2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S wheel

If the motorcycle is on
the centre stand and
is raised too far, the centre
stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle
could topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the centre
stand remains on the
ground.
Apply uniform pressure to
push the front-wheel stand
down and raise the motor-
cycle.
Rear-wheel standRear-wheel standBMW Motorrad offers a rear-
wheel stand for holding mo-
torcycles (including those
without centre stands) se-
curely upright for mainten-
ance work. The BMW spe-
cial tool number is 36 3 980
and the rear-wheel stand is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fitting the rear wheel
standUse screws 1to set the
rear-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Remove retaining disc 2.To
do so, press release but-
ton 3.
7107zMaintenance

Push the rear wheel stand
from the left into the rear
axle.
Install the retaining disc
from the right; to do so,
press the unlock button.
Place your left hand on the
left grab handle of the mo-
torcycle4, and your right
hand on the lever of the rear
wheel stand 5. Lift the motorcycle upright,
simultaneously pressing the
lever down until the stand
supports the motorcycle in
the upright position.
Press the lever down to the
ground.
BulbsGeneral instructionsThe 'bulb defect' symbol ap-
pears in the display if a bulb
is defective. If the brake or
rear light fails, the symbol is
accompanied by the general
warning light, which lights up
yellow. If the rear light fails
the second filament of the
brake light shines at reduced
brightness to double as a rear
light. Even though you have
7108zMaintenance

Paint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for
example tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly
aggressive substances
immediately, however, as
otherwise the paint can
be affected or become
discoloured. Substances
of this nature include spilt
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid
and bird droppings. We
recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
for this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are
particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove stains ofthis kind immediately, using
cleaning-grade benzene or
petroleum spirit on a clean
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
We recommend that specks
of tar be removed with BMW
tar remover. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this
way.
Protective wax
coatingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle
wax or agents that contain
carnauba wax or synthetic
waxes.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles"
on the surface, instead of
forming beads.
Laying up the
motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a
dry room in such a way that
there is no load on either
wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Combine work for lay-
ing up/restoring to use with a
BMW service or inspection.
8128zCare

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 132
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 137
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
9131zTechnical data

Threaded fastenersFront wheelValue ValidFront brake caliper to wheel
carrier
M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-
release axle in wheel
carrier
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 50 NmRear wheelValue ValidSilencer to rear footrest, right
M8 x 3016 Nm
Silencer to manifold
M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm
Rear wheel to wheel flange
9133zTechnical data

Rear wheelValue ValidWheel carrier with threaded
bushes, M10 x 43 x 1.25Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 Nm
Wheel carrier with cut thread,
M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 NmEngineType
Type, engine
Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-
stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with
four valves per cylinder, two overhead cam-
shafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with
electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed
cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication.
Technical data
Effective displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
9134zTechnical data

Final driveFinal drive, typeShaft drive with bevel gears
Final drive gear ratio 2.82Running gearFront suspensionDouble leading link
Front suspension - total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic
Rear suspension type Central spring strut pivoted to lever system
with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber; spring preload steplessly
hydraulically adjustable, rebound stage
damping steplessly adjustable.
with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust-
ment (ESA): Central spring strut pivoted to lever system
with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber; spring basic setting three-
way adjustable, compression and rebound
stages each three-way adjustable
Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, at wheel
9139zTechnical data

BrakesFront brake, typehydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-
piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Front brake pads, material Sintered metal
Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Rear brake pads, material Organic materialWheels and tyresFront wheel, typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel, rim size 3.50" x 17"
Front wheel, tyre designation 120/70 ZR 17
Rear wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel, rim size 6.00" x 17"
Rear wheel, tyre designation 190/50 ZR17
9140zTechnical data