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• Second-hand advice BMW K 1200 S Advice: BMW K 1200 S
• MOTORCYCLE tests
• sightseeing
• Market situation
• technology
• Facelift

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Second-hand advice BMW K 1200 S

Second-hand advice BMW K 1200 S
Advice: BMW K 1200 S

Until 2004, four-cylinder BMWs were only mildly ridiculed in sports driver circles. Then came the K 1200 S and everything changed. As a young used model, the dashing Munich-based model is in demand and by no means cheap.

Jorg Lohse

05/09/2007

The old K-series from BMW, popularly mocked as “flying brick”, never really wanted to open up to the drivers of Japanese racing rolls. Too sedate, it was often said at the regulars’ tables. But then the Munich-based company launched the new one with an aggressive advertising campaign (“Face the Power”) and a full-bodied promise of performance K 1200 S in the stores. The 1200s should produce 167 hp, which the MOTORRAD tests confirmed.

On the street, the K knew how to impress from the start. MOTORRAD tester Werner Koch attested that the “extremely strong, comfortable machine” had fascinating potential “on winding country roads as well as during marathon tours” in the top test (issue 20/2004). The only drawback: “The drinking habits of the K 1200 S require improvement.” 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers rushed into the combustion chambers at 130 km / h. And in the final balance of the MOTORRAD endurance test (issue 24/2006), the Bayern-Four was no less thirsty with an average of 6.6 liters. Especially since expensive Super Plus has to be in the tank for optimal performance. Because of the knock sensors, the engine digests less octane, but it counters this with a loss of power.

The highlight of the new K generation is and remains the revolutionary chassis with Duolever front suspension, in which the steering forces are transmitted by means of a scissor joint. The whole thing is crowned by the special equipment ESA. The suspension and spring preload can be electronically adjusted at the push of a button. There are many machines on the used market that have this extra. In any case, the new BMW, which costs around 15,000 euros, has been ordered from the factory by many first-time owners with numerous extras, “bare” basic versions are the exception. Overall, however, the range is so diverse that used buyers can pick out the K with optional equipment. And since the quirks of the first series have usually already been resolved, the 1200s can be more fun than some previous owners.

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MOTORCYCLE tests

The new K had to go really well at MOTORRAD. Although she conceded in the top test with 746 points
fat and sat at the top of the list of the best. But with that she had a long time
not all sheep in the dry. Next
Various comparative tests were followed by the brilliantly mastered 50,000-kilometer long distance-
test. In addition, the new four-cylinder occurred in one
Concept comparison on the Isle of Man versus
Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki ZZR 1200, Suzuki Hayabusa and Yamaha FJR 1300 A. and
After the involuntary relaunch in 2005, the MOTORRAD testers felt that it was overworked-
The valve train was subjected to an endurance test
on the tooth: 8000 kilometers, of which 4000
under full load on the high-speed oval of
Nardo / Italy.

20/2004 (TT), 22/2004 (KV), 07/2005 (T),
09/2005 (VT), 12/2005 (ABS-VT),
12/2006 (VT), 16/2006 (LT), 24/2006 (LT)

* Reorders: Tel. 0711 / 182-1229; T = test, TT = top test, KV = concept comparison, VT = comparison test, LT = long-distance test

sightseeing

The K is generally considered to be very reliable. During the inspection, one should above all pay attention to complete maintenance of the checkbook. It is also advisable to have the BMW authorized dealer check the exact work carried out using the chassis number. If you want to be absolutely sure, you can arrange a workshop check, which costs around 50 euros on average. An accessory muffler sometimes makes the engine run worse. The original pot should therefore still be present when buying.

Market situation

The 1200er-Four is traded briskly, the range is large and varied. Until the end of 2006
Almost 6,000 motorcycles of this type have been registered in Germany (around 17,000 worldwide). The offers are distributed relatively evenly between the years 2005 and 2006 and come mainly from dealers. The K 1200 S is rarely offered for private use. The used four-cylinder from BMW is available from just under 10,000 euros. In this price range, there are predominantly 2005 models with around 30,000 kilometers of mileage. From 12,000 euros there is the 2006 vintage with around 10,000 kilometers on the clock. Most offers are equipped with numerous extras (on-board computer, ESA chassis, heated grips).
Model year of construction Sales
K 1200 S 2004 581 *
2005 3164
2006 2083

* Due to the delivery stop, there are many
Orders from 2004 only shipped in 2005
and been approved.
Year of construction km-stand Price in euros
2005 around 30000 9500 ?? 10500
around 10000 10900 ?? 11500
2006 at 15,000 11800 ?? 12500
around 20000 12800 ?? 13800

technology

engine
Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two balancer shafts, two overhead camshafts each driven by toothed wheels and chain, four ven-
tile per cylinder, rocker arm, dry-
Sump lubrication, injection, Ø 46 mm, regulated catalytic converter, hydraulically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, cardan shaft.
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 59.0 mm
Cubic capacity 1157 cm3
rated capacity
123 kW (167 hp) at 10250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 Nm at 8250 rpm
landing gear
Bridge frame made of aluminum, front double longitudinal control arm made of steel (with ESA: adjustable rebound stage damping), two-joint single-sided swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound stage damping (with ESA: adjustable spring-
basis, rebound and compression damping), double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers, discs-
Rear brake, Ø 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper, composite brake, ABS.

Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 6.00 x 17

Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 190/50 ZR 17
mass and weight
Wheelbase 1571 mm, steering head angle 60.6 degrees, caster 112 mm, spring travel f / h 115/135 mm, seat height 825 mm, weight with a full tank of 254 kg, payload 196 kg, tank capacity 19 liters.

Performance
Top speed * 280 km / h
acceleration
0 100 km / h 3.0 sec
Draft
60 ?? 100 km / h 3.6 sec
100 ?? 140 km / h 3.5 sec
consumption
Country road 6.3 l / 100 km, super plus

Facelift

2004 Sales start in autumn at a price of 14,850 euros, but then delivery stop because of an error
occurred during the coating of the rocker arm (valve train).
2005 Resumption of serial production from January. From August (beginning of model year 2006) the exhaust gas values ​​will be adapted to the Euro 3 standard. The hazard warning button is no longer required, the function is activated by pressing both flashing switches at the same time. On-board computer available as an option. Price: 14850 euros.
2006 From August (start of model year 2007) conversion to the new ABS generation (Integral ABS II), modified gear ratio and gear graduation, revised ignition and injection maps, on-board computer (extra) expanded to include an oil level warning, tire pressure control available as an option. Price: 15,200 euros.

Recalls and Revisions

2005 Manufacturing tolerances in the ball joints of the Duolevers, will be exchanged on affected machines (mostly from the first series) on goodwill; Main stand (extra) extended for stability; modified brake disc bearings to eliminate squeaking.
2006 Replacement of the banjo bolt on models with the newer Integral ABS from FTE; Replacement of ABS sensor plus modified cable routing to prevent misplacing after changing a wheel or tire.
2007 Installation of a valve in the cap of the oil tank to prevent leaks in the cold; modified oil nozzle to avoid clutch slipping when starting.

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