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BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate RidingMachine
Rider's ManualR 1200 RT
Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)
Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2008 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.
The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:
FuelRecommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un-
leaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded(fuel grade, usable with power-and consumption-related restric-tions)
Usable fuel capacity approx. 27 l
Reserve fuel ≥4 l
Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
Order No. 01 41 7 712 50102.2008, 5th edition
*01417712501**01417712501**01417712501*
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant andsafe.
BMW Motorrad.
Table of Contents
You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 General instructions . . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard statusindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 23Status indicators with ra-dioOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Status indicators withtyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Status indicators with seatheatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Telltale light of cruise con-trolOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 25Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 30ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Anti-theft alarmwarningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 49Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 51On-board computerOE . . . . . . . 51Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 57Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Cruise-control systemOE . . . . . 63Stowage compartment . . . . . . . 65
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . 73Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 78Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Lowered suspensionOE . . . . . . 82Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 85Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6 Engineering details . . . . . 91Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . 92Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99General instructions . . . . . . . . 100Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 107General instructions . . . . . . . . 108Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 123Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 140Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Protective wax coating . . . . . 142Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 142Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
10 Technical data . . . . . . . 143Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 144Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 145Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 149Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 152Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Riding specifications . . . . . . . 15611 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 158BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 158BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 159Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Confirmation of service . . . . . 165
General instructions
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.
Abbreviations andsymbols
Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of anitem of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.
Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; optionalaccessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Wegfahr-sicherung).
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.
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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.
RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)
EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you will
find these features described inseparate manuals.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsche Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.
CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1
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General views
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General view, left side1 Adjuster for headlight beam
throw (underneath the in-strument panel) ( 72)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 113)
3 Radio operating panel (OE)(see instructions for use forradio)
4 Power socket ( 100)5 Extra socket (OE) ( 100)6 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension( 68)
7 Engine oil level indicator( 109)
8 Engine-oil filler neck( 110)
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General view, right side1 Seat lock ( 73)2 Rear-seat heating
(underneath the rearseat)OE ( 61)
3 Tank rucksack adapter4 Fuel filler neck ( 87)5 Clutch-fluid reservoir6 Windscreen ( 62)7 Stowage compartment
( 65)with radio with CDdriveOE
Radio compartment ( 65)
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Underneath the seat1 Front-seat height adjust-
ment ( 62)2 Battery ( 135)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 114)4 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 67)5 Toolkit6 Type plate7 Helmet holder ( 76)8 Table of tyre pressures9 Payload table
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Handlebar fitting, left1 Cruise-control systemOE
( 63)2 Operating ESAOE ( 69)3 Radio operating unit (OE)4 Operating ASCOE ( 59)5 Windscreen adjustment
( 62)6 Horn7 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 57), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 57)
8 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 56)
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Handlebar fitting, right1 Control of the on-board
computerOE ( 51)2 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 58)3 Starter button ( 80)4 Grip heatingOE ( 60)5 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 57), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 57)
6 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 57), Pushbut-ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 58)
7 Front-seat heatingOE
( 60)
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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Telltale lights ( 22)3 Multifunction display
( 22)4 Rev. counter5 Anti-theft alarm telltale light
(OE) (see the instructionsfor use for the anti-theftalarm)
6 Operation of the clock( 49)Adjust the dimmer ( 51)
7 Operating the odometer( 49)
8 Ambient-light brightnesssensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instrumentlighting)
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Headlight1 High-beam headlight2 Low-beam headlight3 Side light
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Status indicators
Status indicators
Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators with radioOE . . . . . . . 24
Status indicators with tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status indicators with seat heat-ingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Telltale light of cruise controlOE . . . . . 25
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Anti-theft alarm warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 42
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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display
1 Fuel capacity ( 22)2 Gear indicator ( 22)3 Engine temperature ( 22)4 Clock ( 49)5 Odometer6 Trip meter ( 49)
Telltale lights
1 Flashing turn indicators, left2 High-beam headlight3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,
right
Fuel capacityThe column below the fuel-pump symbol indicates the
remaining quantity of fuel.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.
Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
Engine temperatureThe column below the tem-perature symbol indicates
the engine temperature.
Service-due indicator
If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for
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the next service is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. The month and yearshow, accompanied by the word-ing SERVICE; in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.
If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,
the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.
If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.
If the service-due indicatorappears more than a month
in advance of the actual due dateor if the word "Service" does notshow permanently even thougha service is overdue, the datestored in memory in the instru-ment panel is incorrect and mustbe set. This situation can occur ifthe battery was disconnected fora prolonged period of time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Status indicators withon-board computer OE
1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computerOE( 51)
2 The tripmeter readings al-ternate with the odometerreading.
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Status indicators withradio OE
1 Panel for audio-system dis-plays (see the instructionsfor use for the radio)
Status indicatorswith tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE
1 Tyre-pressure readoutOE( 55)with on-board computerOE
"RDC" is replaced by "BC".
The figures shown in thetyre-pressure readings are
temperature-compensated (seethe section entitled "Engineeringdetails").
Status indicators withseat heating OE
1 Indicator for active heatingstagesOE ( 60)
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Telltale light of cruisecontrolOE
1 Telltale light of cruise con-trolOE ( 63)
Standard warningsMode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by 'Gen-eral' warning light 1 showingin combination with one of thewarning symbols 2. The 'Gener-al' warning light shows red or yel-low, depending on the urgency ofthe warning.If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropriatewarning lights and warning sym-bols appear. The status of the'General' warning light matchesthe most urgent warning.
The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3
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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display
Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Engine in emergency-operation mode( 27)
Flashes red Appears on the dis-play
Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)
Lights up red Appears on the dis-play
Insufficient battery charge current( 28)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Rear light bulb defective ( 28)
Appears on the dis-play
Front light bulb defective ( 29)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Bulbs defective ( 29)
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Electronic immobiliseractive
General warning light showsyellow.
EWS ! appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning light showsyellow.
Reserve fuel level symbolflashes.
Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
≥4 lRefuelling ( 87)
Engine in emergency-operation mode
General warning light showsyellow.
Engine symbol appears onthe display.
The engine is running inemergency operating mode.
Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.
Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Insufficient engine oilpressure
General warning lightflashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.
The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.
The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil sight glass.
Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.Check the engine oil level( 109)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil.
Possible cause:The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.
Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result
in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Insufficient battery chargecurrent
General warning light showsred.
Battery symbol appears onthe display.
A discharged battery canrender various systems un-
available, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.
Possible cause:Alternator or alternator drive beltdefectiveHave the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.
