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

i3Introduction
6 Maintenance ............. 87
Toolkit .......................... 89
Engine oil ..................... 89
Coolant ........................ 92
Brakes .......................... 93
Clutch .......................... 96
Wheels ......................... 98
Front-wheel stand ...... 107
Rear wheel stand ....... 108
Bulbs .......................... 109
Jump starting ............. 115
Battery ....................... 116
Spray guard ................ 120
7 Care ......................... 121
Cleaning and care ...... 122
Laying up ................... 124
Restoring to use ......... 125
8 Technical data ........ 127
Threaded fasteners .... 128
Tyre pressures ........... 130
Engine ........................ 131
Power transmission .... 132
Frame and suspension 133
Wheels and tyres ........ 135Fuel and lubricants ..... 136
Electrical system ......... 138
Dimensions and
weights ....................... 140
Riding specifications .. 141
9 Service ..................... 143
BMW Motorrad
service ........................ 144
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 147
Confirmation of
service ........................ 151
i Index ......................... 155

i5Introduction
Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider’s Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional
accessories (OA). This
explains why the manual may
also contain descriptions of
equipment which you have not
ordered. Country-specific
deviations from the motorcycle
illustrated are also possible.
If your BMW contains equip-
ment which is not described in
this Rider’s Manual, this will be
described in separate operat-
ing instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider’s Manual are quoted to
the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of
the Deutsche Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN). Versions for
individual countries may differ.CurrencyThe high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant development work on
designs, equipment and
accessories. Because of this,
your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.
BMW Service Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
Incorrectly executed
maintenance and repair
work could result in subse-
quent damage and the safety
risks associated with this.
BMW recommends that you
have the necessary work on
your motorcycle performed ei-
ther by an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer or by a
workshop that operates to
BMW specifications and
employs suitably trained
personnel. c

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Technical data
Threaded fasteners .................... 128
Tyre pressures ............................ 130
Engine ......................................... 131
Power transmission ................... 132
Frame and suspension .............. 133
Wheels and tyres ........................ 135
Fuel and lubricants .................... 136
Electrical system ........................ 138
Dimensions and weights ........... 140
Riding specifications ................. 141Technical data

Technical data8140
Dimensions and weightsDimensions
Max. length (with luggage carrier) 2,228 mm
Maximum width (across mirrors) 856 mm
Maximum height (across mirrors) 1,230 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Seat height (low seat
OE) 790 mm
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,580 mm
Ground clearance in normal-load position 118 mm
Weights
Unladen weight (ready for road, fuel tank full) 237 kg
Maximum payload 213 kg
Permissible gross weight 450 kg

Indexi158
LuggageSafety information, 54
Strapping, 45MMotorcycle equipment, 5
Multifunction display, 16NNeutral, telltale light, 20PParking light, 42
Bulb, 17
Replacing bulb, 112
Parking your motorcycle, 71
Power socket,9,80,139
Pre-ride check, 57RRear light, replacing bulb, 113
Rear wheel stand, 108
Replacement keys, 36
Resetting the tripmeter, 38
Residual braking function, 77
Residual range, 38 Restoring to use, 125
Rev. counter, 16
Rider’s equipment, 6
Running in
Brake pads, 64
General information, 63
SSafety check before a journey, 56
Safety instructions, 54
Seat Installing, 44
Lock, 9
Removing, 44
Sensor for instrument cluster lighting, 16
Shifting gear, 65
Side stand Extending, 67
Position on starting, 60
Retracting, 69
Spark plugs, technical data, 138 Speed
Safety information, 54
Technical data, 141
Speedometer, 16
Spray guard, 120
Starter, 15
Starting, 60
Symbols, 4
TTechnical data Dimensions and weights, 140
Electrical system, 138
Engine, 131
Frame and suspension, 133
Fuel and lubricants, 136
Information, 5
Power transmission, 132
Riding specifications, 141
Threaded fasteners, 128
Wheels, 135
Telltale lights, 16, 20
Threaded fasteners, 128

9
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle’s actual
specification as purchased,
the accessories fitted or the
national-market specification.
No claims will be entertained
as a result of such discrepan-
cies.
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
excepted.
© 2004 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from
BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
Printed in Germany