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K 1600 GTL
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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) K 1600 GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at Ambient temperature..22 Riding mode ....56 the end of this Rider's Manual if Tire inflation pressures .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 149 BMW Motorrad DTC ..90 9 Care ....133 Dimensions .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....155 Confirmation of service ..160 12 Index ....162...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Left handlebar fitting ....14 Right handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir 115) Fuel filler opening ( Operating panel for the audio system (see separate user guide) Seat lock ( Control for rear-seat heat- ing (on the seat) ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Adjusting spring preload Adjusting damping ( Storage compartment...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Vehicle Identification Num- ber (above engine oil filler neck) Onboard socket ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 112) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 114) Type plate (on front sus- pension) Wind deflection wing Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 108) Stowage compartment of...

  • Page 16: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with LED auxiliary head- lights Operating additional head- lights ( Cruise control operation Hazard warning flashers Windshield operation Operating turn indicators Horn...
  • Page 17 Multi-controller and MENU button Operating the multifunction display ( Operation of the audio sys- tem (see the appropriate instructions for use) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Using DTC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Select the favorite menu. 47).

  • Page 18: Right Handlebar Fitting

    Right handlebar fitting with central locking Operation of the central locking system ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starting engine (...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Fuses ( 131) Battery ( 128) Standard tool kit ( 108)

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Release for navigation slot Warning and indicator lights ( with navigation system Navigation device ( Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Tachometer Control for tripmeters Multifunction display The brightness of the warn- ing lights and telltale lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is adapted automatically to suit am-...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Riding mode ( Coolant temperature Area for warnings ( Menu area ( Area for messages relating to the audio system Onboard computer display area ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) RDC readings Status indicators for seat heating ( Status indicators for han- dlebar grip heating ( with Electronic Suspen-...

  • Page 23: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Tire inflation pressures with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Stopwatch ( Travel times ( Date (display mode de- pends on the time format selected) ( Meanings of the symbols at posi- Oil level ( 5 Damping tion 1: 6 Vehicle load Average consumption Range...

  • Page 24: Ambient Temperature

    The determined range is an with Tire Pressure Control of 68 °F (20 °C) . The left-hand approximate reading. BMW (TPC/RDC) value 1 indicates the air pres- Motorrad therefore recommends sure of the front wheel, and the...

  • Page 25: Oil Level Indicator

    The general warning light next refueling stop. flashes red. – – – : No measurement possi- Additional information on BMW ble (above-mentioned conditions If the countdown to the next Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided not met). service is less than one month, from page ( 91).
  • Page 26 required. If the countdown dis- tance to the early service is less than 621 mls (1000 km), count- down distance 2 appears on the display. If the service display appears more than a month before the service date, the stored date must be adjusted in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 27: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights ABS warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning light ( Telltale light of the left turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Neutral indicator light High-beam headlight indi- cator light Telltale light of the right turn indicators Warning light for engine...

  • Page 28: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators 11 Indicator light of cruise- Up to four warning symbols can control system ( be displayed at any given time. Display The general warning light is 12 General warning light, in Warnings are displayed with the shown in accordance with the conjunction with warn- corresponding warning light.

  • Page 29: Overview Of Warning Indicators

    Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Electronic immobilizer is active ( play Lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( turns yellow Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing turns red Lights up Engine fault (...
  • Page 30 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on the dis- On-board system voltage critical ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Rear light failure ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Front light failure ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis-...
  • Page 31 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up DTC deactivated ( Lights up DTC error ( Flashes red + tire pressure in Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- ble tolerance ( + " " or " Transmission error ( " is indicated Lights up yellow + "...
  • Page 32 Warning light Displays Meaning appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( play appears on the dis- Central locking locked ( play appears on the dis- briefly shows yellow Service overdue ( play...
  • Page 33 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) frequently be too high, have placed, preferably by an autho- Refueling ( 82). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialized work- Coolant temperature too Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 34 Have the malfunction corrected played. cialized workshop, preferably as soon as possible by a spe- an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably A discharged battery leads retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad to the failure of various mo- retailer.
  • Page 35 (e.g. heated body warmer or General warning light shows an authorized BMW Motorrad auxiliary headlights). yellow. retailer. The split battery symbol Rear light failure On-board system voltage appears on the display.
  • Page 36 Please contact a spe- yellow. black ice must especially be ex- cialized workshop, preferably pected on bridges and in shady an authorized BMW Motorrad Bulb symbol with two ar- road areas. retailer. rows appears on the dis- Think well ahead when driving.

