BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualG650 Xchallenge

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 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded

Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l

Reserve fuel 2 l

Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold

1.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.2 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 706 78105.2007, 2nd edition

*01407706780**01407706780*

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 . . . . 6Air Damping System . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . 14Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 16Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 20ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 28Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . 33Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Pneumatic pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Air pressure in the Air Damp-ing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 44Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 51Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 Engineering details . . . . . 55Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 60Power socketOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

BMW Motorrad auxiliarystand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Number-plate carrier . . . . . . . 1009 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . 104Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Protective wax coating . . . . . 106Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 106Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10610 Technical data . . . . . . . 107Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 108Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 109Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 113Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . 114Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Riding specifications . . . . . . . 11911 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 122BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 122BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 123Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Confirmation of service . . . . . 129

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Air Damping System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

ABS Anti-lock brake system

Air Damping SystemThis motorcycle has an air-filledrear suspension system. This AirDamping System, as it is known,does not work in the same wayas a conventional steel-springshock-absorber system. The de-tailed description of this systemstarts on page ( 34).

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

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

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

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, front suspen-sion (compression stage)( 39)

2 Air Damping System( 34)

3 Power socketOE ( 60)4 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension( 40)

5 Fore-and-aft tilt indicator( 35)

6 Coolant-level indicator( 71)

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General view, right side1 Seat lock ( 41)2 Fuel filler neck ( 52)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 69)4 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, front suspension(rebound stage) ( 38)

5 ABS fuses, behind the sidepanel ( 84)

6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 70)

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Underneath the seat1 Air-filter box ( 92)2 Toolkit ( 64)3 Rider's Manual4 Pneumatic pump ( 34)5 Fuse box ( 84)6 Oil dipstick and engine-oil

filler neck ( 84)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Headlight flasher2 Operating the ABSOE

( 33)3 Switch for flashing turn in-

dicators ( 32)4 Horn5 High-beam headlight

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 32)2 Starter button ( 46)

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Instrument cluster1 Set the clock ( 29)

Reset the tripmeter ( 29)2 Warning lights ( 20)

Telltale lights ( 20)3 Multifunction display

( 20)4 Select readings ( 28)

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Headlight

1 Low-beam and high-beamheadlights

2 Side light

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Status indicators

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Status indicatorsMultifunction display

1 Speedometer2 Odometer, clock or battery

voltage ( 28)

Telltale lights

1 Flashing turn indicators, left2 Flashing turn indicators,

right3 Idle4 High-beam headlight

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by warn-ing lights 1.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overviewMeaning

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 22)

Lights up Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 22)

Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 22)

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Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve lights up.

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 tankcontains no more than the re-serve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

2 lRefuelling ( 52)

Insufficient engine oilpressure

Warning light for oil pres-sure shows.

The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine ifthe warning light shows.

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: Engine-oil leveltoo low.Check the engine oil level( 65)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 67)

If the engine oil level is correct:

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.

Coolant temperature too highWarning light for coolanttemperature shows.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

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

Possible cause: Coolant level toolow.Check the coolant level ( 71)

If the coolant level is too low:Topping up coolant ( 72)

Possible cause: Radiator fan de-fective.

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If the radiator fan does not starteven though the coolant-temper-ature warning light shows:Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause: Insufficient cool-ing.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,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ABS warnings OE

Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The detailed descriptions start onpage ( 56), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Warnings, overviewMeaning

Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 25)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)

Lights up ABS fault ( 25)

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Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.

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.

The rider has switched off theABS system.with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:Activate the ABS function( 33)

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

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

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Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 28

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 32

BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Pneumatic pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Air pressure in the Air Damping Sys-tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key.Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

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.( 47)

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:Turn the key to position 1.ABS self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 48)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.

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.

Multifunction displaySelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

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If the motorcycle is to re-main abroad for a lengthy

period, you can have the displayreadouts changed from miles tokilometres or vice versa, if neces-sary. Under these circumstancesconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Press button 1.

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Odometer (ODO)Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)ClockBattery voltage

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1.The tripmeter is reset to zero.

Setting clockSwitch on the ignition.

You can make this adjust-ment only when the motor-

cycle is at a standstill.

Select the clock.

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Press and hold down button 1.Hours reading 3 shows.Press button 1.The hours reading incrementsby one each time you pressthe button.Press button 2.The hours reading decrementsby one each time you pressthe button.

When the hours reading is cor-rect wait briefly.Minutes reading 4 shows.Press button 1.The minutes reading incre-ments by one each time youpress the button.Press button 2.The minutes reading decre-ments by one each time youpress the button.When the minutes reading iscorrect wait briefly.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.

The procedure is also termin-ated if speed is greater thanzero.

