BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT 2006 Rider's Manual (in English)

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 140
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 145
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 78).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 78).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 83)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 129)
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Threaded fastenersFront wheelValue ValidFront brake caliper to wheel
carrier
M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-
release axle in wheel
carrier
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 50 NmRear wheelValue ValidSilencer to rear footrest, right
M8 x 3016 Nm
Silencer to manifold
M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm
Rear wheel to wheel flange
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Rear wheelValue ValidM10 x 40 x 1.25Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 NmHandlebarsValue ValidFastener, handlebar adjuster to
bottom handlebar yoke
M8 A2-70 20 NmEngineType
Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder
four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward,
DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, four
valves per cylinder with cam followers, liquid
cooled cylinders and heads, integrated
coolant pump, electronic fuel injection,
integrated six-speed cassette gearbox,
dry-sump lubrication.
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Technical data
Effective displacement1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
Nominal output 112 kW, - At engine speed: 9500 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - At engine speed: 8500 min
-1
Max. torque130 Nm, - At engine speed: 7750 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 111 Nm, - At engine speed: 5000 min
-1
Maximum permissible engine speed10000 min
-1
Idle speed1050
±50
min
-1
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and consumption-related
restrictions)
Fuel tank capacity 24 l, usable
4 l, including reserve of
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Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total3.5 l, With filter change
0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks
Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;
JASO MA)
Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using
oil additives, because they can have a detri-
mental effect on clutch operation. Please do
not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have any questions re-
lating the choice of a suitable engine oil for
your motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C
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Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/hClutchClutch typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-
rated into engine block
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Gear ratios
Gearbox transmission ratios1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ra-
tio
2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear
1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear
1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear
1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear
1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear
0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive
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Final driveFinal drive, typeShaft drive with bevel gears
Final drive gear ratio 2.82Running gearFront suspensionDouble leading link
Front suspension - total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic
Rear suspension type Central spring strut pivoted to lever system
with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber; spring preload steplessly
hydraulically adjustable, rebound stage
damping steplessly adjustable.
with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust-
ment (ESA): Central spring strut pivoted to lever system
with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber; spring basic setting three-
way adjustable, compression and rebound
stages each three-way adjustable
Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, at wheel
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BrakesFront brakes, typehydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-
piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresFront wheel, typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17
Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17
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