Bulb symbol with arrowpointing to the rear appears
on the display.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry a
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complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
Possible cause:Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.Replacing brake-light, rearlight and rear-indicator bulbs( 131)
Front light bulb defectiveBulb symbol with arrowpointing to the front ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, side-light or turn-indic-ator bulb defective.Replacing high-beam headlightbulb ( 125)Replacing left low-beam head-light bulb ( 126)Replacing right low-beamheadlight bulb ( 126)Replacing parking-light bulb( 128)Replacing front turn indicatorbulb ( 133)
Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.
Bulb symbol with two ar-rows appears on the dis-
play.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
Possible cause:A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.See the fault descriptionsabove.
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Warnings issued by theon-board computer OE
Mode of presentation
Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer appear in panel 1.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.
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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Oil appears onthe display.
Engine-oil level too low ( 32)
Appears on the dis-play
Ambient-temperat-ure reading flashes.
Ice warning ( 32)
Flashes
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Engine-oil level too lowOil appears on the display.
Oil-level symbol appears onthe display.
Possible cause:The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level. Check the engine-oillevel at the oil-level indicator thenext time you stop to refuel:Check the engine oil level( 109)
If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 110)
Possible cause:The oil sensor might be defectiveif the "Check oil level" messageappears even though a check atthe oil sight glass reveals that theoil level is correct.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Ice warningThe ambient-temperature read-ing flashes.
Ice-crystal symbol flashes.
Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.
The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care and thinkwell ahead when temperaturesare low; remember that thedanger of black ice is particularlyhigh on bridges and where theroad is in the shade.
Ride carefully and think wellahead.
ABS warningsMode of presentation
ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fer in some countries.
Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad Integral ABSstart on page ( 92), and youwill find an overview listing thepossible warnings on the nextpage.
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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 34)
Lights up ABS fault ( 34)
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Self-diagnosis notcompleted
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.
ABS faultABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.
You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 93).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
ASC warnings OE
Mode of presentation
ASC warnings are indicated byASC warning light 1.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ASC start onpage ( 94), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.
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Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 36)
Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 36)
Lights up ASC deactivated ( 36)
Lights up ASC fault ( 36)
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ASC interventionASC warning light quick-flashes.
The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.
Self-diagnosis notcompleted
ASC warning light slow-flashes.
Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.
ASC deactivatedASC warning light shows.
Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE
Activate the ASC function( 59)
ASC faultASC warning light shows.
Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC function isnot available.You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC function
is not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 95).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
RDC warningsOE
Mode of presentationThe tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C ( 97).
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Warning symbol 2 indicates acritical tyre pressure; the corres-ponding reading flashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, 'General' warning light 1shows yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightshows red.
The critical tyre press of thefront wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4flashes.
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RDC is replaced by BC.
The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 96), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 40)
The critical pres-sure flashes.
Flashes red Appears on the dis-play
Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 40)
The critical pres-sure flashes.
"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play
Signal transmission disrupted ( 41)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Sensor defective or system error( 41)
"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play
Lights up yellow RDC appears onthe display
Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak( 42)
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Appears on the dis-play
Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak( 42)
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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance
General warning light showsyellow.
Tyre symbol appears onthe display.
The critical pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.
Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information
on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".
Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance
General warning lightflashes red.
Tyre symbol appears onthe display.
The critical pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.
If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information
on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".
Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.
If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.
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Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed abovethis threshold for the first time( 96).Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Sensor defective orsystem error
General warning light showsyellow.
Tyre symbol appears onthe display.
"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.
Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Possible cause:A system error has occurred.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
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Tyre-pressure sensorbattery weak
General warning light showsyellow.
RDC appears on the display.Battery symbol appears onthe display.
This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarmwarnings OE
Mode of presentation
Anti-theft alarm warnings 2 ap-pear in combination with 'Gener-al' warning light 1 showing afterthe Pre-Ride Check and relate tothe capacity of the internal bat-tery that supplies power to theanti-theft alarm.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.
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Appears on the dis-play
Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 44)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 44)
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Anti-theft alarm batteryweak
Battery symbol appears onthe display.
This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is no assurance ofhow long the anti-theft alarm canremain operational if the motor-cycle's battery is disconnected.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm batteryflat
General warning light showsyellow.
Battery symbol appears onthe display.
This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 47
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 48
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 58
Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Cruise-control systemOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 48).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and the seatand case locks are all operatedwith the same key.
with topcaseOA
If you wish you can arrange tohave the topcase fitted with alock that can be opened with thiskey as well. Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to position 1.Side light and all function cir-cuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 81)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 81)with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 82)
Switching off ignition
Brake servo assistance isnot available when the igni-
tion is off.Do not switch off the ignitionwhen riding.
Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.The battery can be rechargedvia the socket.
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Locking handlebars
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helpsprotect your BMW motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhanced se-curity is at your disposal withoutany need for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional systems.The engine of a motorcycle fit-ted with this electronic immobil-iser can be started only with thekeys that belong to the vehicle.You can also have your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer barindividual keys, for example if aparticular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with akey that has been barred.
In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.
A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-
nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.
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Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-ity system, so the dealer is un-der an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belong tothe motorcycle. A key that hasbeen barred can subsequently becleared and reactivated for use.
ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
Press and hold down button 1.Hours reading 2 flashes.Press button 1.The hours reading incrementsby one each time you pressthe button.Press and hold down button 1.Minutes reading 3 flashes.Press button 1.The minutes reading incre-ments by one each time youpress the button.
Either press and hold downbutton 1 or wait without press-ing a button.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.
Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Press button 1.
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The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Residual range (RANGE, oncefuel level is down to reserve)Tyre pressures (OE)
with on-board computerOE
The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Odometer (DIST)
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1.The tripmeter is reset to zero.
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Residual rangewithout on-board computerOE
The residual-range readout in-dicates how far you can ride withthe fuel remaining in the tank.This reading is not displayed untilfuel level has dropped to reserve.This distance is calculated on thebasis of fuel level and averageconsumption.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neither
the fuel-level reading nor theresidual-range readout can beupdated.
The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-
sequently, BMW Motorrad re-commends that you should nottry to use the full residual rangebefore refuelling.
Multifunction displayAdjusting dimmer
Attempting to adjust thedimmer while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the
dimmer unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.
Press button 1.The level of dimming appearsin display field 2.Press button 1 again.The brightness of the dis-play increases one level eachtime you press the button.Each time you press the buttonafter maximum brightness isreached, brightness is reducedby one level.
On-board computer OE
Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
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Press button 1.