Battery voltage

The battery-voltage reading 1appears together with the batterysymbol 2.

LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

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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 the igni-tion is switched on.

The low-beam headlightplaces a strain on the bat-

tery. Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

High-beam headlight

Push full-beam headlightswitch 1 up.High-beam headlight switchedon.Push full-beam headlightswitch 1 down.High-beam headlight switchedoff.

Headlight flasher

Press headlight flasher but-ton 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button.

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Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators

Push turn-indicator button 1 tothe left.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.Push the turn-indicator buttonto the right.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicator flashes.

Push the turn-indicator buttonforward.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale light isoff.

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.

- Switch in normal position:operating position.

- Switch actuated: engineswitched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

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BMW Motorrad ABS OE

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.The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

ABS warning light remainsON.

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 remainsoff or continues to flash.The ABS function is activated.Instead of pressing the ABSbutton, you have the option of

switching 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.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

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Adjusting mirror arm

Slacken nut 1.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.

Union nut, mirror

20 Nm

Pneumatic pumpUseYou can use the pump to check,and if necessary correct, thepressure in the Air Damping Sys-tem ( 34) and in the tyres.

Removing pneumaticpumpRemove the seat ( 41)

Remove pneumatic pump 1.

Installing pneumatic pump

Seat pneumatic pump 1 withpressure gauge 2 down in theholder.Install the seat ( 42)

Air pressure in the AirDamping SystemAir Damping SystemThis motorcycle has an air-filledrear suspension system knownas the Air Damping System.In this system, it is a volume ofair in an enclosed chamber, nota steel spring, that absorbs the

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shocks transmitted by the wheelto the suspension.Spring preload of the Air Damp-ing System is adjusted to suittotal weight (motorcycle plusrider, plus luggage) by changingthe air pressure in this system.You can use the valve on the AirDamping System to reduce pres-sure, or you can increase pres-sure by connecting the pump tothis valve.

Fore-and-aft tilt indicatorThe fore-and aft tilt indicator onthe motorcycle has much thesame function as a spirit level,and indeed it is very similar in ap-pearance to an ordinary bubblelevel. The air-pressure setting isideal when the fore-and-aft tiltindicator shows that the motor-cycle carrying rider and load ishorizontal.Always check the air pressurebefore riding off.

Adjusting air pressureIt is essential to set the pressurein the Air Damping System tosuit the load carried on the mo-torcycle. Increase air pressurewhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce air pressureaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.You read the fore-and-aft tilt in-dicator by sitting on the seat insuch a way that you can keepthe motorcycle balanced withyour feet, but the motorcycleis supporting as much of yourweight as possible.BMW Motorrad recommendssetting the air pressure in the AirDamping System marginally high-er than would be necessary forthe weight of the rider plus theexpected weight of the load. Youcan then reduce the air pressurewhile sitting on the motorcycle.

Air pressure andtemperatureWhen the Air Damping System isworking hard to absorb shocks,the air inside the system be-comes warmer. This causes theair to expand with the result thatride height increases, a welcomeeffect for off-roading. In orderto ensure that air pressure is setcorrectly, you must always checkand adjust the air pressure whenthe Air Damping System is cold,in other words not immediatelyafter the motorcycle has beenused for off-roading.If extreme loads are imposed onthe system the increase in tem-perature can be severe, and un-der these conditions the effectsof the increase in ride height canbe perceived as uncomfortable.Under these exceptional circum-stances it is a good idea to letair out of the system, using thelevel gauge to correct the motor-

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cycle's fore-and-aft tilt ( 35).Remember to readjust accord-ingly once the system has cooleddown again.

Lengthy periods of disuseIf it is going to be out of use formore than two months, supportthe motorcycle in such a waythat the wheels are not takingany weight, for example by liftingit BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand.Check the air pressures beforeremoving the motorcycle fromthe auxiliary stand. You can usethe pressure gauge on the pneu-matic pump for this check.

Adjusting air pressure inAir Damping SystemRemove the pneumatic pump( 34)Install the seat ( 42)

Remove valve cap 1 from theAir Damping System valve.

Open velcro fastener 2 andturn pneumatic-pump hose 3to the front.

Remove protective cap 4.

Extend handle 5 and disengageretainer 6 of the second piston.

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Connect threaded adapter 7 tovalve 8, allowing the hose andpump to turn with the adapter.The pneumatic pump now hasan airtight connection to thevalve, and the valve is open.Pressurise the Air DampingSystem as per the guidelinevalues below.

