Rider'sManual R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic - BMW Motorrad...BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all your

BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualR 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic

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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant and safe

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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 andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14Multifunction switch,right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 21Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 23Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 24Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Ignition switch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Automatic Stability ControlASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 56Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Parking your motorcycle . . . . 63Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6 Engineering details. . . . . 67Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 68Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75General instructions . . . . . . . . . 76Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 83General instructions . . . . . . . . . 84Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 100Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 114Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Protective wax coating . . . . 116Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 116Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

10 Technical data . . . . . . 117troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 118Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 119Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 126Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 128Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Riding specifications . . . . . . 133

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 136Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Confirmation of service . . . . 143

12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill 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 Manual;it is an important part of the mo-torcycle.

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 optionalaccessories through yourauthorised BMW Motor-rad dealer; optional ac-cessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment.This Rider's Manual describesoptional extras (OE) offered byBMW and selected optional ac-cessories (OA). This explains whythe manual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you will

find these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1

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General views

General views

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

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

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 91)2 Fuel filler neck ( 64)3 Power socket ( 76)4 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic ( 49)5 Engine oil level indicator

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General view, right side1 Seat lock ( 52)2 Engine-oil filler neck

( 86)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 89)4 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)

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Multifunction switch,left1 Selecting readings ( 40)2 with Automatic Stability

Control (ASC)OE

Operating ASC ( 45)3 with Electronic Suspen-

sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Operating ESA ( 50)4 Horn5 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 42)Hazard warning flashers( 43)

6 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 42)

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Multifunction switch,right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 44)2 Starter button ( 59)3 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Grip heating ( 44)4 Cancel button, flashing

turn indicators ( 42)Pushbutton, cancel hazardwarning flashers ( 43)

5 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 42)Hazard warning flashers( 43)

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Instrument panel1 Speedometer2 Warning and telltale lights

( 22)3 Rev. counter4 Ambient-light brightness

sensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)

with anti-theft alarm OE

Anti-theft alarm telltale light(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

5 Operation of the clock( 40)

6 Multifunction display( 20)

7 Control for the odometer( 40)

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Underneath the seat1 Battery ( 109)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 90)3 Rider's Manual

Toolkit4 Table of tyre pressures5 Payload table6 Adjuster, spring preload

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Multifunction display1 Trip meter ( 40)2 Warning for engine elec-

tronics ( 29)3 with tyre pressure monit-

oring (RDC)OE

Tyre pressures ( 24)4 Clock ( 40)5 Service due ( 23)6 Top values area7 with Electronic Suspen-

sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

ESA setting ( 50)8 – with on-board computer

(OE)Symbolsexplaining the readingsshown in the values area( 21)

9 – with on-board computer(OE)Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars indic-ate the level of the coolanttemperature.

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10 Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on thedisplay.

11 – with on-board computer(OE)Fuel levelThe horizontal bars indic-ate the quantity of fuel leftin the tank. The top baris larger than the othersand the quantity of fuel itrepresents is significantlylarger.

12 – with on-board computer(OE)Bottom values area

13 Warning, in combinationwith a text ( 25)

Meaning of symbolsRange in km ( 23)

with on-board computerOE

Average consumption inl/100 km

Average speed in km/h

Current consumption inl/100 km

Ambient temperature in °C( 24)

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Warning and telltalelights1 Telltale light for left turn

indicators2 General warning light, in

combination with warningsin the display ( 25)

3 Telltale light for neutral4 High-beam headlight tell-

tale light5 Telltale light for right turn

indicators6 with BMW Motorrad In-

tegral ABS generationII OE

ABS warning light ( 31)7 with Automatic Stability

Control (ASC)OE

ASC warning light ( 31)8 Warning light for fuel down

to reserve ( 29)9 Warning light for battery

charge current ( 30)

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Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. The month is shown as atwo-digit number and the year asa four-digit number, with a colonas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2011.

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km 2 and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-

panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.

If the service-due indicatorappears more than a month

before the service date, the datesaved in the instrument clustermust be adjusted. This situationcan occur if the battery was dis-connected for a prolonged periodof time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

RangeThe range readout indic-ates how far you can ride

with the fuel remaining in thetank. This distance is calculatedon the basis of fuel level and av-erage consumption.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you top

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up the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level the rangereadout cannot be updated.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated onlywhen the side stand is in the re-tracted position.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

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

without on-board computerOE

The range reading does not ap-pear until the fuel is down to thereserve level.


The figure for average consump-tion used to calculate range isnot shown and might not be thesame as the average-consump-tion reading that appears on thedisplay.

Ambient temperaturewith on-board computerOE

When the motorcycle is ata standstill the heat of the

engine can falsify the ambient-temperature reading. If the effectof the engine's heat becomes ex-cessive, -- temporarily appearson the display.

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

the temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Tyre pressureswith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The fronttyre pressure is on the left 1;the reading on the right 2 isthe rear tyre pressure. -- --appears directly after the ig-nition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the first time the

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motorcycle accelerates to morethan 30 km/h.

If the warning triangle alsoshows, the reading is a

warning. The critical tyre pres-sure flashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, the reading is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning lightshowing yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightflashes red.

