Rider S Manual F 650 Gs 2008

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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualF 650GS

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.

© 2007 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling

FuelRecommended fuel grade 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleadedUsable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel ≥4 l

Tyre pressureTyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperat-

ure: 20 °C2.2 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, at tyre temperature: 20 °C

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, at tyre temperature: 20 °C

BMW recommends

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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 . . . . . . . . . 14Underneath the trim pan-el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard statusindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 23Status indicators withtyre-pressure monitoring(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Anti-theft alarmwarningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 42On-board computerOE . . . . . . . 43

Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 51Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 62Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 70Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6 Engineering details . . . . . 73Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 91General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 92Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 106Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 122Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Protective wax coating . . . . . 124Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 124Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

10 Technical data . . . . . . . 125Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 126Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 127Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 133Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Riding specifications . . . . . . . 138

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 141Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Confirmation of service . . . . . 147

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

RDC Tyre pressure control(Reifendruck-Control)

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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 willfind 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. 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 onthe basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual.

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General views

General views

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Underneath the trim panel . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General view, left side1 Power socket ( 80)2 Seat lock ( 59)3 Engine-oil filler neck and oil

dipstick ( 93)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 71)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 97)3 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing), Type plate (onsteering-head bearing)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 96)

5 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 97),Coolant filler neck (behindside panel) ( 98)

6 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 56)

7 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, rear suspension( 57)

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Underneath the seat1 Location of first-aid kit (OA)2 Toolkit3 Payload table4 Table of tyre pressures5 Helmet holder ( 60)6 Rider's Manual7 Tool for adjusting spring

preload ( 56)

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Underneath the trimpanel1 Battery ( 116)2 Air-filter housing ( 114)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the on-board

computerOE ( 43)2 Operating the ABSOE

( 53)3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 50), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 51)

5 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 49)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 52)2 Starter button ( 65)3 Grip heatingOE ( 53)4 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 50), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 51)

5 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 51), Pushbut-ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 52)

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Instrument cluster1 Telltale lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operation of the clock

( 42), Operation of thestopwatchOE ( 46)

4 Multifunction display( 22)

5 Operating the odometer( 42)

6 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm(OE), Sensor for instrumentlighting, Warning light forengine rpmOE ( 48)

7 Rev. counter

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-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 tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Anti-theft alarm warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 38

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 42)2 Odometer and tripmeters

( 42)

Telltale lights

1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicators, left3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.The month is shown as a two-digit number and the year as afour-digit number, with a colonas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.

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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 indicat-or appears more than a

month in advance of the actualdue date or if the word "Service"does not show permanently eventhough a service is overdue, thedate stored in memory in the in-strument cluster is incorrect andmust be set. This situation canoccur if the battery was discon-nected for a prolonged period oftime.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Status indicators withon-board computer OE

Multifunction display

1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computerOE( 43)

2 Gear indicator ( 23)3 Coolant temperature

( 24)4 Fuel capacity ( 24)

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

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If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also

lights up.

Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbol

indicate the coolant temperature.

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars abovethe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel. The top bar is larger thanthe others and the quantity offuel it represents is correspond-ingly larger.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE

1 Temperature-compensatedtyre-pressuresOE ( 48)

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by thewarning lights 1 or by the 'Gen-eral' warning light 2 showing incombination with a text warningor a warning symbol in the mul-tifunction display. The 'General'warning light shows red or yel-low, depending on the urgency ofthe warning.

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Warning symbols 1 and 2 canappear on the multifunction dis-play. Text warnings such as 3,for example, appear in the odo-meter panel and are accompan-ied by warning-triangle symbol 4.

If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropriatewarning lights and warning sym-bols appear. You can call up textwarnings to alternate with theodometer readings ( 42). Thestatus of the 'General' warninglight matches the most urgentwarning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)

EWS appears onthe display.

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 27)


Engine in emergency-operation mode( 28)

Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)


Bulb defective ( 28)

LAMP appears onthe display.

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

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 reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

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 lRefuel ( 71)

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The temperature symbolflashes.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

result in engine damage.You must comply with the in-structions below.

Possible cause:If the coolant level is too low.Check the coolant level ( 97)

If the coolant level is too low:Top up the coolant ( 98)

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radiat-or fan continues to operate.If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have thefault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,

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preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode


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, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

Warning light for engine-oilpressure flashes.

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 whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.

Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.Check the engine oil level( 93)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 94)

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.

Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

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LAMP 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 acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, parkinglight, rear-light, brake-light orturn-indicator bulb defective.Visually inspect to ascertainwhich bulb is defective.Replacing low-beam headlightbulb ( 108)Replacing high-beam headlightbulb ( 109)Replacing parking-light bulb( 110)

Replace the brake light andrear light bulb ( 113)Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 111)

Warnings issued by theon-board computer OE

The ambient-temperature read-ing 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.

