Rider's Manual R 1200 R, R 1200 R Classic

BMW Motorrad

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Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com- pany stamp) Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and safe Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it BMW Motorrad. safely and confidently in all traffic situations. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features. In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value. If you have questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorised 01 41 8 532 111 *01418532111* *01418532111* *01418532111* Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ...... 19 Automatic Stability Control the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ...... 20 ASC ...... 45 you want to find a particular topic Meaning of symbols...... 21 Clutch ...... 46 or item of information. Warning and telltale Brakes ...... 46 1 General instructions .... 5 lights ...... 22 Mirrors ...... 47 Overview ...... 6 Service-due indicator ...... 23 Spring preload ...... 48 Abbreviations and Range ...... 23 Damping ...... 49 symbols ...... 6 Ambient temperature...... 24 Electronic Suspension Ad- Equipment ...... 7 Tyre pressures ...... 24 justment ESA ...... 50 Technical data ...... 7 Warnings ...... 25 Tyres ...... 51 Currency ...... 7 4 Operation...... 37 Headlight ...... 52 2 General views ...... 9 Ignition switch/steering Seat ...... 52 General view, left side ...... 11 lock ...... 38 5 Riding ...... 55 General view, right side . . . . . 13 Electronic immobiliser Safety instructions ...... 56 Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 EWS ...... 39 Checklist ...... 58 Multifunction switch, Clock ...... 40 Starting...... 59 right ...... 15 Reading ...... 40 Running in ...... 61 Instrument panel ...... 16 Lights ...... 41 Brakes ...... 62 Underneath the seat ...... 17 Turn indicators ...... 42 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 63 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43 Refuelling ...... 64 Emergency off switch (kill Securing motorcycle for switch) ...... 44 transportation ...... 65 Grip heating ...... 44 6 Engineering details..... 67 Battery ...... 109 Dimensions ...... 131 Brake system with BMW 9 Care ...... 113 Weights ...... 132 Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 68 Care products ...... 114 Riding specifications ...... 133 Electronic engine manage- Washing motorcycle...... 114 11 Service ...... 135 ment with BMW Motorrad Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136 ASC ...... 70 components ...... 114 BMW Motorrad Mobility Tyre pressure monitoring Paint care ...... 115 services ...... 136 RDC...... 72 Protective wax coating . . . . 116 Maintenance work ...... 136 7 Accessories ...... 75 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 116 Confirmation of mainten- General instructions ...... 76 Restoring motorcycle to ance work ...... 138 Power sockets ...... 76 use ...... 116 Confirmation of service . . . . 143 Cases ...... 77 10 Technical data ...... 117 12 Index ...... 145 Topcase...... 79 troubleshooting chart ...... 118 8 Maintenance ...... 83 Threaded fasteners ...... 119 General instructions ...... 84 Engine ...... 122 Toolkit...... 84 Fuel ...... 123 Engine oil ...... 85 Engine oil ...... 124 Brake system ...... 86 Clutch ...... 125 Clutch ...... 91 Transmission ...... 125 Rims and tyres ...... 92 Rear-wheel drive ...... 126 Wheels ...... 93 Running gear ...... 126 Front-wheel stand ...... 100 Brakes ...... 128 Bulbs ...... 101 Wheels and tyres...... 128 Headlight ...... 107 Electrics ...... 129 Jump starting ...... 108 Frame ...... 131

General instructions

General instructions 1 Overview ...... 6 5 Abbreviations and symbols ...... 6 Equipment ...... 7 Technical data ...... 7 Currency ...... 7

z General instructions Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- 1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with will provide you with an initial 6 ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work on Indicates the end of an item of information. the motorcycle is documented in OA Optional accessory Chapter 11. This record of the Instruction. You can obtain optional maintenance work you have had accessories through your performed on your motorcycle is Result of an activity. authorised BMW Motor- a precondition for generous treat- rad dealer; optional ac- ment of goodwill claims. Reference to a page with cessories have to be When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- retrofitted to the motor- your BMW, please remember tion. cycle. to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the mo- Indicates the end of a EWS Electronic immobiliser. torcycle. passage relating to spe- cific accessories or items DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- z General instructions Abbreviations and of equipment. stahlwarnanlage) symbols Tightening torque. ABS Anti-lock brake system Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reas- ASC Automatic Stability Con- ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data. trol. of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage. ESA Electronic Suspension find these features described in the basis of the data, illustrations Adjustment separate manuals. or descriptions in this manual. 1 Electronic Suspension Adjustment. Technical data 7 All dimensions, weights and RDC Tyre pressure monitoring power ratings stated in the (ReifenDruck-Control) Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the Equipment tolerance requirements of the When you ordered your BMW Deutsches Institut für Normung motorcycle, you chose various e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual items of custom equipment. countries may differ. This Rider's Manual describes optional extras (OE) offered by Currency BMW and selected optional ac- The high safety and quality cessories (OA). This explains why standards of BMW motorcycles the manual may also contain de- are maintained by constant

z General instructions scriptions of equipment which development work on designs, you have not ordered. Please equipment and accessories. note, too, that your motorcycle Because of this, your motorcycle might not be exactly as illus- may differ from the information trated in this manual on account supplied in the Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that this Rider's Manual, you will no claims can be entertained on 1 8

z General instructions General views

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

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z General views General view, left side 1 Clutch-fluid reservoir 2 ( 91) 11 2 Fuel filler neck ( 64) 3 Power socket ( 76) 4 Adjuster for damping char- acteristic ( 49) 5 Engine oil level indicator ( 85)

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z General views General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 52) 2 2 Engine-oil filler neck 13 ( 86) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 89) 4 Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

z General views Multifunction switch, 2 left 14 1 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 Horn 5 Flashing turn indicators, left ( 42) Hazard warning flashers z General views ( 43) 6 High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 42) Multifunction switch, right 2 1 Emergency off switch (kill 15 switch) ( 44) 2 Starter button ( 59) 3 with heated handlebar grips OE Grip heating ( 44) 4 Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 42) Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( 43) 5 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 42) z General views Hazard warning flashers ( 43) Instrument panel 2 1 Speedometer 16 2 Warning and telltale lights ( 22) 3 Rev. counter 4 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm OE Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm)

z General views 5 Operation of the clock ( 40) 6 Multifunction display ( 20) 7 Control for the odometer ( 40) Underneath the seat 1 Battery ( 109) 2 2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 17 ( 90) 3 Rider's Manual Toolkit 4 Table of tyre pressures 5 Payload table 6 Adjuster, spring preload ( 48)

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z General views Status indicators

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

z Status indicators Multifunction display 3 1 Trip meter ( 40) 20 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 area 7 with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) OE ESA setting ( 50) 8 – with on-board computer (OE) z Status indicators Symbols explaining the readings shown in the values area ( 21) 9 – with on-board computer (OE) Coolant temperature The horizontal bars indic- ate the level of the coolant temperature. 10 Gear indicator Meaning of symbols The gear engaged or N Range in km ( 23) 3 for neutral appears on the display. 21 11 – with on-board computer (OE) with on-board computer OE Fuel level Average consumption in The horizontal bars indic- l/100 km ate the quantity of fuel left in the tank. The top bar Average speed in km/h is larger than the others and the quantity of fuel it represents is significantly larger. Current consumption in 12 – with on-board computer l/100 km (OE) z Status indicators Bottom values area Ambient temperature in °C 13 Warning, in combination ( 24) with a text ( 25) Warning and telltale 3 lights 22 1 Telltale light for left turn indicators 2 General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( 25) 3 Telltale light for neutral 4 High-beam headlight tell- tale light 5 Telltale light for right turn indicators 6 with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS generation II OE z Status indicators 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) Service-due indicator panied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow. The word 3 "Service" remains permanently visible. 23 If the service-due indicator appears more than a month before the service date, the date saved in the instrument cluster must be adjusted. This situation If the motorcycle covers long dis- can occur if the battery was dis- tances in the course of the year, connected for a prolonged period If the next service is due in less under certain circumstances it of time. than one month, the date for the might be necessary to have it If you want to have the date set next service 1 is shown briefly serviced at a date in advance consult a specialist workshop, after the Pre-Ride Check com- of the forecast due date. If the preferably an authorised BMW pletes. The month is shown as a

countdown distance to the odo- Motorrad dealer. z Status indicators two-digit number and the year as meter reading at which a service a four-digit number, with a colon will be due is less than 1000 km, Range as separator, so in this example the distance is counted down in the next service is due in March The range readout indic- steps of 100 km 2 and is shown 2011. ates how far you can ride briefly after the Pre-Ride Check with the fuel remaining in the completes. tank. This distance is calculated If service is overdue, the due on the basis of fuel level and av- date or the odometer reading at erage consumption. which service was due is accom- When refuelling after running on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above re- with on-board computer OE the temperature drops below this 3 serve, as otherwise the sensor The figure for average consump- threshold for the first time. will not be able to register the tion used to calculate range is 24 new level. If the sensor cannot not shown and might not be the Tyre pressures register the new level the range same as the average-consump- with tyre pressure monitoring readout cannot be updated. tion reading that appears on the (RDC) OE When the motorcycle is propped display. on its side stand the slight angle of inclination means that the Ambient temperature sensor cannot register the fuel with on-board computer OE level correctly. This is the reason why the range is calculated only When the motorcycle is at when the side stand is in the re- a standstill the heat of the tracted position. engine can falsify the ambient- The calculated range is only temperature reading. If the effect of the engine's heat becomes ex- z Status indicators an approximate reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad cessive, -- temporarily appears The tyre-pressure readings are recommends that you should not on the display. based on a reference tyre tem- try to use the full range before perature of 20 °C. The front refuelling. If ambient temperature drops be- tyre pressure is on the left 1; low 3 °C the temperature dis- the reading on the right 2 is OE without on-board computer play flashes to draw your atten- the rear tyre pressure. -- -- The range reading does not ap- tion to the risk of black ice form- appears directly after the ig- pear until the fuel is down to the ing. The display automatically nition is switched on, because reserve level. switches from any other mode the sensors do not transmit tyre to the temperature reading when pressures until the first time the motorcycle accelerates to more Warnings companied by warning triangle 3. than 30 km/h. These warnings alternate with 3 Mode of presentation the odometer readings. If the warning triangle also Warnings are indicated by the 25 shows, the reading is a corresponding warning lights. The status of the 'General' warn- warning. The critical tyre pres- ing light matches the most ur- sure flashes. gent warning. If the critical value is close to the limit of the permissible tolerance The possible warnings are listed range, the reading is accompan- on the next pages. ied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow. If the tyre pres- sure registered by the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range, the 'General' warning light flashes red. Warnings that do not have warn-

z Status indicators ing lights of their own are indic- The detailed description of BMW ated by 'General' warning light 1 Motorrad RDC starts on page showing in combination with a ( 72). text warning or a warning symbol in the multifunction display. The 'General' warning light shows red or yellow, depending on the ur- gency of the warning. A reading in top values area 2 that constitutes a warning is ac- 3 Warnings, overview 26 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow + "EWS" appears Electronic immobiliser active ( 29) on the display

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 29)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play ( 29)

Lights up Insufficient battery charge current ( 30)

Lights up yellow + "LAMP" ap- Bulb defective ( 30) z Status indicators pears on the dis- play "x.x °C" flashes Ice warning ( 30)

Lights up yellow dWA appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 31) the display

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed ( 31) Warning light Status indicators Meaning 3 Lights up ABS fault ( 31) 27

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 + " " flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted x.x z Status indicators tolerance ( 32)

