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Technical Data

Engine oil

Proprietary HD oil, API classification SF, SG or SH; suffix letters

CD or CE are allowable; alternatively, proprietary HD oil of CCMC

classification G4 or G5; suffix PD2 is allowable.

The viscosity class depends on outside temperatures.

Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the individ-

ual SAE classifications are allowable for brief periods only.

“Special Oils” are approved individually by BMW AG and avail-

able from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.

All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW

quality assurance checks.

BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants

or similar oil additives.

Capacities, engine

For filter change 3.96 quarts (3.75 l)

SAE 40

SAE 10 W-X “Special Oils” (X≥40)

SAE 10 W-30

SAE 20

SAE 30

SAE 20 W-50

SAE 15 W-50

SAE 15 W-40

SAE 10 W-40

SAE –20 –10

°C

020 40 60

°F

–20

SAE 5 W-X “Special Oils” (X≥40)

Fuels and lubricants

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BMW k1200lt Specifications

General

Displacement	1171 cc
Bore x Stroke	70.5 mm x 75 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	160/70 ZR17
Torque	115 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 285 mm disc
Seat Height	800 mm (adjustable)
Fuel Capacity	24 liters
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline-4