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ABS warnings OE

Mode 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 ABS start onpage ( 74), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 32)

Lights up ABS fault ( 32)

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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 deactivatedABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.

with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

Activate the ABS function( 54)

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. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault ( 75).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

RDC warningsOE

Mode of presentation

Warning symbol 1 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 2 or the rear tyrepressure 3 flashes.

If the critical value is closeto the limit of the permiss-

ible tolerance range, the readingis accompanied by the 'General'warning light showing yellow. Ifthe tyre pressure registered bythe sensor is outside the per-

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missible tolerance range, the'General' warning light shows red.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 76), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 36)

The critical tyrepressure flashes

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 36)

The critical tyrepressure flashes

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

Signal transmission disrupted ( 36)


Sensor defective or system error( 37)

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play


Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 37)

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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning

RdC appears onthe display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 37)

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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance



The critical tyre 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.


The critical tyre 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.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.

Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.

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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 above thisthreshold ( 76).Increase speed above thisthreshold 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



"--" 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.

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak


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RdC appears on the 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 pressuremonitoring system can remainoperational.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Anti-theft alarmwarnings OE


The text warning dWA appears,accompanied by a warning-tri-angle symbol to indicate that thisis a warning.

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 . . . . . 40

Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control) RDCOE . . . . . . . 48

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 52

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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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 ( 41).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with caseOA

with topcaseOA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad 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.( 65)


Turn the key to position 1.ABS self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 66)

Switching off ignition

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 on-board socket.

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Locking handlebars

Turn the handlebars all the wayto the leftTurn 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 EWShelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and this en-hanced security is at your dis-posal without any need for you toset parameters or activate addi-tional systems. The engine of amotorcycle fitted with this elec-tronic immobiliser can be startedonly with the keys that belong tothe vehicle. You can also haveyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer bar individual keys, forexample if a particular key goesmissing. The engine cannot bestarted with a key that has beenbarred.

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 any button.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.with on-board computerOE

If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the stopwatch tothe odometer.

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Press button 2.

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:

Total distance covered

Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Tyre pressures (OE)Warnings, if applicable

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 2.The tripmeter is reset to zero.

On-board computer OE

Selecting 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:

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRange

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify the ambient-temper-ature reading. If the effect of theengine's heat becomes excess-ive, -- temporarily appears onthe display.

If ambient temperature drops be-low 3 °C the temperature dis-play flashes to draw your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading when

the temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Average speed

Average speed is calculated onthe 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.

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Press and hold down button 1.Average speed is reset to zero.

Average consumption

Average consumption is calcu-lated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset by

the corresponding amount of fuelused.

Resetting averageconsumptionSwitch on the ignition.Select average consumption.

Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.

Range

The range readout indicates howfar you can ride with the fuel re-maining in the tank. The figureis calculated from the level offuel in the tank and a postulatedaverage consumption, stored inmemory, that is not always thesame as the average that can beviewed on the display.The system cannot tell exactlyhow much fuel is on board whenthe tank is completely full. Underthese circumstances the displayshows a minimum-range figureaccompanied by a > symbol. Amore accurate figure for range is

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shown as soon as the fuel levelcan be measured exactly.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 thefuel-level reading nor the rangereadout can be updated.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.

Stopwatch

You can switch from the odo-meter reading to a stopwatch.The readout is in hours, minutes,seconds and tenths of a second,with dots as separators.If you want to use the stopwatchas a lap timer, you can operateit by means of the INFO buttonon the handlebar fitting insteadof using button 2. If you set thecontrols so that the stopwatch isoperated by means of the INFObutton, you must use button 2 tooperate the on-board computer.The stopwatch continues to timein the background if you switch

back temporarily to the odometerreading. Similarly, the stopwatchcontinues timing if you temporar-ily switch off the ignition.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the odometer tothe stopwatch.

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Press button 2 while the stop-watch is stopped.The stopwatch begins timingin tenths of a second from thetime originally shown.Press button 2 while the stop-watch is running.The stopwatch shows thestopped time.Press and hold down button 2.The stopwatch is reset andshows 0.00.00.0.

Using stopwatch as Lap-Timer

Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) appears,along with ON or OFF.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.

ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument cluster.To confirm the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.The settings are accepted andthe display returns to its mostrecent reading.The most recent setting is re-tained if you do not confirm thenew settings.

