2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R engine

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart........ 132
Threaded fasteners . . . ........ 133
Engine ....................... 134
Riding specifications . ........ 136
Clutch ....................... 136
Transmission . . . .............. 136
Final drive . ................... 137
Running gear . . . .............. 137
Brakes ....................... 138
Wheels and tyres ............. 138
Electrics . . ................... 139
Frame ....................... 141
Dimensions .................. 141
Weights . . . ................... 142
9131zTechnical 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 ( 64).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 64).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 78)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)
9132zTechnical data

EngineEngine, typeTransversely 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 injection, integrated
six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump
lubrication.
Effective displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1
Nominal output 120 kW, At: 10250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:74 kW, At: 7000 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:79 kW, At: 8750 min
-1
Max. torque127 Nm, At: 8250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:110 Nm, At: 5250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:103 Nm, At: 4500 min
-1
Maximum permissible engine speed11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
9134zTechnical data

Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ
Fuel grade, usable with power- and
consumption-related restrictions Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable
4 l, Including reserve of
Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total 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 engine oils of API classification SF to
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil
additives, because they can have a detriment-
al effect on clutch operation.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Use in winter
SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, At low temperatures
9135zTechnical data

Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.9 sClutchClutch, typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox, typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-
rated into engine block
Gear ratios
Total gear ratio, 1st gear 2.521
Total gear ratio, 2nd gear 1.842
Total gear ratio, 3rd gear 1.455
Total gear ratio, 4th gear 1.287
Total gear ratio, 5th gear 1.143
Total gear ratio, 6th gear 1.015
9136zTechnical data

BMW Motorrad ser-
viceAdvanced technology
requires specially adapted
methods of maintenance and
repair.If maintenance and re-
pair work is performed
inexpertly, it could result in
consequential damage and
thus constitute a safety risk.
BMW recommends that you
have the necessary work on
your motorcycle performed
either by an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or by a work-
shop that operates to BMW
specifications and employs
suitably trained personnel.
Your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide inform-
ation on the specified Ser-
vice, Inspection and Annual
Inspection work needed. Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out
confirmed in the "Service"
chapter in this manual.
Authorised BMW Motorrad
dealers are supplied with the
latest technical information
and have the necessary tech-
nical know-how. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends that you
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have
any questions regarding your
motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad service
qualityAlong with its reputation for
engineering quality and high
reliability, BMW Motorrad is a
byword for excellent quality of
service.
To ensure that your BMW
is always in optimum condi-
tion, we recommend that you
have the maintenance workrequired for your motorcycle
carried out regularly, prefer-
ably by your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. Evidence
of regular maintenance is es-
sential for generous treatment
of claims submitted after the
warranty period has expired.
Certain signs of wear,
moreover, might otherwise
not be noticed until it is
too late to put them right
at moderate cost. Your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer's mechanics know
every detail of your motor-
cycle and can take remedial
action if necessary before
minor faults develop into
serious problems. By having
the necessary repairs done
properly and in good time,
you save time and money in
the long run.
10144zService

CoolantTemperature gauge, 22, 23
Warning, coolant temperat-
ure, 26
D
Dimensions Technical data, 141
E
Electrics Technical data, 139
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 47
Engine Starting, 64
Technical data, 134
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 27
Engine oil Checking level, 93
Draining , 94
Filler neck, 15
Indicator for engine oil
level, 13
Technical data, 135 Topping up, 94
Warning, engine oil pres-
sure, 27
ESA, 57 Adjusting spring preload, 58
Adjusting suspension
damping, 57
Calling up settings, 57
EWS Warning, 26
F
Final drive Technical data, 137
Frame Technical data, 141
Front-wheel stand Installing, 110
Fuel Filler neck, 13
Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 78
Technical data, 135
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 26
Fuses, 139 G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 47
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side , 16
General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17
Switching off, 41
Switching on, 40
Headlight High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side lights, 19
Headlight flasher, 16
Helmet holder, 15, 53
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
I
Ignition Switching off, 38
Switching on, 38
11155zIndex

ImmobiliserWarning, 26
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 118
L
Laying up, 128
Lights Switching off the parking
lights, 50
Switching on the high-beam
headlight, 49
Switching on the low-beam
headlight, 49
Switching on the parking
lights, 50
Switching on the side
lights, 49 M
Mirrors
Adjusting, 54
Multifunction display, 18, 22
O
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 45
Average consumption, 45
Average speed, 44
Pushbutton, 16
Resetting average con-
sumption, 45
Resetting average
speed, 44
Residual range, 44
Selecting readings, 43
Tripmaster function, 43
P
Power socket, 11
Pre-ride check, 65 R
Rear wheel stand
Installing, 112
Refuelling, 78
Reserve Warning, 26
Residual range, 42, 44
Restoring to use, 129
Rev. counter, 18
Running gear Technical data, 137
S
Seat Installation, 52
Lock, 11
Removal, 51
Service, 144
Side stand Placing motorcycle on side
stand, 71
Removing motorcycle from
side stand, 73
Starting the engine, 64
Speedometer, 18
11156zIndex