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

+ "--" or "-- Signal transmission disrupted ( 33) --" appears on the display. 3 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow + "--" or "-- Sensor defective or system error 28 --" appears on ( 34) the display. Lights up yellow + "RdC" appears Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak on the display. ( 35)

z Status indicators Electronic immobiliser Lack of fuel can result in The engine is running in active the engine misfiring and emergency operating mode. 3 cutting out unexpectedly. Mis- Unusual engine response is a General warning light shows 29 yellow. firing can damage the catalytic possibility. converter; a hazardous situation Adapt your style of riding accord- + "EWS" appears on the can result if the engine cuts out ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply display. unexpectedly. and overtaking. Possible cause: Do not run the fuel tank dry. Possible cause: The key being used is not au- Possible cause: The engine control unit has dia- thorised for starting, or commu- The fuel tank contains no more gnosed a fault. In exceptional nication between key and engine than the reserve quantity of fuel. cases, the engine stops and re- electronics is disrupted. fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- Reserve fuel Remove all other vehicle keys gine runs in emergency operating from the same ring as the igni- mode. tion key. approx. 3 l You can continue to ride, but Use the reserve key. bear in mind that the usual en- z Status indicators Refuel ( 64). Have the defective key re- gine power might not be avail- placed, preferably by an au- Engine in emergency- able. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. operation mode Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a Fuel down to reserve General warning light shows specialist workshop, preferably yellow. Warning light for fuel down an authorised BMW Motorrad to reserve shows. Engine symbol appears on dealer. the display. Insufficient battery charge + "LAMP" appears on the Ice warning 3 current display. with on-board computer OE Warning light for battery 30 A defective bulb places The ambient-temperature read- shows. your safety at risk because ing flashes. it is easier for other users to A discharged battery can Possible cause: oversee the motorcycle. render various systems un- The air temperature measured Replace defective bulbs as available, for example the lights, at the motorcycle is lower than soon as possible; always carry a the engine or the ABS. This can 3 °C. result in dangerous situations. complete set of spare bulbs if The ice warning does not If possible, do not continue your possible. mean that there is no risk journey. Possible cause: of black ice forming at measured Possible cause: Bulb defective. temperatures above 3 °C. Alternator or alternator drive belt Visually inspect to ascertain Always take extra care when defective which bulb is defective. temperatures are low; remember Replacing low-beam or high- z Status indicators Have the fault rectified as that the danger of black ice form- quickly as possible by a beam headlight bulb ( 101). ing is particularly high on bridges specialist workshop, preferably Replacing parking-light bulb and where the road is in shade. ( 102). an authorised BMW Motorrad Ride carefully and think well dealer. Replacing brake light and rear light bulb ( 103). ahead. Bulb defective Replacing turn indicator bulb, General warning light shows front/rear ( 105). yellow. Anti-theft alarm battery ABS self-diagnosis not ABS warning light shows. flat completed 3 OE with anti-theft alarm with BMW Motorrad Integral Possible cause: 31 ABS generation II OE General warning light shows The ABS control unit has detec- yellow. ABS warning light flashes. ted a fault. The ABS function is not available. dWA The text warning dWA You can continue to ride the appears, accompanied by a Possible cause: motorcycle, but make due pro- warning-triangle symbol to The ABS function is not vision for the fact that the ABS indicate that this is a warning. available, because self- function is not available. Bear This error message appears diagnosis did not complete. The in mind the more detailed in- only briefly after the pre- motorcycle has to move forward formation on situations that can ride check completes. a few metres for the wheel lead to an ABS fault ( 69). sensors to be tested. Have the fault rectified as Possible cause: Pull away slowly. Bear in mind quickly as possible by a The integral battery in the anti- that the ABS function is not specialist workshop, preferably z Status indicators theft alarm has lost its entire ori- available until self-diagnosis has an authorised BMW Motorrad ginal capacity. There is no assur- completed. dealer. ance that the anti-theft alarm will be operational if the motorcycle's ABS fault ASC intervention battery is disconnected. with BMW Motorrad Integral with Automatic Stability Control Seek the advice of a specialist ABS generation II OE (ASC) OE workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ASC warning light quick- flashes. The ASC has detected a degree of instability at the rear wheel available until self-diagnosis has You can continue to ride. Bear 3 and has intervened to reduce completed. in mind that the ASC function torque. The warning light flashes is not available. Bear in mind 32 for longer than ASC intervention ASC switched off the more detailed information lasts. This affords the rider visual with Automatic Stability Control on situations that can lead to feedback on control intervention (ASC) OE an ASC fault ( 71). even after the critical situation Have the fault rectified as has been dealt with. ASC warning light shows. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably ASC self-diagnosis not Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad completed The rider has switched off the dealer. with Automatic Stability Control ASC system. (ASC) OE Tyre pressure close Activate ASC to limit of permitted ASC warning light slow- ASC fault tolerance flashes. with tyre pressure monitoring z Status indicators with Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: (ASC) OE (RDC) OE Self-diagnosis did not complete, General warning light shows so the ASC function is not avail- ASC warning light shows. yellow. able. The engine must be run- ning and the motorcycle must Possible cause: + "x.x" (critical pressure) reach a speed of at least 5 km/h The ASC control unit has detec- flashes. in order for ASC self-diagnosis to ted a fault. The ASC function is complete. not available. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind that the ASC function is not Possible cause: Possible cause: Have the tyre checked for Measured tyre pressure is close Measured tyre pressure is out- damage by a specialist 3 to the limit of permitted toler- side permitted tolerance. workshop, preferably an 33 ance. Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad Correct the tyre pressure as to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. stated on the inside cover of torcycle can be ridden with the If you are unsure whether the the Rider's Manual. tyre in its present condition. motorcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition: Before you adjust tyre pres- If the motorcycle can be ridden Do not continue your journey. sure, read the information with the tyre in its present condi- on temperature compensation tion: Notify the breakdown service. and adjusting pressure in the Incorrect tyre pressures im- Have the tyre checked for section entitled "Engineering pair the motorcycle's hand- damage by a specialist details". ling characteristics. workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad If tyre pressure is incorrect it is dealer. Tyre pressure outside essential to adapt your style of

permitted tolerance z Status indicators riding accordingly. Signal transmission with tyre pressure monitoring Correct the tyre pressure at the disrupted (RDC) OE earliest possible opportunity. with tyre pressure monitoring General warning light Before you adjust tyre pres- (RDC) OE flashes red. sure, read the information on temperature compensation + "--" or "-- --" ap- + "x.x" (critical pressure) and adjusting pressure in the pears on the display. flashes. section entitled "Engineering details". Possible cause: Possible cause: Sensor defective or 3 The motorcycle has not yet ac- Wireless communication with the system error celerated past the threshold of RDC sensors has been disrupted. 34 with tyre pressure monitoring approximately 30 km/h. The Possible causes include radio- (RDC) OE RDC sensors do not start trans- communication systems operat- mitting signals until the motor- ing in the vicinity and interfering General warning light shows cycle reaches a speed above with the link between the RDC yellow. this threshold for the first time control unit and the sensors. + "--" or "-- --" ap- ( 72). Move to another location and pears on the display. Increase speed above this observe the RDC readings. As- threshold and observe the RDC sume that a permanent fault Possible cause: readings. Assume that a per- has not occurred unless the Motorcycle is fitted with wheels manent fault has not occurred 'General' warning light comes not equipped with RDC sensors. unless the 'General' warning on to accompany the symp- Fit wheels and tyres equipped light comes on to accompany toms. Under these circum- with RDC sensors. the symptoms. Under these stances: z Status indicators circumstances: Have the fault rectified by a Possible cause: Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably One or two RDC sensors have specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad failed. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified by a dealer. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: control system can remain opera- A system error has occurred. tional. 3 Have the fault rectified by a Seek the advice of a specialist 35 specialist workshop, preferably workshop, preferably an author- an authorised BMW Motorrad ised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE

General warning light shows yellow. + "RdC" appears on the

display. z Status indicators This error message appears only 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 original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure 3 36

z Status indicators Operation

Operation 4 Ignition switch/steering lock ...... 38 Damping ...... 49 37 Electronic immobiliser EWS...... 39 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA ...... 50 Clock ...... 40 Tyres ...... 51 Reading...... 40 Headlight ...... 52 Lights ...... 41 Seat ...... 52 Turn indicators...... 42 Hazard warning flashers...... 43 z Operation Emergency off switch (kill switch) ...... 44 Grip heating...... 44 Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 45 Clutch ...... 46 Brakes ...... 46 Mirrors ...... 47 Spring preload ...... 48 Ignition switch/steering Consult a specialist workshop, with Automatic Stability Control 4 lock preferably an authorised BMW (ASC) OE Motorrad dealer. ASC self-diagnosis is per- 38 Keys formed. ( 61) You receive two master keys and Switching on ignition one emergency key. The emer- Switch off the ignition gency key is small and light so that it can always be kept in a wallet or purse, for example. It is designed for occasional use, for example when no master key is available; it is not intended for z Operation constant use. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) Turn the key to position 1. if a key is lost or mislaid ( 39). Parking lights and all function Turn the key to position 2. Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel circuits switched on. Lights switched off. filler cap lock and seat lock are all Engine can be started. Handlebars not locked. operated with the same key. Pre-ride check is performed. Key can be removed. with cases OA ( 60) Electrically powered accessor- with topcase, small OE with BMW Motorrad Integral ies remain operational for a lim- ABS generation II OE If you wish you can arrange to ited period of time. have the cases and the top- ABS self-diagnosis is The battery can be recharged case fitted with locks that can performed. ( 60) via the socket. be opened with this key as well. Locking handlebars as "authorised" for your motor- If the motorcycle is on the cycle. 4 side stand, the surface A spare key attached to 39 of the ground will determine the same ring as the ig- whether it is better to turn the nition key used to start the en- handlebars to the left or right. gine could "irritate" the electron- However, the motorcycle is more ics, in which case the enabling stable on a level surface with the signal for starting is not issued. handlebars turned to the left than The EWS warning appears in the with the handlebars turned to the Turn the key to position 3, multifunction display. right. while moving the handlebars Always keep the spare key sep- On level ground, always turn the slightly. arately from the ignition key. z Operation handlebars to the left to set the Ignition, lights and all function steering lock. circuits switched off. If you mislay a key you can have the key in question barred by Turn the handlebars to the full Handlebars locked. Key can be removed. your authorised BMW Motorrad left or right lock position. dealer. In order to have a key Electronic immobiliser barred you must bring along all the other keys belonging to the EWS motorcycle. The on-board electronics access The engine cannot be started by the data saved in the ignition key a barred key, but a key that has via a ring aerial in the ignition been barred can subsequently be lock. The ignition is not enabled reactivated. for starting until the engine con- You can obtain replacement/extra trol unit has recognised the key keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys Reading 4 are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an Selecting readings 40 obligation to check the legitimacy Switch on the ignition. of all applications for replace- ment/extra keys. Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clock Press and hold down button 2 while riding the motorcycle until the hours number 3 flashes. z Operation can lead to accidents. Set the clock only when the mo- Repeatedly press the button torcycle is stationary. until the hours number is cor- rect. Press button 1 to select the reading in top section of dis- Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down the but- play 3. ton until the minutes number 4 flashes. The following values can be dis- played: Repeatedly press the button until the minutes number is Total kilometres (shown) correct. Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Hold down the button until the Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) minutes number stops flashing. Warnings, if applicable This completes the process. with on-board computer OE Range in km Select average consumption or average speed. 4 Resetting tripmeter 41 Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter.

