BMW Motorrad M 1250 GS Rallye - Rider's Manual - Supplementary Rider's Manual

Oct 28, 2026

BMW Motorrad M 1250 GS Rallye supplementary rider’s manual provides vehicle data fields and dealership contact information, then explains how to use the manual for quick reference through the index. It covers general instructions, abbreviations and symbols for hazards and notices, equipment and optional equipment handling, and technical data conventions including compliance standards and which specifications take priority. It also guides safe operation in traffic situations and emphasizes transferring the manual to the next owner.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages54

Reading Time2 h 16 min

AccessFree to download

01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Overview

Abbreviations and symbols

Equipment

Technical data

Currency

Additional sources of information

02 GENERAL VIEWS

Overview

03 INTRODUCTION

Rallye style variant

04 OPERATION

Rallye seat

Installing frame guard

Sport suspension

M Lightweight battery

Riding modes

05 OFF-ROAD RIDING

Conversion

Riding

Cleaning

06 MAINTENANCE

General notes

Service tool kit

Rear-wheel stand

Tyres

Wheel rims

Maintenance work after off-road use

07 ACCESSORIES

General instructions

Accessories for Rallye style variant

Headlight guard

Handlebar levers, milled

Hand protector

Engine protection bars

Enduro engine guard

Cylinder-head cover guard

Rider's footrests, adjustable

Footbrake lever, adjustable

Sports silencer

Cleated tyres

Preparation for navigation system

Cases system

08 TECHNICAL DATA

Frame

Chassis and suspension

Wheels and tyres

Dimensions

INDEX

BMW MOTORRAD SUPPLEMENTARY RIDER'S MANUAL R 1250 GS Rallye MAKE LIFE A RIDE Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department | Ms/Mr | | --- | | Phone number | Dealership address/phone number (company stamp) YOUR BMW. We congratulate you on your choice of a vehicle from BMW Motorrad and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new vehicle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations. About this rider's manual Read this rider's manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features. In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your vehicle's reliability and safety, as well as its value. If the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this rider's manual to the new owner. It is an important part of the vehicle. We hope you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe BMW Motorrad. Vehicle data 2 Dealership details 2 | 01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS | 2 | | --- | --- | | Overview | 4 | | Abbreviations and symbols | 4 | | Equipment | 4 | | Technical data | 4 | | Currency | 5 | | Additional sources of information | 5 | | 02 GENERAL VIEWS | 6 | | Overview | 8 | | 03 INTRODUCTION | 10 | | Rallye style variant | 12 | | 04 OPERATION | 14 | | Rallye seat | 16 | | Installing frame guard | 16 | | Sport suspension | 17 | | M Lightweight battery | 17 | | Riding modes | 17 | | 05 OFF-ROAD RIDING | 18 | | Conversion | 20 | | Riding | 22 | | Cleaning | 23 | 06 MAINTENANCE 26 General notes 28 Service tool kit 28 Rear-wheel stand 28 Tyres 29 Wheel rims 30 Maintenance work after off-road use 30 | 07 ACCESSORIES | 34 | | --- | --- | | General instructions | 36 | | Accessories for Rallye style vari- | | | ant | 36 | | Accessories for the Rallye style | | | variant | 37 | | Headlight guard | 38 | | Handlebar levers, milled | 38 | | Hand protector | 38 | | Engine protection bars | 38 | | Enduro engine guard | 39 | | Cylinder-head cover guard | 39 | | Rider's footrests, adjustable | 39 | | Footbrake lever, adjustable | 39 | | Sports silencer | 40 | | Cleated tyres | 40 | | Preparation for navigation system | 40 | | Cases system | 40 | | 08 TECHNICAL DATA | 42 | | Frame | 44 | | Chassis and suspension | 44 | | Wheels and tyres | 45 | | Dimensions | 45 | INDEX 48 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 01 OVERVIEW 4 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4 EQUIPMENT 4 TECHNICAL DATA 4 CURRENCY 5 ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 5 4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW An important aspect of this Rider's Manual is that it can be used for quick and easy reference. Consulting the extensive index at the end of this Rider's Manual is the fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item. To first read an overview of your motorcycle, please go to Chapter 2. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle. ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS CAUTION Low-risk hazard. Non-avoidance can lead to slight or moderate injury. WARNING Medium-risk hazard. Nonavoidance can lead to fatal or severe injury. DANGER High-risk hazard. Non-avoidance leads to fatal or severe injury. ATTENTION Special notes and precautionary measures. Non-compliance can lead to damage to the vehicle or accessory and, consequently, to voiding of the warranty. NOTICE Specific instructions on how to operate, control, adjust or look after items of equipment on the vehicle. Instruction. Result of an activity. Reference to a page with more detailed information. Indicates the end of a passage relating to specific accessories or items of equipment

FAQs

What is the purpose of this rider's manual and how should it be used?

The manual supports safe, confident riding and provides important instructions for operating controls and using BMW Motorrad technical features. The index at the end enables quick information lookup.

What do the abbreviations and safety symbols mean (CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER)?

CAUTION indicates a low-risk hazard that can cause slight or moderate injury. WARNING and DANGER indicate medium- and high-risk hazards that can lead to fatal or severe injury if not avoided.

How is technical data handled and which source has priority for vehicle-specific values?

Technical data in the manual is provided as a reference and may differ due to optional equipment, national-market version, or measuring procedures. Vehicle registration documents have priority over information in the manual.

Oct 28, 2026

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