  • Page 37: Abs Error

    The DTC system has been deac- as soon as possible by a spe- (DTC) tivated by the driver. cialized workshop, preferably Switch on DTC. DTC warning light flashes an authorized BMW Motorrad slowly. retailer. DTC error Possible cause: with Dynamic Traction Control DTC intervention...
  • Page 38 + the critical tire pressure Have the tire checked for dam- shows red. age by a specialized workshop, The DTC control unit has de- preferably an authorized BMW tected an error. The DTC func- Possible cause: Motorrad retailer. tion is not available.
  • Page 39 Have fault eliminated by a spe- Have fault eliminated by a spe- with Tire Pressure Control cialized workshop, preferably cialized workshop, preferably (TPC/RDC) an authorized BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. General warning light shows retailer. yellow. Possible cause:...
  • Page 40 BMW Motorrad Headlight aiming changed Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized dealer. with Adaptive Headlight BMW Motorrad retailer. Beam-throw adjustment appears on the display. Light direction of the low- of the low-beam headlight Cornering light control...
  • Page 41 Contact a specialized work- an authorized BMW-Motorrad Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized dealer. shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition lock ......42 Wind deflection wing....59 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 44: Ignition Lock

    Ignition lock Engine can be started. The windscreen automatically moves to the bottom limit posi- Pre-ride check is performed. Keys tion. You receive two master keys and ABS self-diagnosis is Locking handlebars one spare key. If a key is lost, performed.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched off. If you lose a key, you can have it Handlebars locked. disabled by your BMW Motorrad Key can be removed. partner. For this purpose, you have to bring along all other keys Electronic immobilizer that belong to the motorcycle.
  • Page 46 Selecting menu item You also have the option of pressing button 3 for direct access to a favorite menu of your choice. An arrow 1 at the top or bottom of the display indicates that there Use Multi-Controller 1 to move are other items in this menu the cursor in a menu.
  • Page 47 Setting parameters Resetting values: Selecting from a list: You can reset average values A circle 2 beside each selectable Direct selection: marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are If you move the cursor to a menu pressing the Multi-Controller to part of a selection list.
  • Page 48 Exiting menu Setting numerical values: Setting relative values: If there are one or more numeri- A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 3 appears when you are in cal values between the arrows 3, set a value in a range between a submenu.
  • Page 49 Language : Display lan- guage (German, English, Span- ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- tuguese) Time format Time format : Clock in 12- 12 h hour format ( ) or in 24- 24 h hour format ( Time format Date format : Date in Press Multi-Controller 1 to the Hold down button 3.

  • Page 50: Onboard Computer

    Reset! ØConsump.1 Operating stopwatch appears on the dis- : Average play press the Multi-Controller consumption 1 Info Call up the menu and to the right and hold in this po- ØConsump.2 : Average Stopwatch select sition) consumption 2 Use the Multi-Controller to se- Range : Range with fuel re- lect your preferred settings.

  • Page 51: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Trip A Push Multi-Controller 1 to the Time during which the mo- Automatic trip meter ( right and hold it in this position torcycle was at a standstill resets automatically eight hours to reset the stopwatch. since the last reset. after ignition OFF) Measuring travel times Resetting tripmeter...

  • Page 52: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight Parking lights The side lights switch on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely Press button 1 to left and hold necessary.
  • Page 53 Headlight range If this warning symbol ap- pears it tells you that the The xenon headlight has con- on-board system voltage is low. tinuous beam throw control that If applicable, the auxiliary head- keeps beam throw constant re- lights might have been temporar- gardless of how the motorcycle ily switched off.

  • Page 54: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Press button 1 into center po- sition to switch off turn indica- Operating turn indicator tors. Switch on ignition. Hazard warning After driving for approx. ten flashers seconds or after covering a distance of approx. 300 m, the Operating hazard warning turn indicators are automatically flashers...