The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:
Ambient temperature
RangeAverage speedAverage consumptionOil levelTyre pressures (OE)
Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify ambient-temperaturereading 1. If the effect of the en-gine's heat becomes excessive,-- temporarily appears on thedisplay.
If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C a warn-
ing appears, drawing your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading whenthe temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.
Range
The description of the residual-range function ( 51) also cov-ers range readout 1. You canalso view the range before thefuel level drops to reserve.
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A special average-consumptionfigure is used to calculate range;this figure is not necessarily thesame as the value you can callup for viewing on the display.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated onlywhen the motorcycle is on themove.
The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.
Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.
Average speed
Average speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.
Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.
Press and hold down button 1.Average speed is reset to zero.
Average consumption
Average consumption 1 is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset by
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the corresponding amount of fuelused.
Resetting averageconsumptionSwitch on the ignition.Select average consumption.
Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.
Oil level
Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.
The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:Engine at operating temperat-ure.Engine idling for at least 30seconds.Side stand retracted.Make sure the motorcycle isupright.
The readings mean:
Oil level is correct
Check the oil level with thedipstick the next time you
stop for fuel. If you call up anoth-er reading on the on-board com-puter, this symbol remains visibleuntil the sensor again registers acorrect oil level.
Oil level cannot be meas-ured (conditions as stated
above not satisfied).
The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5 secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.
The oil-level sensor mightbe defective if the "Check
oil level" message appears eventhough the oil level in the oilsight glass is correct. In thiscase, consult your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.
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Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE
Viewing tyre-pressurereadingsSwitch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.
The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wordingRDC. The front tyre pressureis on the left; the reading on theright is the rear tyre pressure.-- -- appears directly after theignition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the motorcycleaccelerates to 30 km/h.
Indicates the reading fortyre pressures.
With on-board computer: Re-peatedly press button 1 untilthe tyre-pressure readings ap-pear on the display.
LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.
The side lights placea strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.
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Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.
When the engine is notrunning you can switch on
the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.
High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher
Press the top section of full-beam headlight switch 1.
High-beam headlight switchedon.Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to the centre position.High-beam headlight switchedoff.Press the bottom section offull-beam headlight switch 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button (headlight flasher).
Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off the ignition.
Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turnindicators.Parking light switches on.
Switching off parkinglightsSwitch the ignition on and thenoff again.Parking lights switched off.
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Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashingturn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after
you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.
Press button 1 for the left-hand turn indicators.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.
Switching on rightflashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after
you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.
Press button 2 for the right-hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicator flashes.
Cancelling turn indicators
Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale light isoff.
Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
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warning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.
If you press a turn-indicat-or button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.
Simultaneously press button 1for left turn indicators and but-ton 2 for right turn indicators.
The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left/right turn indicator telltalelights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left/right turn indicator telltalelights off.
Switching off hazardwarning flashers
Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.
Emergency off switch(kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)
Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.
The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.
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a Normal operating position(run)
b Engine switched off.
You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in
the run position.
Automatic StabilityControl ASCOE
Deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on themove.
Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1 until the ASC warninglight changes status.
ASC warning light starts toshow.
Release the ASC button withintwo seconds.
ASC warning light remainsON.
The ASC function is deactiv-ated.
Activating ASC function
Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1 until the ASC warninglight changes status.
ASC warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not
completed the ASC warning lightstarts flashing.Release the ASC button withintwo seconds.
The ASC warning light re-mains off or continues to
flash.
The ASC function is activated.Instead of pressing the ASCbutton, you have the option of
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switching the ignition off andthen on again.
An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac-celerates to a speed in excessof 10 km/h after the ignition wasswitched off and then on again.
Grip heatingOE
1 Grip-heating switch
The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Grip heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running.
The increase in power con-sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.
2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible)4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)
Seat heating OE
Seat heating, front seat
1 Switch for seat heating,front seat
The front seat has two-stageheating. Seat heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.
The increase in power con-sumption caused by the
seat heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, seat heating is switched
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off to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.
2 Heating off.3 50% heating power4 100% heating power
Seat heating, rear seat
1 Switch for seat heating, rearseat
The rear seat has two-stageheating. Seat heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.
The increase in power con-sumption caused by the
seat heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, seat heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.
2 Switch centred: Heating off.3 Switch pushed back: 50%
heating power.4 Switch pushed forward:
100% heat output.
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Indicator in multifunctiondisplayOE
The symbols shown below ap-pear on the display to indicatewhich heating stage has beenselected:
Front seat, 50 % heatingpower
Front seat, 100 % heatingpower
Rear seat, 50 % heatingpower
Rear seat, 100 % heatingpower
Seat heightAdjusting seat heightRemove the front seat ( 74)
Remove seat supporting rod 1and reinsert it at the desiredheight.Install the front seat ( 74)
WindscreenAdjusting windscreenSwitch on the ignition.
Press the top section of but-ton 1.Windscreen higherPress the bottom section ofbutton 1.Windscreen lower
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Cruise-controlsystem OE
Switching on cruisecontrol
Move switch 1 to ON.Telltale light 2 in the switchlights up red.
Setting road speed
Briefly push button 3 in theSET direction
Cruise control can be usedin the speed range from
50 km/h to 180 km/h.
Telltale light for cruise con-trol shows.
The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.
Step-by-step acceleration
Briefly push button 3 in theSET directionSpeed is increased by approx.2 km/h each time you push thebutton, and the new setting issaved.
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Stepless acceleration
Push button 3 in the SET dir-ection and hold it in this posi-tion.The motorcycle acceleratessteplessly.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.
Step-by-step deceleration
Briefly push button 3 in theRES directionSpeed is decreased by approx.2 km/h each time you push thebutton, and the new setting issaved.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.
Stepless deceleration
Push button 3 in the RES dir-ection and hold it in this posi-tion.The motorcycle deceleratessteplessly.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.
Deactivating cruisecontrolApply the brakes or pull theclutch or close the throttle (turn
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the throttle twistgrip back pastthe idle position).The cruise-control system isdeactivated.The cruise control telltale lightgoes out.The telltale light in the switchremains on.
Resuming former cruisingspeed
Push button 3 in the RES dir-ection.
Opening the throttle doesnot deactivate the cruise-
control system. If you release
the twistgrip the motorcycle willdecelerate only to the cruisingspeed saved in memory, eventhough you might have intendedslowing to a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise con-trol shows.
The motorcycle resumes theprevious cruising speed.
Switching off cruisecontrol
Move switch 1 to OFF.The system is deactivated.Button 3 is locked.
