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

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
al will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage. Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-
ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data. OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex-
tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser
(Elektronische Wegfahr-
sicherung).
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-
tahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
ASC Automatic Stability Con- trol.
16zGeneral instructions

ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-
flashes yellow.
ASC symbol appears on
the display.
The ASC has detected a degree
of instability at the rear wheel
and has intervened to reduce
torque. The warning light flashes
for longer than ASC intervention
lasts. This affords the rider visual
feedback on control intervention
even after the critical situation
has been dealt with.
Self-diagnosis not completed ASC symbol flashes.
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the ASC function is not avail-
able. The engine must be run-
ning and the motorcycle must
reach a speed of at least 5 km/h
in order for ASC self-diagnosis to
complete. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ASC function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ASC switched off ASC symbol appears on
the display.
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
with OE Automatic Stability
Control (ASC): Activate the ASC function
( 58)
ASC fault General warning light shows
yellow.
ASC symbol appears on
the display.
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ASC function is
not available. You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ASC fault ( 85).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
RDC warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Warning symbol 2indicates a
critical tyre pressure, and the cor-
responding reading for the front
335zStatus indicators

Turn adjusting screw1clock-
wise.
The adjusting screw is in-
dexed and is easier to turn
if you push the handbrake lever
forward.
Span between handlebar grip
and handbrake lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar grip
and handlebar lever decreases.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsTurn the mirror to the correct
position.
Adjusting mirror armPush the protective cap up
over the threaded fastener on
the mirror arm.
Slacken nut 1(left-hand
thread).
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten nut 1to the specified
tightening torque, while holding
the mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Mirror to clamping piece
22 Nm
460zOperation

exceptional riding conditions can
lead to a fault message being
issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked by the en-
gine brake for a lengthy period,
for example while descending
off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main-
tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec-
tion intervals.
Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
unable to counteract their effects.
Electronic engine
management with BMW
Motorrad ASC
OE
How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-
pares the speed of rotation of the
front wheel and the rear wheel.
The differential is used to com-
pute slip as a measure of the
reserves of stability available at
the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a
certain limit the electronic engine
management system intervenes,
adapting engine torque accord-
ingly.
684zEngineering details

If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera-
tion, the ASC reduces engine
torque until the front wheel re-
gains contact with the ground.
Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
rolling the throttle slightly closed
so as to restore stability with the
least possible delay.
When riding on a slippery sur-
face, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time. Engine braking torque can
cause the rear wheel to lock, with
a corresponding loss of stability.
The BWM Motorrad ASC is un-
able to control a situation of this
nature.
Tyre pressure
monitoring RDC
OE
FunctionA sensor integrated into each
tyre measures the air temperat-
ure and the air pressure inside
the tyre and transmits this in-
formation to the control unit.
Each sensor has a centrifugal-
force tripswitch that does not
enable transmission of the meas-
ured values until the motorcycle
has accelerated to about 30 km/
h. The display shows
--
for
each tyre until the tyre-pressure
signal is received for the first
time. The sensors continue to
transmit the measured-value sig-
nals for approximately 15 minutes
after the motorcycle comes to a
stop.
The control unit can adminis-
trate four sensors, so two dif-
ferent sets of wheels with RDC
sensors can be alternated on the motorcycle. An error mes-
sage is issued if wheels without
sensors are fitted to a motorcycle
equipped with an RDC control
unit.
Temperature
compensationThe tyre-pressure readings
shown by the multifunction
display are temperature-
compensated; the reference tyre
temperature for these readings
is always 20 °C. The air lines
available to the public in petrol
stations and motorway service
areas almost invariably show
temperature-dependent tyre
pressures, so in most instances
these gauge readings will not
tally with the readings shown by
the multifunction display.
686zEngineering details

General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and re-
pair work in the Repair Manual
on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for
your motorcycle, which is avail-
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycles. If you
are in doubt consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit1 Screwdriver with reversible
bladeRemoving and installing turn
indicator glass
Disconnecting leads from bat-
tery terminals
2 Torx wrench, T25 Removing and installing body
panels
Removing and installing battery
retainer 3 Small screwdriver
Removing and installing turn
indicator glass
4 Open-ended spanner, w/f
14 Adjust the mirror arm
On-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the DVD/
CD-ROM also obtainable from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
898zMaintenance

with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS:Take care not to dam-
age the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Note the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.Installing front wheel
ABS malfunctions on ac-
count of incorrect speed
signal.
Segmentation differs between in-
dividual types of sensor ring; it is
very important to ensure that the
correct sensor ring is installed.
Install only the sensor ring that
matches the motorcycle's con-
struction status.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS:
There is a risk of damaging
parts of the front brake,
particularly the BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS, in the course of the
procedure described below.
Take care not to damage the
brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and the
ABS sensor ring. Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle
7and tight-
en to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
50 Nm
Tighten right axle clamping
screw 6to the specified tight-
ening torque.
8110zMaintenance

Place a support underneath
the rear wheel and remove
studs5.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc.
Lower the rear wheel to the
ground.
Roll the rear wheel out toward
the rear.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: rein-
stall the retaining disc.
Installing rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc.
Roll the rear wheel into position
at the rear-wheel adapter.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: rein-
stall the retaining disc. Install wheel studs
5and tight-
en to the specified torque in
diagonally opposite sequence.
Rear wheel to wheel
flange
Tightening sequence: tight-
en in diagonally opposite se-
quence
60 Nm
Turn the silencer to its initial
position.
8113zMaintenance

Install screw4for the brack-
et of the silencer in the rear
footrest, but do not tighten it at
this point. Align clamp
3on the silencer
with mark A(arrow) on oxygen
sensor B.
Tighten clamp 3on the silen-
cer to the specified tightening
torque.
Silencer to manifold
35 Nm If the gap between the rear
wheel and the silencer is
too small, the rear wheel can
overheat.
The gap between the rear wheel
and the silencer must be at least
10 mm.
Tighten screw 4for the brack-
et of the silencer in the rear
footrest to the specified torque.
Silencer to rear footrest
22 Nm
8114zMaintenance

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
10139zTechnical data