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Redline warning

The redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarmtelltale light 1 flashes red to in-dicate that the engine is red-lining.The signal remains active un-til you shift up or reduce enginespeed. You can activate or deac-tivate the redline warning.

Activating redline warning

Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.ON: Redline warning activated.OFF: Redline warning deactiv-ated.To confirm the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and hold

them down until the readingchanges.The settings are accepted andthe display returns to its mostrecent reading.The most recent setting is re-tained if you do not confirm thenew settings.

Tyre pressuremonitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)RDCOE

Selecting RDC readingsSwitch on the ignition.

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Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.

The tyre-pressure readings al-ternate with the odometer read-ing. The front tyre pressure ison the left; the reading on the

right 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 a reading for tyrepressure.

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.

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

Press the top section of full-beam headlight switch 1.High-beam headlight switchedon.

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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 hold

down button 1 for the left turnindicators.Parking light switches on.

Switching off parkinglightsSwitch the ignition on and thenoff again.Parking lights switched off.

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.

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Press button 2 for the right-hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicators flashes.

Cancelling turn indicators

Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale lights areoff.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard

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.

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The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left/right turn indicator telltalelights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights are 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.

a Normal operating position(run)

b Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

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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)

BMW Motorrad ABSOE

Deactivating ABS functionSwitch on the ignition, or bringthe motorcycle to a stop.

Press and hold down ABS but-ton 1.

ABS warning light starts toshow.

Release the ABS button withinfive seconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

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Activating ABS function

Press and hold down ABS but-ton 1.

ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.Release the ABS button withinfive seconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.Instead of pressing the ABSbutton, you have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

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 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier to

turn if you push the clutch leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever decreases.

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 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw is in-dexed and is easier to turn

if you push the handbrake leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand handbrake lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand handlebar lever decreases.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.Slacken nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Mirror to clamping ele-ment

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Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preloadSettingIt 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 preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelRemove the seat ( 59)

Remove on-board toolkit 1.

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, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn the adjusting screwcounter-clockwise as far as itwill go (Full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)

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Stow on-board toolkit 1.Install the seat ( 60)

DampingDampingDamping 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 wheel

You adjust the damping char-acteristic by turning adjustingscrew 1.

If you want to increase damp-ing, turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.If you want to reduce damping,turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go clockwise, thenback it off 2 turns. (Full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)

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TyresChecking tyre pressureMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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.

Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)

2.2 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)

2.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)

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.

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 adjusted

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to 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.

Adjusting headlight beamthrow

Slacken screws 1 on left andright.Adjust beam throw by tiltingthe headlight slightly about itshorizontal axis.

Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

Beam-throw basic setting

Slacken screws 1 on left andright.Tilt the headlight slightlyabout its horizontal axis untilarrowhead 2 is pointing towardmarker 3.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

SeatRemoving seatMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Use the ignition key to turnseat lock 1 counter-clockwiseand hold it in this position.

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Lift seat 2 at the front and re-lease the key.Remove the seat and set itdown on the rubber buffers.

Installing seat

Engage the seat in holders 3.

Firmly press down on the seatat the front.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

Helmet holderRemove the seat ( 59)

Pass the wire rope available asan optional accessory throughthe helmet and slip both eyesof the wire rope over a helmetholder 1.

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.

If it is attached on the leftside of the motorcycle,

there is a possibility of the hel-met being damaged by the hotend silencer.If possible, attach the helmeton the right-hand side of themotorcycle.

Work both helmet and wirerope to the rear.Install the seat ( 60)

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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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.

Restricted angle of heelwith lowered suspensionOE

If the suspension is lowered themotorcycle's angle of heel is sub-ject to restriction.

When a motorcycle withlowered suspension is cor-

nering, certain components can

come into contact with the sur-face at an angle of heel that isless than that to which the rideris accustomed, and under certaincircumstances this can result in afall.Carefully try out the limits ofthe motorcycle's angle of heeland adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.

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.

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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.

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.

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Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-management system

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.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchDamping-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 thenengage 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. When thegearbox is in neutral, the greenneutral telltale light is on and thegear indicator in the multifunctiondisplay shows N.

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Starting engine

Kill switch in run position a.

Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engine

is running. Inadequate lubrica-tion can result in damage to thegearbox.Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of time orpush it a long distance with theengine switched off.

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)


Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 66)

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 below0 °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". ( 126)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the instruments and thetelltale and warning lights whenthe ignition is switched on. ThisPre-Ride-Check, as it is known,is aborted as soon you start theengine.

Phase 1The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing to thelimit values on their scales.

