BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2006 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

8130zCare

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 132
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 137
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
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 ( 66).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 66).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 71)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)
9132zTechnical data

Threaded fastenersFront wheelValue ValidFront brake caliper to wheel
carrier
M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm
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 NmRear wheelValue ValidSilencer to rear footrest, right
M8 x 3016 Nm
Silencer to manifold
M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm
Rear wheel to wheel flange
9133zTechnical data

Rear wheelValue ValidWheel carrier with threaded
bushes, M10 x 43 x 1.25Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 Nm
Wheel carrier with cut thread,
M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 NmEngineType
Type, engine
Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-
stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with
four valves per cylinder, two overhead cam-
shafts 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
9134zTechnical data

Nominal output123 kW, - At engine speed: 10250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 74 kW, - At engine speed: 7000 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - At engine speed: 8750 min
-1
Max. torque130 Nm, - At engine speed: 8250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 110 Nm, At: 5250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 103 Nm, At: 4500 min
-1
Maximum permissible engine speed11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and consumption-related
restrictions)
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable 4 l, Including reserve of
9135zTechnical data

Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total3.5 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 oils of API classification SF through
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using
oil additives, because they can have a detri-
mental effect on clutch operation. Please do
not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have any questions re-
lating the choice of a suitable engine oil for
your motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C
9136zTechnical data

Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/hClutchClutch typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-
rated into engine block
9137zTechnical data

Gear ratios
Gearbox transmission ratios1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ra-
tio
2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear
1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear
1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear
1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear
1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear
0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive
9138zTechnical data