The detailed description of BMWMotorrad RDC starts on page( 72).

WarningsMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.

Warnings that do not have warn-ing lights of their own are indic-ated by 'General' warning light 1showing in combination with atext warning or a warning symbolin the multifunction display. The'General' warning light shows redor yellow, depending on the ur-gency of the warning.A reading in top values area 2that constitutes a warning is ac-

companied by warning triangle 3.These warnings alternate withthe odometer readings.

The status of the 'General' warn-ing light matches the most ur-gent warning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next pages.

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Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow + "EWS" appearson the display

Electronic immobiliser active ( 29)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 29)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 29)

Lights up Insufficient battery charge current( 30)

Lights up yellow + "LAMP" ap-pears on the dis-play

Bulb defective ( 30)

"x.x °C" flashes Ice warning ( 30)

Lights up yellow dWA appears onthe display

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 31)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 31)

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Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up ABS fault ( 31)

Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 31)

Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed( 32)

Lights up ASC switched off ( 32)

Lights up ASC fault ( 32)

Lights up yellow + "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 32)

Flashes red + "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 33)

+ "--" or "----" appears onthe display.

Signal transmission disrupted ( 33)

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Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow + "--" or "----" appears onthe display.

Sensor defective or system error( 34)

Lights up yellow + "RdC" appearson the display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 35)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "EWS" appears on thedisplay.

Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 3 l

Refuel ( 64).

Engine in emergency-operation mode


Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Unusual engine response is apossibility.Adapt your style of riding accord-ingly. Avoid accelerating sharplyand overtaking.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Insufficient battery chargecurrent

Warning light for batteryshows.

A discharged battery canrender various systems un-

available, for example the lights,the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

Possible cause:Alternator or alternator drive beltdefective

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

Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

+ "LAMP" appears on thedisplay.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Bulb defective.

Visually inspect to ascertainwhich bulb is defective.Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb ( 101).Replacing parking-light bulb( 102).Replacing brake light and rearlight bulb ( 103).Replacing turn indicator bulb,front/rear ( 105).

Ice warningwith on-board computerOE

The ambient-temperature read-ing flashes.Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care whentemperatures are low; rememberthat the danger of black ice form-ing is particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

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Anti-theft alarm batteryflat

with anti-theft alarm OE


dWA The text warning dWAappears, accompanied by awarning-triangle symbol toindicate that this is a warning.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS generation II OE

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS faultwith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS generation II OE

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 69).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC interventionwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC warning light quick-flashes.

The ASC has detected a degree

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of instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

ASC self-diagnosis notcompleted

with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC warning light slow-flashes.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is not

available until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ASC switched offwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.

Activate ASC

ASC faultwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE


Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC function isnot available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 71).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE


+ "x.x" (critical pressure)flashes.

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Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.

Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance


General warning lightflashes red.

+ "x.x" (critical pressure)flashes.

Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Signal transmissiondisrupted


+ "--" or "-- --" ap-pears on the display.

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Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed abovethis threshold for the first time( 72).

Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.

Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective orsystem error



+ "--" or "-- --" ap-pears on the display.

Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

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

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Possible cause:A system error has occurred.

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

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak



+ "RdC" appears on thedisplay.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressure

control system can remain opera-tional.

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 38

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 39

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 45

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive two master keys andone emergency key. The emer-gency key is small and light sothat it can always be kept in awallet or purse, for example. Itis designed for occasional use,for example when no master keyis available; it is not intended forconstant use.Please consult the information onthe electronic immobiliser (EWS)if a key is lost or mislaid ( 39).Ignition switch/steering lock, fuelfiller cap lock and seat lock are alloperated with the same key.

with casesOA

with topcase, small OE

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 60)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS generation II OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 60)


ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 61)

Switch off the ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.The battery can be rechargedvia the socket.

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Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliserEWSThe on-board electronics accessthe data saved in the ignition keyvia a ring aerial in the ignitionlock. The ignition is not enabledfor starting until the engine con-trol unit has recognised the key

as "authorised" for your motor-cycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

If you mislay a key you can havethe key in question barred byyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In order to have a keybarred you must bring along allthe other keys belonging to themotorcycle.The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorised

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BMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is under anobligation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

Press and hold down button 2until the hours number 3flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 4flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.This completes the process.

ReadingSelecting readings


Press button 1 to select thereading in top section of dis-play 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Total kilometres (shown)Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Warnings, if applicable

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Press button 4 to select thereading in bottom section ofdisplay 5.

The following values can be dis-played:

Ambient temperature (°C)Average speed in km/h

Average consumption inl/100 km

Current consumption inl/100 km

Range in km

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1until the tripmeter reading isreset.

Resetting average valueswith on-board computerOE


Select average consumption oraverage speed.

Press and hold down button 1until the value shown is reset.

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

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

When the engine is notrunning you can switch on

the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press top section of switch 1to switch on the high-beamheadlight.

Centre switch 1 to switch offthe high-beam headlight.Press bottom section ofswitch 1 to operate theheadlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 andhold it in this position until theparking lights come on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators


The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approximately10 seconds and covered a dis-tance of about 300 m.

Press button 1 to switch onthe left flashing turn indicator.

