BMW K 1200 S User Manual

Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
ual will provide you with an
initial overview of your motor-
cycle. All maintenance and
repair work carried out on
your motorcycle will be doc-
umented in Chapter 10. For
generous treatment of claims
submitted after the warranty
period has expired, proof of
the maintenance performed is
essential.
Should you want to sell your
BMW one day, please also re-
member to turn over the Rid-
er's Manual to the new owner;
it is an important part of your
motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to pro-
tect your motorcycle against
damage.
Special information on
operating and inspecting
your motorcycle as well as
maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page
with more detailed in-
formation.
OE Optional equipment
BMW equipment avail-
able only as a factory
installed option.
OA Optional accessories
BMW optional acces-
sories can be pur-
chased and retrofitted
at your authorized
BMW motorcycle re-
tailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
Electronic suspension
adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem.
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BMW K 1200 S Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Dry Weight	227 kg (500 lbs)
Final Drive	Shaft
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Power	167 hp (123 kW) @ 10, 250 rpm
Torque	130 Nm (96 lb-ft) @ 8, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	5.0 gallons (19 liters)
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Frame	Aluminum bridge frame
Front Suspension	BMW Duolever
Rear Suspension	BMW Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheelbase	1, 571 mm (61.9 inches)