BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2004 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Technical data
Threaded fasteners(1) in the toolkitActivityType of threaded fastener Tightening
torqueBattery
Battery compartment lid Internal TORX
® T25 (1)
hand-tight
Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon w/f 10 or
slotted head screw, large (1) hand-tight
Securing bracket Internal TORX® T20hand-tight
Splash guard
Splash guard Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight

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Tyre pressuresTyre pressures measured when tyres are cold.
Accessories and loads Front Rear
One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar

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Technical data
Engine Engine
Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, transversely mounted, tilted 55
o
Displacement 1,157 cc
Bore/stroke 79/59 mm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Power rating
Maximum rated output
- at engine speed 120 kW
10,250 rpm
Torque
Max. torque
- at engine speed 127
8,250 rpm
Engine speeds
Engine speed, maximum
Idle speed 11,000 rpm
1,150 +
50 rpm
Consumption
Fuel consumption at constant 90 km/h 4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l/100 km
Maximum oil consumption 1 l/1,000 km

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Power transmissionClutch
Type hydraulic multi-plate oil-bath clutch
Transmission
Type 6-speed gearbox
Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.5242nd gear = 1.842
3rd gear = 1.455
4th gear = 1.287
5th gear = 1.143
6th gear = 1.015
Final drive
Transmission from gearbox to rear wheel drive Universal shaft with integrated torsional damper
Rear-wheel drive Bevel gears
Final drive ratio 2.91:1

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Technical data
Frame and suspension Frame
Type Main and rear frame in light-alloy design
Location of type plate on the rear cross frame tube
Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) on the side frame section at the front right
Front brake
Type Two floating brake discswith 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake pads Sintered metal
Rear brake
Type One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper
Brake pads Organic material
Front suspension
Type BMW Duolever
Steering lock angle 2 x 30.3
o
Front wheel castor in normal-load position 101 mm
Rear suspension
Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm

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Frame and suspension Front suspension system
Type Central suspension strut with single-tube emulsion-filled shock absorber
Spring travel (bump) 60 mm
Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm
Total suspension travel 115 mm
Rear suspension system
Type Central suspension strut with single-tube gas
pressure shock absorber
Spring preload and rebound-stage damping
infinitely variable
Spring travel (bump) 100 mm
Spring travel (rebound) 35 mm
Total suspension travel (at wheel) 135 mm

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Technical data
Wheels and tyres Front wheel
Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump
Rim size 3.50 x 17"
Tyre size 120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel
Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump
Rim size 5.50 x 17“ (OE: 6.00 x 17“)
Tyre size 180/55-ZR17 (OE : 190/50-ZR17)

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Fuel and lubricantsEngine oil
Oil grade Mineral engine oil of API classification SF, SG or SH.
If you use a special oil for motorcycle engines,
check that the oil is suitable for wet clutches.
Do not use oil additives.
Do not use synthetic engine oils unless they
have been approved for this motorcycle by
BMW Motorrad.
Capacity with filter change 3.5 l
Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l
Permitted viscosity classes
-15 °C – above 30 °C SAE 15 W-40
-20 °C – 20 °C SAE 10 W-40
BMW recommends Castrol

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Technical data
Fuel and lubricantsTransmission
Transmission oil joint oil circuit with engine
Fuel
Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleadedminimum octane number 98 (RON)
Capacity of fuel tank 19 l
Reserve volume 4 l
Brakes
Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid

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Electrical system Battery
Type Maintenance-free AGM battery
Capacity 12 V 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs BOSCH YR5DDE
FusesAll circuits are electronically protected, so
plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit
is active as soon as the ignition is switched on
after the fault has been rectified.