Press button 4 to select the reading in bottom section of z Operation display 5. Press and hold down button 1 The following values can be dis- until the value shown is reset. played: Lights Ambient temperature (°C) Press and hold down button 1 Side light Average speed in km/h until the tripmeter reading is The side lights switch on auto- reset. matically when the ignition is Average consumption in Resetting average values switched on. l/100 km with on-board computer OE The side lights place Current consumption in a strain on the battery. Switch on the ignition. l/100 km Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Low-beam headlight Centre switch 1 to switch off Turn indicators the high-beam headlight. 4 The low-beam headlight switches Operating flashing turn Press bottom section of 42 on automatically when you start indicators the engine. switch 1 to operate the headlight flasher. Switch on the ignition. When the engine is not The turn indicators are can- running you can switch on Parking light the lights by switching on the ig- celled automatically after Switch off the ignition. nition and either switching on the you have ridden for approximately high-beam headlight or operating 10 seconds and covered a dis- the headlight flasher. tance of about 300 m.

High-beam headlight and z Operation headlight flasher

Immediately after switching off the ignition, push button 1 and hold it in this position until the Press button 1 to switch on parking lights come on. the left flashing turn indicator. Switch the ignition on and off Press top section of switch 1 again to switch off the parking to switch on the high-beam lights. headlight. Hazard warning flashers 4 Operating hazard warning 43 flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 2 to switch on warning flashers for longer than Press buttons 1 and 2 at the the right flashing turn indicator. absolutely necessary. same time to switch on the hazard warning flashers. If you press a turn-indic- z Operation Ignition can be switched off. ator button with the ignition switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

Press button 3 to switch off the flashing turn indicators. Press button 3 to switch off the hazard warning flashers. Emergency off switch 4 (kill switch) 44

a Normal operating position 1 Grip-heating switch (run) b Engine switched off. The handlebar grips have two- z Operation 1 Emergency off switch (kill stage heating. Stage two is for You cannot start the engine switch) heating the grips quickly: it is ad- unless the kill switch is in visable to switch back to stage the run position. Operating the kill switch one as soon as the grips are when riding can cause warm. Grip heating can be ac- the rear wheel to lock and thus Grip heating tivated only when the engine is cause a fall. with heated handlebar grips OE running. Do not operate the kill switch The increase in power con- when riding. sumption caused by the The emergency off switch is a grip heating can drain the bat- kill switch for switching off the tery if you are riding at low en- engine quickly and easily. gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- Deactivating ASC function ASC warning light remains ing capability. Switch on the ignition. ON. 4 You have the option of de- The ASC function is deactiv- 45 activating the ASC function ated. while the motorcycle is on the move. Activating ASC function

2 Heating off. z Operation 3 50 % heat output (one dot visible) 4 100 % heat output (three dots visible) Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the ASC warning light Automatic Stability until the ASC warning light changes status. Control ASC changes status. ASC warning light goes out; ASC warning light shows. if self-diagnosis has not with Automatic Stability Control completed it starts flashing. OE (ASC) Release button 1 within two Release button 1 within two seconds. seconds. The ASC warning light re- Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is 4 mains off or continues to clutch lever while riding the easier to turn if you push flash. motorcycle can lead to accidents. the clutch lever forward. 46 The ASC function is activated. Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor- Brakes You also have the option of cycle is at a standstill. Adjust the handbrake switching the ignition off and lever then on again. Changing the position of An ASC fault has occurred the brake-fluid reservoir can if the ASC warning light allow air to penetrate the brake shows when the motorcycle ac- system. celerates to a speed in excess z Operation Do not twist the handlebar fitting of 5 km/h after the ignition was or the handlebars. switched off and then on again. Attempting to adjust the handbrake lever while riding Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 the motorcycle can lead to acci- clockwise to increase the span Adjusting clutch lever dents. between the clutch lever and If the position of the clutch Do not attempt to adjust the the handlebar grip. fluid reservoir is changed, handbrake lever unless the mo- Turn adjusting screw 1 air can enter the clutch system. torcycle is at a standstill. counter-clockwise to reduce Do not twist the handlebar fitting the span between the clutch or the handlebars. lever and the handlebar grip. Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjust the mirrors 4 47

Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Push the protective cap up between the brake lever and

over the threaded fastener on Operation Turn the mirror to the correct z the handlebar grip. the mirror arm. position. Turn adjusting screw 1 Slacken nut 1. counter-clockwise to reduce Turn the mirror arm to the ap- the span between the brake propriate position. lever and the handlebar grip. Tighten the nut to the spe- The adjusting screw is cified tightening torque, while easier to turn if you push holding the mirror arm to en- the handbrake lever forward. sure that it does not move out of position. Locknut (mirror) to ad- apter

22 Nm Push the protective cap over 4 the threaded fastener. 48 Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- when the motorcycle is heavily Basic setting of spring ling will suffer if you do not loaded and reduce spring preload preload, rear match the spring-preload and z Operation accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. damping-characteristic settings. without Electronic Suspen- Adjust the damping characteristic sion Adjustment (ESA) OE Adjusting spring preload to suit spring preload. Knob set to "STD" on the for rear wheel If you want to increase spring scale at the side (Full load of Remove the seat ( 52). preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- fuel, with rider 85 kg) ection indicated by the HIGH Installing seat ( 53). arrow. If you want to reduce spring preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the LOW arrow. Damping Setting 4 Damping must be adapted to suit 49 the surface on which the motor- cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload. An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. If you want a harder damping An increase in spring preload There is a risk of injury characteristic, turn adjusting requires firmer damping, a re- by burns if you adjust the damping characteristic while the screw 1 in the direction indic- duction in spring preload re- z Operation ated by the H arrow. quires softer damping. silencer is hot. Use a screwdriver extension and If you want a softer damping Adjusting damping for wear protective gloves. characteristic, turn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indic- rear wheel Adjust the damping character- ated by the S arrow. Make sure the ground is level istic, using the tool from the and firm and place the motor- on-board toolkit to turn adjust- cycle on its stand. ing screw 1. Three spring-preload stages can Basic setting of rear-sus- be combined with any of three 4 pension damping charac- damper settings. 50 teristic Turn the adjusting screw as Calling up settings far as it will go in the direc- Switch on the ignition. tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direc- tion indicated by the S arrow The damping characteristic you (Full load of fuel, with rider select is shown in panel 1 of the 85 kg) multifunction display and spring z Operation preload is shown in panel 2. The Electronic Suspension meanings of the readings are as Adjustment ESA follows: with Electronic Suspension Ad- Press button 1 to view the cur- COMF: Comfortable damping OE justment (ESA) rent setting. characteristic Possible settings NORM: Normal damping char- acteristic Electronic Suspension Adjust- SPORT: Sporty damping ment ESA provides a convenient characteristic way of adapting the motorcycle One-up to the load it carries and the sur- face over which you intend riding. One-up with luggage You can adjust the damping cycle before increasing spring characteristic while the mo- preload; if applicable, have your 4 torcycle is on the move. passenger dismount. Two-up (with luggage) The ESA indicator disappears 51 To adjust spring preload: from the display as soon as The setting shows briefly, then Start the engine: adjustment completes. disappears automatically. You cannot adjust spring preload while the motor- Tyres Adjusting suspension cycle is on the move. Checking tyre pressure Switch on the ignition. Repeatedly long-press but- Incorrect tyre pressures im- ton 1 until the setting you want pair the motorcycle's hand- to use appears on the display. ling characteristics and increase z Operation Wait for the mechanism to the rate of tyre wear. complete all adjustments be- Always check that the tyre pres- fore you ride off. sures are correct. The settings for damping and At high road speeds, tyre spring preload shown on the valves installed perpen- display are automatically ac- dicular to the wheel rim have a cepted if you allow a certain tendency to open as a result of Press button 1 once to view length of time to pass without centrifugal force. the current setting. pressing button 1.The ESA In order to avoid sudden defla- To adjust damping: indicator flashes while adjust- tion, fit valves installed perpen- Repeatedly short-press but- ment is in progress. dicular to the rim with valve caps ton 1 until the setting you want If the temperature is very low, complete with rubber seals and to use appears on the display. take the weight off the motor- make sure the valve caps are Headlight Headlight beam throw and screwed firmly on to the valves. 4 Adjusting headlight for spring preload 52 Make sure the ground is level driving on left/driving on Headlight beam throw is kept and firm and place the motor- right constant when spring preload is cycle on its stand. adjusted to suit load. If the motorcycle is ridden in a Check tyre pressures against Consult a specialist work- the data below. country where the opposite rule of the road applies, its asymmet- shop, preferably an au- Tyre pressure, front ric low-beam headlight will tend thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, to dazzle oncoming traffic. if you are unsure whether the Have the headlight set accord- headlight beam-throw setting is 2.5 bar (Tyre cold) ingly by a specialist workshop, correct. z Operation preferably an authorised BMW Tyre pressure, rear Motorrad dealer. Seat Commercially available ad- Remove the seat 2.9 bar (Tyre cold) hesive tape will damage the Make sure the ground is level If tyre pressure is too low: plastic lens of the light. and firm and place the motor- Correct tyre pressure. Consult a specialist workshop, cycle on its stand. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light. Remove the seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a 4 clean surface. 53 Installing seat

Turn the key to the right in seat lock 1 and hold it in this position while pressing down z Operation the rear part of the seat.

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

Lift seat 2 at the front and re- lease the key. 4 54

z Operation Riding

Riding 5 Safety instructions ...... 56 55 Checklist...... 58 Starting ...... 59 Running in ...... 61 Brakes ...... 62

Parking your motorcycle ...... 63 z Riding Refuelling ...... 64 Securing motorcycle for transporta- tion ...... 65 Safety instructions counterpart motorcycle with Correct loading standard-height suspension. 5 Rider's equipment Overloading and imbal- Risk of accident by unex- 56 Do not ride without the correct anced loads can adversely pectedly early contact with clothing. Always wear: affect the motorcycle's handling. the ground. Helmet Do not exceed the permissible Bear in mind that lowered Motorcycling jacket and gross weight and be sure to suspension limits the trousers comply with the instructions on motorcycle's angle of heel and loading. Gloves ground clearance. Boots Set spring preload, damping Test your motorcycle's angle z Riding characteristic and tyre pres- This applies even to short jour- of heel in situations that do not sures to suit total weight. neys, and to every season of involve risk. When riding over with cases OA the year. Your authorised BMW kerbs and similar obstacles, bear Make sure that the weight is Motorrad dealer will be glad to in mind that your motorcycle's uniformly distributed between advise you on the correct cloth- ground clearance is limited. right and left. ing for every purpose. Pack heavy items at the bot- Lowering the motorcycle's sus- tom and toward the inboard Restricted angle of heel pension shortens suspension side. with lowered suspension OE travel (see the section entitled Note the maximum permissible "Technical Data"). Ride comfort payload and the speed limit A motorcycle with lowered might be restricted as a result. for riding with cases fitted, as suspension has less ground Be sure to adjust spring preload stated on the label inside the clearance and cannot corner accordingly, particularly for riding case. at angles of heel as extreme two-up. as those achievable by a with topcase, small OE cause loss of consciousness with Payload of luggage car- fatal consequences. Note the maximum permissible rier 5 payload and the speed limit for Do not inhale exhaust fumes. 57 riding with topcase fitted, as ≤5 kg Do not run the engine in an en- stated on the label inside the closed space. topcase. Speed Risk of burn injury with tank rucksack OA If you ride at high speed, always bear in mind that various bound- Engine and exhaust system Note the maximum permissible ary conditions can adversely af- become very hot when the payload of the tank rucksack. fect the handling of your motor- motorcycle is in use. There is a