  • Page 55: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF switch Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off hazard warning flashers. Operating position Ignition can be switched off. Emergency ON/OFF Press button 1 again to switch Heated handlebar grips switch off hazard warning flashers. Operating heated handlebar grips Operating the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding...

  • Page 56: Seat Heating

    Seat heating can be acti- vated only when the engine is running. Seat heating Call up the menu. The grips have five-stage heat- Symbol 1 appears on the display, ing. Stage five is for heating the indicating that the handlebar grip grips quickly: it is advisable to heating is ON.
  • Page 57 be switched back to the first level. 2 Switch in middle position: Heating off. 3 Switch in one-dot position: 50 % heating output. 4 Switch in two-dot position: 100 % heating output. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Select desired heating level indicating that the seat heating is with switch 1.

  • Page 58: Dynamic Traction Control

    Riding mode might have been temporarily switched off. Setting driving mode Dynamic Traction Switch on ignition. Control (DTC) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Switching DTC off and on Switch on ignition. Off (once) Select Settings Call up the menu switch DTC off once, in other and select words until the ignition is next This menu cannot be called...

  • Page 59: Seat

    Seat Throttle turned all the way back Removing seat Clutch actuated Once the new riding mode has been activated, the selection display disappears. The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine- characteristic and DTC adap- tation settings even after the The current setting is shown at ignition has been switched off.

  • Page 60: Windshield

    Installing seat Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Windshield Adjusting windshield Switch on ignition. When you pull away the wind- screen automatically returns to Disconnect plug 2 of the seat the position it was in before the heating and remove the seat.

  • Page 61: Wind Deflection Wing

    Do not attempt to adjust the slip- BMW approval is installed. stream deflectors unless the mo- Under these circumstances: torcycle is at a standstill. Before switching off the igni-...
  • Page 62 Setting road speed Acceleration Decreasing speed Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 back- ward. Speed is increased by 0.6 mph Cruise control can be set (1 km/h) each time button is Speed is decreased by 0.6 within a speed range from pressed.

  • Page 63: Stowage Compartments

    Deactivating cruise Stowage compartments Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise- control control system. If you release Actuate brakes or clutch or Use the stowage the twistgrip the motorcycle will throttle grip (take back throttle compartments decelerate only to the cruising beyond back position) to deac- speed saved in memory, even tivate cruise-control system.

  • Page 64: Clutch

    compartments. This applies in some situations (e.g. variation of particular to electronic devices load). such as mobile phones and MP3 Brakes players. Refer to the operating instruc- Adjusting handbrake lever tions of your electronic devices Changing the position of for possible usage restrictions. the brake-fluid reservoir can In summer, do not place allow air to penetrate the brake...

  • Page 65: Shifting

    Shifting Eccentric, peg to shift lever Adjusting shift lever 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- tween brake lever and handle- Slacken screw 1. bar grip. Turn foot piece 2 into desired Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- position.

  • Page 66: Spring Preload

    Spring preload To increase spring preload, turn handwheel in direction of Setting arrow HIGH. It is essential to set spring To decrease spring preload, preload of the rear suspension turn handwheel in direction of to suit the load carried by the arrow LOW.

  • Page 67: Damping

    Damping Basic setting of rear Setting wheel rear-wheel damp- The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the Turn the adjusting screw as spring preload. far as it will go in the direc- A rough road surface requires tion indicated by the H arrow softer damping than a smooth and then turn it back one...

  • Page 68: Esa

    You have a choice of three load The damping can be ad- The load cannot be set variants with any of three damp- justed while the motorcycle while the motorcycle is in ing characteristics selectable for is being ridden. motion. each one.

  • Page 69: Central Locking

    Unlocking The suspension adjusts to suit The two stowage compart- the new setting and the ESA ments in the side panels, the reading changes accordingly. cases and the topcase are The symbols for vehicle load locked. and damping characteristic are These locks cannot subse- grayed while adjustment is in quently be unlocked manually.
  • Page 70 are described in the corre- position, then turn it to the dot invariably log on all the remote sponding section. position and press in the lock controls in the set. barrel. with ground lighting Enable logon of the remote The release lever pops open. controls as follows: The ground lighting is switched on for a brief period.
  • Page 71 Switch on ignition. You can now proceed to log on To complete logon: all the remote controls. Switch off ignition. Step through the following pro- Three acoustic signals sound. cedure with each remote con- Logon is also ended when trol in turn: four remote controls have been logged on.

