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

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Technical Data
3
Bearings and other
lubrication pointsBrand-name anti-friction bearing
grease, usable temperature
range –25 °C …+120 °C,
drip point 190 °C,
high corrosion protection, good
resistance to water and oxidation;
e. g. Shell Retinax EP2
Brake fluid DOT 4
We recommend BMW brake fluids
e Important:
Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4
specification.
Coolant Brand-name long-life antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor,
mixing ratio 50% : 50%
e Important:
Use only nitrite-free antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor.
Fuel and lubricants
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BatteryBMW-Mareg 12 V 19 Ah or
Gel battery, 12 V 19 Ah
maintenance-free
Spark plugs
Approved makes/types Bosch XR7 LDC
Electrode gap 0.8
+/-0.1 mm
Wear limit 1.0 mm
Fuses “Minifuse” flat-socket fuses
Capacity 4 A, 7.5 A and 10 A
Headlight Halogen tandem headlights
Bulbs
Dipped headlamp H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Main beam headlamp H3 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Parking light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W
Standard designation W 10/5
Combined brake and rear
light DIN 72 601 12 V 21/5 W
Standard designation P 25-2
Flashing turn indicators DIN 72 601 12 V 21 W Standard designation P 25-1
Number plate light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W Standard designation C 11
ABS warning light DIN 72 601 12 V 3 W
Other warning lights, tell-
tale lights and instrument
lighting DIN 72 601 12 V 1.7 W
Electrical system
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Technical Data
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Overall length2,250 mm
Width
across handlebars
(without vibration dampers)
680 mm
across front footrests 691 mm
across rear footrests 802 mm
Overall height
(windshield lowered) 1,248 mm
Seat height, unladen
weight 770/800 mm
2-position adjustment
Wheelbase
at unladen weight 1,549 mm
in normal-load position 1,555 mm
Ground clearance
at unladen weight 145 mm
in normal-load position 125 mm
Unladen weight
(ready to ride, tank full) 285 kg
Dry weight 266 kg
Permitted weight 500 kg
Permitted wheel loads
Front 200 kg
Rear 330 kg
Dimensions and weights
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Technical Data
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72 kW** 96 kW
Maximum speed
acc. to type approval test more than
200 km/h
Elasticity
4th gear 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) 2.8 s
3.0 s
5th gear 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) 3.4 s
3.8 s
6th gear 80-120 km/h
(50-75 mph) 4.3 s
4.7 s
Power/weight ratio
ready for road + rider
(85 kg) 5.13 kg/kW 3.85 kg/kW
at gross weight limit 6.94 kg/kW 5.21 kg/kW
Ride-past noise level
to 97/24-9/EC 80 dB (A) 80 dB (A)
Performance data
** National-market equipment items only,
Depending on legal requirements
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A – E
AAccessories, genuine BMW parts, 18
Annual Service, notes, 3
BBattery charging, 50
Removal, 52, 53, 54
Safety instructions, 50
Technical Data, 70
Warranty, 50
BMW Integral ABS, 63
Bore/stroke, 61
Brake caliper, installing Front wheel, 27
Brake caliper, removing Front wheel, 22
Rear wheel, 29
Brakes Brake fluid, 69
Minimum brake pad thickness, 34
Technical Data, 63
Wear indicator, 34
Bulbs
ChangingFront turn indicators, 40
Headlight, 44
High-beam headlight, 46
Number-plate light, 39
Parking light, 43
Rear turn indicators, 42
Tail/brake light, 38
Note, 37
Technical Data, 70
CCapacity Engine, 67
Gearbox, 68
Castor, 65
Cleaning/Care General notes, 55, 57
Paintwork damage, 58
Road salt, 57
Washing, 56
Cleaning/care Chrome, 58
Clutch, 62
Compression ratio, 61
Confirmation of odometer
change, 14
Confirmation of service work, 10, 11, 12, 13
Coolant, 69
DDimensions, 71
Displacement, 61
EElasticity, 72
Electrical system, 70
Engine Troubleshooting chart, 19, 20
Type, 61
Engine oil
Capacity, 67
Consumption, 61
Technical Data, 67
Viscosity, 67
Index
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E – R
Exhaust system, care products, 58
FFrame, 63
Front mudguardInstalling, 28
Removing, 21
Front wheel
Installing, 25, 27
Removal, 21, 22, 23, 24
Technical Data, 66
Front wheel stand, 23
Fuel Consumption, 61
Grade, 68
Fuel and lubricants, 67, 68, 69
Fuses Assignment, 49
Capacity, 70
GGearboxOil capacity, 68
Oil grades, 68
Technical data, 62
Total spread of gear ratios, 62
General instructions, 15, 16, 18
Genuine BMW parts and accessories, 18
Ground clearance, 71
IIdle speed, 61
Inspection (running-in check), notes, 3 Installing brake caliper
Rear wheel, 33
Instrument cluster, 49
LLaying up, motorcycle, 59
MMaintenance confirmations, 4
Maximum engine speed, 61
Maximum speed, 72
Motorcycle Laying up, 59
Restoring to use, 60
NNominal power, 61
OOdometer change, confirmation, 14
Oil capacity
Engine, 67
Gearbox, 68
PParalever, 64
Plastics, cleaning, 55
Power/weight ratio, 72
RRear wheelInstalling, 31, 32, 33
Removal, 29, 30
Technical Data, 66
Rear wheel drive Technical Data, 62
Index
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R – Z
Repairing damage to the paintwork, 58
Ride-past noise level, 72
Rims, 66
SSafety information, 2
Safety instructions, 15, 37 Explanation, 82
Seat height, 71
Service, notes, 3
Spark plugs, 70
Speed limitations, 61
Spray guard, 36
Spring travel, 64
Steam/pressure cleaners, 55
Steering angle, 65
TTechnical Data, from page, 61
Technical modifications, 16
Telelever, 64
The effect of road salt, 57
Tightening torques Brake caliper, 33
Front wheel, 26
Rear wheel, 33
Torque, 61
Total weight, 71
Transmission Technical Data, 62
Tread depth, 65
Treatment of chrome-plated parts, 58
Troubleshooting engine, 19, 20 Type plate, 63
Tyres, 66
Approved tyre sizes, 66
Technical Data, 66
Tread depth, 65
Tyre pressures, 65
UUnladen weight, 71
VVehicle identification number, 63
Vehicle performance, 72
WWeights, 71
Wheel loads, 71
Wheel location, 64
Wheel suspension, Technical Data, 64
Wheelbase, 71
Wheels, Technical Data, 66
Index
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Motorcycle data/Dealer data
Motorcycle data
Model
Frame No.
Colour No.
First registered on
Registration No.
Dealer data
Person to contact for Service work
Ms./Mr.
Tel. No.
Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)
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1
Details described or illustrated in
this booklet may differ from the
motorcycle’s actual specification
as purchased, the accessories fit-
ted or the national-market specifi-
cation. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary
tolerances.The right to modify designs, equip-
ment and accessories is reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2004 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either wholly
or in part without written permis-
sion from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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