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

BrakesType of front brakehydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 24.04.2007)Front: Bridgestone, BT 020 F L Radial, 120/
70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Bridgestone, BT 020 R CC Radial, 180/
55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front: Bridgestone, BT 014 F Radial F, 120/ 70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Bridgestone, BT 014 R Radial F, 190/
50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front: Continental, Conti Sport Attack, 120/ 70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear: Continental, Conti Sport Attack C, 190/
50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
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Front: Dunlop, D220F ST, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear: Dunlop, D220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 120/70 ZR17 M/ C (58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front, Metzeler, Sportec M3 C, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M3 C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front, Metzeler, Roadtec Z6 K, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Metzeler, Roadtec Z6 C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Michelin, Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Power W, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Michelin, Pilot Road TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road R TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/
C (73W)
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Front, Michelin, Pilot Road N, 120/70 ZR17 M/C
(58W)
Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road K, 180/55 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
with OE Sports wheel: Front, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C
(73W)
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR17
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" with OE Sports wheel: 6.00" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR17
with OE Sports wheel: 190/50 ZR17
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Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 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 socketmax 5 A
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.
Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTX 14 BS
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new
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Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 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 R10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 WFrameFrame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel
rear frame
Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear
VIN location Frame side section, front right
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DimensionsLength of motorcycle2288 mm
Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, At DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Double seat, low: 790 mm, Without riderWeightsUnladen weight 237 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload max 213 kg
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Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/h
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