BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R Sport Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider’s Manual (US Model)
K 1200 R

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Introduction
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your
new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confi-
dently in all traffic situations.
Please read this Rider’s
Manual carefully before start-
ing to use your new BMW
motorcycle. It contains impor-
tant information on how to
operate the controls and how
to make the best possible use
of all your BMW’s technical
features.
In addition, it contains infor-
mation on maintenance and
care to help you maintain your
motorcycle’s reliability and
safety, as well as its value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer will gladly provide
advice and assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading
this Rider’s Manual and wish
you many a pleasant, safe
journey on your BMW
motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad

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Table of contents
Use the index (b155), to find
a certain topic quickly.
Welcome to BMW ........... 1
General information ......... 4
1 Overview ..................... 7
General view, left side ..... 9
General view, right
side ............................... 11
Underneath the seat ...... 13
Handlebar fitting, left ..... 14
Handlebar fitting, right ... 15
Instrument panel ........... 16
Headlight ....................... 17
2 Status indicators ...... 19
Multifunction display ...... 20
Warning and indicator
lights ............................. 20
Function indicators ........ 20
Warning indicators ........ 21
ABSOE warning
indicators .................... 27
3 Operation .................. 33
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................. 34
Electronic immobilizer ... 35
Hazard warning flashers 36
Tripmaster .................... 37
Emergency ON/OFF
switch ........................... 38
Grip heatingOE .............. 39
Clock ............................ 40
Handlebar levers .......... 40
Lights ........................... 41
Turn indicators ............. 43
Seat .............................. 44
Helmet holder ............... 45
Luggage loops ............. 46
Mirrors .......................... 46
Spring preload .............. 47
Shock absorbers .......... 48
ESAOE .......................... 49
Wheels ......................... 51
4 Riding ........................ 53
Safety instructions ........ 54
Safety check ................. 56
First time out ................. 56
Before you start ............ 57
Starting ......................... 61
Riding ........................... 63
Running in .................... 63
Shifting gear ................. 64
Placing on side stand .... 67
Removing from side
stand ............................ 69
Placing on center
standOE ......................... 71
Removing from center
standOE ......................... 73
Fuel ............................... 73
Brake system ................ 74
5 Accessories .............. 79
General instructions ...... 80
Power socket ................ 80
Luggage systemOA ........ 83

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6 Maintenance ............. 87
Toolkit .......................... 89
Engine oil ..................... 89
Coolant ........................ 92
Brakes .......................... 93
Clutch .......................... 96
Wheels ......................... 98
Front-wheel stand ...... 107
Rear-wheel stand ....... 108
Bulbs .......................... 109
Jump starting ............. 115
Battery ....................... 116
Splash guard .............. 120
7 Care ......................... 121
Cleaning and care .... 122
Storing ....................... 125
Returning to use ......... 125
8 Technical data ........ 127
Threaded fasteners .... 128
Tire pressures ............ 130
Engine ........................ 131
Power transmission .... 132
Frame and
suspension ................. 133
Wheels and tires ......... 135
Fuel and lubricants ..... 136
Electrical system ......... 138
Dimensions and
weights ....................... 140
Riding specifications .. 141
9 Service ..................... 143
BMW Motorrad
Service ....................... 144
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 148
Confirmations of
service ........................ 152
i Index ......................... 155

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General information
About this Rider’s Manual
Chapter 1 of this Rider’s
Manual will provide you with an
initial overview of your motor-
cycle. All maintenance and
repair work performed will be
documented in Chapter 9.
Proof of the maintenance
performed is required for the
provision of services as a
gesture of good will after the
warranty expires.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider’s
Manual; it is an important part
of your motorcycle.
Symbols and
abbreviations
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect
your motorcycle against
damage.c
Special information on
operating and inspecting
your motorcycle as well as
maintenance and adjustment
procedures.c
cIndicates the end of an
item of information.
• Instruction.
» Result of an activity.
(b4) Reference to a page with
more detailed
information.
OE Optional equipment
Your motorcycle was
assembled complete
with all the optional
equipment you ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain optional
accessories through
your authorized BMW
motorcycle retailer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the motorcycle.
EWS Electronic immobilizer

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ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm
ABS Antilock braking system
Custom equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider’s Manual describes
optional equipment (OE)
offered by BMW and selected
optional accessories (OA).
This explains why the manual
may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have
not ordered. Please note, too,
that your motorcycle might not
be exactly as illustrated in this
manual on account of country-
specific differences.
If your BMW was supplied with
equipment not described in
this Rider’s Manual, you will
find these features described
in separate manuals.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider’s Manual are quoted to
the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of
the Deutsche Institut für
Normung e. V. (DIN). Versions
for individual countries may
differ.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by
constant development work
on designs, equipment and
accessories. Because of this,
your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.

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BMW Service
Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
If maintenance and repair
work is performed inex-
pertly, it could result in conse-
quential damage and thus
constitute a safety risk. BMW
recommends that you have
the necessary work on your
motorcycle performed either
by an authorized BMW motor-
cycle retailer or by a workshop
that operates to BMW specifi-
cations and employs suitably
trained personnel.c
Your authorized BMW motor-
cycle retailer can provide
information on the specified
Service, Inspection and
Annual Inspection work
needed.
Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out con-
firmed in the "Service" chapter
(b148) in this manual.
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers are supplied with the
latest technical information
and have the necessary
technical know-how.
Consequently, we recommend
that you contact your
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer if you have any
questions regarding your
motorcycle.
Rider’s equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
–Helmet
– Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
– Gloves
– Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer will
be glad to advise you on the
correct clothing for every
purpose.

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Overview
General view, left side .................. 9
General view, right side .............. 11
Underneath the seat ................... 13
Handlebar fitting, left .................. 14
Handlebar fitting, right ................ 15
Instrument panel ......................... 16
Headlight ...................................... 17
Overview

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Overview
General view, left side
1Clutch fluid reservoir
(b97)
2Rear spring preload
adjustment (b47)
3Seat lock (b44) beneath
rear light
4Rear shock absorber
damping adjustment
(b48)
5Power socket (b80)
6Coolant fill opening (b92)

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Overview
General view, right
side
1Display for engine oil level
(b89)
2Fill location, fuel tank
3Battery compartment
(b116)
4Brake-fluid reservoir, front
(b95)
5Type plate
6Vehicle identification
number
7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
(b95)

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Overview
Underneath the seat
1Fill location, engine oil
(b91)
2Toolkit (b89)
3Anti-theft alarmOE
4Helmet holder (b45)

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Handlebar fitting, left
1Button, Tripmaster (b37)
2Pushbutton, hazard
warning flashers (b36)
3Button, ESAOE (b49)
4Pushbutton, horn
5Pushbutton, left turn
indicators (b43)
6Switch, high-beam
headlight and headlight
flasher (b42)

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Overview
Handlebar fitting, right
1Emergency ON/OFF
switch (b38)
2Pushbutton, starter
3Switch, grip heatingOE
(b39)
4Pushbutton, right turn
indicators (b43)
5Pushbutton, turn
indicators off (b43)

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Instrument panel
1Speedometer
2Rev. counter
3Warning and indicator
lights (b20)
4Multifunction display
(b20)
5Indicator light DWAOE and
sensor for instrument
panel lighting
6Adjuster, clock (b40)
The instrument panel
lighting is equipped with
an automatic day and night
switchover.c

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Overview
Headlight
1Low-beam headlight
2High-beam headlight
3Side lights

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