BMW K 1200 R User Manual

Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the green
neutral telltale light is on and the
gear indicator in the multifunction
display shows N.
Starting engine.
Kill switch in run position A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS:
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 74)
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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