  • Page 72: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Replacing battery of Using batteries of the wrong type or inserting remote control batteries with reversed polarity If you press a button on the re- can destroy the device. mote control and the LED does Use a battery compliant with the not show or lights up only briefly: manufacturer's specifications.
  • Page 73 Activation with remote Switch off ignition. Activation takes approximately control 30 seconds to complete. with anti-theft alarm Turn signals are illuminated with central locking twice. Confirmation tone sounds Switch off ignition. twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is activated. To deactivate the motion sen- sor (for example if you are about to transport the motorcy- Off (once)
  • Page 74 Confirmation tone sounds Motion sensor is deactivated. An alarm lasts for approximately twice (if programmed). 26 seconds. During the alarm, an Alarm Anti-theft alarm is activated. alarm tone sounds and the turn with anti-theft alarm signals flash. The type of alarm sound can be programmed.
  • Page 75 Deactivation with remote The anti-theft alarm telltale light seconds when "Activation after then signals the reason for the ignition off" is programmed. control alarm for one minute. with anti-theft alarm Turn signals are illuminated The meanings of the flash codes with central locking once.

  • Page 76: Tires

    when the alarm is switched on Tire pressure, front or off. Operat. tone Turn indicators flash as only 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire confirmation when anti-theft cold) alarm is switched on or off. Use the Multi-Controller to se- Tire pressure, rear lect your preferred settings.

  • Page 77: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....76 Checklist ......77 Starting .

  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Topcase. Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Do not run the engine in closed...

  • Page 79: Checklist

    into contact with the engine and Danger of overheating Checklist exhaust system. Cooling would be inade- Use the following checklist to quate if the engine were al- check important functions, set- Catalytic converter lowed to idle for a lengthy period tings and wear limits before you If misfiring causes unburned fuel with the motorcycle at a stand-...

  • Page 80: Starting

    Starting lever and operate throttle grip Pre-ride check somewhat. The instrument cluster runs a Side stand test of the 'General' warning light You cannot start the motorcy- when the ignition is switched on: cle with the side stand extended this is the "Pre-Ride-Check The and a gear engaged.
  • Page 81 Have the malfunction corrected plete. as soon as possible by a spe- The readiness for operation ABS warning light flashes. cialized workshop, preferably of the BMW Motorrad DTC is an authorized BMW Motorrad checked by the self-diagnosis. retailer. Self-diagnosis is performed ABS self-diagnosis...

  • Page 82: Running In

    <5000 min (Odometer New brake pads can ex- cialized workshop, preferably reading 0...186 miles tend stopping distance by a an authorized BMW Motorrad (0...300 km)) significant margin. retailer. <6000 min (Odometer Brake early.

  • Page 83: Brakes

    At the same time, the clutch severe damage. New tires have not should also be actuated. With The BMW integrated braking achieved their full adhesion the "forced braking" often prac- yet. There is a danger of function ensures that the rear...

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    under the stand is level and When driving in the rain and Always check that the ground through puddles. under the stand is level and firm. firm. After washing the motorcycle. Excessive movements When driving on roads spread could result in the center Fold out side stand and park with salt.
  • Page 85 wise the sensor will not be able Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. to register the new level. Other- wise neither the fill level nor the Open protective cap. range display can be updated. Recommended fuel qual- Super unleaded 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Fuel expands when ex-...

  • Page 86: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Securing motorcycle for transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against scratching. For example, use adhesive tape or soft cloths. Secure straps at rear on both The ball joint and the brake sides on rear frame and ten- lines can suffer damage.

  • Page 87: Technology In Detail

    Riding mode ......86 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......87 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC .

  • Page 88: Riding Mode

    Riding mode that the DTC system offers de- ROAD creases accordingly. In this mode the full engine Selection Therefore, consider the follow- output is available. Power Three riding modes enable the ing when selecting the driving increase when you open the motorcycle's characteristics to mode: The sportier the setting, throttle is more direct than in...