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Press button 2 to switch onthe right flashing turn indicator.

Press button 3 to switch offthe flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If you press a turn-indic-ator button with the ignition

switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.

Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on thehazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 3 to switch offthe hazard warning flashers.

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Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

a Normal operating position(run)

b Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heatingwith heated handlebar grips OE

1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switched

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off to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.

2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dot

visible)4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

Automatic StabilityControl ASC

with Automatic Stability Control(ASC) OE

Deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.

You have the option of de-activating the ASC function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

Press and hold down button 1until the ASC warning lightchanges status.


Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ASC warning light remainsON.

The ASC function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold down button 1until the ASC warning lightchanges status.

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

completed it starts flashing.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

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The ASC warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ASC function is activated.

You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycle ac-celerates to a speed in excessof 5 km/h after the ignition wasswitched off and then on again.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the clutchlever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the clutch lever forward.

BrakesAdjust the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thehandbrake lever while riding

the motorcycle can lead to acci-dents.Do not attempt to adjust thehandbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.

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Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the brakelever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the handbrake lever forward.

MirrorsAdjust the mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push the protective cap upover the threaded fastener onthe 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.

Locknut (mirror) to ad-apter

22 Nm

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Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Remove the seat ( 52).

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the LOWarrow.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Knob set to "STD" on thescale at the side (Full load offuel, with rider 85 kg)

Installing seat ( 53).

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DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.

An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel

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

There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the

damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.

Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, turn adjustingscrew 1 in the direction indic-ated by the H arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, turn adjustingscrew 1 in the direction indic-ated by the S arrow.

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Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the direc-tion indicated by the H arrowand then turn it back oneand a half turns in the direc-tion indicated by the S arrow(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA

with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE

Possible settingsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto the load it carries and the sur-face over which you intend riding.

Three spring-preload stages canbe combined with any of threedamper settings.

Calling up settingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1 to view the cur-rent setting.

The damping characteristic youselect is shown in panel 1 of themultifunction display and springpreload is shown in panel 2. Themeanings of the readings are asfollows:

COMF: Comfortable dampingcharacteristicNORM: Normal damping char-acteristicSPORT: Sporty dampingcharacteristic

One-up

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One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The setting shows briefly, thendisappears automatically.

Adjusting suspensionSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1 once to viewthe current setting.

To adjust damping:Repeatedly short-press but-ton 1 until the setting you wantto use appears on the display.

You can adjust the dampingcharacteristic while the mo-

torcycle is on the move.

To adjust spring preload:Start the engine:

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

Repeatedly long-press but-ton 1 until the setting you wantto use appears on the display.

Wait for the mechanism tocomplete all adjustments be-fore you ride off.The settings for damping andspring preload shown on thedisplay are automatically ac-cepted if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutpressing button 1.The ESAindicator flashes while adjust-ment is in progress.If the temperature is very low,take the weight off the motor-

cycle before increasing springpreload; if applicable, have yourpassenger dismount.The ESA indicator disappearsfrom the display as soon asadjustment completes.

TyresChecking tyre pressure

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 installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid sudden defla-tion, fit valves installed perpen-dicular to the rim with valve capscomplete with rubber seals and

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make sure the valve caps arescrewed firmly on to the valves.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.5 bar (Tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage the

plastic lens of the light.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer, in order to avoiddamaging the plastic lens of thelight.

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is keptconstant when spring preload isadjusted to suit load.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,if you are unsure whether theheadlight beam-throw setting iscorrect.

SeatRemove the seat


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Turn the key to the right inseat lock 1 and hold it in thisposition while pressing downthe rear part of the seat.

Lift seat 2 at the front and re-lease the key.

Remove the seat and place it,upholstered side down, on aclean surface.

Installing seat

Introduce seat 2 into mounts 3.Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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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 ofthe year. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for every purpose.

Restricted angle of heelwith lowered suspensionOE

A motorcycle with loweredsuspension has less groundclearance and cannot cornerat angles of heel as extremeas those achievable by a

counterpart motorcycle withstandard-height suspension.

Risk of accident by unex-pectedly early contact with

the ground.Bear in mind that loweredsuspension limits themotorcycle's angle of heel andground clearance.

Test your motorcycle's angleof heel in situations that do notinvolve risk. When riding overkerbs and similar obstacles, bearin mind that your motorcycle'sground clearance is limited.

Lowering the motorcycle's sus-pension shortens suspensiontravel (see the section entitled"Technical Data"). Ride comfortmight be restricted as a result.Be sure to adjust spring preloadaccordingly, particularly for ridingtwo-up.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

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

Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with cases fitted, asstated on the label inside thecase.

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with topcase, small OE

Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside thetopcase.

with tank rucksackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

≤5 kg

with luggage carrier OE

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the luggage carrier.

Payload of luggage car-rier

with luggage carrier OE

orwith case carrier with lug-gage rack OA

Payload of luggage car-rier

≤5 kg

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 tread

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

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can even

cause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

Risk of burn injury

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is arisk of burn injuries by contactwith hot surfaces, particularly atthe silencer.When you park the motorcyclemake sure that no-one comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

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:

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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 overheating

Riding without the slip-stream deflectors installed

can cause the engine to over-heat.Do not ride the motorcycle un-less the slipstream deflectors areinstalled.