Stowage compartmentOpening stowagecompartment
Use the ignition key to turnlock barrel 1 to right angleswith the forward direction oftravel.Lock of the stowage compart-ment unlocked.Push the lock barrel in.The lid opens.
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Closing stowagecompartment
Snap the lid of the compart-ment closed and push it down.The lock engages with an aud-ible click.Use the ignition key to turnthe lock barrel in line with theforward direction of travel.Lock of the stowage compart-ment locked.
ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 to thedesired position.
The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
Adjustment options:From position 1: smallest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch leverto position 3: largest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch lever
BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the
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brake lever unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 to thedesired position.
The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the
handbrake lever forward.
Adjustment options:From position 1: smallest spanbetween handlebar grip andbrake leverto position 4: largest spanbetween handlebar grip andbrake lever
MirrorsAdjusting mirrors
Pivot the mirror to the correctposition by pressing gently atthe edge.
Spring preloadAdjustment for rearsuspensionIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelRemove the rear seat ( 73)
Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.
If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
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ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the LOWarrow.
Basic setting of springpreload, rear
Knob at "STD" mark onscale at side (Rider weigh-ing 85 kg, motorcycle fullyfuelled)
Install the rear seat ( 75)
DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping forrear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the
damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.
Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.
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If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.
Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-
teristic
Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the direc-tion indicated by the H ar-row, then back it off 3/4 of aturn in the direction indicatedby the S arrow. (Full load offuel, with rider 85 kg)
Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA OE
SettingsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto different conditions.
The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the multi-function display, and spring pre-load in panel 2. The clock is notshown while the ESA readout isactive.Three spring-preload stages canbe combined with three dampingcharacteristics to fine-tune themotorcycle's suspension to theload it carries and the surfaceover which you want to ride.
Calling up settingsSwitch on the ignition.
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Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.The reading remains visible fora few seconds before disap-pearing automatically.
Adjusting suspensiondampingSwitch on the ignition.
You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while the
motorcycle is on the move.
Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.Press button 1 once at eachstep.
The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence:
COMF Comfortable dampingcharacteristicNORM Normal damping char-acteristicSPORT Sporty damping char-acteristicThe setting shown on the dis-play is automatically accepted
as the damping characteristicif you allow a certain length oftime to pass without pressingbutton 1.
Adjuster, spring preloadIn order to ensure rapid adjust-ment at ambient temperaturesbelow 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re-commends adjusting the sus-pension to the setting for two-upriding and allowing adjustment tocomplete before your passengermounts the motorcycle.The ESA indicator continuesto flash until adjustment com-pletes. Do not attempt to movethe motorcycle until adjustmenthas completed.
Adjusting spring preloadStart the engine
You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-
cycle is on the move.
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Wait until adjustment com-pletes (reading stops flashing)before pulling away.If the temperature is very low,take the weight off the motor-cycle before increasing springpreload; if applicable, have yourpassenger dismount.
Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.Press and hold down button 1until the reading changes.
The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence:
One-up
One-up with luggage
Two-up (with luggage)
The settings shown on the dis-play are automatically acceptedas the spring preload and, ifapplicable, the damping char-acteristic if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutpressing button 1. The read-ing flashes while spring preloadadjustment is in progress.
TyresChecking tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyrevalves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugalforce.Fit valve caps with rubber sealsand screw them on firmly to pre-vent sudden deflation.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.5 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)
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If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.
HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage the
plastic lens of the light.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer, in order to avoiddamaging the plastic lens of thelight.
Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.
Headlight beam-throwadjustment
1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment
Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Moving thepivot lever adjusts headlightbeam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.
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a Normal positionb Position for heavy load
Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seatMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Turn the key counter-clockwisein the seat lock.
At the same time, press downon the rear seat.Lift the seat at the rear andrelease the key.
with seat heating OE
Disconnect plug 1.
Pull the seat to the rear to re-lease it from its holders.
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Removing front seatRemove the rear seat ( 73)
Lift the rear of the front seat.
with seat heating OE
Disconnect plug 2.
Lift the seat up to remove.
Installing front seatwith seat heating OE
Connect plug 2.
If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Push the front seat forward in-to seat supporting rod 1. Makesure that the seat is correctlylocated.
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If you install the seat in the lowposition, check that the seat'srubber buffers 3 engage thebottom mounts in the frame.
Firmly press the front seat intothe mount.
Install the rear seat ( 75)
Installing rear seatInstall the front seat ( 74)with seat heating OE
Connect plug 1.
If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Push the rear seat into theholders in such a way that thetongues engage the corres-ponding holders.Firmly press down on the rearseat at the rear.The rear seat engages with anaudible click.
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Helmet holderSecuring helmet tomotorcycleRemove the rear seat ( 73)
Use the wire rope available asan optional accessory to securethe helmet to helmet holder 1.
The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.
Pass the steel cable throughthe helmet and push it ontothe helmet holder.Install the rear seat ( 75)
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Riding
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lowered suspensionOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots
This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingfor every purpose.
SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:
Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.
Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.
Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-
versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess situ-ations and make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Med-ication can exacerbate these ef-fects.
Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a
health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.
High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the
engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.
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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.
Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.
Cooling would beinadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.
Tampering with theengine control unit
Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.
Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damagecaused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.
ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.
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BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured
At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retractingthe side stand.
GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on theignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.( 81)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 81)with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 82)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below
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0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.
The engine starts.If the engine refuses to start,consult the troubleshootingchart in the section entitled"Technical data". ( 144)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" Thetest is aborted if you start theengine before it completes.
Phase 1
General warning light showsred.
CHECK! appears on the dis-play.
Phase 2
General warning light showsyellow.
CHECK! appears on the dis-play.
with cruise-control system:SET light shows.
If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:
Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-
al' warning light cannot be dis-played.Check that the 'General' warninglight comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
ABS self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensureits operability. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Themotorcycle has to move forwardat a speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.
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Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.
ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.
If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
ASC self-diagnosisOE
BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The en-gine must be running and themotorcycle must reach a speedof at least 5 km/h in order forASC self-diagnosis to complete.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.
ASC warning light slow-flashes.
Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.
ASC warning light slow-flashes.
ASC self-diagnosiscompletedThe ASC warning light goesout.
If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Lowered suspension OE
A motorcycle with loweredsuspension has less groundclearance and cannot cornerat angles of heel as extremeas those achievable by acounterpart motorcycle withstandard-height suspension.
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Risk of accident by unex-pectedly early contact with
the ground.Bear in mind that loweredsuspension limits themotorcycle's angle of heel andground clearance.