  • Page 89: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the clutch must be actuated. the braking distance will be. adapts the braking force distribu- tion between the front and rear...
  • Page 90 Consequently, ABS does not in- maintains driving stability regard- tervene until very late, if at all. How is the BMW Motorrad less of the road surface condi- Under these circumstances the Integral ABS noticeable to tion.
  • Page 91 ABS fault is indicated. The maintenance condition. condition for a fault message is To ensure that the BMW Motor- the completed self-diagnosis. rad Integral ABS is in an opti- In addition to problems on the...

  • Page 92: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    BMW with BMW Motorrad Do not reduce the additional Motorrad DTC? safety provided with risky BMW Motorrad DTC is designed with Dynamic Traction Control driving. as an assistant system for the (DTC) rider and for use on public roads.

  • Page 93: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    The BMW Motorrad DTC can On a slippery surface, the throttle motorcycle has accelerated to issue an error message under grip should never be suddenly about 30 km/h (19 mph).

  • Page 94: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    compensated with the air pres- the damping levels are set on The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature-compen- sure tester at the filling station. both spring struts and the spring sated in the multifunction display; base and spring rate are set on Example: According to the the rear spring strut.
  • Page 95 It is possible to electrically change the spring rate through the combination of a conventional coil spring with a plastic element (Elastogran), the lateral expansion of which can be electrohydraulically limited using a displaceable sleeve. The more the sleeve surrounds the plastic element, the more its expansion is limited and the spring rate increases.

  • Page 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Onboard sockets ....96 Navigation device .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when If this warning symbol ap-...

  • Page 99: Navigation Device

    Navigation device board socket only when the ig- nition is switched on. If you sub- with navigation system sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off Installing navigation if the power drain caused by their device electrical consumers is high. If Switch on ignition.
  • Page 100 Check that the navigation de- Pull slot cover up as far as it Press cover 7 to push the cra- vice is secure in the cradle. will go. dle into the slot until it snaps into position. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position.
  • Page 101 It is not possible to receive traffic nouncements are toggled off tion device appear on the display. announcements from subscrip- and on. tion services via the BMW Motor- Display Off : The display Page : You can page from rad audio system.

  • Page 102: Case

    Screen brightness Security settings Screen brightness is adjusted by The BMW Motorrad Navigator Turn the key to the in the case the motorcycle while the unit is IV can be secured against unau- lock to the position indicated cradled.
  • Page 103 Removing case Pull the release lever all the Case is released and can be way up and open the lid of the removed. case. Mounting case Closing case Pull up handle as far as possi- ble. Turn key in case lock to RE- LEASE position.

  • Page 104: Topcase

    Topcase Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the Opening Topcase way up and open the lid of the topcase. Closing Topcase Press handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in case lock into Turn the key to the in the top- LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 105 Removing Topcase Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Switch off ignition. Push slide latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this posi- Use the ignition key to unlock tion. seat lock 1 and lift the rear of Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise the seat.
  • Page 106 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Do not attempt to set the mo- torcycle in motion. Make sure that the topcase is correctly Lift off Topcase at rear and pull Set the topcase on the lug-...
  • Page 107 Work the cable into position at Position the seat with positions 6. mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right. Close connector 1. Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Connect plug 2 of the seat heating.

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Standard tool kit ....108 Engine oil .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    Always make sure that the oil you can obtain from your autho- rear wheel ( 65). level is correct. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. The oil level varies with Special tools and thorough spe- the temperature of the cialized knowledge are required oil.
  • Page 111 Topping up engine oil ( 110). Wipe area around oil fill loca- If oil level is above MAX mark: tion clean. Have oil level corrected by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick.

  • Page 112: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a pension toward brake pads 1. engine damage. certified workshop, preferably Always make sure that the oil an authorized BMW Motorrad level is correct. retailer. Add engine oil up to specified level. Checking engine oil level...
  • Page 113 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check the brake pad thickness Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad with visual inspection.
  • Page 114 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Read off brake fluid level at Rear brake-pad wear Motorrad retailer. front brake-fluid reservoir 1.
  • Page 115 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. If the lower edge of the black bellows in the brake-fluid reser- voir is below the MAX marking: Checking front brake pad thick- ness ( 110). Checking rear brake fluid Read off brake fluid level at...