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 idle

unnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

Tampering

Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutch

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Clutch fluid levelDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

StartingStarting engine

Kill switch in run position a.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 60)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS generation II OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 60)with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 61)

Select neutral or, if a gear isengaged, pull the clutch lever.

You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself offif you start it with the gearbox inneutral and then engage a gearbefore retracting the side stand.

When starting a cold engineat low ambient temperatures:disengage the clutch and turnthe twistgrip slightly to openthe throttle.

Press starter button 1.

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The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 118)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the instruments and the telltaleand warning lights when the ig-nition is switched on: this is thePre-Ride-Check The test is abor-ted if you start the engine beforeit completes.

Phase 1The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing tothe limit values on their scales.At the same time, all the warn-

ing lights and telltale lights areswitched on in succession.

Phase 2The 'General' warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

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

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

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-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS generation II OE

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensure itsoperability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

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


Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components while

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the motorcycle is on the move(speed at least 5 km/h).


ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC self-diagnosiswith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

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


Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move(speed at least 5 km/h).


ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.

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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.Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in.

Running-in speeds

<5500 min-1 (Odometerreading 0...200 km)



maximum engine rpm forshort bursts (Odometerreading 600...900 km)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can extendstopping distance by a sig-

nificant 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.

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-

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idly as possible and with therider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.


BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-vents the front wheel from lock-ing up.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakes

could overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakesWetness and dirt on the brakediscs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must bereckoned with in the followingsituations:

Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.After the motorcycle has beenwashed.Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiency isrestored.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off the engine.

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.

Extend the side stand andprop the motorcycle on thestand.

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The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.On a gradient, the motorcycle

should always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Centre standSwitch off the engine.

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.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

stand to retract, and the

motorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.

Extend the centre stand andlift the motorcycle onto thestand.

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 attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.


Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlockthe fuel filler cap and pop thecap open.

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Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If thesensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.

Recommended fuelgrade

Premium plus unleaded98 ROZ/RON91 AKI

alternative fuel grade

Premium unleaded (slightpower- and consumption-related restrictions)95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 18 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 3 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

Securing motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

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The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.

Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the handlebars on bothsides.Pass the straps through theleading link and tighten thestraps.

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 72

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS


Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcyclestationary (burn-out). Attempted

burn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of frictionthan a clean, dry asphalt surface.The lower the coefficient of fric-tion, the longer the braking dis-tance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maximumtransferrable 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 braking

force, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,because this is the precondition

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for ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than isthe case when the brake pedal is

depressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad Integ-ral ABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

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

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directionalstability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. Ifthe system registers implaus-ible values for a lengthy periodthe ABS function is deactivatedfor safety reasons and an ABSfault message is issued. Self-dia-gnosis has to complete beforefault messages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,

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exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingon a loose or slippery surface.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad Integral ABS is alwaysmaintained in optimum condition,it is essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad ASC


How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of thefront wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-ingly.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that applyunder extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.You have the option of deactiv-ating the BMW Motorrad ASCsystem for these circumstances.

Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and traffic

conditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.

The speeds of the front andrear wheels are compared asone means of detecting the rearwheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the sys-tem registers implausible valuesfor a lengthy period the ASCfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnosis

has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and ASC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.

Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 5 km/hafter switching the ignition offand then on again reactivates theASC.

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If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, witha corresponding loss of stability.The BMW Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC


FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air tempera-ture and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.

Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to about 30 km/h. The display shows -- foreach tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-nals for approximately 15 minutesafter the motorcycle comes to astop.

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

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

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TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient tempera-ture, on the style of riding andthe duration of the ride.

The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally with

the pressures shown by themultifunction display.

Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example: According to theRider's Manual, tyre pressureshould be 2.5 bar, but thereading in the multifunctiondisplay is 2.3 bar. The gauge onthe air line shows 2.4 bar. Youmust now increase tyre pressureby the 0.2 bar differencebetween the value in the tableand the RDC reading; when theair-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 93).

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin toensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without constitutinga safety hazard. Country-specificofficial authorisation does notsuffice as assurance. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for alloperating conditions experiencedby BMW motorcycles and,consequently, they are notsufficient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Power socketsNotes on use of power sockets:

Automatic shutdownThe power sockets are shutdown automatically under thefollowing circumstances:

If battery charge state is toolow to maintain the motor-cycle's start capabilityIf maximum load capability asstated in the technical data isexceededWhen the engine is beingcranked on the starter

Connection of electricaldevicesYou can start using electricaldevices connected to the motor-cycle's sockets only when the ig-nition is switched on. The powersupply to the sockets is switchedoff no more than 15 minutesafter the ignition is switched off,

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in order to prevent overloading ofthe on-board electrics.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handlingCannot be trapped

Caseswith cases OA

Heat shield, left caseThe left case is exposed to aconsiderable amount of heat onaccount of the position of therear silencer.

Severe damage to the leftcase caused by heat from

the silencer.

Use only a case correctly fittedwith a heat shield.

Before you ride off, make surethat heat shield 1 is in positionon the left case.

