2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R fuel consumption

473Riding
Pushing motorcycle off
centre stand
OE
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motorcy-
cle is parked on a gradient,
switch on the ignition and wait
for the ABS to complete its
self-diagnosis (b
59). c
• Unlock the ignition lock, switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• Place your left hand on the
left handlebar grip.
• Grip the rear grab handle with your right hand.
• Push the motorcycle forward off the centre stand. • Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.
Fuel
Fuel is flammable and
explosive.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel
tank. c
Fuel expands under the
influence of high temper-
atures and exposure to
sunlight.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck. c
Fuel can damage plastic
parts.
Do not permit fuel to come into
contact with body panels. c
Fuel grade
Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel. c
The engine is designed to run
on:
– Super Plus (premium) unleaded (98 RON)
Use fuel of this grade by pref-
erence, in order to achieve
rated performance and fuel
consumption.
You can also run the engine on
fuel of the following grade:
– Super unleaded (95 RON)

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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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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle’s actual
specification as purchased,
the accessories fitted or the
national-market specification.
No claims will be entertained
as a result of such discrepan-
cies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel
consumption and perform-
ance data are quoted to the
customary tolerances.The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions
excepted.
© 2004 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from
BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
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