BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2005 Rider's Manual (in English)

Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work
through the checklist.
8129zCare

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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart........ 132
Threaded fasteners . . . ........ 133
Engine ....................... 134
Riding specifications . ........ 136
Clutch ....................... 136
Transmission . . . .............. 136
Final drive . ................... 137
Running gear . . . .............. 137
Brakes ....................... 138
Wheels and tyres ............. 138
Electrics . . ................... 139
Frame ....................... 141
Dimensions .................. 141
Weights . . . ................... 142
9131zTechnical data

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 62).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 62).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 76)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)
9132zTechnical data

Threaded fastenersActivityType of threaded connection Tightening
torquesFront wheel
Front brake caliper, wheel carrier
installedM8 x 32 -10.9
30 Nm (Left)
M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm (Right)
Clamping screw for quick-release
axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30
19 Nm
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush M24 x 1.5
50 Nm
Rear wheel
Silencer to rear footrest, right M8 x 30 28 Nm
Silencer to manifold M8 - 10.9 self-locking, Optimoly TA 35 Nm
Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 43 x 1.25 60 Nm
M10 x 40 x 1.25 60 Nm
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EngineType
Type, engineTransversely 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 injection, integrated
six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump
lubrication.
Technical data
Effective displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1
Nominal output 123 kW, At engine rpm: 10250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:74 kW, At engine rpm: 7000 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:79 kW, At engine rpm: 8750 min
-1
Max. torque130 Nm, At engine rpm: 8250 min
-1
Maximum permissible engine speed11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
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Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ
Fuel grade, usable with power- and
consumption-related restrictions Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable
4 l, Including reserve of
Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total 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 engine oils of API classification SF to
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil
additives, because they can have a detriment-
al effect on clutch operation.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W->30 -20...20 °C, Use in winter
SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, At low temperatures
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Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.8 sClutchClutch, typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox, typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-
rated into engine block
Gear ratios
Total transmission ratio, 1st gear 2.521
Total transmission ratio, 2nd gear 1.842
Total transmission ratio, 3rd gear 1.455
Total transmission ratio, 4th gear 1.287
Total transmission ratio, 5th gear 1.143
Total transmission ratio, 6th gear 1.015
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Final driveRear wheel drive, typeShaft drive with bevel gears
Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1Running gearFront suspension, typeDouble leading link
Front suspension, total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic
Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber
Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel
9137zTechnical data

BrakesFront brake, typeHydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-
piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Front brake pads, material Sintered metal
Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with
2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Rear brake pads, material Organic materialWheels and tyresFront wheel, typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel, rim size 3.50" x 17"
Front wheel, tyre designation 120/70 ZR 17
Rear wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel, rim size 6.00" x 17"
Rear wheel, tyre designation 190/50 ZR17
Tyre pressures
Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, When cold
Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, When cold
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