BMW K 1200 R User Manual

Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minim-
um:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.
Rims
Visual inspection
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Wheels
Recommended tyres
For each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
RDC label
OE
Incorrect tyre-removal pro-
cedures can result in dam-
age to the RDC sensors.
Be sure to notify the authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or spe-
cialist workshop that the wheel is
fitted with an RDC sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
an adhesive label indicating the
position of the RDC sensor.
When changing the tyre, take
care not to damage the RDC
sensor. Be sure to draw the
attention of the authorised BMW
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BMW K 1200 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Power	163 hp (120 kW) at 10, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Torque	127 Nm at 8, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	19 liters
Seat Height	820 mm
Dry Weight	217 kg
Bore x Stroke	79 mm x 59 mm
Fuel Type	Unleaded
Clutch	Wet, multi-disc
Gearbox	6-speed, constant mesh
Frame	Aluminum bridge-type frame
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Wheel Travel	115 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	135 mm
Front Brake	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
ABS	Optional
Maximum Speed	Over 200 km/h