z Riding Payload of tank rucksack cycle: risk of burn injuries by contact Settings of the spring-strut and with hot surfaces, particularly at shock-absorber system the silencer. ≤5 kg Imbalanced load When you park the motorcycle Loose clothing make sure that no-one comes with luggage carrier OE Insufficient tyre pressure into contact with the engine and Note the maximum permissible Poor tyre tread exhaust system. payload of the luggage carrier. Catalytic converter Payload of luggage car- Risk of poisoning rier Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, with luggage carrier OE and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating or and damage. Inhaling the exhaust fumes with case carrier with lug- For this reason, observe the fol- therefore represents a gage rack OA lowing points: health hazard and can even Do not run the fuel tank dry. Risk of overheating unnecessarily. Ride away imme- 5 Do not attempt to start or run diately after starting the engine. the engine with a spark-plug 58 cap disconnected. Tampering Stop the engine immediately if Tampering with motor- it misfires. cycle settings (e.g. elec- Use only unleaded fuel. tronic engine management unit, Comply with all specified main- throttle valves, clutch) can cause tenance intervals. damages to the components in question and lead to failure of z Riding Unburned fuel will destroy safety-relevant functions. Dam- Riding without the slip- the catalytic converter. age caused in this way is not stream deflectors installed Note the points listed for protec- covered by the warranty. can cause the engine to over- tion of the catalytic converter. Do not tamper with the motor- heat. cycle in any way that could result Do not ride the motorcycle un- in tuned performance. less the slipstream deflectors are installed. Checklist Cooling would be Use the following checklist to inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you period with the motorcycle at ride off. a standstill: overheating would Brakes result. In extreme cases, the Brake-fluid levels, front and rear motorcycle could catch fire. Clutch Do not allow the engine to idle Clutch fluid level Starting Select neutral or, if a gear is Damping-characteristic setting engaged, pull the clutch lever. 5 and spring preload Starting engine You cannot start the mo- 59 Tyre-tread depth and tyre torcycle with the side stand pressures extended and a gear engaged. Cases correctly installed and The engine will switch itself off luggage secured if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear At regular intervals: before retracting the side stand. Engine oil level (every refuelling When starting a cold engine stop) z Riding Brake-pad wear (every third at low ambient temperatures: disengage the clutch and turn refuelling stop) Kill switch in run position a. the twistgrip slightly to open Switch on the ignition. the throttle. Pre-ride check is performed. ( 60) with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation II OE ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( 60) with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) OE ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 61) Press starter button 1. The start attempt is auto- ing lights and telltale lights are Have the fault rectified as 5 matically interrupted if bat- switched on in succession. quickly as possible by a tery voltage is too low. Recharge specialist workshop, preferably 60 the battery before you start the Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad engine, or use jump leads and a The 'General' warning light dealer. donor battery to start. changes from yellow to red. ABS self-diagnosis The engine starts. Phase 3 with BMW Motorrad Integral Consult the troubleshooting The rev. counter and speedo- ABS generation II OE chart below if the engine re- meter needles both swing back fuses to start. ( 118) to rest. At the same time, all the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- z Riding warning lights and telltale lights forms self-diagnosis to ensure its Pre-ride check switched on in the initial phase operability. Self-diagnosis is per- The instrument panel runs a test are switched off in reverse se- formed automatically when you of the instruments and the telltale quence. switch on the ignition. and warning lights when the ig- nition is switched on: this is the If a needle did not move or if a Phase 1 Pre-Ride-Check The test is abor- warning light or telltale light did Test of the diagnosis-compat- ted if you start the engine before not show: ible system components with it completes. Some malfunctions cannot the motorcycle at a standstill. ABS warning light flashes. Phase 1 be indicated if one of the warning lights fails to show. The rev. counter and speedo- Make sure that all the warning meter needles both swing to and telltale lights come on in the Phase 2 the limit values on their scales. pre-ride check. Test of the diagnosis-compat- At the same time, all the warn- ible system components while the motorcycle is on the move ASC self-diagnosis ASC self-diagnosis (speed at least 5 km/h). with Automatic Stability Control completed 5 ABS warning light flashes. OE The ASC warning light goes (ASC) 61 out. BMW Motorrad ASC performs ABS self-diagnosis self-diagnosis to ensure its op- If an indicator showing an ASC completed erability. Self-diagnosis is per- fault appears when ASC self- The ABS warning light goes formed automatically when you diagnosis completes: out. switch on the ignition. You can continue to ride. Bear in mind that the ASC function Phase 1 If an indicator showing an ABS is not available. z Riding fault appears when ABS self-dia- Test of the diagnosis-compat- Have the fault rectified as gnosis completes: ible system components with quickly as possible by a You can continue to ride. Bear the motorcycle at a standstill. specialist workshop, preferably in mind that neither the ABS ASC warning light slow- an authorised BMW Motorrad function nor the integral brak- flashes. dealer. ing function is available. Have the fault rectified as Phase 2 Running in quickly as possible by a Test of the diagnosis-compat- The first 1000 km specialist workshop, preferably ible system components while an authorised BMW Motorrad the motorcycle is on the move While running in the motor- dealer. (speed at least 5 km/h). cycle, vary the throttle opening ASC warning light slow- and engine-speed range fre- flashes. quently; avoid riding at constant engine rpm for prolonged peri- ods. Try to do most of your rid- Brake pads Avoid extreme angles of heel. 5 ing during this initial period on New brake pads have to bed twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- Brakes 62 down before they can achieve ing high-speed main roads and their optimum friction levels. You How can stopping highways if possible. can compensate for this initial re- distance be minimised? Comply with the rpm limits for duction in braking efficiency by Each time the brakes are applied, running in. exerting greater pressure on the a load distribution shift takes levers. Running-in speeds place with the load shifting for- New brake pads can extend ward from the rear to the front stopping distance by a sig- wheel. The sharper the motor- z Riding -1 <5500 min (Odometer nificant margin. cycle decelerates, the more load reading 0...200 km) Apply the brakes in good time. is shifted to the front wheel. The <6500 min-1 (Odometer higher the wheel load, the more reading 200...400 km) Tyres braking force can be transmitted <7500 min-1 (Odometer New tyres have a smooth sur- without the wheel locking. reading 400...600 km) face. This must be roughened by To optimise stopping distance, riding in a restrained manner at apply the front brakes rapidly and maximum engine rpm for various heel angles until the tyres keep on increasing the force you short bursts (Odometer are run in. This running in pro- apply to the brake lever. This reading 600...900 km) cedure is essential if the tyres are makes the best possible use of Do not omit the first inspection to achieve maximum grip. the dynamic increase in load at after 500 - 1200 km. Tyres do not have their full the front wheel. Remember to grip when new and there pull the clutch at the same time. is a risk of accidents at extreme In the "panic braking situations" angles of heel. that are trained so frequently braking force is applied as rap- idly as possible and with the could overheat and suffer severe Wetness and dirt result in rider's full force exerted on the damage. poor braking efficiency. 5 brake levers; under these circum- Use both front and rear brakes, Apply the brakes lightly while stances the dynamic shift in load and make use of the engine's riding to remove wetness and 63 distribution cannot keep pace braking effect as well. dirt, or dismount and clean the with the increase in deceleration brakes. and the tyres cannot transmit the Wet and dirty brakes Think ahead and brake in good full braking force to the surface Wetness and dirt on the brake time until full braking efficiency is of the road. Under these circum- discs and the brake pads dimin- restored. stances the front wheel can lock ish braking efficiency. up. Delayed braking action or poor Parking your z Riding braking efficiency must be motorcycle with BMW Motorrad Integral reckoned with in the following OE ABS generation II situations: Side stand BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Riding in the rain or through Switch off the engine. vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water. If the ground is soft or un- ing up. After the motorcycle has been even, there is no guaran- Descending mountain washed. tee that the motorcycle will rest passes Riding on salted or gritted firmly on the stand. roads. Always check that the ground There is a danger of the After work has been carried on under the stand is level and brakes fading if you use the brakes, due to traces of oil firm. only the rear brakes when des- or grease. Extend the side stand and cending mountain passes. Under Riding on dirt-covered surfaces extreme conditions, the brakes prop the motorcycle on the or off-road. stand. The side stand is designed motorcycle would topple in Open the protective cap. 5 to support only the weight consequence. of the motorcycle. Do not lean or sit on the mo- 64 Do not lean or sit on the torcycle with the centre stand motorcycle with the side stand extended. extended. Extend the centre stand and If the camber of the roadway lift the motorcycle onto the permits, turn the handlebars all stand. the way to the left. On a gradient, the motorcycle Refuelling z Riding should always face uphill; se- Fuel is highly flammable. A Use the ignition key to unlock lect 1st gear. naked flame close to the the fuel filler cap and pop the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- Centre stand cap open. plosion. Switch off the engine. Do not smoke. Never bring a If the ground is soft or un- naked flame near the fuel tank. even, there is no guaran- Fuel attacks plastics, which tee that the motorcycle will rest become dull or unsightly. firmly on the stand. Wipe off plastic parts immediately Always check that the ground if they come into contact with under the stand is level and fuel. firm. Make sure the ground is level Excessive movements and firm and place the motor- could cause the centre cycle on its stand. stand to retract, and the When refuelling after run- Usable fuel capacity ning on reserve, make sure 5 that you top up the tank to a 65 level above reserve, as other- approx. 18 l wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level. If the Reserve fuel sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel-level read- ing nor the range readout can be approx. 3 l updated. Fuel expands when hot. Press the fuel tank cap down

z Riding Fuel escaping from an firmly to close. Recommended fuel Remove the key and close the overfilled tank could make its way grade onto the road surface. This could protective cap. cause a fall. Premium plus unleaded Securing motorcycle Do not overfill the fuel tank. 98 ROZ/RON for transportation Leaded fuel will destroy the 91 AKI catalytic converter. Make sure that all components alternative fuel grade Use only unleaded fuel. that might come into contact with straps used to secure the Refuel with fuel of the grade motorcycle are adequately pro- Premium unleaded (slight stated below; do not fill the tected against scratching. Use power- and consumption- tank past the bottom edge of adhesive tape or soft cloths, for related restrictions) the filler neck. example, for this purpose. 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI 5 66

The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- At the rear, secure the straps z Riding and fall on its side. ents. to the rear footrests on both Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap sides and tighten the straps. cannot topple sideways. components such as brake lines Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension Push the motorcycle onto the or wires. should be compressed as transportation flat and hold it in At the front, secure the straps tightly as possible front and position: do not place it on the to the handlebars on both rear. side stand or centre stand. sides. Pass the straps through the leading link and tighten the straps. Engineering details

