2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R fuel cap

Multifunction display1Clock
2 Panel for warnings
( 23)
3 Panel for the on-board
computer's status indic-
ators
4 Gear indicator ( 22)
5 Coolant temperature
readout ( 23)
6 Panel for ESA status in-
dicators ( 57)
7 Tripmaster display ( 41)
8 Fuel gauge ( 22)
Warning and telltale
lights1Telltale light, left turn in-
dicator
2 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight
3 Warning light, general
4 Telltale light, neutral
5 ABS warning light
6 Telltale light, right turn
indicator
ABS warning light
OE
The way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Alternative for the ABS
warning light.
Function indicatorsFuel capacity
The horizontal bars be-
low the fuel-pump sym-
bol indicate the remaining
quantity of fuel.
Gear
Shows which gear is en-
gaged.
If no gear is engaged, the
gear indicator displays 0;
the 'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
322zStatus indicators

High voltage
Touching live parts of
the ignition system with
the engine running can cause
electric shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine
is running.
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or
run the engine with a spark-
plug cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals. Unburned fuel will des-
troy the catalytic con-
verter.
Note the points listed for pro-
tection of the catalytic con-
verter.
Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust
are high.
Flammable materials
(e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
clothing and luggage, etc.)
could ignite if allowed to
come into contact with the
hot exhaust pipe.
Do not permit flammable ma-
terials to come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for
a lengthy period with the
motorcycle at a standstill:
overheating would result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily. Ride away
immediately after starting the
engine.
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management sys-
tem
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can damage the motorcycle
and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electron-
ic engine-management sys-
tem can result in mechanical
loads that the motorcycle's
563zRiding

Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable.
A naked flame close to
the fuel tank can cause a fire
or explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its
way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel. Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below.
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ Fuel grade, usable with
power- and consumption-
related restrictions
Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Usable fuel capacity
19 l
Reserve fuel
4l
Press the filler cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close
the protective cap.
578zRiding

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

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ
Minimum octane number 95 ROZ
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable
4 l, Including reserve of
Tyre pressures
Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, When cold
Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, When cold
BMW recommends
BMW Motorrad
Order No.
01 41 7 698 831
08.2005
2. Issue The Ultimate Riding
Machine