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

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional
accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.ItemOdometer
reading Date
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ItemOdometer
reading Date
11160zService

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 74
Warning, 31
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Warning, 42
ASC Self-diagnosis, 74
Switching off, 58
Switching on, 58
Warning, 35
B
Battery Battery compartment, 13, 128
Charging battery when
connected, 127
Charging battery when
disconnected, 128
Installation, 129
Removal, 129
Technical data, 146
Warning for battery charge
current, 27 Brake fluid
Checking level, front, 13, 103
Checking level, rear, 13, 104
Brake pads Checking front, 102
Checking rear, 103
Running in, 75
Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever, 59
Checking operation, 101
Technical data, 143
Bulbs General instructions, 118
Replacing brake-light bulb, 122
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 124
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 120
Replacing rear light bulb, 122
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 124 Technical data, 147
Warning for bulb failure, 28
C
Case Adapting, 95
Adjusting, 93
Closing, 92
Installing, 94
Opening, 92
Removing, 93
Checklist, 72
Clock Adjusting, 46
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 59
Checking level, 11, 105
Checking operation, 105
Technical data, 141
Confirmation of maintenance work, 154
Coolant Temperature gauge, 22
Warning, 26
Currency, 7
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D
DampingAdjusting, 11, 61
E
Electrics Technical data, 146
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 57
Engine Technical data, 139
Warning for engine
electronics, 26
Engine oil Checking level, 13, 99
Draining, 101
Topping up, 15, 100
Warning for engine oil level, 31
Warning for engine oil
pressure, 27
Equipment, 7
ESA, 16, 62
EWS, 45 Warning, 26 F
Frame
Technical data, 147
Front-wheel stand, 115
Fuel Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 13, 79
Technical data, 140
Warning for fuel down to
reserve, 26
Fuses, 146
G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 57
H
Handlebar fittings General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Switching off, 56
Switching on, 56 Headlight
Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 65
Beam throw, 66
High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side light, 19
Helmet holder, 15, 67
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
I
Ignition Switching off, 44
Switching on, 44
Immobiliser, 45 Warning, 26
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for instrument-cluster
lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 125
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K
Keys, 44
L
Laying up, 134
LightsHeadlight flasher, 16, 54
High-beam headlight, 54
Low-beam headlight, 54
Parking light, 55
Side light, 54
Luggage Correct loading, 91
Luggage loops, 68
M
Maintenance General instructions, 98
Mirrors Adjusting, 60
Motorcycle General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 134
Restoring to use, 134 Multifunction display, 18
Overview, 22
O
Odometer and tripmeters Resetting, 48
Selecting readings, 47
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 50
Average consumption, 51
Average speed, 51
Oil level, 53
Range, 52
Selecting readings, 50
Warning, 29
P
Power socket, 11
Pre-ride check, 73
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 142
Rear-wheel stand, 116
Refuelling, 79 Reserve
Warning, 26
Residual range, 49
Restoring to use, 134
Rev. counter, 18
Rims Test, 107
Running gear Technical data, 142
Running in, 75
S
Seat Installation, 67
Lock, 11
Removal, 66
Service, 152 Status indicators on the
display, 22
Service Card, 152
Side stand For starting, 72
Spark plugs, 146
Speedometer, 18
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Spring preloadAdjusting, 11, 61
Starter, 17
Steering lock Locking, 45
T
Technical data Battery, 146
Brakes, 143
Bulbs, 147
Clutch, 141
Electrics, 146
Engine, 139
Frame, 147
Fuel, 140
Rear-wheel drive, 142
Running gear, 142
Spark plugs, 146
Standards, 7
Transmission, 141
Wheels and tyres, 143
Telltale lights, 18 Toolkit, 15
Service kit, 98
Standard kit, 98
Torques, 137
Transmission For starting, 72
Technical data, 141
Troubleshooting chart, 136
Turn indicators Left, 16, 55
Right, 17, 55
Switching off, 17, 56
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Label on wheel rim, 107
Operation, 53
Status indicators, 53
Warning, 35
Tyres Checking inflation pressure, 65
Measuring tread depth, 106
Recommended tyres, 107
Running in, 75
Technical data, 143 V
Vehicle identification number, 13
W
Warning lights, 18
Warnings
Mode of presentation, 24
Warnings, overview, 25, 30, 32, 34, 37, 41
Wheels Installing front wheel, 110
Installing rear wheel, 113
Remove the front wheel, 108
Removing rear wheel, 111
Technical data, 143
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
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 un-
leaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded
(fuel grade, usable with power-
and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 19 l
Reserve fuel 4l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
Order No. 01 41 7 712 101
07.2007, 4th edition
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