Guide values, Air Damp-ing System

6 bar (One-up, rider with hel-met and motorcycling wear65 kg)

Guide values, Air Damp-ing System

6.7 bar (One-up, rider withhelmet and motorcyclingwear 85 kg)

with OA Passenger kit:

10.5 bar (Two-up 150 kg)

Remove threaded adapter 7from the valve.

Close retainer 6 of the secondpiston, compress the pneumat-ic pump and retract handle 5.

Install protective cap 4.

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Turn pneumatic-pump hose 3toward the pneumatic pumpand close velcro fastener 2.Sit on the motorcycle, hold itupright and allow as much ofyour weight as possible to reston the motorcycle.Push in the valve pin, allow airto escape from the Air Damp-ing System and check thelevel.

You can use the point ofthe valve cap to push in the

valve pin.

Continue to allow air to escapeuntil the fore-and-aft tilt indicat-or shows horizontal.Screw the valve cap onto theAir Damping System valve.Remove the seat ( 41)Install the pneumatic pump( 34)

DampingAdjustment for frontsuspensionYou can fine-tune the suspensionto the road surface by adjustingboth the compression-stage andrebound-stage damping charac-

teristics of the telescopic forks.The rebound-stage setting con-trols the way the suspension re-acts as it extends, whereas thecompression-stage setting influ-ences compression of the frontforks under load.The harder the setting, the morethe movement that the forks canmake to absorb surface irreg-ularities is damped. When youchoose a soft setting the forksrespond all the more rapidly tosurface irregularities.

Adjusting rebound stagefor front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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You adjust the rebound-stagecharacteristic by turning adjust-ing screw 1.

If you want harder damping,use a screwdriver to turn the

adjusting screw in the + direc-tion.If you want softer damping, usea screwdriver to turn the ad-justing screw in the - direction.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, front

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go in the "+" dir-ection, then back it off 11clicks in the "-" direction.

Adjusting compressionstage for front wheel

Adjust the compression stageby turning adjusting screw 1.

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adjusting screw in the + direc-tion.If you want softer damping, usea screwdriver to turn the ad-justing screw in the - direction.

Compression stage, basicsetting, front

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go in the "+" dir-ection, then back it off 11clicks in the "-" direction.

Adjustment for rearsuspensionThe Air Damping System hastwo settings so that it can be ad-justed to suit the type of surfaceon which you intend riding.You can turn the adjusting screwany distance in either direction.

Adjusting damping forrear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Turn adjusting screw 1 to thehorizontal position.Strong damping characteristic,adjusting screw engages withan audible click.Turn adjusting screw 1 to thevertical position.Weak damping characteristic,adjusting screw engages withan audible click.

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 metal valve caps with rubberseals and screw them on firmlyto prevent sudden deflation.

Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

1.8 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

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Tyre pressure, front

1.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.2 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on right/driving onleftThe motorcycle's headlight beamis symmetric, so there is no needfor modification if you intend rid-ing in a country where the op-posite rule of the road applies.

Beam throw and airpressure in the AirDamping SystemHeadlight beam throw is keptconstant when the air pressurein the Air Damping System isadjusted to suit load.Air-pressure adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.

Screws 1 on left and right al-low the height of the headlightto be adjusted. This adjustmentshould be carried out by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.

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

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

Lift seat 2 at the rear and re-lease the key.Remove the seat.

Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean surface.

Installing seat

If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Push seat 2 forward intomount 3.Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.

The seat engages with an aud-ible click.Check that the seat is secure.

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingfor every purpose.

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess situ-ations and make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Med-ication can exacerbate these ef-fects.

Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

Tampering with 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.

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ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelDamping-characteristic adjust-ment and air pressure in the AirDamping SystemTyre-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.

Starting engine.

Kill switch in operating position(run).

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.( 47)

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with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 47)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 48)

Wait until the warning light forthe coolant temperature stopsflashing.

The idle actuator is posi-tioned after you switch on

the ignition. The coolant-tem-perature warning light flashesif the idle actuator has not cor-rectly positioned before the pre-ride check completes. In orderto avoid subsequent problems,wait for this process to completebefore proceeding.

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.

If the engine fails to starteven though the starter

turns, insufficient battery voltagemight be causing the problem.Recharge the battery before youstart the engine, or use jumpleads and a donor battery tostart.

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 108)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the instruments and thewarning lights and telltale lightsand the display when the igni-tion is switched on. This test isknown as the "Pre-Ride-Check".Phase 1All the telltale and warning lightsare switched on briefly, alongwith all the segments of the mul-tifunction display.

Phase 2The tyre parameters stored inthe memory of the instrumentcluster appear briefly on the dis-play.The instrument cluster thenreverts to its normal operatingmode.