Test your motorcycle's angleof heel in situations that do notinvolve risk. When riding overkerbs and similar obstacles, bearin mind that your motorcycle'sground clearance is limited.
Lowering the motorcycle's sus-pension shortens suspensiontravel (see the section entitled"Technical Data"). Ride comfortmight be restricted as a result.Be sure to adjust spring preloadaccordingly, particularly for ridingtwo-up.
Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.
Do not exceed the rpm limitsrecommended for running in.
Running-in speed
<4000 min-1
No full-load acceleration.
Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.
Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500 km.You can compensate for thisinitial reduction in brakingefficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.
New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.
TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-
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cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.Avoid extreme angles of heel.
BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible useof the dynamic increase in loadat the front wheel. Rememberto pull the clutch at the sametime. In the "panic braking situ-ations" that are trained so fre-quently braking force is appliedas rapidly as possible and withthe rider's full force exerted onthe brake levers; under these cir-cumstances the dynamic shiftin load distribution cannot keeppace with the increase in de-celeration and the tyres cannottransmit the full braking force tothe surface of the road. ABS hasto intervene to keep the frontwheel from locking; this increasesstopping distance.
Descending mountainpasses
There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.
Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden
through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have dried out.
Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the
motorcycle was ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakeswere not applied for some time.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the salt layer on the brake
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discs and brake pads has beenremoved.
Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work, make sure that thebrake discs and brake pads arefree of oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.
The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-
quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.
Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Switch off the engine.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extend theside stand fully.
The side stand is designedto support only the weight
of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle tothe side until its weight is takenby the stand and dismount tothe left.
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full leftor right lock.
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Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.
On a gradient, the motor-cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcyclefrom side standUnlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handle-bars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift the motorcycle tothe upright position.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.
An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract the sidestand.
Placing motorcycle oncentre stand
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.Grip the rear frame with yourright hand.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to pressthe stand down until its curvedfeet touch the ground.Place your full body weight onthe centre stand and at the
same time pull the motorcycleto the rear.
Excessive movementscould cause the centre
stand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.
Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcyclefrom centre standUnlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.Grip the rear frame with yourright hand.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.
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RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its wayonto the rear tyre. This couldcause a fall.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.
Fuel can attack the materialof the windscreen and the
side slipstream deflectors, whichbecome dull or unsightly.Wipe off the windscreen and slip-
stream deflectors immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.
Recommended fuelgrade
98 ROZ/RON (Premium plusunleaded)
95 ROZ/RON (Premiumunleaded (fuel grade,usable with power- andconsumption-relatedrestrictions))
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Usable fuel capacity
approx. 27 l
Reserve fuel
≥4 lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.
Securing motorcyclefor transportationMake sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-ents.
Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.
At the front, secure the strapsto the top fork bridge on bothsides.Pass the straps through theleading link and tighten thestraps.
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At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.
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Engineering details
Engineering details
Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSPartially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.
The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult
to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcyclestationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.
How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficientof friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.
What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-
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ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.
What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than isthe case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.
Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad Integ-ral ABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.
Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the
ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.
What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directionalstability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the track.
Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
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exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingon a loose or slippery surface.
If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.
What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.
Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.
Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad ASCOE
How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of thefront wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-ingly.
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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage looseon the motorcycle), especiallywhen style of riding takes riderand machine close to the limitsimposed by physics. The systemis not optimised for special re-quirements that apply under ex-treme competitive situations off-road or on the track. You havethe option of deactivating theBMW Motorrad ASC system forthese circumstances.
Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-
ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and traffic
conditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.
Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.
The speeds of the front andrear wheels are compared asone means of detecting the rearwheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the sys-tem registers implausible valuesfor a lengthy period the ASCfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and ASC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.
Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 10 km/hafter switching the ignition offand then on again reactivates theASC.
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If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.
When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, witha corresponding loss of stability.The BWM Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.
Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE
FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to above approx-imately 30 km/h for the first time.The display shows -- for eachtyre until the tyre-pressure signalis received for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit themeasured-value signals for ap-proximately 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated on
the motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.
Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.
A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply but stayswithin the permitted tolerance.
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TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient temperat-ure, on the style of riding and theduration of the ride.The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally with
the pressures shown by themultifunction display.
Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.
Example: According to the Rider-'s Manual, tyre pressure shouldbe 2.5 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.3 bar,so pressure is low by 0.2 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.4 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.
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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 116).
BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW
product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulations.
Power socketRatingsThe supply to the socket is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum rating.
On-board socket, front left
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with (additional) on-board sock-etOE
On-board socket, rear left
Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the ignitionis subsequently switched off. Inorder to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-ing the start procedure.
Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they:do not impede the riderdo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicscannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.
Route the cables as describedabove.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions onloading.
Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and thespeed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
≤10 kg
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Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
≤180 km/hwith topcaseOA
Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.
Payload of topcase
≤5 kg
Payload of topcase
with large topcaseOA
≤10 kg
Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
≤180 km/h
with tank rucksackOA
Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
≤5 kg
CaseOpening cases
Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the case lock.The case is unlocked.
Press lock barrel 1.Lever 2 pops up.Flip the release lever to therear.Open the lid.
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Closing cases
Pull release lever 2 all the wayto the back.Close the lid of the case andpress it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.
Push release lever 2 down.The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the case lock.The case is closed.
Removing cases
Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the case lock.The handle pops out.
Pull handle 3 out and then pullit up as far as it will go.
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The case is released and canbe removed.
Installing casesPull the case handle up as faras it will go.
Seat the case in holders 4.
Push case handle 3 down untilit engages.The case is correctly engagedon its holders.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the case lock.The case is closed.Check that the case is secure.
TopcaseOA
Opening topcase
Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is unlocked.
Press lock barrel 1.
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Lever 2 pops up.Pull the release lever up.The lid of the topcase opens.
Closing topcase
Pull release lever 2 all the wayto the back.Close the lid of the topcaseand press it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.
Push release lever 2 down.The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked.
Removing topcaseTurn the key to the RELEASEposition in the topcase lock.The handle pops out.
Pull handle 3 up as far as it willgo.Lift the topcase at the rear andpull it off the luggage carrier.
Installing topcasePull the handle up as far as itwill go.
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Hook the topcase into positionon the luggage carrier. Makesure that hooks 4 are securelyseated in the correspondingkeepers 5.
Push handle 3 down until itengages.The topcase is correctly en-gaged on its carrier.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked.Check that the topcase is se-cure.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.
ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit
1 Extension for screwdriverblade
2 Screwdriver handle3 Reversible-blade screw-
driver with star-head andplain tips
4 Tool for oil capFor opening the oil filler cap
5 Torx bit, T25
On-board toolkit servicekit OA
1 Extending tool holderholds all tools by means ofadapters, and for removingthe spark plug
2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes
3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22for removing the quick-re-lease axle from the frontwheel
4 Electric torch
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5 SocketOpen-ended spanners ofvarious sizes
6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapter
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means that
the engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.
Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.Wait five minutes after switch-ing off the engine at operatingtemperature.
Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.
Engine oil level
max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)
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If the oil level is below the MINmark:Top up the engine oil ( 110)
If the oil level is above the MAXmark:Have the oil level corrected bya specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.
Topping up engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.
Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.
Engine oil, quantity fortopping up
max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)
Check the engine oil level( 109)Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.
Brake systemDependability of the brakesystemA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
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Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of
the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking operation ofbrakesPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness
Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and forktube toward the brake caliper.
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Brake-pad wear limit,front
min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)
If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Checking rear brake padthickness
Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake padsof the rear brake caliper fromthe left to ascertain their thick-ness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Makesure that the brake disc isnot visible through the borein the inboard brake block.)
If the brake disc is visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,
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preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Brake-pad wearThe rear brake has a brake-padwear indicator.
Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %
No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above
Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes
A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Turn the handlebars once fromfull left lock to full right lockand then centre the handle-bars.
Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir drops
as the brake pads wear.
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Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal. Before readingthe level, swing the handle-bars once from full left lockto full right lock.)
If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes
A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Remove the front seat ( 74)
Check the brake fluid level inreservoir 1.
Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
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Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
ClutchChecking clutch operationPull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
TyresChecking tyre tread depth
Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired
even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.
Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.
RimsVisual inspectionMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
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Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests and classifies asroadworthy certain makes. BMWMotorrad cannot assess the suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety for other tyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important asa parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheelsare programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very import-
ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.
RDC labelOE
Incorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-
age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cialist workshop that the wheel isfitted with an RDC sensor.
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If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, takecare not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.
Remove the front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
Remove screws 1 on left andright.Lift the mudguard up and for-ward to remove, pulling the twosides slightly apart.
Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.
Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.
Remove securing screws 2 ofthe left and right brake calipers.
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Force the brake pads slightlyapart by rocking brakecalipers 3 back and forth Aagainst brake discs 4.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.
Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 123)
Release axle clamping screw 5.Remove quick-release axle 6,while supporting the wheel.Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling out the wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward toremove.Remove the spacing bush-ing from the left-hand side ofthe front-wheel hub.
Installing front wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-
tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.
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Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified
torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Slip the spacing bushing intothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.
Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.
Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling in the wheel.
Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 6 and tight-en to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in axleholder
50 NmTighten axle clamping screw 5to the specified torque.
Quick-release axle clampscrews
19 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.
Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.
Install securing screws 2 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.
Brake caliper to slidertube
30 Nm
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Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.
Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are
not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon asthe brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.
Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.
The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through
if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed snugly along thefront suspension.
Route ABS sensor cable 7 asillustrated here.
Install screws 1 on left andright.
Removing rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
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Parts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.
Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.
Slacken clamping screw 1 onthe silencer.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.
Remove screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer from the rearfootrest.
Turn the silencer out.
Engage first gear.
Remove studs 3 from the rearwheel, while supporting thewheel.Roll the rear wheel out towardthe rear.
Install the rear wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-
tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.
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Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified
torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.
Install screws 3 and tighten tothe specified tightening torque.
Rear wheel to wheel car-rier
Tightening sequence: Tight-en in diagonally opposite se-quence
60 Nm
Turn the silencer to its initialposition.
If the gap between the rearwheel and the silencer is
too small, the rear wheel canoverheat.The gap between the rear wheeland the silencer must be at least20 mm.
Install screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer in the rearfootrest, but do not tighten it atthis point.
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Align clamp 1 so that mark Ais in line with the mark on thesilencer and tighten the screwto the specified torque.
Clamp to silencer andmanifold
55 Nm
Tighten screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer in the rearfootrest to the specified torque.
Silencer to footrest sys-tem
19 Nm
Front-wheel standInstalling front-wheelstand
The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Use basic stand with tool num-ber (0 402 241) in combina-tion with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).
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Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.
Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.
If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised
too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.
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BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow. If the rearlight fails the second filament ofthe brake light shines at reducedbrightness to double as a rearlight. Even though you have thissubstitute rear light, the indicat-ors in the display tell you that abulb defect has occurred.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-
aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technicaldata".
Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.
Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operationsdescribed below.
Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the handlebars to theleft to facilitate access.
Turn cover 1 counter-clock-wise and remove it.
Remove the high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb ( 127)
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Install the high-beam/low-beamheadlight bulb ( 128)
Install cover 1.Check that the bulb is cor-rected seated (by looking inthrough the headlight lens).
Replacing left low-beamheadlight bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the handlebars to theleft to facilitate access.
Turn cover 1 counter-clock-wise and remove it.
Remove the high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb ( 127)Install the high-beam/low-beamheadlight bulb ( 128)
Install cover 1.Check that the bulb is cor-rected seated (by looking inthrough the headlight lens).
Replacing right low-beamheadlight bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
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Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the handlebars to theleft to facilitate access.
Turn cover 1 counter-clock-wise and remove it.
Remove the high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb ( 127)Install the high-beam/low-beamheadlight bulb ( 128)
Install cover 1.Check that the bulb is cor-rected seated (by looking inthrough the headlight lens).
Removing high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb
Disconnect plug 1.
Disengage spring clip 2 atleft and right and secure it
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(preferably by hooking it intothe headlight housing).
Remove bulb 3.
Installing high-beam/low-beam headlight bulbReplace the defective bulb.
Bulb for low-beam head-light
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beamheadlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Install bulb 3, making sure thatlug 4 is pointing up and thatthe bulb is securely seated.
Engage spring retainer 2 onleft and right.
Install plug 1.
Side-light bulbs, left andrightThe procedure for replacing theleft side-light bulb is describedbelow. The procedure for repla-cing the right side-light bulb isanalogous.
Replacing parking-lightbulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that the
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motorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Apply firm forward pressurewith the flat of your hand topush the mirror back out of theanchorage.
While holding the side panel,remove screw 1.
Remove fairing side panel 2.
The side-light bulb is access-ible through the aperture.
Turn bulb socket 3 counter-clockwise to remove it fromthe headlight housing; to doso, pivot lever 4 at the socket
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down (right side of motorcycle:pivot the lever up).
