User manual BMW R 1200 ST BROCHURE 2005

[. . . ] BMW Motorrad Sports Tourer R 1200 ST The Ultimate Riding Machine R 1200 ST The long-distance sprinter. The and of the BMW R 1200 ST The best of both worlds. Sports and touring. Get out there and discover new sensations on the BMW R 1200 ST Sports Tourer. Experience the thrill of riding hard into curves and outstanding riding dynamics, whether on a country road or a highway. The BMW R 1200 ST offers a combination of effortless agility in everyday riding and a high level of touring comfort. [. . . ] Weighing just 229 kg* but generating 81 kw (110 bhp), the R 1200 ST simply powers ahead. As it does so, the familiar virtues of the boxer principle become even clearer: with maximum torque of 115 Nm and smooth, yet powerful thrust from idle, the boxer engine in the R 1200 ST is an impressive performer. * Unladen weight ­ fully fuelled, road-ready. 0 40 80 120 160 200 1. The BMW Motorrad shaft drive is an extremely durable, low-maintenance solution. 13 Doing what comes naturally. Double ignition and BMS-K engine management ensure particularly even, efficient combustion, a necessary precondition if low fuel consumption and exhaust emission values are to be achieved. In addition, two lambda sensors combined with a regulated 3-way catalytic converter act to further reduce emissions. Gear shifting simply couldn't be easier. The various technical features of the BMW R 1200 ST's gearbox combine to offer riders numerous advantages: the helical cut gears engage particularly softly, thus reducing running noise. Gear changes are initiated using a special sliding sleeve; combined with the optimised selection mechanism, this makes for easier, more precise gear shifting, involving shorter gear paths and requiring less effort. 2. The BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever is both a suspension unit and part of the drive train. The WAD strut (travel-related damping) makes the R 1200 ST highly responsive and stable. The entire brake system of the BMW R 1200 ST is equipped with steel flex brake lines. The BMW Motorrad Telelever ensures a sensitive response from the suspension. 3 5 4 Nm kw 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 4, 000 6, 000 8, 000 rpm Nm kw 8 x 1, 000 rpm 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 240 km/h 120 100 80 60 40 2, 000 2 1 The diagram clearly shows the ratio pattern of the different gears. The gearbox is equipped with a responsive, short 6th gear. Power and responsiveness: 81 kw (110 bhp) at 7, 500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 6, 000 rpm. bmw-motorrad. com/technology B 14 A 15 Rider step length. The BMW R 1200 ST incorporates the latest thinking in ergonomics. Its design takes into account not only seat height (B), but also rider step length (A), providing maximum control and a perfect seating position. A journey into the future. With the latest in technology and design. Sports-style touring. The R 1200 ST is equipped with the tried-and-tested BMW Motorrad EVO braking system. Both front disc brakes have a diameter of 320 mm. Steel flex brake lines create a stable, lasting pressure point in order to cope with the immense deceleration forces. The brake lining distributor for the two front callipers is elegant and integrated into the fork brace. The partially integral version of BMW Motorrad's proven Integral ABS II system is available as an option. When fitted, braking can be applied to both front and rear wheel via the hand brake lever, while the footbrake applies pressure only to the rear. [. . . ] The hardware compartment is equipped with a viewing window on the cover. Can be used at the same time as the BMW Motorrad Navigator II plus. Maximum speed Fuel consumption 100 km at a constant 90 km/h 100 km at a constant 120 km/h Fuel type Over 200 km/h 3. 7 l 5. 1 l Super plus unleaded (98 octane); can be reduced to super unleaded (95 octane) through automatic knock control Air/oil-cooled 4-stroke, 2-cylinder boxer, one camshaft, four valves per cylinder, central counterbalance shaft 101 mm x 73 mm 1, 170 cc 81 kw (110 bhp) at 7, 500 rpm 115 Nm at 6, 000 rpm 12. 0 : 1 Electronic intake pipe injection/ digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut-off, double ignition Regulated 3-way catalytic converter Chassis/brakes Frame Front suspension Rear suspension Three-section frame made up of front and rear frame with load-bearing engine BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 41 mm, central strut Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; spring pre-load infinitely adjustable (either hydraulically via handwheel or electronically via ESA1)), adjustable rebound damping Electronic Suspension Adjustment. Damping (rebound) can be switched between presets 110 mm/140 mm 1, 502 mm 112 mm 63° Cast aluminium 3. 5 x 17 5. 5 x 17 120/70 ZR 17 180/55 ZR 17 Double-disc EVO brake system with floating brake discs, 320-mm diameter, 4-piston fixed caliper Single disc brake, 265-mm diameter, doublepiston floating caliper ABS (partially integral version), not disconnectable ESA 1) Travel front/rear Wheelbase (in normal position) Castor (in normal position) Steering head angle (in normal position) Wheels Rims, front Rims, rear Tyres, front Tyres, rear Front brakes Rear brakes You can put a personal stamp on your BMW R 1200 ST any time you like by visiting your BMW Motorrad dealer, where you can select from the wide range of practical, high-quality BMW Motorrad accessories. [. . . ]