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At the same time, the followingwarning lights and telltale lightsare switched on in succession:Telltale light for high-beamheadlight and left turn indicatortelltale lightGeneral warning light, showingyellow, and neutral telltale lightWarning light for fuel down toreserve and right turn indicatortelltale lightWarning light for oil pressure


ABS warning light

Phase 2General warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing backto rest. At the same time, all thewarning lights and telltale lightsswitched on in the initial phase

are switched off in reverse se-quence.

If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

warning lights fails to show.Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ABS self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-torcycle has to move forward a

few metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.


Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.


Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.

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If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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

<5000 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 braking

efficiency 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-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.

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Riding off-roadTyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

Wheel rims for riding off-roadBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

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 time

until 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.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

The off-road settings forspring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-ling characteristics on surfacedroads.If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct spring preloadand shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.

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. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with the

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rider's full force applied to thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmitthe full braking force to the sur-face of the road. The front wheellocks and the imminent risk of afall increases.


ABS has to intervene to keepthe front wheel from locking; thisincreases stopping distance.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme 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 brakediscs 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 brake

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pads 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 the

motorcycle 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.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.

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Placing motorcycle oncentre standOE

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.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.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 thesame 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 stand OE

Unlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.

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.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

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Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its side stand.

The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full only

when the motorcycle is proppedon its side 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

91 ROZ/RON (Regular un-leaded)

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel

≥4 lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS OE

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 continue

to turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmit-ted to the road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking force toensure that directional stabilityis maintained when the wheelsregain contact with the road sur-face. At this instant the BMWMotorrad ABS must assume anextremely low coefficient of fric-tion, so that the wheels will con-tinue to rotate under all imagin-able circumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensuringdirectional stability. As soon as

is registers the actual circum-stances, the system reacts in-stantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad ABS willbe unable to prevent the rearwheel from lifting clear of theground.If this happens the out-come can be a highsiding situ-ation in which the motorcycle canflip 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.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe 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 ABS, exceptional

riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).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.Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.

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 MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

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momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

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 about 30 km/h. The display shows -- foreach tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-nals for approximately 15 minutesafter the motorcycle comes to astop.

The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

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 lines

available 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 withthe pressures shown by themultifunction display.

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three air-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:Air pressure within permittedtolerance.Air pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Air pressure outside permittedtolerance.

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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.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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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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.

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycles

without 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 socketRatings

The supply to socket 1 is cut offautomatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.In order to ensure that the drainon the on-board power supply

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system is minimised, In orderto ensure that the drain on theon-board power supply systemis minimised, the supply to thepower socket is cut off approxim-ately 15 minutes after the ignitionis switched off, and it is also tem-porarily interrupted during thestart 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 tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.with caseOA

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 of the cases and towardthe inboard side.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and the

speed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.

Payload of cases

max 10 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with

cases fitted to the motorcycle

max 160 km/h

with topcaseOA

Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.

Payload of topcase

max 5 kg

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Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-

case fitted to the motorcycle

max 160 km/h

with tank rucksackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksackand the speed limit for ridingwith a tank rucksack on themotorcycle.

Payload of tank rucksack

max 5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle

max 130 km/h

with rear softbagOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the rear softbag and

the speed limit for riding with arear softbag on the motorcycle.

Payload of rear softbag

max 1.5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

rear softbag fitted to the mo-torcycle

max 130 km/h

Lashing luggage

Loop the luggage straps overthe bar between the motor-cycle and stops 1.

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Position luggage strap 2 asshown here with a stuffbag asexample.Check that the luggage is se-cure.

Case OA

Opening cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Hold down latch 2 and pull upcarrying handle 3.

Press the ribbed part of rockerswitch 4.Hold the rocker switch downand open the lid of the case.

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Closing cases

Turn the lock with the key untilit is at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.Close case lid 1.The lid engages with an aud-ible click.

Closing the carry handlewhile the case lock is in

line with the forward direction oftravel can result in damage to thelocking tongue.Make sure that the case lock isat right angles to the forward dir-ection of travel when you closethe carry handle.

Push carry handle 2 down.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

Adjusting case volume

Open the case.Remove all its contents fromthe case.To adjust the volume of thecase, engage pivot lever 1 atthe top or bottom limit position,as applicable.

Pivot lever at top limit position:minimum volume.Pivot lever at bottom limit posi-tion: maximum volume.

Removing cases


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Pull red release lever 4 up.Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open latching flap 5.Take a grip of the carry handleand ease the case clear ofthe mushroom head and thecurved tubular section.

Installing case


Pull red release lever 4 up.Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open latching flap 5.

Engage anchorage 6 on curvedtubular section 7.

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Tilt the case up and set it onmushroom head 8, until mush-room head 8 is at the rear endof anchorage 9.

