BMW K1200GT User Manual

If the gap between the
rear wheel and the end
silencer is too small, the rear
wheel can overheat.
The clearance between the
rear wheel and the end silen-
cer must be at least 15 mm.
Install screw 4 for the
bracket of the end silencer
in the rear footrest and
tighten the screw to the
specified torque.
Silencer to rear
footrest, right
16 Nm
Push silencer heat shield 2
with guide A into retainer B.
Install screw 1 of the silen-
cer heat shield.
Front-wheel stand
Front-wheel stand
A front wheel stand for
simple, safe changing of
the front wheel is available
from BMW Motorrad. The
BMW special tool number is
36 3 971 and the front-wheel
stand is available from your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. You also need the
adapters with the BMW
special tool number 36 3 973.
The BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand is
not designed to support
motorcycles not fitted with a
centre stand or without other
auxiliary stands. A motorcycle
resting only on the front wheel
stand and the rear wheel can
topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another aux-
iliary stand before lifting the
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BMW K1200GT Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Displacement	1157 cc
Power	152 hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque	130 Nm @ 7750 rpm
Seat Height	820/840 mm (32.3/33.1 in) (adjustable)
Dry Weight	249 kg
Weight (Wet)	approximately 282 kg
Front Suspension	BMW Duolever
Rear Suspension	BMW Paralever
Rear Brakes	2-piston caliper