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If a warning light or telltale lightdid not show as specified aboveor if a segment or segments ofthe multifunction display failed tolight up:

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.

ABS warning light flashes.

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

ABS warning light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that 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.

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Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.

During the running-in phase,do not exceed the speed limitsspecified for the various gears.

Maximum speeds duringrunning-in period

max 35 km/h (1st gear)

max 55 km/h (2nd gear)

max 75 km/h (3rd gear)

max 95 km/h (4th gear)

max 110 km/h (5th gear)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 forthis initial reduction in brakingefficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-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.

Riding off-roadTyre pressures

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.

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.

Air pressure and dampingcharacteristics

The off-road settings for airpressure in the Air Damping

System and the front and rearshock-absorber damping char-acteristics will impair the motor-cycle's handling characteristicson surfaced roads.If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct the air pres-sure in the Air Damping Systemand the shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.

Deactivatable ABS OE

You can deactivate the BMWMotorrad Integral ABS for off-roading ( 33).

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 useof the dynamic increase in loadat the front wheel. Rememberto pull the clutch at the sametime. In the "panic braking situ-ations" that are trained so fre-quently braking force is appliedas rapidly as possible and with

the rider's full force applied tothe brake levers; under these cir-cumstances the dynamic shiftin load distribution cannot keeppace with the increase in de-celeration and the tyres cannottransmit the full braking force tothe surface of the road. ABS hasto intervene to keep the frontwheel from locking; this increasesstopping distance.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

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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

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

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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.

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 stand.

Open fuel tank cap 1 withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.Remove the fuel tank cap.Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

Recommended fuelgrade

95 ROZ/RON (Super un-leaded)

Usable fuel capacity

9.5 l

Reserve fuel

2 lPlace the fuel tank cap in posi-tion in the filler neck.Close the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itclockwise.

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Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSOE

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 liftEven under severe braking, ahigh level of tyre grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.

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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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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Power socketOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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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 socket OE

Ratings

Do not attempt to connect a loadthat would exceed the maximumamperage stated in the technicaldata for on-board socket 1.

Operating electricalaccessoriesElectrically powered accessoriesinevitably place a strain on thebattery. It is essential to ensurethat the battery retains its abilityto start the engine.

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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 the air pressure in the AirDamping System, the damp-ing characteristic and the tyrepressures to suit total weight.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the luggage carrier.

Loading luggage carrier

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Maintenance

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand . . . . . . . 81

BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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NotesThe 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.

ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit

1 Fuse pullerReplacing fuses

2 Open-ended spanner, w/f8/10Adjusting chain tension

3 Open-ended spanner, w/f14Adjusting mirror arm

4 Open-ended spanner, w/f15Adjusting mirror arm

5 Screwdriver handleHolder for screwdriver blade 9

6 3 mm Allen keyReplacing headlight bulb

7 4 mm Allen keyRemoving and installing bodypanels

8 6 mm Allen keyAdjusting headlight beam throw

9 Screwdriver bladeStar-head and flat-tip bladeAdjusting rear suspensiondamping

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10 Screwdriver, smallReplacing turn indicator bulbs

On-board toolkit servicekitYour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can provide the on-board toolkit service kit that youwill need if you are consideringundertaking more extensive work.You will find information on un-dertaking work of this nature inthe Repair Manual on the CD orDVD also obtainable from yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.

1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate alltoolsRemoving and installing sparkplugs

2 1/4" bitsStar-headPlain-tipAdapter, 1/4" hex to 1/4"square2x hexagon socket wrench in-sertAllen keys, 3 mm, 4 mm and6 mm

3 Ring spanner, w/f 26Removing and installing wheels

4 Electric torchLED bulb

5 3x socketAdjusting chain tension

6 AdapterAdapter for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-apters

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.

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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.

Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.Switch off the engine.Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.

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

Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX partof dipstick 2 with a clean, drycloth.

Turn the oil dipstick clockwiseto install.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Engine oil, 15W-40

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:Top up the engine oil ( 67)

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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 oilDamage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Top up the engine oil until thelevel reaches mark A.Check the engine oil level( 65)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.

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Checking operation ofbrakesPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

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

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.

Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: Betweenwheel and fork tube toward thebrake caliper.

Brake disc thickness,front

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

The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.

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If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthicknessMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiency

and under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.

Visually inspect rear brakepads 1 from behind toascertain their thickness.

Brake-pad wear limit, rear

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

Brake-pad wear limit, rear

The wear indicators must beclearly visible.

If the wear indicating marks areno longer 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.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

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. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.

Read off the coolant level onscale 1 on the coolant expan-sion tank.

