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

FuelRecommended fuel grade98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 19 l
Reserve fuel ≥4lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 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 oils of API classification SF through SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
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Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integrated
into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
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
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Rear-wheel driveType of final driveShaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single
swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction
link
Gear ratio of final drive 2.82Running gearType of front suspension Double leading link
Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad-
justable, rebound stage damping steplessly ad-
justable.
with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(ESA): Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring basic setting three-way adjustable,
compression and rebound stages each three-way
adjustable
Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel
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BrakesType of front brakehydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 24.04.2007)Front: Bridgestone, BT 014 F Radial F, 120/
70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Bridgestone, BT 014 R Radial F, 190/
50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front: Continental, Conti Sport Attack C, 120/
70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Continental, Conti Sport Attack C, 190/
50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 120/70 ZR17 M/
C (58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
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Front, Michelin, Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Power P, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front, Michelin, Pilot Road TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road R TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/
C (73W)
Front, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 6.00" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 190/50 ZR17
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Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre coldElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socketmax 5 A
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-
in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is
active as soon as the ignition is switched on after
the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTX 14 BS
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new
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Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front W16W / 12 V / 16 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 WFrameFrame typeLight alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel
rear frame
Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear
VIN location Frame side section, front right
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DimensionsLength of motorcycle2182 mm
Height of motorcycle 1211 mm, At DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 905 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without riderWeightsUnladen weight 248 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload 202 kg
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Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/h
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