BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

EngineEngine designTransversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke
in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves
per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam
followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec-
tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-
sump lubrication.
Displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
Nominal output 120 kW, Over: 10250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 74 kW, Over: 7000 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, Over: 8750 min
-1
Torque127 Nm, Over: 8250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 110 Nm, Over: 5250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 103 Nm, Over: 4500 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
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FuelRecommended fuel grade98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 19 l
Reserve fuel ≥4lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 3.5 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 addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
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Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integrated
into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
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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Rear-wheel driveType of final driveShaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single
swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction
link
Gear ratio of final drive 2.91:1Running gearType of front suspension Double leading link
Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad-
justable, rebound stage damping steplessly ad-
justable.
with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(ESA): Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring basic setting three-way adjustable,
compression and rebound stages each three-way
adjustable
Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel
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BrakesType of front brakehydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 24.04.2007)Front: Bridgestone, BT 020 F L Radial, 120/
70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Bridgestone, BT 020 R CC Radial, 180/
55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front: Bridgestone, BT 014 F Radial F, 120/ 70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Bridgestone, BT 014 R Radial F, 190/
50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front: Continental, Conti Sport Attack, 120/ 70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Continental, Conti Sport Attack C, 190/
50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
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Front: Dunlop, D220F ST, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear: Dunlop, D220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 120/70 ZR17 M/ C (58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front, Metzeler, Sportec M3 C, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M3 C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front, Metzeler, Roadtec Z6 K, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Roadtec Z6 C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Michelin, Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Power W, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Michelin, Pilot Road TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road R TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/
C (73W)
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Front, Michelin, Pilot Road N, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road K, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR17
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" with OE Sports wheel: 6.00" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR17
with OE Sports wheel: 190/50 ZR17
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Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 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 coldElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socketmax 5 A
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-
in fuses are no longer 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.
Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTX 14 BS
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new
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Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 WFrameFrame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel
rear frame
Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear
VIN location Frame side section, front right
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DimensionsLength of motorcycle2288 mm
Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, At DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Double seat, low: 790 mm, Without riderWeightsUnladen weight 237 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload max 213 kg
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