2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R Rider's Manual (in English)

Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . ........... 136
Threaded fasteners ................ 137
Engine ............................. 139
Fuel . ............................... 140
Engine oil .......................... 140
Clutch ............................. 141
Transmission . ..................... 141
Rear-wheel drive ................... 142
Running gear . ..................... 142
Brakes ............................. 143
Wheels and tyres .................. 143
Electrics ........................... 146
Frame ............................. 147
Dimensions . . . ..................... 148
Weights ............................ 148 Riding specifications
............... 149
10135zTechnical 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 ( 72).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 79)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 127)
10136zTechnical data

Threaded fastenersFront wheelValue ValidFront brake caliper to wheel car-
rier
M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-re-
lease axle in wheel carrier
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 50 NmRear wheelValue ValidRear wheel to wheel flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40tighten in diagonally opposite sequence
60 Nm
Silencer to rear footrest
M8 x 30 22 Nm
Silencer to manifold
M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm
10137zTechnical data

MirrorsValue ValidMirror to clamping piece
M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm
Clamping piece to clamping
block
M10 25 Nm
10138zTechnical data

EngineEngine designTransversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke
in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves
per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam
followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec-
tion, 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 120 kW, Over: 10250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 74 kW, Over: 7000 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, Over: 8750 min
-1
Torque127 Nm, Over: 8250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 110 Nm, Over: 5250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 103 Nm, Over: 4500 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
10139zTechnical 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 19 l
Reserve fuel ≥4lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 3.5 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.
10140zTechnical data

Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate 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
10141zTechnical data

Rear-wheel driveType of final driveShaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single
swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction
link
Gear ratio of final drive 2.91:1Running gearType of front suspension Double leading link
Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad-
justable, rebound stage damping steplessly ad-
justable.
with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(ESA): Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring basic setting three-way adjustable,
compression and rebound stages each three-way
adjustable
Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel
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