BMW K 1200 R User Manual

The damping characteristic is
shown in panel 1 of the multi-
function display, and spring pre-
load in panel 2. The odometer
readings are not shown while
the ESA readout is active. Three
spring preload settings can each
be combined with three damping
characteristics to fine-tune the
motorcycle's suspension.
Adjuster, spring preload
The ESA control unit is protected
by an overload cutout designed
to stop the spring-preload ad-
justment process if current con-
sumption reaches an unaccept-
ably high level. Please note that
a combination of low ambient
temperature and a high payload
tends to increase the possibility
of elevated current consumption,
and under these circumstances
adjustment might be interrupted
by the overload cutout.
If the motorcycle is to be used
for two-up riding and ambient
temperature is below 0 °C, BMW
Motorrad recommends adjusting
the suspension to the setting for
two-up riding and allowing ad-
justment to complete before your
passenger mounts the motor-
cycle. Similarly, BMW Motorrad
recommends relieving the weight
on the motorcycle when you are
going to adjust over a long range
of travel (adjusting from "one-up"
to "two-up with luggage").
The ESA indicator continues to
flash until adjustment completes.
If adjustment is interrupted the
process resumes as soon as
current consumption drops be-
low the defined threshold, for
example when the above-men-
tioned measures are adopted.
Calling up settings
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 1.
The current setting is
displayed.
The reading remains visible for
a few seconds before disap-
pearing automatically.
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BMW K 1200 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Power	163 hp (120 kW) at 10, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Torque	127 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	19 liters
Seat Height	820 mm
Dry Weight	217 kg
Bore x Stroke	79 mm x 59 mm
Fuel Type	Unleaded
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc
Gearbox	6-speed, constant mesh
Frame	Aluminum bridge-type frame
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Wheel Travel	115 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	135 mm
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABS	Optional
Maximum Speed	Over 200 km/h