2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT engine

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

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 80).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 80).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 87)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 132)
10142zTechnical data

EngineEngine designTransversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke
in-line engine tilted 55° forward, DOHC with
chain-and-sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder
with cam followers, liquid cooled cylinders and
heads, integrated coolant pump, electronic fuel
injection, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox,
dry-sump lubrication.
Displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
Nominal output 112 kW, - at engine speed: 9500 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - at engine speed: 8500 min
-1
Torque130 Nm, - at engine speed: 7750 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 111 Nm, - at engine speed: 5000 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 10000 min
-1
Idle speed1050
±50
min
-1
10145zTechnical data

FuelRecommended fuel grade98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 24 l
Reserve fuel 4 lEngine oilEngine oil capacity, total3.5 l, with filter change
0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks
Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;
JASO MA)
Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
10146zTechnical data

Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °CClutchClutch typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integrated
into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear
1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear
1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear
1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear
1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear
0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive
10147zTechnical data

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
12166zIndex

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