The geometry of the case carri-ers enables you to use the casesfrom the predecessor model. Un-der these circumstances your au-thorised BMW motorcycle dealerwill supply a retrofit heat shield.

Opening cases

Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the case lock.

Push lock barrel 1 down.Lever 2 pops up.

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Pull the release lever all theway up.The lid of the case opens.

Closing cases

Pull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close the lid of the case andpress it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.

Push release lever 2 down untilit engages.Turn the key in the case lockto the LOCK position and re-move the key from the lock.

Remove the cases

Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the case lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 out and then pullit up as far as it will go.

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The case is released and canbe removed.

Installing casesPull the case handle up as faras it will go.

Seat the case in top holders 4and in holder 5 at the rearfootrest.

Push handle 3 down until itengages.Turn the key in the case lockto the LOCK position and re-move the key from the lock.

Topcasewith topcase, small OE

Opening topcase

Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topcase lock.

Push lock barrel 1 forward.Lever 2 pops up.

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Pull the release lever all theway up.The lid of the topcase opens.

Close the topcase

Pull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close the lid of the topcaseand hold it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.

Push release lever 2 down untilit engages.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the LOCK position andremove the key from the lock.

Removing topcaseTurn the key to the RELEASEposition in the topcase lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 up as far as it willgo.Lift the topcase at the rear andremove it from the luggagecarrier.

Installing topcasePull the topcase handle up asfar as it will go.

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Hook the topcase into positionon the luggage carrier. Makesure that the four hooks on thetopcase are securely seated inthe corresponding keepers inthe luggage carrier.

Push handle 3 down until itengages.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the LOCK position andremove the key from the lock.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ToolkitStandard toolkit

1 Tool for oil capTop up the engine oil( 86).

2 Torx wrench, T40Adjusting headlight

3 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips

Replacing turn indicatorbulb, front/rear ( 105).Adjusting damping forrear wheel ( 49).Removing battery( 111).

4 Reversible screwdriverbladeWith star-head and TorxT25

Replacing low-beam orhigh-beam headlight bulb( 101).Replacing brake light andrear light bulb ( 103).

5 Extension for screwdriverblade

Adjusting damping forrear wheel ( 49).

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6 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 14

Adjusting mirror arm( 47).

Tools service setwith service toolkitOA

BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcycle. Youcan obtain the tools set fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperature,the higher the level of oil in thesump. Checking the oil level withthe engine cold or after no morethan a short ride will lead to mis-interpretation; this in turn, meansthat the engine will be operatedwith the 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.

Switch off the engine when it isat operating temperature.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Wait five minutes for the oil todrain into the oil pan.

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

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If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 86).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Top up the engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.

Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

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

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

Checking engine oil level( 85).Install the cap of the engine oilfiller neck, making sure that thesealing ring is correctly posi-tioned.

Brake systemChecking operation ofbrakes

Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

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If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the front brake padthickness


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and front

suspension toward the brakecalipers.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Thewear indicators (grooves)must be clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and under

certain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness


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Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the lefttoward the brake caliper.

Brake-pad wear limit,rear

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Makesure that the brake disc isnot visible through the borein the inboard brake block.)

If the brake disc is visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.

In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake-pad wearThe rear brake has a brake-padwear indicator.

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Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:

Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

Check the brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, front

Brake fluid (DOT4)

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

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.

Check the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Remove the seat ( 52).

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

Brake fluid (DOT4)

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:



ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:

Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

Clutch-fluid level (visualinspection)

It is impermissible for theclutch fluid level to drop.(Motorcycle upright andhandlebars in straight-aheadposition)

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If the clutch-fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.Do not attempt to top up thesystem with fluids of any kind.


Rims and tyresChecking rims

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

Checking spokeswith spoked wheelsOE

orwith Classic versionOE

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

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

Check the tyre treaddepth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.

Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to min-imum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

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WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.BMW Motorrad cannot assessthe suitability or provide anyguarantee of road safety for othertyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important asa parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheels

are programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. In some cases, thedata programmed into the controlunits can be changed to suit thenew wheel sizes.

RDC labelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Incorrect tyre fitting candamage the RDC sensors.

Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, take

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care not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

Remove the front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS generation II OE

Unclip the two retaining clips 1holding the ABS sensor cableto the brake line.

Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove screws 2 on left andright.

Force the brake pads 3 slightlyapart by rocking brake caliper 4back and forth against brakedisc 5.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommends

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the BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 100).

Release axle clamping screw 1.Remove quick-release axle 2,while supporting the wheel.Do not wipe the grease off theaxle.


Take care not to damagethe ABS sensor on the left-

hand side when rolling out thewheel.

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 3from the left-hand side of thefront-wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS and

ASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Slip spacing bushing 3 intothe wheel hub on the left-handside.

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Take care not to damage theABS sensor on the left-handside when rolling the wheel intoposition.

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 front forks.

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 2 andtighten to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 Nm

Tighten axle clamping screw 1to the specified torque.

Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider

tube

19 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Tighten screws 2 on left andright to the specified tighteningtorque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

28 Nm

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

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Clip two retaining clips 1 of thesensor cable to the brake line.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through

if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed snugly along thefront suspension.

