BMW K1200 R User Manual

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Maintenance
Toolkit
The toolkit is on the underside
of the seat.
You can obtain a more exten-
sive, additional set of tools
from your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Contents of the basic toolkit:
1 Screwdriver with reversible
blade
2 Torx wrench, T25
3 Screwdriver, small
Contents of supplementary
toolkit
OA
:
1 Screwdriver blade
2 Socket wrench, w/f 17
3 Spark plug socket spanner
4 Open-ended spanner,
w/f 17
5 TORX
®
wrenches, T40,
T45, T50
Engine oil
Checking the engine
oil level
Check the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a lengthy
journey.c
The oil that drains into the
sump while the motorcy-
cle is not in use has to be
pumped back into the oil tank
before you read the oil level.
The engine oil must be at op-
erating temperature. Checking
the oil level with the engine
cold or after no more than a

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