Coolant, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

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

If the coolant level is too high:Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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Topping up coolant

Pull cover of radiator cap 1 for-ward to remove.

Open cap of the expansiontank for coolant 2.

Top up the coolant to the spe-cified level.Close the cap of the expansiontank for coolant.

Seat the cover of the radiatorcap in holders 3. In this pro-cess, guide the top edge of thecover behind the bottom edgeof centre trim panel 4.

ClutchChecking clutch-leverplay

Pull the clutch lever until resist-ance is perceptible.Measure clutch-lever play A.

Clutch-lever play

2...3 mm (Engine cold)Clutch-lever play is out of toler-ance:Adjust clutch-lever play ( 73)

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Adjusting clutch-leverplay

Push back boot 1.Slacken locknut 2.Set clutch-lever play to spe-cification by turning adjustingscrew 3.Turning clockwise: increasesplay.Turning counter-clockwise: re-duces play.Check the clutch-lever play( 72)Tighten locknut 2.Pull boot 1 back over the ad-justing screw.

TyresChecking tyre tread depthMake 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.

RimsChecking rimsMake 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.

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

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

Chain deflection

25...30 mm (Motorcycle sup-ported on its side stand)

30...35 mm (Rear suspen-sion extended)

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:Adjust the chain tension( 74)

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( 73)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

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

Nut on quick-releaseaxle, rear

80 Nm

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

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.

WheelsRecommended tyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests and classifies asroadworthy certain makes. BMWMotorrad cannot assess the suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety for other tyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Removing front wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-torrad recommends the BMWMotorrad auxiliary stand.Install the auxiliary stand( 81)

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:

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

Use a suitable auxiliary stand tolift the front wheel. BMW Mo-torrad recommends the BMWMotorrad front wheel stand.Install the front wheel stand( 82)

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Slacken left axle clampingscrews 2.Remove axle screw 3.

Slacken right axle clampingscrews 4.

Use a screwdriver to removeaxle 5.Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.

Hold left slider tube 6 and turnthe front wheel left to push thebrake pads apart.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrake

lever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Roll the front wheel clear of theforks.

Remove spacer sleeve 7.

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Installing front wheel

Install spacer sleeve 7.

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.

Install axle 5.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Tighten axle screw 3 to thespecified torque; if necessaryuse a screwdriver to counter-hold at the right-hand side.

Nut on quick-releaseaxle, front

80 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.Without operating the brakes:firmly compress the forks andrelease; repeat the procedureseveral times.Tighten left axle clampingscrews 2 to the specifiedtightening torque.

Front-axle retainer

10 Nm

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Tighten right axle clampingscrews 4 to the specified tight-ening torque.

Front-axle retainer

10 Nm

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:

Seat the ABS sensor in theholder and install screw 1 ofthe ABS sensor.

Remove the auxiliary stand.Firmly pull the brake lever sev-eral times to seat the brakepads against the brake disc.

Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-torrad recommends the BMWMotorrad auxiliary stand.

Install the auxiliary stand( 81)

Remove screws 1 and pull cov-er 2 down slightly.

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Remove screw 3 of the speedsensor and remove the speedsensor from the holder.

Remove quick-release axlenut 4.

Slacken locknuts 5 on left andright by turning them counter-clockwise.Back off adjusting screws 6left and right by turning themclockwise until adjustingplate 7 can be removed.Remove quick-release axle 8.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 9 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 thatthe brake disc passes betweenthe brake pads.

Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible and loopchain 9 over the sprocket.

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Seat left adjusting plate 10in the swinging arm and in-stall quick-release axle 8 inthe brake caliper and the rearwheel.Make sure that the axle fits in-to the recess of the adjustingplate.

Install right adjusting plate 7.

Install quick-release axle nut 4,but do not tighten it at thispoint.

Seat the speed sensor in theholder and install screw 3 ofthe speed sensor.

Place cover 2 in position.Install 2 screws 1.

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Adjust the chain tension( 74)Remove the auxiliary stand.

BMW Motorradauxiliary standInstalling auxiliary standMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Use the auxiliary stand withthe number (001631) and theH adapter with the number(001639).

With the lifting lever to the left,slip the auxiliary stand into po-sition underneath the motor-cycle, between the side standand the rear wheel.

On the left-hand side, slipstud 1 half-way into mount 2.

On the right-hand side,pull stud 3 all the way intomount 4.Push split pin 5 into the hole.

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Bring the motorcycle to theupright position, so that theauxiliary stand is lying flat onthe ground.Press the lifting lever down tothe ground.

In order to ensure stability, theheight of the auxiliary standcan be adjusted by means ofscissor-type lifter 5.