Make sure that the sensorcable is secured in retainingclips 3.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon as

the brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.

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

Parts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

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Slacken screw 1 of the clampand slip the clamp to the rear.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.

Remove screw 2 for thebracket of the silencer from therear footrest.Work the end silencer to therear to remove and lay it on apadded rest.

Engage first gear.

Remove axle 1, while support-ing the wheel.Roll the rear wheel out towardthe rear.

Install the rear wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

The wheel studs for thespoked wheel and the

cast wheel are of differentlengths. If wheel studs from thetwo sets are combined or thewrong wheel studs are used the

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rear wheel will not be correctlysecured and could present a riskof accident.Use only the correct wheel studsand only wheel studs bearing thesame approved length identifi-ers. Do not lubricate the wheelstuds.

Install screws 1 and tighten tothe specified tightening torque.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence:tighten in diagonallyopposite sequence

60 Nm

with spoked wheelsOE


orwith spoked wheelsOA

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence:tighten in diagonallyopposite sequence

60 Nm

Push the end silencer onto thepipe at the exhaust-flow controlvalve and turn it to its initialposition.

If the gap between the rearwheel and the silencer is

too small, the rear wheel canoverheat.The gap between the rear wheeland the silencer must be at least20 mm.

Align the silencer, installscrew 2 and tighten to thespecified torque.

Silencer to rear frame

19 Nm

Slip the clamp forward as far asit will go and turn it so that R/

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RT mark 3 on the clamp is inline with mark 4.

Tighten screw 1 to the spe-cified tightening torque.

Clamp to silencer andmanifold

28 Nm

Front-wheel standInstall the front-wheelstand

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

Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-bination with front-wheel ad-apter (83 30 0 402 242).

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

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

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If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised

too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground.

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

BulbsReplacing low-beam orhigh-beam headlight bulb

Remove the headlight ( 107).

Turn bulb socket of low-beamheadlight 1 or high-beamheadlight 2, as applicable,counter-clockwise to remove.

Squeeze clips of bulb socket 4on right and left together andremove bulb 3 from the bulbsocket.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Hold the new bulb by the baseonly, in order to keep the glassfree of foreign matter.

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Install bulb 3 in bulb socket 4.

There is a risk of mixing upthe full-beam headlight bulb

and the low-beam headlight bulbwhen installing the bulb sockets.Note the colour-coding of thewires for the low-beam headlight

(yellow) and the high-beam head-light (white).

Turn bulb socket of low-beamheadlight 1 or high-beamheadlight 2, as applicable,clockwise to install. Makesure that the colour coding ofthe wire is correct: low-beamheadlight=yellow.Install the headlight ( 107).

Replacing parking-lightbulb

Remove the headlight ( 107).

Remove bulb socket 1 fromthe housing.

Remove bulb 2 from bulbsocket 1.

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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1.

Install bulb socket 1 in thehousing.Install the headlight ( 107).

Replacing brake light andrear light bulb

The steps in the proceduredescribed here also apply

by analogy to a motorcycle with aluggage carrier.

Remove the seat ( 52).

Remove screws 1.Work the tail cover forward toremove.

Switch off the ignition.

Remove screw 1.

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Work the bulb housing to therear to remove.

Turn bulb socket 2 counter-clockwise to remove it from thehousing.

Press bulb 3 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.


Bulb for tail light/brakelight

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W


Press bulb 3 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

Turn bulb socket 2 clockwiseto install it in the bulb housing.

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Seat the bulb housing in hold-ers 4.

Install screw 1.

Slip the tail trim into positionunderneath the passenger grabhandle.

Install screws 1.Installing seat ( 53).

Replacing turn indicatorbulb, front/rear


Remove screw 1.

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Pull the glass out of the re-flector housing at the threaded-fastener side.

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


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

without Canada exportNV

LED

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W


without Canada exportNV

LED


Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

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

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Install screw 1.

HeadlightRemove the headlight

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

Remove screw 1.Ease cover 2 forward to re-move.

Remove screw 3.Work the headlight forward andout of the housing.

Installing headlight

Position the headlight in thehousing.Install screw 3.

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Install cover 2; make sure thattabs 5 of the cover engage thecorresponding holders.

Install screw 1.

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

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 the

donor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 52).

Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery (positive onthis vehicle: position 1).Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negat-ive terminal of the donor bat-

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tery and the other end to thenegative terminal of the dis-charged battery (negative onthis vehicle: position 2).Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or other

products to start the engine.


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.Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for more thanfour weeks.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Charge the battery whenconnected

Disconnect devices pluggedinto the sockets.

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.

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnect

the battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat (battery voltage is less than 9V). 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,with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. The

on-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-

board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge 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.

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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 batteryMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.with anti-theft alarm OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the seat ( 52).

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 2 first.Then pull back protectivecap 1 and disconnect thepositive cable.

Remove screw 3, disengagethe retaining strap at the bot-tom and remove.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive terminalon the right in the forward dir-ection of travel.

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Engage the retainer at the bot-tom, push it over the batteryand install screw 3.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

Connect the battery positivelead first.Fit protective cap 1 to the pos-itive terminal of the battery.Then connect battery negativelead 2.