Then push latching flap 5down while pivoting red releaselever 4 down.The latching flap engages.Make sure that the case isnow latched in position on themushroom head.Push the carry handle downuntil closed.The handle engages with anaudible click.

Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

TopcaseOA

Opening topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lockuntil it is at right angles to theroad surface.Hold down latch 2 and pull outcarry handle 3.

Press the ribbed part of rockerswitch 4.Hold the rocker down andopen the lid of the topcase.

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Closing topcase

Turn the key in the topcaselock until it is at right angles tothe road surface.Close topcase lid 1.The lid engages with an aud-ible click.

Closing the carry handlewhile the topcase lock is in

line with the forward direction oftravel can result in damage to thelocking tongue.Make sure that the topcase lockis at right angles to the forwarddirection of travel when you closethe carry handle.

Push carry handle 2 up.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn the key in the topcaselock until it is parallel with theroad surface and remove thekey.

Adjusting topcase volume

Open the topcase.Remove all its contents fromthe topcase.To adjust the volume of thetopcase, engage pivot lever 1at the front or rear limit posi-tion, as applicable.

Pivot lever at rear limit position(toward carry handle): minimumvolume.Pivot lever at front limit position(toward bottom of topcase):maximum volume.

Removing topcase


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Pull red lever 4.Latching flap 5 is unlocked.Fully open latching flap 5 withyour hand.Take a firm grip of the handleand remove the topcase.

Installing topcase


Pull red lever 4.Latching flap 5 is unlocked.Fully open latching flap 5 withyour hand.

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Engage the topcase in frontholders 6 of the topcase carrierplate.

Push the rear of the topcaseonto the topcase carrier plateand engage latching flap 5.

Push red lever 4 in.Latching flap 5 is secured.Check that the topcase is se-cure.Close the carry handle and lockthe topcase.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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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 re-pair work in the Repair Manualon DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) foryour motorcycle, which is avail-able from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycles. If youare in doubt consult a specialistworkshop, preferably your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ToolkitToolkit

1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver blade

With star-head and plain-tipends

3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 17

4 Torx wrench, T405 Reversible screwdriver blade

With star-head and TorxT25

On-board toolkit servicekit OA

1 Extending tool holderFor accommodating all toolswith adapters

2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22

4 Electric torch5 Socket

Open-ended spanners ofvarious sizes

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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 thatthe 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.

Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the ignition.Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.with centre standOE

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn-ing it counter-clockwise.

Use a dry cloth to wipe gaugelength 2 clean

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Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil level

between MIN and MAXmarks on the oil dipstick

Engine oil, 10W-40

0.4 l (Difference betweenMIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MINmark:Top up the engine oil ( 94)

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 oilCheck the engine oil level( 93)

Pour engine oil in through fillerneck 1 until it reaches the spe-cified level.Install the oil dipstick.

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.

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.

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If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, front brakesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertain

their thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and forktube toward brake caliper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

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 brake padthickness, rear brakesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect brake pads 1from the right to ascertain theirthickness.

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Brake-pad wear limit, rear

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

The wear indicators must beclearly visible.

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre standOE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably

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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre standOE


Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-tion: Between windscreen andright side panel.

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Coolant, specified level

Antifreeze

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If the coolant level is too low:Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolantTurn cap of the coolant fillerneck counter-clockwise toopen.Using a suitable funnel, top upwith coolant until the level iscorrect.

Turn the cap of the coolantfiller neck clockwise to close.

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 the

minimum 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 no longer com-plies with the minimum legallyrequired tread depth:Replace tyre.

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RimsVisual inspectionMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking spokesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listento the notes of the individualspokes.

If the notes vary:Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ChainLubricating chain

Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-

celerated wear and significantlyshorten the drive chain's usefullife.Clean and lubricate the drivechain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every1000 km at the latest. Lubric-ate the chain more frequently ifthe motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.

Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.

Checking chain tensionMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure difference A.

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Chain deflection

30...40 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:Adjust the chain tension( 100)

Adjusting chain tensionMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Slacken quick-release axlenut 1.Slacken locknuts 2 on left andright by turning them counter-clockwise.Use adjusting screws 3 on leftand right to adjust chain ten-sion.Turning screws clockwise: re-duces chain tension.Turning screws counter-clock-wise: increases chain tension.Check the chain tension( 99)

Make sure that scale read-ings 4 are the same on left andright.Tighten locknuts 2 on left andright by turning them clock-wise.

Locknut of the final-drivechain tensioning screw

19 NmTighten quick-release axlenut 1 to the specified tight-ening torque.

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

100 Nm

Checking chain wearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.

