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

The motorcycle has not yet ac-
celerated past the threshold of
approximately 30 km/h. The
RDC sensors do not start trans-
mitting signals until the motor-
cycle reaches a speed above this
threshold ( 86).Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio-
communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. As-
sume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symp-
toms. Under these circum-
stances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Sensor defective or system
error General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
"
--
"or"
-- --
" appears on
the display. Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
not equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
One or two RDC sensors have
failed. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
A system error has occurred. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Battery of tyre-pressure
sensor weak General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC!
appears on the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
339zStatus indicators

The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera-
tional.Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm
warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Anti-theft alarm warnings appear
as plain-text warnings 2in com-
bination with the 'General' warn-
ing light 1showing after the Pre-
Ride Check and relate to the ca-
pacity of the internal battery that
supplies power to the anti-theft
alarm.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
340zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaning
DWALO !
appears
on the display. Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 42)
Lights up yellow
DWA !
appears on
the display. Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 42)
341zStatus indicators

Anti-theft alarm battery weakDWALO !
appears on the dis-
play.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capa-
city. There is no assurance of
how long the anti-theft alarm can
remain operational if the motor-
cycle's battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows
yellow.
DWA !
appears on the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes. The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
ginal capacity. There is no assur-
ance that the anti-theft alarm will
be operational if the motorcycle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
342zStatus indicators

Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock..... 44
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ........ 45
Clock ................................ 46
Odometer and tripmeters ............ 47
On-board computer
OE
............... 50
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC
OE
.............................. 53
Lights ................................ 54
Turn indicators ....................... 55
Hazard warning flashers . . ............ 56
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 57
Grip heating
OE
....................... 57
Automatic Stability Control
ASC
OE
.............................. 58
Clutch ............................... 59 Brakes . .
............................. 59
Mirrors . . ............................. 60
Spring preload ....................... 61
Damping ............................. 61
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA
OE
............................... 62
Tyres . . . ............................. 65
Headlight ............................ 65
Seat ................................. 66
Helmet holder ....................... 67
Luggage loops ....................... 68
443zOperation

Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key and
one spare key. Please consult
the information on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost
or mislaid ( 45).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
key.
with OA Case:
If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases fitted with locks
that can be opened with this
key as well. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switching on ignitionTurn the key to position1.
Side light and all function cir-
cuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS: Turn the key to position 1.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
( 74) with OE Automatic Stability
Control (ASC):
Turn the key to position 1.
ASC self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
( 74)
Switching off ignitionTurn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time.
444zOperation

The battery can be recharged
via the on-board socket.Locking handlebars
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock. Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position
3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helps
protect your BMW motorcycle
from theft, and this enhanced se-
curity is at your disposal without
any need for you to set paramet-
ers or activate additional systems.
The engine of a motorcycle fit-
ted with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with the
keys that belong to the vehicle.
You can also have your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar individual keys, for example if a
particular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with a
key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the elec-
tronics in the key; these signals
are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
A spare key attached to
the same ring as the ig-
nition key used to start the en-
gine could "irritate" the electron-
ics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The
EWS
warning appears in the
multifunction display.
445zOperation

Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.Replacement and extra
keysYou can obtain replacement/extra
keys only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated secur-
ity system, so the dealer is un-
der an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys. If you
want to have a lost key barred,
you have to bring with you all
the other keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently be
cleared and reactivated for use.ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents. Set the clock only when the mo-
torcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1until
the odometer reading appears
on the display. Alternatively, repeatedly press
button
2until the total distance
covered reading appears on
the display.
446zOperation