2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT ABS

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the in-
dex at the end of this Rider's
Manual if you want to find a
particular topic or item of in-
formation.
1 General instructions . . . 5
Overview . ................ 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . ............... 6
Equipment ............... 7
Technical data ........... 7
Currency . . ............... 7
2 General views . . . . . .... 9
General view, left side . . . 11
General view, right
side ..................... 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . .............. 19 3 Status indicators . . . . . 21
Multifunction display . . . . . 22
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . .
.............. 23
ABS warning light . . . . . . . 23
Telltale light, cruise
control
OE
................ 23
Function indicators . . . . . . 23
Warnings, general . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the
tyre pressure monitoring
system (RDC)
OE
......... 32
ABS warnings . .......... 36
ASC warnings
OE
......... 38
4 Operation . . . .......... 41
Ignition switch and
steering lock . . .......... 43
Electronic immobiliser . . . 44
Hazard warning
flashers . . . .............. 45
Odometer and
tripmeters . .............. 46
Multifunction display . . . . . 47 Clock . . . . .
.............. 47
Tyre pressure control
RDC
OE
.................. 48
Residual range .......... 49
On-board computer
OE
... 49
Cruise-control
system
OE
............... 53
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . .............. 55
Grip heatingOE
........... 56
Seat heatingOE
.......... 57
Clutch . . . . .............. 58
Brakes . . . . .............. 59
Handlebars .............. 59
Lights . . . . . .............. 60
Headlight . .............. 61
Turn indicators .......... 62
Stowage compartment . . . 63
Automatic Stability Control
ASC
OE
.................. 64
Front and rear seats . . . . . 65
Helmet holder . .......... 68
Mirrors . . . . .............. 68
Windscreen . . . .......... 69

Spring preload.......... 69
Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 70
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
....... 71
Tyres . . ................. 73
5 Riding . . . . . . .......... 75
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 76
Checklist . . . . . . .......... 78
Starting ................. 78
Running in . . . . .......... 81
Parking your
motorcycle . . . . .......... 82
Refuelling . . . . . .......... 83
Tyre pressure control
RDC
OE
.................. 85
Brake system, general . . . 85
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . 86
Electronic engine
management with BMW
Motorrad ASC
OE
......... 90
6 Accessories .......... 93
General instructions . . . . . 94
Power socket . .......... 94
Luggage . . . . . . .......... 95 Case . . .
................. 95
Topcase
OA
.............. 98
7 Maintenance . . . ..... 101
General instructions . . . . 102
Toolkit . ................ 102
Engine oil . . . . . ......... 103
Brake system,
general ................ 105
Brake pads . . . . ......... 105
Brake fluid . . . . ......... 107
Clutch . ................ 109
Tyres . . ................ 109
Rims . . . ................ 110
Wheels . ................ 110
Front-wheel stand . ..... 117
Bulbs . . ................ 119
Jump start . . . . ......... 127
Battery . ................ 128
8 Care . ................ 133
Care products . ......... 134
Washing motorcycle . . . . 134
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . ......... 135
Paint care . . . . . ......... 136 Protective wax
coating
................ 136
Laying up the
motorcycle . . . . ......... 136
Restoring motorcycle to
use .................... 137
9 Technical data . . ..... 139
Troubleshooting
chart . . . ................ 140
Threaded fasteners ..... 141
Engine . ................ 142
Riding specifications . . . . 145
Clutch . ................ 145
Transmission . . ......... 145
Final drive . . . . . ......... 147
Running gear . . ......... 147
Brakes . ................ 148
Wheels and tyres . . ..... 148
Electrics . . . . . . ......... 149
Frame . . ................ 151
Dimensions . . . ......... 151
Weights ................ 152

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustment
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-
tahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
RDC Tyre pressure control
(ReifenDruck-Control)
ASC Automatic Stability Control.EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose vari-
ous items of custom equip-
ment. This Rider's Manual
describes optional extras (OE)
offered by BMW and selec-
ted optional accessories (OA).
This explains why the manual
may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have
not ordered. Please note, too,
that your motorcycle might
not be exactly as illustrated
in this manual on account of
country-specific differences.
If your BMW was supplied
with equipment not described
in this Rider's Manual, you will
find these features described
in separate manuals.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted
to the standards and comply
with the tolerance require-
ments of the Deutsche Institut
für Normung e.V. (DIN). Ver-
sions for individual countries
may differ.
CurrencyThe high safety and quality
standards of BMW motor-
cycles are maintained by con-
stant development work on
designs, equipment and ac-
cessories. Because of this,
your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor
can errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.
17zGeneral instructions

Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 23
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Telltale light, cruise
control
OE
..................... 23
Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the tyre
pressure monitoring system
(RDC)
OE
....................... 32
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ASC warnings
OE
.............. 38
321zStatus indicators

Warning and telltale
lights1Telltale light, left turn in-
dicator
2 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight
3 Telltale light, neutral
4 ABS warning light
5 Telltale light, right turn
indicator
6 Warning and telltale light,
ASC (OE)
7 Warning light, general
8 Brake-pad wear indicator
ABS warning lightThe way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.Telltale light, cruise
control
OE
1 Telltale light, cruise con-
trol
Function indicatorsFuel capacity
The column below the
fuel-pump symbol indic-
ates the remaining quantity of
fuel.
Gear
Shows which gear is en-
gaged.
If no gear is engaged, the
gear indicator shows N and
the 'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
Coolant temperature
The column below the
temperature symbol in-
dicates the coolant temperat-
ure.
ASC intervention (OE)
ASC warning light quick-
flashes.
The ASC has detected a de-
323zStatus indicators

Tyre-pressure sensor
battery weakGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
Indicated by the letters
RDC
appearing on the
display.
This error message
appears only briefly
after the pre-ride check
completes.
The integral battery in the
tyre-pressure sensor has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity. There is no
assurance of how long the
tyre pressure control system
can remain operational.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
ABS warningsMode of presentation
ABS warnings are indic-
ated by the ABS warning
light. The warning light can
show continuously or flash.
The way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.
336zStatus indicators

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
FlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed
( 38)
Lights up ABS fault ( 38)
337zStatus indicators

Self-diagnosis not
completedABS warning light
flashes.
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested. Pull away slowly. Bear in
mind that the ABS function
is not available until self-
diagnosis has completed.
ABS fault ABS warning light ON.
The ABS control unit has de-
tected a fault. The ABS func-
tion is not available. You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind that the ABS
function is not available.
Bear in mind the more de- tailed information on situ-
ations that can lead to an
ABS fault ( 89).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ASC warnings
OE
Mode of presentation ASC warnings are indic-
ated by the ASC warn-
ing light. The ASC warning
light can show continuously
or flash.
338zStatus indicators