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

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Technical data
Engine Engine
Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, fitted crossways,
inclined 55
o
Displacement 1,157 cm
3
Bore/stroke 79/59 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1
Power output
Greatest rated power
- at engine speed123 / 74 kW
10,250 / 7,000 rpm
Torque
Max. torque
- at engine speed 130 / 110 Nm
8,250 / 5,250 rpm
Engine speeds
Engine speed, maximum
Neutral speed11,000 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-disc wet clutch
Clutch disc diameter 172 mm
Transmission
Type 6-speed gearbox
Overall ratios 1st gear = 3.93
2nd gear = 2.87
3rd gear = 2.27
4th gear = 2.01
5th gear = 1.78
6th gear = 1.582
Rear-wheel drive
Power transmission from gearbox to
rear-wheel driveUniversal shaft with integrated torsional
damper
Rear-wheel drive Bevel gears
Rear axle transmission 1 : 2.82

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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 discs
with 4-piston fixed calipers
sintered metal brake pads
Rear brake
Type one fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating
caliper
organic brake pads
Front wheel guide
Type BMW Duolever
Steering lock angle 2 x 29
o
Front wheel castor in normal-load position 111.63 mm
Rear wheel guide
Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm

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Frame and suspension Front suspension system
Type Central suspension strut with single-tube gas
pressure 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

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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 6.00 x 17"
Tyre size 190/50-ZR17

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Fuel and lubricantsEngine
Engine oil Brand-name HD oil of API classification SF, SG
or SH; CD or CE amendments are permissible;
or brand-name HD oil of CCMC classification
G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible.
Engine oils of viscosity grades SAE 20W-x may
not be used.
Do not use synthetic engine oils unless they
have been approved by BMW for this vehicle.
Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l
BMW recommends Castrol

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Technical data
Fuel and lubricantsViscosity classes depending on outside temperature
0 °C – 30 °C SAE 30
20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 40
-15 °C – above 30 °C SAE 15 W-50
-15 °C – 30 °C SAE 15 W-40
-20 °C – 20 °C SAE 10 W-40
-20 °C – 10 °C SAE 10 W-30
-20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 10 W-X (X >
40)
below -30 °C – above 30 °C SAE 5 W-X (X > 40)
Oils with x >
40 are available from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
All engine oils supplied by BMW Motorrad are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks.
Oil additives are not required and are not recommended.
It is not permitted to mix different engine oils.

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Fuel and lubricantsTransmission
Transmission oil joint oil circuit with engine
Fuel
Fuel grade Premium grade unleaded fuel (98 ROZ/RON;
88 MOZ/MON)
Content of fuel tank 19 l
Reserve volume 4 l
Brakes
Brake fluid DOT 4
We recommend BMW brake fluids