  • Page 116: Coolant

    BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Allow the engine to cool down. Rear brake fluid level Coolant, specified level Brake fluid DOT4 between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank...

  • Page 117: Clutch

    Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- Checking clutch operation ized workshop, preferably an Pull the clutch lever. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Pressure point must be clearly tailer. perceptible. Rims and Tires If no clear pressure point can be...

  • Page 118: Wheels

    A change in these sizes Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than Make sure ground is level and For every size of tire, BMW the wheels installed as standard firm and park motorcycle. Motorrad has tested and equipment can seriously affect...

  • Page 119: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the specialized workshop of the TPC/ RDC sensor. Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. Unclip retaining clip 1 holding The TPC/RDC sensors can the sensor cable to the brake be damaged in case of im- line.
  • Page 120 Carefully pull brake calipers BMW Motorrad recommends over the brake disk on reassem- back and out until clear of the BMW Motorrad front-wheel brake disks. stand for lifting the motorcycle. bly. Mounting front wheel stand...

  • Page 121: Installing Front Wheel

    3 with loosen or remove the left axle Always have the tightening torque. clamping screw. torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an Remove right-hand axle clamp- authorized BMW Motorrad ing screw 2. retailer.
  • Page 122 Quick-release axle in Front brake caliper on threaded bush (wheel wheel carrier carrier) 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Tighten the right-hand axle clamping screw 2 with the specified torque. Clamping screw for Insert ABS sensor into hole quick-release axle to and install screw 1.

  • Page 123: Removing Rear Wheel

    Install front wheel cover and fit Remove screws 1 on left and Danger of burns from the screws 1 on right and left. right. hot exhaust system. Remove the license-plate car- Do not touch the exhaust sys- Removing rear wheel rier.

  • Page 124: Front Wheel Stand

    Roll and mount rear wheel onto stand rear wheel support. 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands. A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel alone can fall over.
  • Page 125 Use locating pins 3 to set front so that front wheel can still be before lifting it with the BMW wheel stand to desired height. rolled through. Motorrad front wheel stand. Center front wheel stand rela- Tighten adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 126: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting fully insulated crocodile clips at Start engine of the vehicle with both ends. discharged battery in usual The wires leading to the way; if engine does not start, Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have wait a few minutes before re- battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate peating attempt in order to pro-...
  • Page 127 the right high-beam headlight Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a bulb. complete set of spare bulbs if possible. An overview of the bulb types installed in your mo- torcycle is provided in the chap- ter "Technical Data". Do not touch the glass of Remove screw 1.
  • Page 128 Remove screws 1. Turn covers 1 counterclock- Release spring clip 3 at left wise to remove. and right and swing it up. Work speaker unit 2 to the rear to remove. The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if dam- aged.
  • Page 129 Install bulb 4 while ensuring Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- Seat the speaker unit in correct position of lug 5. stall. mount 4. Insert spring clip 3. Close connector 3. Install screws 1. Attach plug 2. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- low is important in order to maxi- BMW Motorrad has devel- mize battery life: oped a trickle-charger spe- cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo-...
  • Page 131 Charging disconnected Charging the connected Use BMW chargers with the battery battery directly at the bat- part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 tery terminals can damage the Charge battery using a suitable (220 V) or, as applicable, motorcycle electronics.
  • Page 132 instructions for caring for your Always observe the proper battery. Always fully recharge sequence. the battery before returning it to Remove negative cable 1 first. use. Then open the cover and dis- connect positive lead 2. Removing battery Remove screws 3 and remove Remove the seat.

  • Page 133: Fuses

    Engine electronics Anti-theft alarm checked by an authorized spe- Fuse box cialized workshop, preferably a Numbering of the fuses as BMW Motorrad retailer. per label on lid of fuse box: Installing seat ( 105). not in use not in use...

  • Page 135: Care

    Care Care products ..... 134 Washing your motorcycle ..134 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 136: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 137: Paint Care

    Remove this type of soiling with with plenty of water and BMW cleaning naphtha or spirit on a auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW ish for additional treatment. Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 138: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your the engine oil and the oil filter motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- element changed by a special- ommends using BMW Car Wax ist workshop, preferably an au- or agents that contain carnauba thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 139: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 138 Weights ......150 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract side stand ( 78). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.