Engineering details 6 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ...... 68 67 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ...... 70 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 72

z Engineering details Brake system with burn-outs can result in damage force, so the wheels continue 6 BMW Motorrad Integral to the rear brake and the clutch. to turn and directional stability Do not attempt burn-outs. is maintained irrespective of the 68 ABS condition of the road surface. with BMW Motorrad Integral How does ABS work? ABS generation II OE The amount of braking force that What are the effects of can be transferred to the road surface irregularities? Partially integral brakes depends on factors hat include Humps and surface irregular- Your motorcycle is equipped with the coefficient of friction of the ities can cause the wheels to partially integral brakes. Both road surface. Loose stones, ice lose contact temporarily with the front and rear brakes are applied and snow or a wet road all have road surface; if this happens the when you pull the handbrake much lower coefficients of friction braking force that can be trans- lever. The footbrake lever acts than a clean, dry asphalt surface. mitted to the road can drop to only on the rear brake. The lower the coefficient of fric- zero. If the brakes are applied While the brakes are slowing the tion, the longer the braking dis- under these circumstances the motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad tance. ABS has to reduce braking force Integral ABS adapts braking-force If the rider increases braking to ensure that directional sta- z Engineering details distribution between front and pressure to the extent that brak- bility is maintained when the rear brakes to suit the load on ing force exceeds the maximum wheels regain contact with the the motorcycle. transferrable limit, the wheels road surface. At this instant the The integral braking func- start to lock and the motorcycle BMW Motorrad Integral ABS tion makes it very difficult loses its directional stability; a fall must assume an extremely low to spin the rear wheel by opening is imminent. Before this situation coefficient of friction, so that the the throttle with the front brake can occur, ABS intervenes and wheels will continue to rotate un- applied to keep the motorcycle adapts braking pressure to the der all imaginable circumstances, stationary (burn-out). Attempted maximum transferrable braking because this is the precondition for ensuring directional stability. depressed either before or at the What is the design As soon as is registers the ac- same time as the brake lever is baseline for BMW 6 tual circumstances, the system pulled. Motorrad Integral ABS? reacts instantly and adjusts brak- 69 Within the limits imposed by ing force accordingly to achieve Rear wheel lift physics, the BMW Motorrad In- optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden tegral ABS ensures directional deceleration, however, under cer- stability on any surface. The sys- What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible tem is not optimised for special rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- requirements that apply under BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent extreme competitive situations the rear wheel from lifting clear ABS? off-road or on the track. If the ABS system has to reduce of the ground. If this happens braking force on account of the the outcome can be a highsiding Special situations situation in which the motorcycle circumstances described above, The speeds of the front and rear can flip over. vibration is perceptible through wheels are compared as one the handbrake lever. Severe braking can cause means of detecting a wheel's When the handbrake lever is the rear wheel to lift off the incipient tendency to lock. If z Engineering details pulled, brake pressure is also ground. the system registers implaus- built up at the rear wheel by When you brake, bear in mind ible values for a lengthy period the integral function. If the that ABS control cannot be relied the ABS function is deactivated brake pedal is depressed after on in all circumstances to prevent for safety reasons and an ABS the handbrake lever is pulled, the rear wheel from lifting clear of fault message is issued. Self-dia- the brake pressure built up the ground. gnosis has to complete before beforehand is perceptible as fault messages can be issued. counter-pressure sooner than is In addition to problems with the the case when the brake pedal is BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, exceptional riding conditions can What significance momentum take over and even 6 lead to a fault message being devolves on regular BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is issued. maintenance? unable to counteract their effects. 70 Exceptional riding conditions: Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine tem cannot perform beyond Heating up with the motorcycle management with BMW the abilities dictated by its level on the centre stand or an auxil- of maintenance. Motorrad ASC iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW a gear engaged. with Automatic Stability Control Motorrad Integral ABS is always OE Rear wheel locked by the en- (ASC) maintained in optimum condition, gine brake for a lengthy period, it is essential for you to comply How does ASC work? for example while descending strictly with the specified inspec- on a loose or slippery surface. The BMW Motorrad ASC com- tion intervals. pares the speed of rotation of the If a fault message is issued on front wheel and the rear wheel. account of exceptional riding Reserves for safety The differential is used to com- conditions as outlined above, you The potentially shorter braking pute slip as a measure of the z Engineering details can reactivate the ABS function distances which BMW Motorrad reserves of stability available at by switching the ignition off and Integral ABS permits must not be the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a on again. used as an excuse for careless certain limit the electronic engine riding. ABS is primarily a means management system intervenes, of ensuring a safety margin in adapting engine torque accord- genuine emergencies. ingly. Take care when cornering. When you apply the brakes on a corner, the motorcycle's weight and What is the design conditions and adopting his or has to complete before fault baseline for BMW her style of riding accordingly. messages can be issued. 6 Motorrad ASC? Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under 71 BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system. the exceptional riding conditions as an assistant system for the outlined below. rider and for use on public roads. Special situations Exceptional riding The extent to which the rider af- conditions: fects ASC control can be consid- In accordance with the laws of erable (weight shifts when cor- physics, the ability to accelerate Riding for a lengthy period with nering, items of luggage loose on is restricted more and more as the front wheel lifted off the the motorcycle), especially when the angle of heel increases. Con- ground (wheelie) and ASC de- style of riding takes rider and ma- sequently, there can be a per- activated. chine close to the limits imposed ceptible lag in acceleration out of Rear wheel rotating with the by physics. very tight bends. motorcycle held stationary by The system is not optimised for applying the front brake (burn- The speeds of the front and special requirements that apply out). rear wheels are compared as Heating up with the motorcycle under extreme competitive situ- Engineering details one means of detecting the rear z ations off-road or on the track. on the centre stand or an auxil- wheel's incipient tendency to You have the option of deactiv- iary stand, engine idling or with spin or slip sideways. If the sys- ating the BMW Motorrad ASC a gear engaged. tem registers implausible values system for these circumstances. for a lengthy period the ASC Accelerating the motorcycle to Even ASC is constrained by function is deactivated for safety a speed in excess of 5 km/h the laws of physics. Invari- reasons and an ASC fault mes- after switching the ignition off ably, the rider bears responsibil- sage is issued. Self-diagnosis and then on again reactivates the ity for assessing road and traffic ASC. If the front wheel lifts clear of the Tyre pressure The control unit can adminis- 6 ground under severe accelera- monitoring RDC trate four sensors, so two dif- tion, the ASC reduces engine ferent sets of wheels with RDC 72 torque until the front wheel re- with tyre pressure monitoring sensors can be alternated on OE gains contact with the ground. (RDC) the motorcycle. An error mes- Under these circumstances, Function sage is issued if wheels without BMW Motorrad recommends sensors are fitted to a motorcycle rolling the throttle slightly closed A sensor integrated into each equipped with an RDC control so as to restore stability with the tyre measures the air tempera- unit. least possible delay. ture and the air pressure inside the tyre and transmits this in- Tyre-pressure ranges When riding on a slippery sur- formation to the control unit. The RDC control unit differenti- face, never snap the throttle ates between three tyre-pressure Each sensor has a centrifugal- twistgrip fully closed without ranges, all of which are paramet- force tripswitch that does not pulling the clutch at the same erised for the motorcycle: enable transmission of the meas- time. Engine braking torque can Tyre pressure within permitted ured values until the motorcycle cause the rear wheel to lock, with tolerance. z Engineering details has accelerated to about 30 km/ a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure close to limit of The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- h. The display shows -- for each tyre until the tyre-pressure permitted tolerance. able to control a situation of this Tyre pressure outside permit- nature. signal is received for the first time. The sensors continue to ted tolerance. transmit the measured-value sig- nals for approximately 15 minutes after the motorcycle comes to a stop. Temperature the pressures shown by the compensation multifunction display. 6 Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation 73 sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops. Tyre temperature the inside cover of the Rider's depends on ambient tempera- Manual. Then use the air line to ture, on the style of riding and compensate for the difference the duration of the ride. between the RDC reading and The tyre-pressure readings the value in the table. shown by the multifunction Example: According to the display are temperature- Rider's Manual, tyre pressure compensated; the reference tyre should be 2.5 bar, but the temperature for these readings reading in the multifunction is always 20 °C. The air lines display is 2.3 bar. The gauge on z Engineering details available to the public in petrol the air line shows 2.4 bar. You stations and motorway service must now increase tyre pressure areas have gauges that do not by the 0.2 bar difference compensate for temperature; the between the value in the table reading shown by a gauge of and the RDC reading; when the this nature is the temperature- air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar, dependent tyre pressure. In the tyre is inflated to the correct most instances, therefore, these pressure. gauge readings will not tally with 6 74

z Engineering details Accessories

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

z Accessories General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power sockets examine or test each 7 BMW Motorrad recommends Notes on use of power sockets: product of outside origin to the use of parts and accessories 76 ensure that it can be used on for your motorcycle that are ap- Automatic shutdown or in connection with BMW proved by BMW for this purpose. The power sockets are shut motorcycles without constituting Genuine BMW parts and ac- down automatically under the a safety hazard. Country-specific following circumstances: cessories and other products official authorisation does not If battery charge state is too which BMW has approved can suffice as assurance. Tests low to maintain the motor- be obtained from your authorised conducted by these instances cycle's start capability BMW Motorrad dealer, together cannot make provision for all If maximum load capability as with expert advice on their install- operating conditions experienced stated in the technical data is ation and use. by BMW motorcycles and, These parts and products have exceeded z Accessories consequently, they are not When the engine is being been tested by BMW for safety, sufficient in some circumstances. cranked on the starter function and suitability. BMW Use only parts and accessor- accepts product liability for them. ies approved by BMW for your Connection of electrical Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle. accept any liability whatsoever devices for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning You can start using electrical has not approved. modifications, comply with all the devices connected to the motor- Also bear in mind the informa- legal requirements. Make sure cycle's sockets only when the ig- tion on the effect of wheel size that the motorcycle does not nition is switched on. The power on suspension-control systems infringe the national road-vehicle supply to the sockets is switched ( 93). construction and use regulations off no more than 15 minutes applicable in your country. after the ignition is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of Use only a case correctly fitted Opening cases the on-board electrics. with a heat shield. 7 Cable routing 77 The cables from the power sock- ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling Cannot be trapped Turn the key to the OPEN pos- ition in the case lock. Before you ride off, make sure

Cases that heat shield 1 is in position z Accessories with cases OA on the left case. Heat shield, left case The geometry of the case carri- The left case is exposed to a ers enables you to use the cases considerable amount of heat on from the predecessor model. Un- account of the position of the der these circumstances your au- rear silencer. thorised BMW motorcycle dealer will supply a retrofit heat shield. Severe damage to the left case caused by heat from Push lock barrel 1 down. the silencer. Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the Remove the cases 7 way up. The lid of the case opens. 78 Closing cases

Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock. to the LOCK position and re- The handle pops out. z Accessories move the key from the lock. Pull release lever 2 all the way up. Close the lid of the case and press it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case.

Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go. The case is released and can Opening topcase be removed. 7 Installing cases 79 Pull the case handle up as far as it will go.

Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock. to the LOCK position and re-

z Accessories move the key from the lock. Topcase Seat the case in top holders 4 OE and in holder 5 at the rear with topcase, small footrest.

Push lock barrel 1 forward. Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the 7 way up. The lid of the topcase opens. 80 Close the topcase

Push release lever 2 down until Pull handle 3 up as far as it will it engages. go. Turn the key in the topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and lock to the LOCK position and remove it from the luggage z Accessories remove the key from the lock. carrier. Pull release lever 2 all the way up. Removing topcase Installing topcase Close the lid of the topcase Turn the key to the RELEASE Pull the topcase handle up as and hold it down. Check that position in the topcase lock. far as it will go. nothing is trapped between the The handle pops out. lid and the case. 7 81

Hook the topcase into position Push handle 3 down until it on the luggage carrier. Make engages. sure that the four hooks on the Turn the key in the topcase topcase are securely seated in lock to the LOCK position and

z Accessories the corresponding keepers in remove the key from the lock. the luggage carrier. 7 82

z Accessories Maintenance

Maintenance 8 General instructions...... 84 83 Toolkit ...... 84 Engine oil ...... 85 Brake system ...... 86 Clutch ...... 91 Rims and tyres ...... 92 Wheels ...... 93

