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

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Technical data
Wheels and tyres Front wheel
Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump
Rim size 3.50 x 17"
Tyre size 120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel
Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump
Rim size 5.50 x 17“ (OE: 6.00 x 17“)
Tyre size 180/55-ZR17 (OE : 190/50-ZR17)

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Fuel and lubricantsEngine oil
Oil grade Mineral engine oil of API classification SF, SG or SH.
If you use a special oil for motorcycle engines,
check that the oil is suitable for wet clutches.
Do not use oil additives.
Do not use synthetic engine oils unless they
have been approved for this motorcycle by
BMW Motorrad.
Capacity with filter change 3.5 l
Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l
Permitted viscosity classes
-15 °C – above 30 °C SAE 15 W-40
-20 °C – 20 °C SAE 10 W-40
BMW recommends Castrol

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Fuel and lubricantsTransmission
Transmission oil joint oil circuit with engine
Fuel
Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleadedminimum octane number 98 (RON)
Capacity of fuel tank 19 l
Reserve volume 4 l
Brakes
Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid

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Electrical system Battery
Type Maintenance-free AGM battery
Capacity 12 V 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs BOSCH YR5DDE
FusesAll circuits are electronically protected, so
plug-in fuses are not 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.

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Electrical systemBulbs
High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Parking light 12 V 5 W
Brake/rear light 12 V 21/5W
Flashing turn indicators 12 V 10 W
Power socket
Ratings 12 V 5 A

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Dimensions and weightsDimensions
Max. length (with luggage carrier) 2,228 mm
Maximum width (across mirrors) 856 mm
Maximum height (across mirrors) 1,230 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Seat height (low seat
OE) 790 mm
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,580 mm
Ground clearance in normal-load position 118 mm
Weights
Unladen weight (ready for road, fuel tank full) 237 kg
Maximum payload 213 kg
Permissible gross weight 450 kg

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Riding specifications Speed
Top speed over 200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.9 s
Noises
Ride-past noise level as per EU regulation 80 dB (A)
Stationary noise level as per EU regulation 94 dB (A) at 5125 rpm

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