User manual BMW K 1200 S BROCHURE 2006

[. . . ] And when at a standstill the spring preload can be set with the engine running. Road surfaces and conditions change constantly; here is a BMW motorcycle that can adapt just as quickly. The best riders understand their bike. The best bikes understand their rider. 008 * Available as an optional extra. 009 In the eye of the storm is stillness. 010 011 The only thing that matches the output of the BMW K 1200 S engine is the precise, direct, effective stopping power of its braking system. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS* ensures that this tremendous deceleration can be safely controlled even in critical situations. [. . . ] This also makes room for a larger airbox, enhancing engine performance even further by increasing air inflow. With the latest generation of its Paralever rear suspension system, BMW Motorrad has found the perfect complement to the Duolever front suspension. But the Paralever is much more than a suspension system: it also transfers drive to the rear wheel and compensates for the load change in the shaft drive. The Paralever brace is sited above the drive shaft, for better ground clearance, and the improved damping of its progressive transmission kinematics makes it the most efficient version yet. Its low weight reduces unsprung mass, and its compact dimensions are essential to the bikes slender profile. An unbeatable combination of unique components. The Duolever and Paralever work together perfectly to deliver active safety and authentic sportsbike handling. Handling The BMW Motorrad Paralever is both a suspension unit and part of the drive train. For better ground clearance, the Paralever brace is located over the swinging arm. The sophisticated geometry improves damping and reduces brake dive. The separation of damping and suspension functions markedly improves handling. The BMW Motorrad Duolever delivers agile handling, precise steering response and a high degree of stability under braking. The cylinder bank of the laterally mounted engine is angled forward by 55 degrees for a lower centre of gravity. Incorporated into the swinging arm, the BMW Motorrad shaft drive is an extremely durable, low-maintenance solution that delivers a consistent level of performance. 018 019 Taming the elements. The screen. Innovation ESA: sample settings ESA normal setting: the standard setting for everyday riding. Illustrated: spring preload for rider with passenger or rider with passenger and luggage. ESA comfort setting: for sports touring. Illustrated: spring preload for rider and luggage. In combination with the full fairing, the compact screen of the BMW K 1200 S offers class-leading protection from the elements. The clever design of the leading edge routes the air flow around the rider, allowing comfortable riding even at high speeds. The modular construction of the fairing makes servicing easy, while the front mudguard has been tested in wind tunnels to ensure optimum airflow to the radiator, and as a result air inlets in the fairing are not required. Only the best will do: the 320-mm brake disc with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS. * Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA). Up until now, different surfaces, varying loads and individual riding styles all made manual suspension adjustment a tricky business. Achieving optimum balance in the preloading of springs and suspension requires a great deal of experience and judgment. The BMW K 1200 S is the first motorcycle in the world to do away with manual suspension tuning, thanks to the innovative Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) system*. The settings selected are displayed on the Info Flatscreen. When stationary and with the engine running, the rider can adjust suspension preload to the level of load (rider only, rider with luggage or rider with passenger and luggage) at the touch of a button. ESA makes it possible for riders to adjust the chassis while riding, to suit their own personal riding style and road conditions. At the touch of a button, riders are able to choose between three settings (Normal, Comfort and Sport) for front and rear suspension. The damper settings rebound at the front, rebound and compression at the rear are then adjusted automatically. [. . . ] The optional centre stand ensures maximum stability when your BMW K 1200 S is stationary. ** As defined in EU directive 93/93/EEC, filled with all operating fluids to at least 90 % of usable tank capacity. 026 027 BMW Motorrad Sport K 1200 S The Ultimate Riding Machine bmw-motorrad. com The models illustrated in this brochure show the specifications for various markets. In part they include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard. According to the specific requirements of different markets, alterations to the models, standard and optional equipment as illustrated and described in the text may occur. [. . . ]