Front-wheel stand ...... 100 z Maintenance Bulbs ...... 101 Headlight ...... 107 Jump starting ...... 108 Battery ...... 109 General instructions Toolkit 3 Reversible-blade screw- driver with star-head and 8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard toolkit plain tips scribes straightforward proced- 84 Replacing turn indicator ures for checking and replacing bulb, front/rear ( 105). certain wear parts. Adjusting damping for Special tightening torques are lis- rear wheel ( 49). ted as applicable. The tightening Removing battery torques for the threaded fasten- ( 111). ers on your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled "Technical 4 Reversible screwdriver data". blade You will find information on more With star-head and Torx extensive maintenance and repair 1 Tool for oil cap T25 z Maintenance work in the Repair Manual on Top up the engine oil Replacing low-beam or DVD for your motorcycle, which ( 86). high-beam headlight bulb is available from your authorised 2 Torx wrench, T40 ( 101). BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjusting headlight Replacing brake light and rear light bulb ( 103). Some of the work calls for spe- 5 Extension for screwdriver cial tools and a thorough know- blade ledge of motorcycle technology. Adjusting damping for If you are in doubt consult a rear wheel ( 49). specialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. 6 Open-ended spanner Engine oil Width across flats 14 Checking engine oil level 8 Adjusting mirror arm 85 ( 47). The oil level varies with the temperature of the Tools service set oil. The higher the temperature, with service toolkit OA the higher the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to mis- Check the oil level in oil-level interpretation; this in turn, means indicator 1. that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- z Maintenance gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip. BMW Motorrad has assembled Switch off the engine when it is a tools service set that is ideal at operating temperature. for carrying out extended service Make sure the ground is level work (e.g. removing and installing and firm and place the motor- wheels) on this motorcycle. You cycle on its centre stand. Engine oil, specified level can obtain the tools set from Wait five minutes for the oil to your authorised BMW Motorrad drain into the oil pan. dealer. Between MIN and MAX marks If the oil level is below the MIN Engine oil, quantity for 8 mark: topping up Top up the engine oil ( 86). 86 max 0.5 l (Difference If the oil level is above the MAX between MIN and MAX) mark: Have the oil level corrected Checking engine oil level by a specialist workshop, ( 85). preferably an authorised BMW Install the cap of the engine oil Motorrad dealer. filler neck, making sure that the Use the tool from the toolkit to sealing ring is correctly posi- Top up the engine oil remove cap 1 from the engine- tioned. oil filler neck. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Damage to the engine Brake system z Maintenance cycle on its stand. can result if it is operated Checking operation of Wipe the area around the filler without enough oil, but the same brakes neck clean. also applies if the oil level is too high. Pull the handbrake lever. Always make sure that the oil The pressure point must be level is correct. clearly perceptible. Press the footbrake lever. Top up the engine oil to the The pressure point must be specified level. clearly perceptible. If pressure points are not clearly suspension toward the brake certain circumstances they can perceptible: calipers. cause damage to the brake sys- 8 Have the brakes checked by a tem. 87 specialist workshop, preferably In order to ensure the dependab- an authorised BMW Motorrad ility of the brake system, do not dealer. permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible Check the front brake pad thickness. thickness Have the brake pads replaced Make sure the ground is level by a specialist workshop, and firm and place the motor- preferably an authorised BMW cycle on its stand. Motorrad dealer. Brake-pad wear limit, front Checking rear brake pad z Maintenance 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, thickness without backing plate. The Make sure the ground is level wear indicators (grooves) and firm and place the motor- must be clearly visible.) cycle on its stand.

If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Brake pads worn past the Visually inspect the left and minimum permissible thick- right brake pads to ascertain ness can cause a reduction in their thickness. Viewing direc- braking efficiency and under tion: Between wheel and front In order to ensure the dependab- 8 ility of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear 88 past the minimum permissible thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, to ascertain their thickness. Brake-pad wear rear Viewing direction: from the left The rear brake has a brake-pad toward the brake caliper. 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, wear indicator. z Maintenance without backing plate. Make sure that the brake disc is not visible through the bore in the inboard brake block.) If the brake disc is visible: Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick- ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake sys- tem. Check the brake-fluid level, front brakes 8 A low fluid level in the 89 brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Check the brake fluid level in is between the brake pads. Make sure the ground is level front reservoir 1. and firm and place the motor- How to interpret the marks: cycle on its centre stand. Wear of the brake pads Three rings visible: brake-pad Move the handlebars to the causes the brake fluid level thickness is at least 75 % z Maintenance straight-ahead position. in the reservoir to sink. Two rings visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 50 % One ring visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 25 % No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as described above Check the brake-fluid 8 level, rear brakes 90 A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front Make sure the ground is level rear reservoir 1. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Wear of the brake pads Brake fluid (DOT4) Remove the seat ( 52). causes the brake fluid level z Maintenance It is impermissible for the in the reservoir to sink. brake 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 as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing seat ( 53). 8 Clutch 91 Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Check the clutch fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably reservoir 1. an authorised BMW Motorrad Wear of the clutch causes Brake fluid (DOT4) dealer. the fluid level in the clutch

z Maintenance Do not permit the brake fluid fluid reservoir to rise. Checking clutch fluid level level to drop below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir Make sure the ground is level Clutch-fluid level (visual horizontal) and firm and place the motor- inspection) cycle on its centre stand. If the brake fluid level drops be- Move the handlebars to the It is impermissible for the low the permitted level: straight-ahead position. clutch fluid level to drop. Have the defect rectified as (Motorcycle upright and quickly as possible by a spe- handlebars in straight-ahead cialist workshop, preferably position) an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the clutch-fluid level drops: Checking spokes Have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the 8 Unsuitable hydraulic fluids with spoked wheels OE minimum permissible tread could cause damage to the or 92 depth. clutch system. with Classic version OE Do not attempt to top up the Make sure the ground is level Make sure the ground is level system with fluids of any kind. and firm and place the motor- and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Have the defect rectified as cycle on its stand. Measure the tyre tread depth quickly as possible by a spe- Draw the handle of a screw- in the main tread grooves with cialist workshop, preferably driver or a similar instrument wear marks. an authorised BMW Motorrad across the spokes and listen dealer. to the notes of the individual Tyres have wear indicators spokes. integrated into the main Rims and tyres tread grooves. The tyre is worn z Maintenance If the notes vary: out when the tyre tread has worn Have the spokes checked by a Checking rims down to the level of the marks. specialist workshop, preferably Make sure the ground is level The locations of the marks are an authorised BMW Motorrad and firm and place the motor- indicated on the edge of the tyre, dealer. cycle on its stand. e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by Visually inspect the rims for Check the tyre tread an arrow. defects. depth If the tyre tread is worn to min- Have damaged rims checked imum: and, if necessary, replaced by a Your motorcycle's handling Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- specialist workshop, preferably and grip can be impaired able. an authorised BMW Motorrad even before the tyres wear to dealer. the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law. Wheels are programmed into the control RDC label unit and are fundamental to all Tyre recommendation with tyre pressure monitoring 8 calculations. Any change in these (RDC) OE For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for 93 Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels as roadworthy certain makes. other than those installed ex- BMW Motorrad cannot assess works, can have serious effects the suitability or provide any on the performance of the con- guarantee of road safety for other trol systems. tyres. The sensor rings are essential BMW Motorrad recommends for correct road-speed calcula- using only tyres tested by BMW tion, and they too must match Motorrad. the motorcycle's control sys- You can obtain detailed informa- tems and consequently cannot Incorrect tyre fitting can z Maintenance tion from your authorised BMW be changed. damage the RDC sensors. Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- If you decide that you would like Be sure to explain to the au- net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. to fit non-standard wheels to thorised BMW Motorrad dealer your motorcycle, it is very im- or the specialist workshop that Effect of wheel size portant to consult a specialist the wheel is fitted with an RDC on suspension-control workshop beforehand, prefer- sensor. systems ably an authorised BMW Motor- Wheel size is very important as rad dealer. In some cases, the If the motorcycle is equipped a parameter for the suspension- data programmed into the control with RDC, each wheel rim bears control systems ABS and ASC. units can be changed to suit the an adhesive label indicating the In particular, the diameter and the new wheel sizes. position of the RDC sensor. width of a motorcycle's wheels When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC Mask off the parts of the wheel Remove screws 2 on left and 8 sensor. Be sure to draw the rim that could be scratched in right. attention of the authorised BMW the process of removing the 94 Motorrad dealer or specialist brake calipers. workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral Force the brake pads 3 slightly ABS generation II OE z Maintenance apart by rocking brake caliper 4 Once the calipers have back and forth against brake been removed, there is disc 5. a risk of the brake pads being Carefully pull the brake calipers pressed together to the extent back and out until clear of the that they cannot be slipped back brake discs. over the brake disc on reas- sembly. Make sure the ground is level Do not operate the handbrake and firm and place the motor- lever when the brake calipers cycle on its centre stand. Raise front of motorcycle until Unclip the two retaining clips 1 have been removed. the front wheel can turn freely. holding the ABS sensor cable BMW Motorrad recommends to the brake line. the BMW Motorrad front-wheel hand side when rolling out the ASC systems at the start of this stand for lifting the motorcycle. wheel. chapter. 8 Install the front-wheel stand Threaded fasteners not ( 100). Roll the front wheel forward to 95 remove. tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

z Maintenance Release axle clamping screw 1. Remove spacing bushing 3 Remove quick-release axle 2, from the left-hand side of the while supporting the wheel. front-wheel hub. Do not wipe the grease off the axle. Installing front wheel with BMW Motorrad Integral Possible malfunctions when Slip spacing bushing 3 into ABS generation II OE ABS and ASC systems in- the wheel hub on the left-hand Take care not to damage tervene if non-standard wheels side. the ABS sensor on the left- are installed. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and with BMW Motorrad Integral Ease the brake calipers on to 8 ABS generation II OE the brake discs. Take care not to damage the 96 ABS sensor on the left-hand side when rolling the wheel into position.

The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction. Raise the front wheel, insert Note the direction-of-rotation ar- quick-release axle 2 and rows on the tyre or the wheel tighten to specified torque. rim. Tighten screws 2 on left and Quick-release axle in axle z Maintenance Roll the front wheel into posi- right to the specified tightening tion between the front forks. holder torque. 50 Nm Brake caliper to slider Tighten axle clamping screw 1 tube to the specified torque. 28 Nm Clamping screw (quick- Remove the adhesive tape release axle) in slider from the wheel rim. tube 19 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral the brake lever is pulled or the ABS generation II OE brake pedal depressed. 8 Operate the brake several 97 times until the brake pads are bedded. Removing rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- The cable of the ABS cycle on its centre stand. sensor could chafe through Clip two retaining clips 1 of the if it comes into contact with the sensor cable to the brake line. brake disc.

Make sure that the ABS sensor z Maintenance cable is routed snugly along the front suspension. Make sure that the sensor cable is secured in retaining clips 3.

Braking efficiency is im- Parts of the exhaust system paired if the brake pads are can be hot. not correctly bedded against the Do not touch hot parts of the discs. exhaust system. Before riding off, always check that the brakes bite as soon as Slacken screw 1 of the clamp Threaded fasteners not 8 and slip the clamp to the rear. tightened to the specified Do not remove the sealing torque can work loose or their 98 grease from the clamp. threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the Remove axle 1, while support- rear-wheel adapter. ing the wheel. Roll the rear wheel out toward the rear.

z Maintenance Remove screw 2 for the Install the rear wheel bracket of the silencer from the Possible malfunctions when rear footrest. ABS and ASC systems in- Work the end silencer to the tervene if non-standard wheels rear to remove and lay it on a are installed. padded rest. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and Engage first gear. The wheel studs for the ASC systems at the start of this spoked wheel and the chapter. cast wheel are of different lengths. If wheel studs from the two sets are combined or the wrong wheel studs are used the rear wheel will not be correctly too small, the rear wheel can Rear wheel to wheel car- secured and could present a risk overheat. rier 8 of accident. The gap between the rear wheel 99 Use only the correct wheel studs Tightening sequence: and the silencer must be at least and only wheel studs bearing the tighten in diagonally 20 mm. same approved length identifi- opposite sequence Align the silencer, install ers. Do not lubricate the wheel 60 Nm screw 2 and tighten to the studs. specified torque. Install screws 1 and tighten to Push the end silencer onto the Silencer to rear frame the specified tightening torque. pipe at the exhaust-flow control valve and turn it to its initial Rear wheel to wheel car- position. rier 19 Nm

z Maintenance Tightening sequence: tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm with spoked wheels OE or with Classic version OE or with spoked wheels OA If the gap between the rear Slip the clamp forward as far as wheel and the silencer is it will go and turn it so that R/ RT mark 3 on the clamp is in Use basic stand with tool num- 8 line with mark 4. ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com- bination with front-wheel ad- 100 apter (83 30 0 402 242).

