BMW R 1200 GS -, Rider'S Manual

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Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible
because they can attack coated components
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Engine
Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right, below starter motor
Engine type 122EN
Engine design Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke
opposed-twin engine with two overhead spur-
gear-driven camshafts and one balancing shaft
Displacement 1170 cm
3
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
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