Checking tire pressure WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pressure Poorer handling characteristic of motorcy- cle, reduction of tire service life Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. WARNING Push the rear-wheel stand onto the rear axle from the left. Automatic opening of vertically installed Put the lock washer on from the right;...

  • Page 34: Rims

    If there is stiff movement: Replace the worn tires. Have the footbrake lever checked by a specialist workshop, preferably by an au- RIMS thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rims Checking gearshift lever for ease of Park motorcycle, ensuring that support movement surface is firm and level.
  • Page 35 Engine shuts down. If the engine does not shut down: Have side stand switch checked by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad Retailer. Checking gaiter Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level.
  • Page 36 MAINTENANCE Remove screws 1. Put air filter cover 2 in place. Remove air filter cover 2. Install screws 1. Air filter cover on intake silencer Tightening sequence: tighten crosswise 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Remove the frame 3. Remove the air filter insert 4. Position the cover 2 on both sides.
  • Page 37 Install the tank cover 1. Install the screw 1. Center tank cover on frame 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Install the screws (short collar) 2. Install the screws (without collar) 3. Installing the Rallye seat ( 16).
  • Page 38 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 39 GENERAL NOTES ACCESSORIES FOR THE RALLYE STYLE VERSION ACCESSORIES FOR RALLYE STYLE VERSION HEADLIGHT GUARD MILLED HANDLEBAR LEVER HAND GUARD ENGINE PROTECTION BAR ENDURO ENGINE GUARD CYLINDER-HEAD COVER GUARD ADJUSTABLE RIDER FOOTRESTS ADJUSTABLE FOOTBRAKE LEVER SPORTS MUFFLER CLEATED TIRES PREPARATION FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM CASE SYSTEM...

  • Page 40: General Notes

    R 1250 GS equipment even more for Safety risk the intended purpose and for the rider's BMW Motorrad cannot examine or test personal preferences. each product of outside origin to en- To purchase, install and get more informa-...

  • Page 41: Accessories For Rallye Style Version

    ACCESSORIES FOR RALLYE STYLE VERSION Luggage rack with case carrier for aluminum Sport suspension ( case with M Lightweight battery Case system ( M Lightweight battery ( Handlebar risers with preparation for navigation sys- Preparation for navigation system Milled handlebar lever ( with hand protection Hand guard ( Headlight guard (...

  • Page 42: Headlight Guard

    ACCESSORIES HEADLIGHT GUARD HAND GUARD with hand protection Protects the headlight lens from flying stones when used off-road. Protects hands and operating elements from Snap-Lock system for quick and easy instal- wind and weather and from bushes, shrubs lation and removal. and flying stones.

  • Page 43: Enduro Engine Guard

    ENDURO ENGINE GUARD ADJUSTABLE RIDER FOOTRESTS Protects the lower engine compartment High-quality, forged footrests, anodized in from stone chips and grounding gold color, three height settings. Significantly wider and longer than the stan- Spring-mounted footboard for comfortable dard engine protection. suspension when riding while seated.

  • Page 44: Sports Muffler

    Manufactured entirely from titanium, end cap tion system, Advanced Mount Cradle with and heat shield made of carbon-fiber. lock cylinder and Multi-Controller for oper- Torque increase in the lower and medium ating the BMW Motorrad Navigator on the speed range. handlebars. CLEATED TIRES CASE SYSTEM...
  • Page 46 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 47 FRAME SUSPENSION WHEELS AND TIRES DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 48 6.2 in (158 mm), on front wheel Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Design of rear-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, ad- justable rebound-stage damping and spring preload...
  • Page 49 WHEELS AND TIRES Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h) Front wheel...
  • Page 50 TECHNICAL DATA with edition 52.4...54.3 in (1330...1380 mm), over with lowered windshield, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with Rallye seat, low with Style Rallye 53.1...55.1 in (1350...1400 mm), over with Rallye seat, low windshield, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with edition 53.1...55.1 in (1350...1400 mm), over with Rallye seat, low windshield, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight...
  • Page 51 with lowered 72...73.6 in (1830...1870 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 72.4 in (1840 mm), without rider, at DIN with Rallye seat, low unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 72.4...73.2 in (1840...1860 mm), without with rider's seat, low rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with seat heating with Rallye seat, low...
  • Page 52 INDEX Side stand Abbreviations and Check, 31 symbols, 4 Checking switch, 31 Accessories, 36 Air filter Technical data Checking, renewing Dimensions, 45 insert, 31 Frame, 44 General notes, 4 Standards, 4 Chassis Technical data, 44 Suspension, 44 Wheels and tires, 45 Tires Dimensions Checking tire inflation...
  • Page 53 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2020 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ak- tiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprinting, in whole or in part, is only permitted with the written permission of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales. Original Rider's Manual, printed in Germany.
  • Page 54 You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends Order No.: 01 40 9 831 807 *01409831807* 09-2020, 1st edition, 07...

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