If the chain can be pulled backfar enough to expose the tips ofthe sprocket teeth:Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests certain makes, andapproves those that it certifiesas roadworthy. If BMW Motorradhas not approved the wheels andtyres, it cannot assess their suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety.Use only wheels and tyres ap-proved by BMW Motorrad foryour type of motorcycle.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 as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-

grammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. 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 sys-tem.The sensor rings are essential forcorrect road-speed calculation,and they too must match themotorcycle's system and con-sequently cannot be changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In some cases, the dataprogrammed into the control unitcan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

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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.

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 BMW

Motorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre standOE



Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.

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( 106)

Release axle clamping screw 2.Remove axle 3, while support-ing the wheel.Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extent

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that they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 4from the left-hand side of thewheel hub.

Installing front wheelThreaded 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 spacing bushing 4 intothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Note the direction-of-rotation ar-

rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the forks, makingsure that the brake disc passesbetween the brake pads.

Raise the front wheel, insertaxle 3 and tighten to specifiedtorque.

Quick-release axle, front,in axle holder

30 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.

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Firmly compress the front forksseveral times.Tighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.

Clamp of quick-releaseaxle

19 Nm


Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through

if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.

Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed correctly.

Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed as shownhere.

Remove the auxiliary stand, ifinstalled beforehand.

Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre standOE


Remove screw 1 of the speedsensor and remove the speedsensor from the holder.

Remove axle nut 2.

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Slacken locknuts 3 on left andright by turning them counter-clockwise.Back off adjusting screws 4 onleft and right by turning themcounter-clockwise.Remove adjusting plate 5 andpush the axle in as far as it willgo.

Remove quick-release axle 6and remove adjusting plate 7.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 8 from the sprock-et.Roll the rear wheel back until itis clear of the swinging arm.

The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on left

and right are loose fits in thewheel. Make sure that theseparts are not damaged or lost onremoval.

Installing rear wheelRoll the rear wheel into theswinging arm, making sure that

the brake disc passes betweenthe brake pads.

Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible and loopchain 8 over the sprocket.

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Seat left adjusting plate 7 inthe swinging arm and installquick-release axle 6 in thebrake caliper and the rearwheel.Make sure that the axle fits in-to the recess of the adjustingplate.

Install right adjusting plate 5.

Install nut 2, but do not tightenit at this point.

Seat the speed sensor in theholder and install screw 1 ofthe speed sensor.Adjust the chain tension( 100)Remove the auxiliary stand, ifinstalled beforehand.

Front-wheel standInstalling front wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcyclewithout the assistance of anauxiliary stand. A motorcycle

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resting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre standOE

Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Use basic stand (0 402 241)with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).

Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.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.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

with centre standOE

If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far the centre stand will

lift clear of the ground and themotorcycle could topple to oneside.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground. If ne-cessary, adjust the height of thefront-wheel stand.

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Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective.

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 low-beamheadlight bulbMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 109)

Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.

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Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb

Remove cover of high-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 109)

Turn cover of high-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb

Disconnect plug 1.

Disengage spring clips 2 fromthe fastenings and swing themaside.Remove bulb 3.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam head-light

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

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Install bulb 3, making sure thatalignment is correct.Close and lock spring clips 2.

Connect plug 1.

Replacing parking-lightbulbMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Pull parking-light bulb 1 out ofthe headlight housing.

Remove the bulb from the bulbholder.

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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.

Insert parking-light bulb 1 intothe headlight housing.

Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove screw 1.

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Pull the glass out of the reflect-or housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOA

LED / 12 V

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

Install screw 1.

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Replacing brake light andrear light bulbThe LED rear light can be re-placed only as a complete unit.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Replacing number-platelight bulbsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Remove screw 1 from themudguard cover and removethe cover.

Pull bulb holder 2 out of thelight carrier.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.


Bulb for number-platelight

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.

Seat bulb holder 2 in the lightcarrier.

Hold the mudguard cover inposition and install screw 1.

Air filterRemoving air filterRemove the centre trim panel( 119)

Remove screws 1.Remove air-filter cover 2.

Remove air filter 3.

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Installing air filter

Install air filter 3.

Hold air-filter cover 2 in posi-tion.Install screws 1.

Install the centre trim panel( 119)

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.

Remove the centre trim panel( 119)When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

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Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to posit-ive terminal 2 of the dischargedbattery and the other end tothe positive terminal of thedonor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor batteryand the other end to negativeterminal 1 of the dischargedbattery.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.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals 1 first,then disconnect the secondjump lead from the positiveterminals 2.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the centre trim panel( 119)

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential if

warranty 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-

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nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith 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 charger

connected directly to the batteryposts.