BMW Motorrad front-wheel standInstalling front wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the front

wheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad auxiliary stand.Install the auxiliary stand( 81)Use the front-wheel stand withthe number (363970).

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Slacken adjusting screws 1 ofthe front-wheel stand.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the front of the motor-cycle is raised too far the

auxiliary stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the auxiliary standremains on the ground. If ne-cessary, adjust the height of thefront-wheel stand or the auxiliarystand.

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

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FusesRemoving fuse

Risk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defective

fuse.Always replace defective fuseswith new fuses of the correctamperage rating.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the seat ( 41)

Push latching lever 1 and openthe fuse cover.Check the fuse-assignmentdiagram and pull the defective

fuse up and out of the fusebox.

If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electric

circuits checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuse assignment

A ABS (OE) (10 A)B Engine management control

unit (15 A)C Low-beam headlight (7.5 A)D Brake light, horn, instru-

ment cluster, diagnosis plug(7.5 A)

E Side light, number-platelight, headlight flasher, high-beam headlight (7.5 A)

F Starter relay, flashing turnindicators, diagnosis plug(15 A)

G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 Afor optional extra)

H Spare fuse (7.5 A)I Spare fuse (15 A)

Installing fuseRemove the defective fuse andreplace it with a fuse of thecorrect amperage rating.Close the fuse cover.The latch engages with anaudible click.Install the seat ( 42)

Removing ABS fuseRisk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defective

fuse.Always replace defective fuses

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with new fuses of the correctamperage rating.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the right side panel( 98)Check the fuse-assignmentdiagram and pull the defectivefuse up and out of the fusebox.

If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electric

circuits checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuse assignment, ABS OE

1 ABS (30 A)2 Spare fuse (30 A)3 Spare fuse (20 A)4 ABS (20 A)

Installing ABS fuseRemove the defective fuse andreplace it with a fuse of thecorrect amperage rating.Install the right side panel( 99)

BulbsNotes

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 and

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grease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Removing headlighthousing

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

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

Remove two screws 1.Ease the headlight housing for-ward and up to remove.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulbSwitch off the ignition.Remove the headlight housing( 86)

Disconnect plug 1.

Remove rubber cap 2.

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Disengage spring clip 3 fromthe latches and swing it up.

Remove bulb 4.Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W

Install bulb 4.

Close spring retainer 3 andengage it in the catches.

Install rubber cap 2.

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Connect plug 1.Install the headlight housing( 88)

Installing headlighthousing

Engage the headlight housingwith mounts 3 in holders 2.

Install two screws 1.

Replacing parking-lightbulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Remove the headlight housing( 86)

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Pull bulb socket 1 out of theheadlight housing.

Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3.Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.

Insert bulb socket 1 into theheadlight housing.Install the headlight housing( 88)

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

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

Remove screw 1.

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

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

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

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

Install screw 1.

LED rear lightThe rear light has to be replacedif more than three of the LEDsin the array fail. Under these cir-cumstances consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing number-platelight bulbs

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

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

Pull bulb holder 1 out of thelight carrier.

Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3.Replace the defective bulb.

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Bulb for number-platelight

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.

Seat bulb holder 1 in the lightcarrier.

Air filterReplacing air-filterelement

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 41)

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:

For ease of access, slackenscrew 1 of the brake-pipe dis-tributor on the right side.

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Remove screws 2 on left andright.

Remove screws 3.Pull the side panels out ofholders 4.

Push the side panels apart andremove the centre trim panel.

Remove screws 1 and screw 2and lift off the air filter cover.

Remove screws 3 and lift upframe 4 on the left-hand side.

Remove frame 4 on the right-hand side and remove air filterelement 5.Either tap the air filter elementclean or replace it, dependingon how dirty it is.

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Install air filter element 5 andinstall frame 4.

Close frame 4 and installscrews 3.

Place the air filter cover in po-sition and install screws 1 andscrew 2.

Push the side panels apart andinstall the centre trim panel.

Seat the side panels in hold-ers 4.Install screws 3.

Install screws 2 on left andright.

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with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:

Tighten screw 1 of the brake-pipe distributor.

Install the seat ( 42)

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 socket

to 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 right side panel( 98)When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

Disengage rubber retainingstrap 1 from the holder at thebottom and pull battery 2 partlyout.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.

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Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to posit-ive terminal 3 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 battery,and the other end to a suitablegrounding point on this motor-cycle.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating the

attempt 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 terminal and theground point first, then dis-connect the second jump leadfrom positive terminal 3.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the right side panel( 99)

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.

Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

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Charging battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is 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 socket(OE), with the battery connec-ted to the motorcycle's on-board electrical system.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

Charging battery whendisconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

Removing batteryRemove the right side panel( 98)

Disengage retaining strap 1.Remove battery 2.

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Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 4 first.Then disconnect positive bat-tery lead 3.

Installing battery

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Connect battery positive lead 3first.The connect battery negativelead 4.

Install battery 2, negative ter-minal first.Engage retaining strap 1.Install the right side panel( 99)Set the clock ( 29)

Removing right side panelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 41)

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Remove screw 1 at the frontright.

Remove screws 2.Begin by pulling the side panelout of holder 3, then pull it to

the rear to disengage it fromholder 4.Remove the side panel.

Installing right side panel

Begin by seating the side pan-el in holder 4, then seat it inholder 3.

Install screws 2.

Install screw 1 at the frontright.Install the seat ( 42)

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Number-plate carrierRemoving number-platecarrierMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Remove four screws 1.

Disconnect plug 2.Release the number-plate car-rier with wire loop 3 and re-move, working plug 2 with thecable free.

Installing number-platecarrier

Manoeuvre the cable into po-sition, hold the number-platecarrier in position and push itup.Pin 4 engages with an audibleclick.

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Install four screws 1.

Connect plug 2.

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 106

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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.

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.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.

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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.Before starting: work throughthe checklist.Before removing the auxiliarystand, check the air pressure inthe Air Damping System andadjust if necessary.

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11910107

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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 ( 46).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 46).

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 52)

Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 97)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Nut on quick-release axle, front

M20 x 1.25 80 Nm

Front-axle retainer

M6 10 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Nut on quick-release axle, rear

M20 x 1.25 80 Nm

Locknut of the final-drive chaintensioning screw

M8 25 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid

Union nut, mirror

20 Nm

Clamping screw, mirror tohandlebar fitting

21 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated bybucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-inder and cylinder head, integral water pump, 5-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.

Displacement 652 cm3

Cylinder bore 100 mm

Piston stroke 83 mm

Compression ratio 11.5:1

Nominal output 39 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1

Torque 60 Nm, - at engine speed: 5250 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1

Idle speed 1480 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded

Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l

Reserve fuel 2 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 2.3 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40

Engine oil, quantity for topping up 0.25 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40

Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH.BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommendsnot using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.Please do not hesitate to contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questionsrelating the choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

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

SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C

Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

Gearbox type claw-shift 5-speed gearbox

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

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

Secondary transmission ratio 3.1 (15:47 teeth)

Running gear

Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork

Spring travel, front 270 mm, At wheel

Type of rear suspension Air Damping System, rebound-stage dampingwith 2 selectable settings, "Comfort" and "Sport"

Spring travel at rear wheel 270 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, front Organic material

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Tyre combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 26.03.2007)

Front: Metzeler Enduro 3, 90/90 - 21 (54S)Rear: Metzeler Enduro 3, 140/80 - 18 (70S)

Front: Pirelli Scorpion PRO F.I.M., 90/90 -21 (54M) M+SRear: Pirelli Scorpion PRO F.I.M., 140/80 -18 (70M) M+Smax 130 km/hThe permissible top speed must be indicated byreadily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed inthe rider's field of vision).

You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

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Front wheel

Front wheel, type Spoked wheel

Front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"

Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 x 21

Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Spoked wheel

Rear wheel rim size 2.50" x 18"

Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 x 18

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: 5 A

Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and30 A

Battery

Battery, manufacturer and designation ETZ 10 S

Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 10 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR8 EB

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When newmax 0.9 mm, Wear limit

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Lighting

Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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

Frame

Frame type Bridge-type steel frame, load-bearing drive unitand bolt-on rear frame

Type plate location Front frame, right

VIN location Front frame, right

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Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2205 mm

Height of motorcycle 1255 mm, without mirrors1490 mm, with mirrors

Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors

Front-seat height 930 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

Ground clearance 285 mm

Weights

Unladen weight 156 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 335 kg

Maximum payload 179 kg

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Riding specifications

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 122

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 122

BMW Motorrad service network . . . 123

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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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 informationon the specified Service, Inspec-tion and Annual Inspection workneeded.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latest

technical information and havethe 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 BMW Motorrad'sMobile Service. The specialistswill provide the necessary adviceand 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 1,200 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 bringin their motorcycles for annualservice before the next sched-uled date. It is to allow for thesecases that a maximum odometerreading is entered as well in theconfirmation of service. Servicinghas to be brought forward if thisodometer reading is reached be-fore the next scheduled date forthe annual service.