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.


Setting clock ( 40).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 116

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW CareProducts have beentested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used 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 brake discs and brakepads have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of high-pressure cleaners (steam

cleaners) can damage seals, thehydraulic brake system, the elec-trical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlastics

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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.

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Body panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

Windscreens and headlightlenses made of plasticClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

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.Removing battery ( 111).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.

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: work throughthe checklist in the chapter en-titled "Riding".

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Technical data

Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13310117

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troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause Rectification

Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position

Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refuel ( 64).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 110).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel FR Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 30 - 10.9 28 Nm

Clamping screw (quick-releaseaxle) in slider tube

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel FR Valid

Clamp to silencer and manifold

M8 x 40 - 10.9 28 Nm

Silencer to rear frame

M8 x 35 19 Nm

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Rear wheel FR Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 40 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence

60 Nm

M10 x 53 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence with spokedwheelsOE

orwith ClassicversionOE

orwith spokedwheelsOA

60 Nm

Mirror arm FR Valid

Locknut (mirror) to adapter

M10 x 1.25 22 Nm

Adapter (mirror) to clamp

M10 25 Nm

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Headlight FR Valid

Headlight to bracket

M8 x 30Micro-encapsulated

8 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, twooverhead camshafts and four radially positionedvalves per cylinder, electronic engine manage-ment.

Displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Nominal output 81 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min-1

with power reductionOE 79 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min-1

with power reductionOE 72 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min-1

Torque 119 Nm, - at engine speed: 6000 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempe-rature

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded98 ROZ/RON91 AKI

alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- andconsumption-related restrictions)95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l

Reserve fuel approx. 3 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

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Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change

of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes

SAE 5W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF/ ACEA A2, or better≥-20 °C

SAE 5W-≥50 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF/ ACEA A2, or better≥-20 °C

SAE 10W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF/ ACEA A2, or better≥-10 °C

SAE 10W-≥50 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF/ ACEA A2, or better≥-20 °C

SAE 15W-≥40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF/ ACEA A2, or better≥0 °C

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

BMW recommends

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Clutch

clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

Transmission

gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves

Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink

Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted onengine and telescopic forks, central spring strutsupported by leading link and main frame

Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring and dampingelectrically adjustable to 3 settings

Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspensionOE 100 mm, At wheel

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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebounddamping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre-load

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping with three settings and electro-hydraulic-ally adjustable spring preload with three settings

Spring travel at rear wheel 140 mm

with lowered suspensionOE 121 mm

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

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

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generationII OE

Sintered metal

Wheels and tyres

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

Front wheel

front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2



Spoked wheel with 40 spokes

front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2



Spoked wheel with 40 spokes

rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5 A, all sockets

Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.

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Battery

battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

battery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm

Lighting

Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

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


without Canada exportNVLED

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


without Canada exportNVLED

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Frame

Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, withload-bearing drive unit

type plate location Rear frame, on right below seat

VIN location Front frame top centre

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2145 mm

Height of motorcycle 1317 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir-rors

with lowered suspensionOE 1302 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir-rors

Width of motorcycle 906 mm, with mirrors

Front-seat height 800 mm, Without rider

with comfort seat, high OE 830 mm, Without rider

with dual seat, low OE 760 mm, Without rider

with lowered suspensionOE

with dual seat, low OE750 mm, Without rider

with dual seat OE 800 mm, Without rider

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rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1840 mm, Without rider

with comfort seat, high OE 1860 mm, Without rider

with dual seat, low OE 1740 mm, Without rider

with lowered suspensionOE

with dual seat, low OE1720 mm, Without rider

with dual seat OE 1800 mm, Without rider

Weights

Unladen weight 227 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 450 kg

Maximum payload 223 kg

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Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h10133

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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BMW Motorrad ServiceBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service networkin place to look after you andyour motorcycle in more than100 countries. Authorised BMWMotorrad dealerships have thetechnical information and thetechnical know-how to carry outreliably all maintenance and repairwork on your BMW.Visit our website www.bmw-motorrad.com to find out wherethe nearest authorised BMWMotorrad dealership is located.

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.

In order to help ensure that yourBMW is always in optimumcondition, BMW Motorradrecommends compliance withthe maintenance intervalsspecified for your motorcycle.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.For generous treatment of claimssubmitted after the warrantyperiod has expired, evidence ofregular maintenance is essential.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.

BMW Motorrad MobilityservicesAs owner of a new BMW mo-torcycle, in circumstances inwhich assistance is required youcan benefit from the protectionafforded by the various BMWMotorrad mobility services (e.g.Mobile Service, breakdown ser-vice, vehicle recovery service).Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer will be happy provide in-formation about the mobility ser-vices available to you.

Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

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BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km

BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and entersthe date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-

meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.