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.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. 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.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Charging battery whendisconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

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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

Remove the batteryRemove the centre trim panel( 119)Switch off the ignition.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Begin by removing threadedfastener 1 of the negative lead.Then remove threaded fasten-er 2 of the positive lead.Remove screws 3 on left andright and remove the batteryretainer.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing batteryIf the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentcluster, in order to ensure thatthe service-due indicator func-tions correctly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Insert the battery into the bat-tery compartment, with thepositive terminal on the rightin the direction of travel.

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Place the battery retainer inposition, making sure that theleads are correctly routed atposition 4.Install screws 3 on left andright.

Connection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Install screw 2 securing thepositive lead.Then install screw 1 securingthe negative lead.

Install the centre trim panel( 119)Set the clock ( 42)

Removing centre trimpanelRemove the seat ( 59)

Remove screws 1 on left andright.

Remove four screws 2.Disconnect the plug from thesocket.Remove the centre trim panel.

Installing centre trimpanelConnect the plug to the sock-et.

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Manoeuvre the centre trimpanel into position. Make surethat all three tabs 3 on left andright engage the side panels.

Install four screws 2.

Install screws 1 on left andright.Install the seat ( 60)

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 124

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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 Care Products 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, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-

ted with a centre stand) with asuitable 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.

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.

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.

Possible cause Remedy

Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 64).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 64).

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.

No fuel in tank. Refuel ( 71)

Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 117)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to fork leg

M10 x 40 38 Nm

Clamp of quick-release axle

M8 x 25 19 Nm

Quick-release axle, front, in axleholder

M16 x 1.5 30 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

M16 x 1.5 100 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror to clamping element

M14 x 1 20 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Clamping element to clampingblock

M10 30 Nm

Chain Value Valid

Locknut of the final-drive chaintensioning screw

M8 19 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders andheads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox anddry sump lubrication

Displacement 798 cm3

Cylinder bore 82 mm

Piston stroke 75.6 mm

Compression ratio 12 : 1

Nominal output 52 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1

with power reductionOE 25 kW, - at engine speed: 5000 min-1

Torque 75 Nm, - at engine speed: 4500 min-1

with power reductionOE 57 Nm, - at engine speed: 3000 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1

Idle speed 1250+50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded

Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel ≥4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 2.9 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 10W-40

Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH.BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. Please do not hesitate tocontact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have any questions relating the choice of asuitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 10 W-40 ≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures

SAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °C

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Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear

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Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 180 mm, At wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm

Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot central spring strut with steplesslyadjustable rebound-stage damping

Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, At wheel

Brakes

Front wheel

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear wheel

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

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Wheels and tyres

Tyre combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 23.08.2007)

Front: Michelin Anakee Front, 110/80 R19 M/C TL/TT (59V)Rear: Michelin Anakee, 140/80 R17 M/C TL/TT (69V)

Front: Bridgestone BW 501 Front, 110/80 R19 M/C TL/TT (59V)Rear: Bridgestone BW 502,140/80 R17 M/C TL/TT (69V)

Front: Metzeler Tourance Front, 110/80 R19 M/C TL/TT (59V)Rear: Metzeler Tourance, 140/80 R17 M/C TL/TT (69V)

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 aluminium, MT H2

Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19 (59V) TL

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 140/80 R 17 (69V) TL

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 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, manufacturer and designation Exide ETX14-BS

Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.9±0 mm, When new

max 1.2 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 LED / 12 V

6 or more LEDs defective: replace the rear light

Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOA LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOA LED / 12 V

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Frame

Frame type Tubular spaceframe

Type plate location Steering head front centre

VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2280 mm, across front wheel to number-platecarrier

Height of motorcycle 1240 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 845 mm, across mirrors without mirrors

Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, lowOE

without lowered suspensionOE790 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 765 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1820 mm

with dual seat, lowOE

without lowered suspensionOE1780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 1710 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

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Weights

Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel

Permissible gross weight 436 kg

with lowered suspensionOE 349 kg

Maximum payload 237 kg

with lowered suspensionOE 150 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed max 190 km/h

with power reductionOE max 147 km/h

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad service network . . . 141

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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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 serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSControl, 16Engineering details, 74Operation, 53Self-diagnosis, 66Warnings, 30

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 80

Air filterInstallation, 115Position on the motorcycle, 15Removal, 114

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 38

BBatteryCharging, 117Installation, 118Maintenance instructions, 116Removal, 118Stowage, 15Technical data, 135

Brake fluidChecking fluid levels, 96Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 95Running in, 67

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 94Safety instructions, 68Technical data, 132

