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Care

• Coat bright metal/chrome-

plated parts with an acid-

free grease (e.g. Vaseline).

• Place the motorcycle in a dry

room on the centre stand

or rear wheel stand.

• Raise the engine with the

front wheel stand in such a

way that both wheels are

clear of the ground.

Before laying the vehicle

up, have the engine oil

and the oil filter element

changed by a specialist work-

shop, preferably your author-

ised BMW motorcycle dealer.

Combine work for laying up/

restoring to use with a mainte-

nance service or inspection.c

Restoring to use

• Remove the protective wax

coating.

• Clean the motorcycle

(

b 122).

• Install a charged battery

(b 119).

• Perform the safety checks

(

b 56).

• Check the brakes (

b 93).

• Check the tyre pressures

(

b 51).

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BMW K1200 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1157 cc
Transmission	6-speed manual
Frame	Aluminum bridge-type frame
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder
Power	163 hp (120 kW) at 10, 250 rpm
Fuel Capacity	19 liters
Seat Height	820 mm
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 265 mm
Dry Weight	211 kg