2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT technical data

Rear wheel
Rear wheel typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre coldElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket 8 A, One on-board socket
with OE (Additional) socket: 8 A, Total for all sockets
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-
in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is
active as soon as the ignition is switched on after
the fault has been rectified.
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Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designationGEL 19
Battery type Gel battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 19 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
with OE Xenon lights: D2R / 35 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear P21W / 12 V / 21 W
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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
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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
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 82
Warnings, 32
Accessories General instructions, 97
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Warnings, 41
ASC Self-diagnosis, 82
Switching off, 61
Switching on, 61, 62
Warnings, 34
B
Battery Battery compartment, 11
Charging battery when
connected, 132
Charging battery when
disconnected, 133
Installation, 135
Technical data, 151 Warning, battery charge
current, 28
Beam throw, 13
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 13
Checking level, rear, 15
Test, 111
Brake pads Running in, 83
Test, 109
Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever, 67
Technical data, 149
Bulbs General instructions, 123
Replacing brake-light bulb, 127
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 129
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 123
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 123
Replacing parking-light
bulbs, 126
Replacing rear light bulb, 127 Replacing rear-indicator
bulbs, 127
Technical data, 151
Warning, bulb failure, 29, 30
C
Care, 137
Case Closing, 100
Installing, 101
Opening, 100
Removing, 101
Checklist, 80
Clock Adjusting, 18, 49
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 66
Technical data, 147
Confirmation of maintenance work, 158
Coolant Temperature gauge, 22
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Cruise-control system, 16Operation, 63
Telltale light, 25
Currency, 7
D
Damping Adjusting for rear wheel, 69
Dimensions Technical data, 152
E
Electrics Technical data, 150
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 58
Engine Starting, 80
Technical data, 145
Warning, engine electronics, 27
Engine oil Filler neck, 15
Oil dipstick, 15
Technical data, 146
Test, 107
Topping up, 107 Warning, engine oil level, 32
Warning, engine oil
pressure, 28
Equipment, 7
ESA, 16, 69 Adjust spring preload, 71
Adjust suspension damping, 71
Call up the settings, 70
EWS, 48 Warning, 27
F
Frame Technical data, 152
Front seat Adjusting, 15
Heating, 17
Front-wheel stand Installing, 121
Fuel Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 87
Technical data, 146
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 27
Fuses, 150 G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 59
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Handlebars Adjusting, 67
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Switching off, 58
Switching on, 57
Headlight Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 72
Beam throw, 73
High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side lights, 19
Helmet holder, 15, 76
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
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I
IgnitionSwitching off, 47
Switching on, 47
Immobiliser, 48 Warning, 27
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 131
K
Keys, 47
L
Laying up, 140
Lights Headlight flasher, 56
High-beam headlight, 56
Low-beam headlight, 56
Parking light, 56
Side light, 55
Luggage Correct loading, 99 M
Maintenance
General instructions, 106
Mirrors Adjusting, 68
Motorcycle Restoring to use, 140
Multifunction display, 18 Adjust the dimmer, 51
Overview, 22
O
Odometer and tripmeters Resetting, 50
Selecting readings, 49
On-board computer, 17 Ambient temperature, 52
Average consumption, 53
Average speed, 53
Oil level, 54
Range, 52
Reset the average
consumption, 53
Resetting average speed, 53 Selecting readings, 51
Warnings, 30
P
Parking, 85
Power socket, 11, 98
Pre-ride check, 81
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 148
Refuelling, 87 Filler neck, 13
Reserve Warning, 27
Residual range, 50
Restoring to use, 140
Rev. counter, 18
Rider's Manual, 15
Running gear Technical data, 148
Running in, 83
S
Safety instructions, 77
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