BMW K1200 R User Manual

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Accessories
Luggage system
OA
Correct loading
Fitting a luggage system
will affect the handling of
your motorcycle. Never ex-
ceed the motorcycle’s permis-
sible gross weight (
b 140).
Comply with the instructions
for loading below.c
• Set spring preload (
b 47)
and damping characteristic
(
b 48) to suit total weight.
• Check the tyre pressures
(
b 130).
• Make sure that the right and
left cases are set to the
same volume.
• Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed
between right and left.
• Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
• Max. load in each case
OA
(left and right): 8 kg.
Fitting cases
• Turn the lock barrel in the
RELEASE direction.
• Hook the case into its bot-
tom mount 2.
• Pull the black release lever
upwards.
• Press the case into its top
mount 3.
• Press the black release lever
downwards.
» The case is locked into
place.
•Lock the case.
• Check that the case is
securely locked.

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