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

227Status indicators
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
(
b 71)
still available in at least
one brake circuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
neither the ABS function nor
the braking power assistance
is available.Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking; without
braking power assistance,
considerably greater force is
required to brake.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
Fluid level in BMW Integral
ABS too low.This means the fluid level
for a wheel brake circuit
cannot be read from the
brake-fluid reservoirs.c
Among other things, the trig-
ger for this warning indicator
can be extremely worn brake
pads.
Worn brake pads can
considerably lengthen
the braking distance.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake discs.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c

Riding458
RidingABS starting-off testThe ABS warning light is
shown in one of the following
three variants depending on
the country:
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
After starting off, the BMW
Integral ABS checks the ABS
sensors. The ABS warning
light then goes out and the
BMW Integral ABS is active.
Running in• During the running-in period,
ride in frequently changing
load and engine speed
ranges.
• Choose hilly routes with a
large number of corners, but
avoid motorways where
possible.
Exceeding the running-in
speeds increases engine
wear.
Adhere to the guide values
described below.cUp to 1,000 km distance
ridden• Engine speed max.
7,000 rpm.
• No full-load acceleration.
• At full load, avoid low engine
speeds. • After 500 – 1,200 km be
sure to have the first
inspection carried out.
Brake padsNew brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km.
The reduction in braking effi-
ciency can be compensated
for by exerting greater pres-
sure on the brake lever.
New brake pads can
considerably lengthen
the braking distance.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c

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Technical data
Dimensions and weightsDimensions
Maximum length 2,214 mm
Maximum width 858 mm
Maximum height (without rider) 1,220 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,572 mm
Ground clearance in normal-load position 120 mm
Weights
DIN unladen weight 248 kg
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload 202 kg
Permissible wheel loads
Front 160 kg
Rear 290 kg