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSEngineering details, 55Fuses, 13, 84Self-diagnosis, 48Switching off and on, 15, 33Warnings, 23

AccessoriesNotes, 60Power socket, 60

Air Damping System, 34Adjusting air pressure, 34, 35Air pressure and temperat-ure, 35Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11,35Periods of disuse, 36

Air filter, 14Replacing, 92

Auxiliary stand, 81

BBatteryCharging, 97Maintenance instructions, 96

Removing and installing, 97Technical data, 116Voltmeter, 20, 30

BMW Motorrad service, 122BMW Motorrad ServiceCard, 122

Brake fluidChecking level, 69Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsRunning in, 49Test, 68

BrakesNotes, 50Technical data, 114Test, 67

BulbsNotes on replacement, 85Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 86Replacing number-plate lightbulbs, 91Replacing rear light, 91Replacing side-light bulb, 88

Replacing turn indicatorbulb, 89Technical data, 117

CCare, 103ChainAdjusting tension, 74Checking tension, 73Checking wear, 75

Checklist, 46Clock, 20Adjusting, 17, 29

ClutchAdjusting play, 73Checking play, 72Technical data, 112

Confirmation of maintenancework, 124

CoolantChecking level, 71Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11Topping up, 72

Coolant temperatureWarning, 22

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DDampingAdjusting, 11, 13

Dimensions, 118Display, 28Overview, 20Selecting readings, 17, 28

EElectricsTechnical data, 116

Emergency off switch (killswitch), 16, 32

EngineStarting, 16, 46Technical data, 110

Engine oilChecking level, 65Filler neck, 14Oil dipstick, 14Technical data, 111Topping up, 67

Engine oil pressureWarning, 22

Equipment, 7

FFrameTechnical data, 117

Front-wheel stand, 82FuelFiller neck, 13Refuelling, 52Technical data, 4, 111Warning, 22

Fuses, 14, 84ABS, 84

GGeneral viewsDisplay, 20Headlight, 18Instrument cluster, 17Left handlebar fitting, 15Left side, 11Right handlebar fitting, 16Right side, 13Status indicators, 20Telltale lights, 20Underneath the seat, 14Warnings, 20

HHandlebar fitting, leftOverview, 15

Handlebar fitting, rightOverview, 16

HeadlightBeam throw, 41Driving on right/driving onleft, 41General views, 18Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 86Replacing side-light bulb, 88

Headlight flasher, 15, 31High-beam headlight, 18Switch, 15Telltale light, 20

Horn, 15

IIdleTelltale light, 20

IgnitionSwitching on and off, 28

Ignition switch, 27

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Instrument clusterOverview, 17

JJump starting, 95

KKeys, 28

LLaying up, 106LightsHigh-beam headlight, 31Low-beam headlight, 31Side light, 30

Low-beam headlight, 18LuggageCorrect loading, 61

MMaintenance, 123Notes, 64

MirrorsAdjusting, 33

MotorcycleCare, 103Laying up, 106Overview, 11, 13Parking, 51Restoring to use, 106

Multifunction displaySee display, 17

NNumber-plate carrierRemoving and installing, 100

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20Resetting, 17, 29

Off-roadingNotes, 49

PPneumatic pump, 34Removing and installing, 34

Power socket, 11, 60Pre-ride check, 47

RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 113

Refuelling, 52Restoring to use, 106Rider's ManualStowage, 14

Running gearTechnical data, 113

Running in, 48

SSafety instructions, 44SeatLock, 13Removing and installing, 41

Service, 122Service Card, 122Side light, 18Spark plugsTechnical data, 116

Speedometer, 20Standards, 7Starter, 16Starting, 46

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Status indicatorsOverview, 20

Steering lock, 27Locking, 28

TTechnical dataBattery, 116Brakes, 114Bulbs, 117Clutch, 112Dimensions, 118Electrics, 116Engine, 110Engine oil, 111Frame, 117Fuel, 4, 111Rear-wheel drive, 113Running gear, 113Spark plugs, 116Standards, 7Transmission, 112Tyres, 114Weights, 118Wheels, 114

Telltale lights, 17Overview, 20

Toolkit, 14, 64Torques, 109TransmissionTechnical data, 112

Troubleshooting chart, 108Turn indicatorsOperate, 15, 32Replacing bulb, 89Telltale light, 20

TyresBMW recommendations, 75,114Checking tread depth, 73Checking tyre pressures, 40Running in, 49Technical data, 114

WWarningsOverview, 20

Warnings, overview, 21, 24Weights, 118

WheelsChecking rims, 73Removing and installing frontwheel, 75Removing and installing rearwheel, 78Technical data, 114, 115

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