  • Page 141: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 30 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1,5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

  • Page 142: Engine

    Engine Engine design transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, integral six- speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 1649 cc (1649 cm Cylinder bore 2.8 in (72 mm) Piston stroke 2.7 in (67.5 mm) Compression ratio 12,2:1...

  • Page 143: Fuel

    Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 1.2 gal (4.5 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) JASO MA2 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

  • Page 144: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1,617, Primary gear ratio 1,941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear 1,429 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1,148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear 0,958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0,806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear 0,686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear 0,913 (21:23 teeth), Angle drive...

  • Page 145: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2,75 (33:12) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension...

  • Page 146: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step- lessly adjustable. with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.

  • Page 147: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 148: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket max 10 A, all onboard sockets Battery Battery design Gel battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New 0.04 in (1.0 mm), Wear limit Bulbs...
  • Page 149 Fuses Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box not in use, Slot 1 not in use, Slot 2 not in use, Slot 3 4 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tire pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system...

  • Page 150: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm Activation time during commissioning 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of remote control 32.8 ft (10 m) Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz...

  • Page 151: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on light alloy rear frame Location of type plate Wheel carrier, front right Location of vehicle identification number Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Motorcycle length 98 in (2489 mm), over topcase Motorcycle height 57.7 in (1465 mm), Across windshield at DIN un-...

  • Page 152: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 767 lbs (348 kg), DIN unladen weight, with cases and topcase, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 1235 lbs (560 kg) Maximum payload 467 lbs (212 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 153: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 152 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 153 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..153 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - on-site breakdown service .

  • Page 154: Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 155: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - on-site To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 156: Network

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to assist you.

  • Page 157: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 158 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 159 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 160 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 161 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 162: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 163 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 164 Operating, 67 Warning for battery voltage Checklist, 77 Self-diagnosis, 79 low, 33 Clock, 20 Technology in detail, 87 BMW Motorrad Service, 153 Clutch Warning indicators, 34 Adjusting clutch lever, 62 Brake fluid Additional headlight Checking fill level at front, 112...
  • Page 165 Dimensions Temperature display, 20 Fuel Technical data, 149 Fill level indicator, 20 Warning for engine Driving mode Fill location, 11 electronics, 32 Adjusting, 56 Refueling, 82 Engine oil Technology in detail, 86 Technical data, 141 Checking fill level, 108 Warning for fuel down to Fill location, 13 Operating element, 14 reserve, 31...
  • Page 166 Headlight Mirrors Keys, 42 Adjusting, 63 Adjusting for traffic driving on Mobility Services, 153 right/driving on left, 50 Motorcycle Headlight range adjustment, 11 Lamps Returning to use, 136 Warning indicators, 38 General instructions, 124 Storing, 136 Heated handlebar grips Replacing high-beam bulb, 125 Switching off, 82 Operating, 53 Technical data, 146...
  • Page 167 Onboard computer Seat Parking light, 50 Locking device, 11 Ambient temperature, 22 Pre-ride check, 78 Removing/installing, 57 Oil level indicator, 23 Seat heating Operating, 48 Operating, 54 Operating element, 14 Rear-wheel drive Operating element, 11 Range, 21 Technical data, 143 Service, 153 Resetting average values, 48 Refueling, 82...
  • Page 168 Stopwatch Transmission, 142 Travel times measuring, 49 Operating, 48 Weights, 150 Troubleshooting chart, 138 Storage compartment, 11, 61 Wheels and tires, 145 Turn indicators Storing, 136 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Operating, 52 Display, 22 Switching off, 82 Operating element, 14 Rim sticker, 116 Symbols Type plate, 13...
  • Page 169 Technical data, 145 Wind deflection wing, 59 Windshield Adjusting, 58 Operating element, 14...
  • Page 170 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 171 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 172 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 173 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...
  • Page 174 Certifications Tire Pressure Control TPC FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 175 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 176 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold BMW recommends *01418528467* Order No.: 01 41 8 528 467 12.2010, 1st Edition...

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