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

pressure is on the left; the
reading on the right is the
rear tyre pressure. If your
motorcycle is not fitted with
an on-board computer,
the tyre-pressure readings
and the odometer readings
alternate.Residual rangeThe residual-range readout1
indicates how far you can ride
with the fuel remaining in the
tank. On a motorcycle not
equipped with an on-board
computer, this reading is not
displayed until fuel level has dropped to reserve. This dis-
tance is calculated on the
basis of fuel level and average
consumption.
When you refuel, the increase
in fuel level is not registered
unless several litres are ad-
ded to the fuel already in the
tank.
The residual range is
only an approximate
reading. Consequently, BMW
Motorrad recommends that
you should not try to use the
full residual range before
refuelling.
On-board computer
OE
Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition. Press BC button
1once.
The on-board computer's dis-
play field starts with the cur-
rent value and cycles through
the following sequence: Ambient temperature
449zOperation

Range
Average speed
Average consumption
Oil level
Tyre pressures (OE)Ambient temperatureAmbient-temperature dis-
play1is active only when
the engine is running; at other
times the display shows
--
.
An ice warning
appears if the ambient-
temperature reading drops
below 3 °C. The display
automatically switches from any other mode to the
temperature reading when the
temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
The reading flashes until you
select some other display
mode.
RangeThe description of the
residual-range function
( 49) also covers the
residual-range readout.
You can also view range
1
before the fuel level drops
to reserve. A special
average-consumption figure is used to calculate range;
this figure is not necessarily
the same as the value you
can call up for viewing on the
display.
The calculated range
is only an approximate
reading. Consequently, BMW
Motorrad recommends that
you should not try to use the
full range before refuelling.
450zOperation

Calculating average
speedAverage speed1is calculated
on basis of the time elapsed
since the last RESET. Times
during which the engine was
stopped are excluded from
the calculation.
Resetting average speedRepeatedly press BC
button 1until the average
speed appears in the
display.
Press and hold down the
BC button until the reading
changes ("RESET").
The display shows
"--- km/h".
Calculating average
consumptionAverage consumption 1is
calculated by dividing the dis-
tance covered since the last
RESET by the corresponding
amount of fuel used.
451zOperation

Reset average
consumptionRepeatedly press BC but-
ton1until the average fuel
consumption appears in the
display.
Press and hold down the
BC button until the reading
changes ("RESET").
The display shows
"--.- l/100 km".
Oil levelThe "Oil" reading gives you
an indication of the engine
oil level. You can call up this
reading only when the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
The preconditions for auto-
matic registration of the oil
level are as follows:
Engine idling for at least 30
seconds.
Engine at operating temper-
ature.
Make sure the motorcycle is
upright. The readings mean:
Oil level is correct
Check the oil level with
the dipstick the next time
you stop for fuel. If you call
up another reading on the on-
board computer, this symbol
remains visible beside the
BC
line.
Oil level cannot be
measured (conditions as
stated above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5
seconds when you next
switch on the ignition.
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check
oil level" message reappears
even though a check with the
dipstick reveals that the oil
level is correct. In this case,
452zOperation

Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its
way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge
of the filler neck.
Recommended fuel
grade
98 ROZ/RON (Premium
plus unleaded) Recommended fuel
grade
95 ROZ/RON (Premium
unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and
consumption-related
restrictions)) Usable fuel capacity
24 l Reserve fuel
4l
Press the filler cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close
the protective cap.
584zRiding

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
9143zTechnical data

WeightsUnladen weight288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road
90 % load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 520 kg
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and consumption-related
restrictions)
9152zTechnical data

Details described or illus-
trated in this booklet may
differ from the motorcycle's
actual specification as pur-
chased, the accessories fit-
ted or the national-market
specification. No claims will
be entertained as a result of
such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel
consumption and perform-
ance data are quoted to the
customary tolerances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excep-
ted.
© 2006 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without writ-
ten permission from BMW
Motorrad, After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart: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
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
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