BulbsGeneral instructions, 108Overview, headlights, 19Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 109Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 108Replacing number-plate lightbulbs, 113Replacing side-light bulb, 110Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 111

Technical data, 136Warning for bulb failure, 28

CCaseOperation, 83

ChainAdjusting tension, 100Checking tension, 99Checking wear, 100Lubricating, 99

Checklist, 64Clock, 22Adjusting, 42Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 98Technical data, 131

Confirmation of maintenancework, 142

CoolantChecking fill level, 97Fill-level indicator, 13Filler neck, 13

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Temperature gauge, 23, 24Topping up, 98Warning forovertemperature, 27

Currency, 7

DDampingAdjuster, rear, 13Adjusting rear, 57

Dimensions, 137DisplaySee multifunction display, 18

EElectricsTechnical data, 135

Electronic immobiliser (EWS), 41Warning, 27

Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17Operation, 52

EngineControl, 17Starting, 64Technical data, 129Warning for engineelectronics, 28

Engine oilChecking fill level, 93Dipstick, 11Filler neck, 11Technical data, 130Topping up, 94Warning for engine oilpressure, 28

Equipment, 7

FFirst-aid kitStowage, 14

FrameTechnical data, 137

Front-wheel standInstalling, 106

FuelFill-level indicator, 23, 24Filler neck, 13

Refuelling, 71Technical data, 4, 130Warning for fuel down toreserve, 27

Fuses, 135

GGear indicator, 23General viewsHeadlight, 19Instrument cluster, 18Left handlebar fitting, 16Left side of motorcycle, 11Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 14Underneath the trim panel, 15

Grip heatingControl, 17Operation, 53

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17

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Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Operation, 51

HeadlightBeam throw, 58Driving on right/driving onleft, 58Overview, 19

Headlight flasher, 16Helmet holder, 14, 60High-beam headlightControl, 16Switching on, 49Telltale light, 22

Horn, 16

IIdleTelltale light, 22

IgnitionSwitching off, 40Switching on, 40

Instrument clusterOverview, 18

JJump starting, 115

KKeys, 40, 42

LLaying up, 124LightsHeadlight flasher, 49Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 49Switch on the parking lights, 50Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 49Switching on the side lights, 49

Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 49

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 81

MMaintenance intervals, 141MirrorsAdjusting, 55

MotorcycleLaying up, 124Parking, 70Restoring to use, 124

Multifunction display, 18Status indicators, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22Control, 18Operation, 42

Off-roading, 68On-board computerAmbient temperature, 44Average consumption, 45Average speed, 44Control, 16Operation, 43Range, 45Redline warning, 48Status indicators, 23Stopwatch, 46Warnings, 29

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PParking, 70Parking lightSwitching on, 50

Power socket, 11, 80Pre-ride check, 65

RRefuelling, 13, 71Reserve volumeWarning, 27

Restoring to use, 124Rev. counter, 18Rider's ManualStowage, 14

Running gearTechnical data, 132

Running in, 67

SSafety instructionsBrakes, 68General, 62

SeatInstallation, 59Lock, 11Removal, 59

Service Card, 140Service-due indicator, 22Side lightSwitching on, 49

Spark plugsTechnical data, 135

Speedometer, 18Spring preloadAdjuster, rear, 13Adjusting rear, 56Tools, 14

Starting, 64Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 22Standard status indicators, 22With on-board computer, 23With RDC, 24

Steering lock, 41StopwatchControl, 18

TTechnical dataBattery, 135Brakes, 132Bulbs, 136Clutch, 131Dimensions, 137Electrics, 135Engine, 129Engine oil, 130Frame, 137Fuel, 4, 130Running gear, 132Spark plugs, 135Standards, 7Transmission, 131Weights, 138Wheels and tyres, 133

Telltale lights, 22ToolkitContents, 92Stowage, 14

TopcaseOperation, 86

Torques, 127

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TransmissionTechnical data, 131

Troubleshooting chart, 126Turn indicatorsControl, left, 16Control, right, 17Operation, 50Telltale light, 22

Type plate, 13Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 102Engineering details, 76Operation, 48Status indicators, 24Warnings, 32

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 58Checking tread depth, 98Pressures, 4, 134Recommendation, 101Running in, 67Table of tyre pressures, 14Technical data, 133

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarning light for engine rpm, 18Warnings, 24Mode of presentation, 24With ABS, 30With anti-theft alarm, 38With on-board computer, 29With RDC, 32

Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 34Weights, 138Payload table, 14

WheelsChange of size, 101Checking rims, 99Installing front wheel, 103Installing rear wheel, 105Remove the front wheel, 102Removing rear wheel, 104Technical data, 133

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