2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT weight

What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designed
as an assistant system for the
rider and for use on public roads.
The extent to which the rider af-
fects ASC control can be consid-
erable (weight shifts when cor-
nering, items of luggage loose
on the motorcycle), especially
when style of riding takes rider
and machine close to the limits
imposed by physics. The system
is not optimised for special re-
quirements that apply under ex-
treme competitive situations off-
road or on the track. You have
the option of deactivating the
BMW Motorrad ASC system for
these circumstances.Even ASC is constrained by
the laws of physics. Invari-
ably, the rider bears responsibil-
ity for assessing road and traffic conditions and adopting his or
her style of riding accordingly.
Do not take risks that would neg-
ate the additional safety offered
by this system.
Special situationsIn accordance with the laws of
physics, the ability to accelerate
is restricted more and more as
the angle of heel increases. Con-
sequently, there can be a per-
ceptible lag in acceleration out of
very tight bends.
The speeds of the front and
rear wheels are compared as
one means of detecting the rear
wheel's incipient tendency to
spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
tem registers implausible values
for a lengthy period the ASC
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ASC fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
The BMW Motorrad ASC can
shut down automatically under
the exceptional riding conditions
outlined below.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie) and ASC de-
activated.
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burn-
out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Accelerating the motorcycle to
a speed in excess of 10 km/h
after switching the ignition off
and then on again reactivates the
ASC.
693zEngineering details

the on-board power supply sys-
tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-
ing the start procedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 68)
Check the tyre pressure
( 72)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 69)
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left. Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
8kg Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
180 km/h
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the motorcycle.
Payload of topcase
with OA Topcase:
799zAccessories

Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . ........... 142
Threaded fasteners . ............... 143
Engine . . . .......................... 145
Fuel . ............................... 146
Engine oil .......................... 146
Clutch . . . .......................... 147
Transmission . ..................... 147
Rear-wheel drive ................... 148
Running gear . ..................... 148
Brakes . . . .......................... 149
Wheels and tyres . . . ............... 149
Electrics . .......................... 150
Frame . . . .......................... 152
Dimensions . . . ..................... 152
Weights . . .......................... 153 Riding specifications
............... 153
10141zTechnical data

FrameFrame typeLight alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel
rear frame
Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear
VIN location Frame side section, front rightDimensionsLength of motorcycle2318 mm
Width of motorcycle 982 mm, Across mirrors
Height of motorcycle 1438 mm, At DIN unladen weight
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 800 mm, Without rider
10152zTechnical data

WeightsUnladen weight288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 520 kg
Maximum payload max 238 kgRiding specificationsTop speed>200 km/h
10153zTechnical data

Seat, 15Adjust the seat height, 62
Seat heating, 60
Seat lock, 11
Seats Install the front seat, 75
Install the rear seat, 75
Remove the front seat, 74
Remove the rear seat, 73
Service, 156 Status indicators on the
display, 22
Service Card, 156
Side stand For starting, 80
Spark plugs, 151
Speedometer, 18
Spring preload Adjusting for rear wheel, 68
Spring preload, rear Adjusting, 11
Starter, 17
Starting, 80 Steering lock
Locking, 48
Stowage compartment, 13, 66
Suspension damping, rear Adjusting, 11
T
Technical data Battery, 151
Brakes, 149
Bulbs, 151
Clutch, 147
Dimensions, 152
Electrics, 150
Engine, 145
Engine oil, 146
Frame, 152
Fuel, 146
Rear-wheel drive, 148
Running gear, 148
Spark plugs, 151
Standards, 7
Transmission, 147
Weights, 153 Wheels and tyres, 149
Telltale lights, 18
Toolkit, 15 Service kit, 106
Standard kit, 106
Topcase Closing, 102
Installing, 103
Opening, 102
Removing, 103
Torques, 141
Transmission For starting, 80
Technical data, 147
Troubleshooting chart, 142
Turn indicators Left, 16
Right, 17
Switching off, 17, 57
Switching on left, 56
Switching on right, 57
12168zIndex

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCLabel on wheel rim, 114
Operation, 54
Status indicators, 54
Warnings, 36
Tyres Approved, 114
Checking tread depth, 113
Checking tyre pressures, 72
Running in, 83
Technical data, 149
V
Vehicle Cleaning, 137
General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 140
Parking, 85
Vehicle identification number, 13
W
Warning lights, 18 Warnings, 25
ABS, 32
ASC, 34
DWA, 41
Mode of presentation, 25
On-board computer, 30
RDC, 36
Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33, 35, 38, 42
Weights Technical data, 153
Wheels Installing front wheel, 116
Installing rear wheel, 119
Remove the front wheel, 114
Removing rear wheel, 118
Technical data, 149
Windscreen, 11 Adjusting, 16, 63
12169zIndex

Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW Motorrad
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wholly or in part without written
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