Align the two adapters 2 so that the front forks are securely seated. Tighten screw 1 to the spe- Tighten adjusting screws 1.

z Maintenance cified tightening torque. Slacken adjusting screws 1. Clamp to silencer and Push the two adapters 2 apart manifold until the front forks fit between 28 Nm them. Use locating pins 3 to set the Front-wheel stand front-wheel stand to the de- sired height. Install the front-wheel Centre the front-wheel stand stand relative to the front wheel and Make sure the ground is level push it against the front axle. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Bulbs Replacing low-beam or 8 high-beam headlight bulb 101 Remove the headlight ( 107).

If the motorcycle is on the Squeeze clips of bulb socket 4 centre stand and is raised on right and left together and too far, the centre stand will lift remove bulb 3 from the bulb clear of the ground and the mo- socket. torcycle could topple to one side. z Maintenance Replace the defective bulb. When raising the motorcycle, Turn bulb socket of low-beam make sure that the centre stand Bulb for low-beam and headlight 1 or high-beam remains on the ground. high-beam headlight headlight 2, as applicable, Apply uniform pressure to push counter-clockwise to remove. H11 / 12 V / 55 W the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle. Hold the new bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. (yellow) and the high-beam head- 8 light (white). 102 Turn bulb socket of low-beam headlight 1 or high-beam headlight 2, as applicable, clockwise to install. Make sure that the colour coding of the wire is correct: low-beam headlight=yellow. Install bulb 3 in bulb socket 4. Install the headlight ( 107). Remove bulb socket 1 from the housing. Replacing parking-light bulb z Maintenance Remove the headlight ( 107).

There is a risk of mixing up the full-beam headlight bulb Remove bulb 2 from bulb and the low-beam headlight bulb socket 1. when installing the bulb sockets. Note the colour-coding of the wires for the low-beam headlight Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light 8 103

W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.

Install bulb socket 1 in the Remove screws 1. housing. Work the tail cover forward to Install the headlight ( 107). remove.

Replacing brake light and Switch off the ignition. z Maintenance rear light bulb The steps in the procedure described here also apply by analogy to a motorcycle with a Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. luggage carrier. Remove the seat ( 52).

Remove screw 1. Work the bulb housing to the 8 rear to remove. 104

Press bulb 3 into its socket Press bulb 3 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Turn bulb socket 2 counter-

z Maintenance clockwise to remove it from the Replace the defective bulb. housing. Bulb for tail light/brake light

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise to install it in the bulb housing. Replacing turn indicator bulb, front/rear 8 Make sure the ground is level 105 and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.

Seat the bulb housing in hold- Slip the tail trim into position ers 4. underneath the passenger grab handle.

z Maintenance

Remove screw 1.

Install screw 1. Install screws 1. Installing seat ( 53). Replace the defective bulb. 8 Bulbs for flashing turn 106 indicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators OE without Canada export NV LED

Pull the glass out of the re- Bulbs for flashing turn Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install flector housing at the threaded- indicators, rear it in the bulb housing. fastener side. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W z Maintenance with LED turn indicators OE without Canada export NV LED Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.

Working from the inboard side, Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise insert the glass into the bulb and remove it from the bulb housing and close the housing. housing. Installing headlight 8 107

Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Ease cover 2 forward to re- Position the headlight in the Headlight move. housing. Remove the headlight Install screw 3.

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

Remove screw 3. Work the headlight forward and out of the housing. Jump starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V. 8 The wires leading to the 108 power socket do not have Make sure the ground is level a load-capacity rating adequate and firm and place the motor- for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cycle on its stand. cessively high current can lead Remove the seat ( 52). to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics. Do not use the on-board socket Install cover 2; make sure that to jump-start the engine of the tabs 5 of the cover engage the motorcycle. corresponding holders. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips z Maintenance of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with Begin by connecting one end fully insulated crocodile clips at of the red jump lead to the both ends. positive terminal of the dis- charged battery and the other Jump-starting with a donor- end to the positive terminal of battery voltage higher than the donor battery (positive on Install screw 1. 12 V can damage the vehicle this vehicle: position 1). electronics. Then connect one end of the Make sure that the battery of the black jump lead to the negat- ive terminal of the donor bat- tery and the other end to the Installing seat ( 53). If the battery is not discon- negative terminal of the dis- nected, the on-board elec- 8 charged battery (negative on Battery tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually 109 this vehicle: position 2). Maintenance instructions drain the battery. This can cause Run the engine of the donor the battery to run flat. If this hap- vehicle during jump-starting. Correct upkeep, recharging and pens, warranty claims will not be storage will prolong the life of Start the engine of the vehicle accepted. the battery and are essential if with the discharged battery Connect a float charger to the warranty claims are to be con- in the usual way; if the en- battery if the motorcycle is to sidered. gine does not start, wait a few remain out of use for more than minutes before repeating the Compliance with the points be- four weeks. attempt in order to protect the low is important in order to max- imise battery life: BMW Motorrad has de- starter motor and the donor veloped a float charger spe- battery. Keep the surface of the battery clean and dry cially designed for compatibility z Maintenance Allow both engines to idle for a with the electronics of your mo- few minutes before disconnect- Do not open the battery Do not top up with water torcycle. Using this charger, you ing the jump leads. can keep the battery charged Be sure to read and comply Disconnect the jump lead from during long periods of disuse, with the instructions for char- the negative terminals first, without having to disconnect the ging the battery on the follow- then disconnect the second battery from the motorcycle's ing pages lead from the positive termin- on-board systems. You can ob- Do not turn the battery upside als. tain additional information from down Do not use proprietary your authorised BMW Motorrad start-assist sprays or other dealer. products to start the engine. Charge the battery when the battery from the on-board on-board socket is switched off 8 connected systems and connect the charger when this happens. directly to the battery. 110 Disconnect devices plugged Comply with the operating in- into the sockets. If you switch on the igni- structions of the charger. Charging the connected tion and the multifunction If you are unable to charge battery directly at the bat- display and telltale lights fail to the battery through the on- tery terminals can damage the light up, the battery is completely board socket, you may be using vehicle electronics. flat (battery voltage is less than 9 a charger that is not compatible Always disconnect the battery V). Attempting to charge a com- with your motorcycle's electron- from the on-board circuits be- pletely flat battery via the on- ics. If this happens, disconnect fore recharging it with a charger board socket can cause damage the battery from the on-board connected directly to the battery to the motorcycle's electronics. systems and connect the charger posts. If a battery has discharged to the directly to the battery. z Maintenance extent that it is completely flat, it Only chargers suitable for has to be disconnected from the Charging battery when this mode of charging can on-board circuits and charged disconnected be used to recharge the battery with the charger connected dir- Charge the battery using a via the on-board socket. Unsuit- ectly to the battery posts. able chargers could cause dam- suitable charger. age to the motorcycle's on-board Charge via the power socket, Comply with the operating in- electrics. with the battery connected structions of the charger. Use BMW chargers with the to the motorcycle's on-board Once the battery is fully part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 electrical system. charged, disconnect the (220 V) or, as applicable, The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If electronics know when the the battery terminals. you are in doubt, disconnect battery is fully charged. The The battery has to be re- charged at regular intervals 8 in the course of a lengthy period of disuse. See the instructions 111 for caring for your battery. Al- ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use Removing battery Make sure the ground is level Disconnection in the wrong Remove screw 3, disengage and firm and place the motor- sequence increases the risk the retaining strap at the bot- cycle on its stand. of short-circuits. tom and remove. with anti-theft alarm OE Always proceed in the correct Lift the battery up and out; If applicable, switch off the anti- sequence. work it slightly back and forth z Maintenance theft alarm. if it is difficult to remove. Disconnect negative battery Switch off the ignition. lead 2 first. Installing battery Remove the seat ( 52). Then pull back protective Place the battery in the battery cap 1 and disconnect the compartment, positive terminal positive cable. on the right in the forward dir- ection of travel. Always proceed in the correct 8 sequence. 112 Never install the battery without the protective cap. Connect the battery positive lead first. Fit protective cap 1 to the pos- itive terminal of the battery. Then connect battery negative Engage the retainer at the bot- lead 2. tom, push it over the battery and install screw 3. If the battery was discon- nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time z Maintenance it will be necessary to enter the current date in the instrument panel, in order to ensure that the service-due indicator functions correctly. If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk Installing seat ( 53). of short-circuits. Setting clock ( 40). Care

Care 9 Care products ...... 114 113 Washing motorcycle ...... 114 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents...... 114 Paint care ...... 115

Protective wax coating ...... 116 z Care Laying up motorcycle ...... 116 Restoring motorcycle to use ...... 116 Care products painted parts prior to washing Warm water intensifies the the motorcycle. effect of salt. 9 BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off that you use the cleaning and 114 the motorcycle immediately after road salt. care products you can obtain it has been exposed to strong from your authorised BMW The high pressure of high- sunlight and do not wash it in the Motorrad dealer. The substances pressure cleaners (steam sun. in BMW CareProducts have been cleaners) can damage seals, the Make sure that the motorcycle tested in laboratories and in hydraulic brake system, the elec- is washed frequently, especially practice; they provide optimised trical system, and the seat. z Care during the winter months. care and protection for the Do not use a steam jet or high- materials used in your vehicle. To remove road salt, clean the pressure cleaning equipment. motorcycle with cold water im- The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip. cleaning and care products Cleaning easily can damage vehicle components. After the motorcycle has damaged components been washed, ridden Do not use solvents such as cel- through water or ridden in Plastics lulose thinners, cold cleaners, the rain, the brake discs and fuel or the like, and do not use If plastic parts are cleaned pads might be wet and the cleaning products that contain using unsuitable cleaning brakes might not take effect alcohol. agents, the surfaces can be dam- immediately. aged. Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time Do not use cleaning agents that until the brake discs and brake contain alcohol, solvents or ab- BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. rasives to clean plastic parts. that you use BMW insect re- Even fly-remover pads or clean- mover to soften and wash off ing pads with hard surfaces can insects and stubborn dirt on produce scratches. Body panels Cooling fins can be bent Remove particularly aggressive Clean the trim panels with water easily. substances immediately, how- 9 and BMW plastic care emulsion. Take care not to bend the fins ever, as otherwise the paint can when cleaning the radiator. be affected or become discol- 115 Windscreens and headlight oured. Substances of this nature lenses made of plastic Rubber include spilt fuel, oil, grease, Clean off dirt and insects with a Treat rubber components with brake fluid and bird droppings. soft sponge and plenty of water. water or BMW rubber-care We recommend BMW vehicle Soften stubborn dirt and products. polish or BMW paint cleaner for

this purpose. Care insects by covering the af- Using silicone sprays for z Marks on the paintwork are par- fected areas with a wet cloth. the care of rubber seals can ticularly easy to see after the cause damage. motorcycle has been washed. Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or Remove stains of this kind im- Use plenty of water and BMW other care products that contain mediately, using cleaning-grade shampoo to clean chrome, par- silicon. ticularly if it has been exposed to benzene or petroleum spirit on a road salt. Use chrome polish for Paint care clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. additional treatment. BMW Motorrad recommends Washing the motorcycle regularly BMW tar remover for removing Radiator will help counteract the long-term specks of tar. Remember to wax effects of substances that dam- Clean the radiator regularly to the parts treated in this way. age the paint, especially if your prevent overheating of the en- motorcycle is ridden in areas gine due to inadequate cooling. with high air pollution or natural For example, use a garden hose sources of dirt, for example tree with low water pressure. resin or pollen. Protective wax coating Restoring motorcycle 9 BMW Motorrad recommends to use 116 applying only BMW car wax or Remove the protective wax products containing carnauba coating. wax or synthetic wax. Clean the motorcycle. It is time to rewax the paint- Install a charged battery. work when water "puddles" on Before starting: work through the surface, instead of forming the checklist in the chapter en- beads. z Care titled "Riding". Laying up motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. Removing battery ( 111). Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots, the side stand pivots and the centre stand pivots (if the motorcycle is fit- ted with a centre stand) with a suitable lubricant. Coat bright metal and chrome- plated parts with an acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline). Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel. Technical data

