2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R Rider's Manual (in English)

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Technical data
Threaded fasteners .................... 128
Tyre pressures ............................ 130
Engine ......................................... 131
Power transmission ................... 132
Frame and suspension .............. 133
Wheels and tyres ........................ 135
Fuel and lubricants .................... 136
Electrical system ........................ 138
Dimensions and weights ........... 140
Riding specifications ................. 141Technical data

Technical data8128
Threaded fasteners

ActivityType of threaded fastener Tightening
torqueFront wheel
Mudguard Internal TORX
® T25 (1)
hand-tight
Wheel-guide cover Internal TORX® T25 (1)hand-tight
Brake caliper Internal TORX® T4530 Nm
Axle clamping screw Internal TORX® T4019 Nm
Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm
Rear wheel
Clip cover Internal TORX® T25 (1)hand-tight
End silencer to footrest Internal TORX® T4516 Nm
Clamp on
end silencer Internal TORX® T45
35 Nm
Rear wheel Internal TORX® T5060 Nm
Lamp housing
Brake and rear light Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight
Front turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight
Rear turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight

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Technical data
Threaded fasteners(1) in the toolkitActivityType of threaded fastener Tightening
torqueBattery
Battery compartment lid Internal TORX
® T25 (1)
hand-tight
Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon w/f 10 or
slotted head screw, large (1) hand-tight
Securing bracket Internal TORX® T20hand-tight
Splash guard
Splash guard Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight

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Tyre pressuresTyre pressures measured when tyres are cold.
Accessories and loads Front Rear
One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar
Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar

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Technical data
Engine Engine
Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, transversely mounted, tilted 55
o
Displacement 1,157 cc
Bore/stroke 79/59 mm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Power rating
Maximum rated output
- at engine speed 120 kW
10,250 rpm
Torque
Max. torque
- at engine speed 127
8,250 rpm
Engine speeds
Engine speed, maximum
Idle speed 11,000 rpm
1,150 +
50 rpm
Consumption
Fuel consumption at constant 90 km/h 4.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l/100 km
Maximum oil consumption 1 l/1,000 km

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Power transmissionClutch
Type hydraulic multi-plate oil-bath clutch
Transmission
Type 6-speed gearbox
Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.5242nd gear = 1.842
3rd gear = 1.455
4th gear = 1.287
5th gear = 1.143
6th gear = 1.015
Final drive
Transmission from gearbox to rear wheel drive Universal shaft with integrated torsional damper
Rear-wheel drive Bevel gears
Final drive ratio 2.91:1

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Technical data
Frame and suspension Frame
Type Main and rear frame in light-alloy design
Location of type plate on the rear cross frame tube
Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) on the side frame section at the front right
Front brake
Type Two floating brake discswith 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake pads Sintered metal
Rear brake
Type One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper
Brake pads Organic material
Front suspension
Type BMW Duolever
Steering lock angle 2 x 30.3
o
Front wheel castor in normal-load position 101 mm
Rear suspension
Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm

Technical data8134
Frame and suspension Front suspension system
Type Central suspension strut with single-tube emulsion-filled shock absorber
Spring travel (bump) 60 mm
Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm
Total suspension travel 115 mm
Rear suspension system
Type Central suspension strut with single-tube gas
pressure shock absorber
Spring preload and rebound-stage damping
infinitely variable
Spring travel (bump) 100 mm
Spring travel (rebound) 35 mm
Total suspension travel (at wheel) 135 mm