The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 km inadvance when the time for a ser-vice is approaching, on the basisof the programmed values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

on

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

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

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Engineering details, 68Self-diagnosis, 60Warnings, 31

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 76

Ambient temperatureIce warning, 30Reading, 24

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 16Warning, 31

ASCControl, 14Engineering details, 70Operation, 45Self-diagnosis, 61Warnings, 31

Average valuesResetting, 41

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 110Charging battery whendisconnected, 110Installation, 111Maintenance instructions, 109Position on the motorcycle, 17Removal, 111Technical data, 130Warning for battery chargecurrent, 30

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, front, 89Checking fluid level, rear, 90Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 17

Brake padsChecking front, 87Checking rear, 87Running in, 62

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 46Checking operation, 86Safety instructions, 62Technical data, 128Wear indicator, 88

BulbsReplacing brake-light bulb, 103Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 101Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 101Replacing parking-lightbulb, 102Replacing rear light bulb, 103Replacing turn indicator bulb,front/rear, 105Technical data, 130Warning for bulb failure, 30

CCase

Heat shield, 77Operation, 77

Checklist, 58

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ClockAdjusting, 40Control, 16

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 46Checking fluid level, 91Checking operation, 91Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 125

Confirmation of maintenancework, 138

Currency, 7

DDamping

Adjuster, 11Adjusting, 49

DimensionsTechnical data, 131

EElectrics

Technical data, 129Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 15Operation, 44

EngineStarting, 59Technical data, 122Warning, engine electronics, 29

Engine oilChecking fill level, 85Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 11Technical data, 124Topping up, 86

Equipment, 7ESA

Control, 14Operation, 50

FFrame

Technical data, 131Front-wheel stand

Installing, 100Fuel

Filler neck, 11Refuelling, 64Technical data, 123

Fuel reserveRange, 23Warning, 29

FusesTechnical data, 129

GGeneral views

Instrument panel, 16Left handlebar fitting, 14Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 20Right handlebar fitting, 15Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 17Warning and telltale lights, 22

Grip heatingControl, 15Operation, 44

HHazard warning flashers

Control, 14, 15Operation, 43

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HeadlightBeam throw, 52Driving on right/driving onleft, 52Removing and installing, 107

Horn, 14

IIgnition

Switching off, 38Switching on, 38

ImmobiliserReserve key, 39Warning, 29

Instrument panelAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 16Overview, 16

JJump starting, 108

KKeys, 38

LLights

Control, 14Headlight flasher, operating, 42High-beam headlight,operating, 42Low-beam headlight, 42Parking lights, operating, 42Side light, 41

Lowered suspensionRestrictions, 56

MMaintenance

General instructions, 84Maintenance intervals, 136Mirrors

Adjusting, 47Mobility services, 136Motorcycle

care, 113Cleaning, 113Lashing, 65Laying up, 116Parking, 63Restoring to use, 116

Multifunction display, 16Control, 14Meaning of symbols, 21Overview, 20Selecting readings, 40

Multifunction switchGeneral view, left side, 14General view, right side, 15

OOdometer and tripmeters

Control, 16Resetting, 41

PParking, 63Power socket

Notes on use, 76Position on the motorcycle, 11

Pre-ride check, 60

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 126Refuelling, 64Rev. counter, 16

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Rider's ManualPosition on the motorcycle, 17

Running gearTechnical data, 126

Running in, 61

SSafety instructions

for brakes, 62for riding, 56

SeatInstallation, 52Lock, 13Removal, 52

Service, 136Service-due indicator, 23Spark plugs

Technical data, 130Speedometer, 16Spring preload

Adjuster, 17Adjusting, 48

Starting, 59Control, 15

Steering lock, 39

SymbolsMeaning, 21

TTechnical data

Battery, 130Brakes, 128Bulbs, 130Clutch, 125Dimensions, 131Electrics, 129Engine, 122Engine oil, 124Frame, 131Fuel, 123Rear-wheel drive, 126Running gear, 126Spark plugs, 130Standards, 7Transmission, 125Weights, 132Wheels and tyres, 128

Telltale lights, 16Overview, 22

ToolkitContents, 84Position on the motorcycle, 17

topcaseOperation, 79

Torques, 119Transmission

Technical data, 125troubleshooting chart, 118Turn indicators

Control, left, 14Control, right, 15Operation, 42

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 93Engineering details, 72Reading, 24Warnings, 32

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 51Checking tread depth, 92Pressures, 129Recommendation, 93Running in, 62

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Table of tyre pressures, 17Technical data, 128

VVehicle identification number

Position on the motorcycle, 13

WWarning lights, 16

Overview, 22Warnings

ABS, 31Anti-theft alarm, 31ASC, 31Battery charge current, 30Bulb defect, 30Engine electronics, 29Fuel reserve, 29Ice warning, 30Immobiliser, 29Mode of presentation, 25RDC, 32

Warnings, overview, 26

WeightsPayload table, 17Technical data, 132

WheelsChange of size, 93Checking rims, 92Checking spokes, 92Install the rear wheel, 98Installing front wheel, 95Remove the front wheel, 94Removing rear wheel, 97Technical data, 128

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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe vehicle's actual specificationas purchased, the accessoriesfitted or the national-market spe-cification. No claims will be en-tertained as a result of such dis-crepancies.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.

© 2011 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded98 ROZ/RON91 AKI

alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re-lated restrictions)95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l

Reserve fuel approx. 3 l

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

BMW recommends

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