Pull bulb 5 out of the bulbholder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Insert bulb 5 into the bulbsocket.Turn the bulb socket clock-wise to install it in the headlighthousing.
Install fairing panel 2; makesure that the lug of the panel
is correctly seated in the cor-responding recess.
Install screw 1.
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The mirrors can easily workloose from their anchoring
if the rubber holders or snap-fitstuds are greased.Do not grease the rubber holderor snap-fit stud.
Install the mirror in the mirrorhousing, making sure that thethree plugs all engage in theircorresponding mounts.Check that the bulb is cor-rected seated (by looking inthrough the headlight lens).
Replacing brake-light,rear light and rear-indicator bulbs
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screws 1 on left andright.
Pull the bulb housing to therear until it is clear of holders 2.
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Turn bulb holder 3 counter-clockwise to remove it from thebulb housing.Press bulb 4 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for tail light/brakelight
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear
with white turn indicatorsOE
PY21W / 12 V / 21 W
Install bulb 4 in bulb socket 3.Install the bulb socket in thebulb housing.
Seat the bulb housing in hold-ers 2.
Install screws 1 on left andright.
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Replacing front turnindicator bulbSwitch off the ignition.
Apply firm forward pressurewith the flat of your hand topush the mirror out of the an-chorage.
Turn bulb holder 1 counter-clockwise to remove it from thebulb housing.Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
with white turn indicatorsOE
PY21W / 12 V / 21 W
Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1.Install the bulb socket in thebulb housing.
The mirrors can easily workloose from their anchoring
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if the rubber holders or snap-fitstuds are greased.Do not grease the rubber holderor snap-fit stud.
Install the mirror in the mirrorhousing, making sure that thethree plugs all engage in theircorresponding mounts.
Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.
Touching live parts of theignition system with the
engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine isrunning.
A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 74)When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.
Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positive ter-minal.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,and the other end to the neg-ative terminal of the dischargedbattery.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.
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Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.Reinstall the protective cap onbattery positive terminal.
Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-
er products to start the engine.
Install the front seat ( 74)
BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown
If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-
cially designed for compatibility
with the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Charging battery whenconnected
Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.
If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction
display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completely
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flat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.
Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can
be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.
Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.
The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the
battery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.
If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-
board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.
Charging battery whendisconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use
Removing batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
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Switch off the ignition.Remove the front seat ( 74)
Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.
Disconnect negative batterylead 2 first.Then pull back the protectivecap and disconnect positivelead 3.Remove screw 1, disengagethe retaining strap at the bot-tom and remove.
Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.
Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive termin-al on the right in the forwarddirection of travel.
Engage the retainer at the bot-tom, push it over the batteryand install screw 1.
Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.
Connect battery positive lead 3first.Fit the protective cap to thepositive terminal of the battery.Then connect battery negativelead 2.
If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle
for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Install the front seat ( 74)
Set the clock ( 49)
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Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 142
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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances inBMW CareProducts have beentested in laboratories and in prac-tice; they provide optimised careand protection for the materialsused in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.
Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden
through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have dried out.
Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.
The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,
the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windscreen and slipstream de-flectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass cover of the instrumentclusterBlack, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning
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agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-
fected areas with a wet cloth.
WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.
Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the
windscreen; the windscreen be-comes opaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.
ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.
RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be benteasily.
Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.
RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.
Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.
Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.
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Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.
Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.
Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main and
side stand pivots with a suit-able lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel. Au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers can provide suitable auxili-ary stands.
Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.
Restoring motorcycleto useRemove the protective waxcoating.
Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: work throughthe checklist.
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Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15610143
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Troubleshooting chartPossible cause Remedy
Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position
Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 80)
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 80)
Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 87)
Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 135)
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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid
Brake caliper to slider tube
M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm
Quick-release axle clamp screws
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in axle holder
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Clamp to silencer and manifold
M8 55 Nm
Silencer to footrest system
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Rear wheel to wheel carrier
M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence
60 Nm
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Engine
Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, twooverhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection
Displacement 1170 cm3
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Nominal output 81 kW, Over: 7500 min-1
with power reductionOE 74 kW, Over: 7500 min-1
Torque 115 Nm, Over: 6000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 8000 min-1
Idle speed 1150+150+-50 min-1, Temporary increase in idle speedpossible if electric power demand is high.
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Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related restric-tions)
Usable fuel capacity approx. 27 l
Reserve fuel ≥4 l
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.BMW Motorrad recommends not using syntheticoils for the first 10,000 km. Please do nothesitate to contact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you have any questions relatingthe choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.
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Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures
SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C
SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C
SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges
SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges
Clutch
Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch
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Transmission
Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ratio2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever
Final drive gear ratio 2.62 : 1
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Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central spring strut supported byleading link and main frame
Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube,gas-filled shock absorber
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE Central spring strut with coil spring and 3-stageelectrically adjustable damper setting (reboundand compression stages)
Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel
with lowered suspensionOE 94 mm, At wheel
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Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, adjustable rebound damping andhydraulically adjustable spring preload
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping with three settings and electro-hydraulic-ally adjustable spring preload with three settings
Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel
with lowered suspensionOE 109 mm, At wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
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Wheels and tyres
Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR17
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR17
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
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Electrics
Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A
Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 19 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDENGK DCPR 8 EKC
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1.0 mm, Wear limit
Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-nation
Bosch YR5LDENGK DCPR 8 EKC
Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1.0 mm, Wear limit
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Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front P21W / 12 V / 21 W
with white turn indicatorsOE PY21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear P21W / 12 V / 21 W
with white turn indicatorsOE PY21W / 12 V / 21 W
Frame
Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rearframe, load-bearing drive unit
Type plate location Underneath seat
VIN location Front frame top centre
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Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2230 mm
Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, atDIN unladen weight
with lowered suspensionOE 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, atDIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 800 mm, across mirrors without mirrors
Width of motorcycle 905 mm, across handlebars with mirrors
Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unladen weight
with front seat, lowOE 780...800 mm, At unladen weight
with lowered suspensionOE 750 mm, At unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1880...1920 mm
with front seat, lowOE 1800...1840 mm
with lowered suspensionOE 1750 mm
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Weights
Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 495 kg
Maximum payload 236 kg
Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
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Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad service network . . . 159
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.
If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-
expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.
Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latesttechnical information and have
the necessary technical know-how. BMW Motorrad recom-mends that you contact your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have questions regardingyour motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation for en-gineering quality and high reliab-ility, BMW Motorrad is a bywordfor excellent quality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youhave the maintenance work re-quired for your motorcycle car-ried out regularly, preferably byyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.
Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticeduntil it is too late to put themright at moderate cost. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer'smechanics know every detail ofyour motorcycle and can take re-medial action if necessary beforeminor faults develop into seriousproblems. By having the neces-sary repairs done properly andin good time, you save time andmoney in the long run.
BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spotbreakdown assistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad Service Card is-sued with each new BMW mo-torcycle enables you to accessan extensive range of servicessuch as breakdown assistance,motorcycle transportation etc.(details can differ from country tocountry). In the event of a break-
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down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.
BMW Motorrad servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service network inplace to look after you and yourmotorcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone, youhave the best possible accessto approximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure
"Service Contact Europe" or"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".
Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.
BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km
BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and enters
the date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.
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Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted
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Stamp, signature
BMW Running-inCheckCompleted
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Odometer reading
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Odometer reading
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BMW ServiceCompleted
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BMW ServiceCompleted
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onor, if logged beforehand,
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BMW ServiceCompleted
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Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
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onor, if logged beforehand,
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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
Item Odometerreading
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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSEngineering details, 92Self-diagnosis, 81Warnings, 32
AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 100
Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 42
ASCOperation, 59Self-diagnosis, 82Warnings, 34
BBatteryCharging battery whenconnected, 135Charging battery whendisconnected, 136Installation, 137Maintenance instructions, 135Removal, 136Stowage, 15
Warning, battery chargecurrent, 28
BMW Motorrad service, 158BMW Motorrad ServiceCard, 158
Brake fluidReservoir, front, 11Reservoir, rear, 15Test, 113
Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 111Running in, 83
BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever, 66Checking operation, 110, 111Safety instructions, 84Technical data, 151
BulbsGeneral instructions, 125Overview, headlights, 19Replacing brake-light bulb, 131Replacing front turn indicatorbulb, 133
Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 125Replacing left low-beamheadlight bulb, 126Replacing parking-lightbulb, 128Replacing rear light bulb, 131Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb, 131Replacing right low-beamheadlight bulb, 126Technical data, 154Warning, bulb failure, 28, 29
CCaseOperation, 102
Checklist, 79Clock, 22Adjusting, 49Control, 18
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ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 66Fluid reservoir, 13Technical data, 148
Confirmation of maintenancework, 160
Cruise-control systemControl, 16Operation, 63Telltale light, 25
Currency, 7
DDampingAdjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 68
DimensionsTechnical data, 155
EElectricsTechnical data, 153
Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 58
EngineControl, 17Starting, 80Technical data, 146Temperature gauge, 22Warning, engine electronics, 27
Engine oilChecking fill level, 109Fill-level indicator, 11Filler neck, 11Technical data, 147Temperature gauge, 22Topping up, 110Warning, engine oil level, 32Warning, engine oilpressure, 28
Equipment, 7ESAControl, 16Operation, 69
FFrameTechnical data, 154
Front-wheel standInstalling, 123
FuelFill-level indicator, 22Filler neck, 13Refuelling, 87Technical data, 147Warning, fuel down toreserve, 27
Fuses, 153
GGear indicator, 22General viewsHeadlight, 19Left handlebar fitting, 16Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 22Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 15
Grip heating, 60Control, 17
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HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Operation, 57
HeadlightBeam throw, 72Driving on right/driving onleft, 72Headlight beam-throwadjustment, 11Overview, 19
Headlight flasher, 16Helmet holder, 15, 76High-beam headlightControl, 16Switching on, 56Telltale light, 22
Horn, 16
IIdleTelltale light, 22
IgnitionSwitching off, 47Switching on, 47
Immobiliser, 48Warning, 27
Instrument clusterAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 18Overview, 18
JJump starting, 134
KKeys, 47, 49
LLaying up, 142LightsHeadlight flasher, 56Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 56Switch on the parking lights, 56Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 56Switching on the side lights, 55
Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 56
Lowered suspensionRestrictions, 82
LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 101
MMaintenanceGeneral instructions, 108
Maintenance intervals, 159MirrorsAdjusting, 67
MotorcycleLaying up, 142Parking, 85Restoring to use, 142
Multifunction display, 18Adjusting dimmer, 51Overview, 22
OOdometer and tripmeters, 22Control, 18Operation, 49
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On-board computerAmbient temperature, 52Average consumption, 53Average speed, 53Control, 17Oil level, 54Operation, 51Range, 52Status indicators, 23Warnings, 30
PParking, 85Parking lightSwitching on, 56
Power socket, 11, 100Pre-ride check, 81
RRadioControl, 11Status indicators, 24
Rear-wheel driveTechnical data, 149
Refuelling, 87
Reserve volumeWarning, 27
Residual range, 51Restoring to use, 142Rev. counter, 18Running gearTechnical data, 150
Running in, 83
SSafety instructionsBrakes, 84General, 78
SeatAdjusting, 15Adjusting seat height, 62Installation, 73Lock, 13Removal, 73
Seat heating, 60Control, 13, 17
Service, 22, 158Service Card, 158Side lightSwitching on, 55
Spark plugsTechnical data, 153
Speedometer, 18Spring preloadAdjuster, rear, 15Adjusting, 67
Starting, 80Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 22Standard status indicators, 22Warnings, 25With on-board computer, 23With radio, 24With RDC, 24
Steering lock, 48Stowage compartment, 13, 65
TTechnical dataBrakes, 151Bulbs, 154Clutch, 148Dimensions, 155Electrics, 153Engine, 146
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Engine oil, 147Frame, 154Fuel, 147Rear-wheel drive, 149Running gear, 150Spark plugs, 153Standards, 7Transmission, 149Weights, 156Wheels and tyres, 152
Telltale lights, 18Overview, 22
ToolkitContents, 108Stowage, 15
TopcaseOperation, 104
Torques, 145TransmissionTechnical data, 149
TransportationLashing, 88
Troubleshooting chart, 144
Turn indicatorsControl, left, 16Control, right, 17Operation, 57Telltale light, 22
Type plate, 15Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 116Operation, 55Status indicators, 24Warnings, 36
TyresChecking inflation pressure, 71Checking tread depth, 115Recommendation, 116Running in, 83Table of tyre pressures, 15Technical data, 152
WWarnings, 25DWA, 42With ABS, 32With ASC, 34With on-board computer, 30
With RDC, 36Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33,35, 38, 43
WeightsPayload table, 15Technical data, 156
WheelsChange of size, 116Checking rims, 115Install the rear wheel, 121Installing front wheel, 118Remove the front wheel, 117Removing rear wheel, 120Technical data, 152
WindscreenAdjusting, 62Control, 16
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