Technical data 10 troubleshooting chart ...... 118 Riding specifications ...... 133 117 Threaded fasteners ...... 119 Engine ...... 122 Fuel...... 123 Engine oil ...... 124 Clutch ...... 125 Transmission ...... 125 Rear-wheel drive ...... 126

z Technical data Running gear ...... 126 Brakes ...... 128 Wheels and tyres ...... 128 Electrics ...... 129 Frame ...... 131 Dimensions ...... 131 Weights...... 132 troubleshooting chart 10 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. 118 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).

z Technical data Threaded fasteners Front wheel FR Valid 10 119 Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 30 - 10.9 28 Nm Clamping screw (quick-release axle) 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 z Technical data M8 x 40 - 10.9 28 Nm Silencer to rear frame M8 x 35 19 Nm 10 Rear wheel FR Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier 120 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 spoked wheels OE or with Classic 60 Nm version OE or with spoked wheels OA

z Technical data Mirror arm FR Valid

Locknut (mirror) to adapter M10 x 1.25 22 Nm Adapter (mirror) to clamp M10 25 Nm Headlight FR Valid 10 Headlight to bracket 121 M8 x 30 8 Nm Micro-encapsulated

z Technical data 10 Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- 122 cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves 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 reduction OE 79 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min-1 z Technical data with power reduction OE 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 Fuel 10 Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 123 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l Reserve fuel approx. 3 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

z Technical data 10 Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change 124 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

z Technical data 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 Clutch 10 clutch type Single-plate dry clutch 125 Transmission

gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear

0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear z Technical data 10 Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears 126 Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1

Running gear

Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame z Technical data Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring and damping electrically adjustable to 3 settings Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension OE 100 mm, At wheel Rear wheel 10 Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction 127 link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre- load with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, electrically adjustable rebound damping with three settings and electro-hydraulic- ally adjustable spring preload with three settings Spring travel at rear wheel 140 mm

z Technical data with lowered suspension OE 121 mm 10 Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- 128 ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation Sintered metal II OE

Wheels and tyres

z Technical data Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 with spoked wheels OE Spoked wheel with 40 spokes or with Classic version OE front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17 Rear wheel 10 rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 129 with spoked wheels OE Spoked wheel with 40 spokes or with Classic version OE 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 z Technical data 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, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. 10 Battery battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery 130 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 z Technical data Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators OE LED without Canada export NV Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators OE LED without Canada export NV Frame 10 Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, with load-bearing drive unit 131 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 suspension OE 1302 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir-

rors z Technical data 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 suspension OE 750 mm, Without rider with dual seat, low OE with dual seat OE 800 mm, Without rider 10 rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1840 mm, Without rider with comfort seat, high OE 1860 mm, Without rider 132 with dual seat, low OE 1740 mm, Without rider with lowered suspension OE 1720 mm, Without rider with dual seat, low OE 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

z Technical data Maximum payload 223 kg Riding specifications 10 Top speed >200 km/h 133

z Technical data 10 134

z Technical data Service

Service 11 BMW Motorrad Service ...... 136 135 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ...... 136 Maintenance work ...... 136 Confirmation of maintenance work ...... 138

Confirmation of service ...... 143 z Service BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- BMW Motorrad Mobility rad dealer. 11 BMW Motorrad has an extens- services 136 ive after-sales service network In order to help ensure that your As owner of a new BMW mo- in place to look after you and BMW is always in optimum torcycle, in circumstances in your motorcycle in more than condition, BMW Motorrad which assistance is required you 100 countries. Authorised BMW recommends compliance with can benefit from the protection Motorrad dealerships have the the maintenance intervals afforded by the various BMW technical information and the specified for your motorcycle. Motorrad mobility services (e.g. technical know-how to carry out Have all maintenance and repair Mobile Service, breakdown ser- reliably all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the vice, vehicle recovery service). z Service work on your BMW. "Service" chapter in this manual. Your authorised BMW Motorrad Visit our website www.bmw- For generous treatment of claims dealer will be happy provide in- motorrad.com to find out where submitted after the warranty formation about the mobility ser- the nearest authorised BMW period has expired, evidence of vices available to you. Motorrad dealership is located. regular maintenance is essential. If maintenance and re- Maintenance work Your authorised BMW Motorrad pair work is performed in- BMW Pre-delivery Check expertly, it could result in con- dealer can provide information on Your authorised BMW Motorrad sequential damage and thus con- BMW services and the work un- dealer conducts the BMW pre- stitute a safety risk. dertaken as part of each service. delivery check before handing BMW Motorrad recommends you over the motorcycle to you. to have all the associated work on your motorcycle carried out by a specialist workshop, prefer- BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before The BMW running-in check has the next scheduled date for the 11 service. to be performed when the mo- 137 torcycle has covered between The service-due indicator in the 500 km and 1200 km multifunction display reminds you BMW Service about one month or 1000 km in advance when the time for a ser- The BMW Service is carried out vice is approaching, on the basis once a year; the extent of servi- of the programmed values. cing can vary, depending on the age of the motorcycle and the z Service distance it has covered. Your au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer confirms that the service work has been carried out and enters the date when the next service will be due. Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their motorcycles for service be- fore the next scheduled date. It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirma- tion of service. Servicing has to be brought forward if this odo- 11 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in 138 Check Check Completed Completed

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Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories 11 and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 143 Item Odometer Date reading

z Service Item Odometer Date 11 reading 144

z Service A B Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 12 ABS Charging battery when Checking operation, 86 145 Engineering details, 68 connected, 110 Safety instructions, 62 Self-diagnosis, 60 Charging battery when Technical data, 128 Warnings, 31 disconnected, 110 Wear indicator, 88 Accessories Installation, 111 Bulbs General instructions, 76 Maintenance instructions, 109 Replacing brake-light bulb, 103 Ambient temperature Position on the motorcycle, 17 Replacing high-beam headlight Ice warning, 30 Removal, 111 bulb, 101 z Index Reading, 24 Technical data, 130 Replacing low-beam headlight Anti-theft alarm Warning for battery charge bulb, 101 Telltale light, 16 current, 30 Replacing parking-light Warning, 31 Brake fluid bulb, 102 ASC Checking fluid level, front, 89 Replacing rear light bulb, 103 Control, 14 Checking fluid level, rear, 90 Replacing turn indicator bulb, Engineering details, 70 Reservoir, front, 13 front/rear, 105 Operation, 45 Reservoir, rear, 17 Technical data, 130 Self-diagnosis, 61 Brake pads Warning for bulb failure, 30 Warnings, 31 Checking front, 87 Average values Checking rear, 87 C Resetting, 41 Running in, 62 Case Heat shield, 77 Operation, 77 Checklist, 58 Clock Engine Fuel reserve 12 Adjusting, 40 Starting, 59 Range, 23 Control, 16 Warning, 29 146 Technical data, 122 Clutch Warning, engine electronics, 29 Fuses Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Engine oil Technical data, 129 Checking fluid level, 91 Checking fill level, 85 Checking operation, 91 G Filler neck, 13 General views Fluid reservoir, 11 Fill-level indicator, 11 Instrument panel, 16 Technical data, 125 Technical data, 124 Left handlebar fitting, 14

Index Confirmation of maintenance z Topping up, 86 Left side of motorcycle, 11 work, 138 Equipment, 7 Multifunction display, 20 Currency, 7 ESA Right handlebar fitting, 15 Control, 14 D Right side of motorcycle, 13 Operation, 50 Damping Underneath the seat, 17 Adjuster, 11 F Warning and telltale lights, 22 Adjusting, 49 Frame Grip heating Dimensions Technical data, 131 Control, 15 Technical data, 131 Front-wheel stand Operation, 44 Installing, 100 E Fuel H Electrics Filler neck, 11 Hazard warning flashers Technical data, 129 Refuelling, 64 Control, 14, 15 Emergency off switch (kill Technical data, 123 Operation, 43 switch), 15 Operation, 44 Headlight L Multifunction display, 16 Beam throw, 52 Lights Control, 14 12 Driving on right/driving on Control, 14 Meaning of symbols, 21 147 left, 52 Headlight flasher, operating, 42 Overview, 20 Removing and installing, 107 High-beam headlight, Selecting readings, 40 Horn, 14 operating, 42 Multifunction switch Low-beam headlight, 42 General view, left side, 14 I Parking lights, operating, 42 General view, right side, 15 Ignition Side light, 41 Switching off, 38 O Lowered suspension z Index Switching on, 38 Restrictions, 56 Odometer and tripmeters Immobiliser Control, 16 Reserve key, 39 M Resetting, 41 Warning, 29 Maintenance Instrument panel General instructions, 84 P Ambient-light brightness Maintenance intervals, 136 Parking, 63 sensor, 16 Mirrors Power socket Notes on use, 76 Overview, 16 Adjusting, 47 Mobility services, 136 Position on the motorcycle, 11 J Motorcycle Pre-ride check, 60 Jump starting, 108 care, 113 Cleaning, 113 R Rear-wheel drive K Lashing, 65 Keys, 38 Technical data, 126 Laying up, 116 Refuelling, 64 Parking, 63 Rev. counter, 16 Restoring to use, 116 Rider's Manual Symbols Toolkit 12 Position on the motorcycle, 17 Meaning, 21 Contents, 84 Running gear Position on the motorcycle, 17 148 Technical data, 126 T topcase Running in, 61 Technical data Operation, 79 Battery, 130 Torques, 119 Brakes, 128 S Transmission Safety instructions Bulbs, 130 Technical data, 125 for brakes, 62 Clutch, 125 troubleshooting chart, 118 for riding, 56 Dimensions, 131

z Index Turn indicators Seat Electrics, 129 Control, left, 14 Installation, 52 Engine, 122 Control, right, 15 Lock, 13 Engine oil, 124 Operation, 42 Removal, 52 Frame, 131 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Service, 136 Fuel, 123 Adhesive label for rim, 93 Service-due indicator, 23 Rear-wheel drive, 126 Engineering details, 72 Spark plugs Running gear, 126 Reading, 24 Technical data, 130 Spark plugs, 130 Warnings, 32 Speedometer, 16 Standards, 7 Tyres Spring preload Transmission, 125 Checking inflation pressure, 51 Adjuster, 17 Weights, 132 Checking tread depth, 92 Adjusting, 48 Wheels and tyres, 128 Pressures, 129 Starting, 59 Telltale lights, 16 Recommendation, 93 Control, 15 Overview, 22 Running in, 62 Steering lock, 39 Table of tyre pressures, 17 Weights Technical data, 128 Payload table, 17 12 Technical data, 132 149 V Wheels Vehicle identification number Change of size, 93 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Checking rims, 92 W Checking spokes, 92 Warning lights, 16 Install the rear wheel, 98 Overview, 22 Installing front wheel, 95

Warnings Remove the front wheel, 94 z Index ABS, 31 Removing rear wheel, 97 Anti-theft alarm, 31 Technical data, 128 ASC, 31 Battery charge current, 30 Bulb defect, 30 Engine electronics, 29 Fuel reserve, 29 Ice warning, 30 Immobiliser, 29 Mode of presentation, 25 RDC, 32 Warnings, overview, 26 Details described or illustrated in this booklet may differ from the vehicle's actual specification as purchased, the accessories fitted 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 data are quoted to the customary tol- erances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission 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 unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re- lated restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 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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