BMW K 1200 S User Manual

Read off the brake fluid level
at the reservoir 1.
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid lev-
el in the brake-fluid reservoir
falls.
Rear brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
Brake fluid level must not
fall below MIN mark.
If brake fluid level drops be-
low permissible level:
Have fault remedied as
quickly as possible by
a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
with OE BMW Motorrad Inte-
gral ABS:
Read off the brake fluid level
at the reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in
the brake-fluid reservoir
does not drop due to brake
pad wear.
Rear brake fluid level
with OE BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS:
Brake fluid DOT4
Brake fluid level must not
drop.
If the brake fluid level falls -
even above the MIN mark -
this indicates a defect in the
brake system.
Have fault remedied as
quickly as possible by
7
97
z Maintenance

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)