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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) K 1200 GT BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We wish you many miles of community of BMW riders. safe and enjoyable riding Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at Emergency ON/OFF 3 Status indicators ..21 the end of this Rider's Manual switch ....48 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Starting ....70 Starting off with BMW Tires ....100 Engine .
  • Page 6 BMW Motorrad service network ....145 Maintenance work ..145 Maintenance schedules ....146 Confirmation of maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Instruction. Should you want to sell your Result of an activity. BMW one day, please also re- EWS Electronic immobilizer. member to turn over the Rid- Reference to a page er's Manual to the new owner;...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual refer ment. This Rider's Manual to the standards of the describes optional equipment Deutsche Institut für Normung (OE) offered by BMW and se- e.V. (DIN) and comply with lected optional accessories its tolerance specifications. (OA). This explains why the...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath seat ....15 Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Electrically adjustable windshield ( Battery compartment 119) Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjusting rear damping Onboard socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fill location for fuel Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Headlight adjustment (vertical), beneath instru- ment panel ( Storage compartment Vehicle Identification Number...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Seat heater adjustment Engine-oil fill location and oil dipstick location 95) ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Helmet holders under passenger seat ( Rider's Manual (US Mod- Standard toolkit set...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Switch for cruise control (OE) ( ESA button (OE) ( Windshield button ( Pushbutton, horn Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 55) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Onboard computer but- ton (OE) ( Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( Heated hand-grip switch (OE) ( Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 55) ( Off button for turn indica- tor and hazard warning flashers ( 56) ( Driver's-seat heater...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Tachometer Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) Setting for clock and display dimming ( Control, odometer ( Sensor for lighting of in- strument panel The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Side lights Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... 22 Warning and indicator lights..23 ABS warning light ... . . 23 Function indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel gauge ( Onboard computer dis- play (OE) ( Area for warning symbols Gear indicator ( Display, coolant temper- ature ( Trip meter ( Display area for clock, seat heating (OE), display dimming and ESA (OE) 42) ( 50) ( Odometer and tripmeters...

  • Page 25: Warning And Indicator

    Warning and indicator ABS warning light Coolant temperature The vertical bar under lights In some countries a different the temperature symbol display of the ABS warning shows the coolant tempera- light is possible. ture level. Alternative display of General warning ABS warning light.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow warning Electronic immobilizer is active EWS! appears. Lights up yellow Is indicated Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Coolant temper- Coolant temperature too high ( ature indicator flashes. Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( Flashes red 4x...
  • Page 27 Display Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Bulbs defective ( Is indicated Ice warning ( Is displayed with Anti-theft alarm battery weak (OE) note Lights up yellow Is displayed with Anti-theft alarm battery dead (OE) note...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- In traffic jams, switch off the el quantity. placed, preferably by an engine, but keep the ignition authorized BMW Motorrad Reserve fuel quantity on so that the radiator fan retailer. continues to operate. 1.1 gal (4 l)
  • Page 29 Engine electronics sym- by a specialized workshop, Checking engine oil level bol is displayed. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. When oil level is too low: The engine is running in emergency operating Topping up engine oil Engine oil pressure mode.
  • Page 30 Contact a specialized work- Engine oil level too low shop, preferably an autho- The battery is not being "Check oil level" symbol rized BMW Motorrad retail- charged. is displayed. Continued driving is possi- The electronic oil level sensor ble until the battery is dis-...
  • Page 31 General warning light bulbs ( 113) replaced by a specialized lights up yellow. workshop, preferably an Front bulb defective authorized BMW Motorrad Defective lamp symbol Defective lamp symbol retailer. with two arrows is dis- with arrow pointing to played. the front is displayed.

  • Page 32: Abs Warning Indicators

    Battery symbol with note A combination of several bulb shop, preferably an autho- is displayed. defects is present. rized BMW Motorrad retail- See the fault descriptions The anti-theft alarm battery above. no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft...
  • Page 33 Country version 2. The warning indicators in this chapter are described using country version 1.
  • Page 34 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes 1x per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes 4x per Self-diagnosis not completed ( second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective Lights up red Flashes 1x per ABS function not available ( second...
  • Page 35 Avoid hard braking whenever er possible. Brake early, as or incorrectly adjusted. The possible. increased braking force is re- BMW Integral ABS detects quired. The ABS function is not avail- the driver's request for brak- able, as the starting-off test...
  • Page 36 Brake early and avoid hard ond. braking whenever possible, Without the ABS func- as functions of the BMW Mo- Without the ABS func- tion, the wheels may torrad Integral ABS may have tion, the wheels could lock up during very hard brak- failed.
  • Page 37 Brake early, as circuit is a closed sys- preferably an authorized increased braking force is re- tem; you cannot check the BMW Motorrad retailer. quired. fluid level in this circuit at the If the brake pad thickness is brake-fluid reservoirs.
  • Page 38 Please see the fault de- scriptions above. There is a defect in the brake system that can lead to accidents. Do not continue driving. Do not continue driving. Inform a specialized work- shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retail-...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Lights ......53 lock ......38 Headlight .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- lizer (EWS) ( 39). Ignition switch and steer- ing lock, tank filler cap Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer

    Theft protection When you prop the with the electronics in the motorcycle on the The BMW Motorrad electron- key; these signals are specific side stand, the surface of ic immobilizer helps protect to your motorcycle and they...

  • Page 42: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Replacement and spare keys are only available through an Hazard warning flashers in authorized BMW Motorrad re- operation. tailer. The keys are part of an Left/right turn indicator integrated security system, so lights flash.

  • Page 43: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Switching off hazard Odometer and warning flashers tripmeters Odometer Press tripmeter button 1 once briefly each time. Press turn-indicator cancel button 3. The odometer reading ap- Hazard warning flashers are pears in display field 1. switched off. Alternative: Press button for Selecting tripmeter left turn indicator 1 and right Switch on ignition.

  • Page 44: Clock

    Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) The hour increments by one Clock each time you press the Setting clock Resetting tripmeter button. Switch on ignition. Attempting to set the Press button 1 for longer clock while riding the than 2 seconds. motorcycle can lead to ac- Minutes reading 3 starts to cidents.

  • Page 45: Onboard Computer Oe

    reached, brightness is Adjusting dimming reduced by one level. Onboard computer Selecting readings The following sequence is shown in the display field of Adjusting the dimming the onboard computer: while driving can lead to Residual range accidents. Average speed Only adjust the dimming when Average consumption the motorcycle is stationary.
  • Page 46 The determined residual range is an approximate reading.BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remain- ing range before refueling. Repeatedly press BC but-...
  • Page 47 Display shows "--.- mpg". Motorcycle is vertical. this case, please contact your authorized BMW Motorrad re- The readings mean: Oil level tailer. Oil level is correct Ambient temperature The current ambient tempera- Check oil level at next ture is displayed.

  • Page 48: Cruise Control Oe

    Cruise control Setting road speed Step-by-step acceleration Switching on cruise control Briefly push button 3 in SET direction Briefly push button 3 in SET Cruise-control indicator direction Move switch 1 to ON. light lights up. Speed is increased by 1 Indicator light 2 in switch mph (2 km/h) each time lights up red.
  • Page 49 Stepless acceleration Step-by-step Stepless deceleration deceleration Briefly press button 3 in Briefly press button 3 in SET direction and hold. RES direction and hold. Briefly push button 3 in RES The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates direction. steplessly. steplessly. Speed is decreased by ap- Release button 3.

  • Page 50: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Cruise control is deactivat- only to the cruising speed Emergency ON/OFF saved in memory, even switch though you might have Cruise-control indicator light intended slowing to a lower goes out. speed. Indicator light in switch re- mains on. Cruise-control indicator light lights up.

  • Page 51: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    The engine can be easily and drain the battery if you are Heated hand grips quickly switched off using the riding at low engine speeds. emergency ON/OFF switch. If the battery is inadequate- ly charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to en- sure starting capability.

  • Page 52: Seat Heating Oe

    Seat heating Seat heating of passenger seat Dependency on battery charging level Seat heating can be activat- ed only when the engine is running. If the battery charge level is low, the heating is switched off to ensure the battery's starting capability. Heating function off.

  • Page 53: Clutch

    Clutch Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not reposition the handle- bar controls on the handle- bars or the handlebars in their Switch in middle posi- The heating levels are indicat- mounts.

  • Page 54: Brakes

    bars or the handlebars in their Handlebars mounts. Adjusting handlebars Attempting to adjust the brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Adjust the brake lever only when the motorcycle is sta- tionary. Turn adjusting wheel A to position 1: Minimum span Loosen screws 1 as far as...

  • Page 55: Lights

    Mounting of handlebar switched on or by activating Press bottom part of adjustment on lower the headlight flasher. switch 1 for high-beam handlebar bridge headlight. Switching on high-beam High-beam headlight is 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) switched on as long as headlight switch is pressed (headlight Lights...

  • Page 56: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjust- If you are unsure ed to the relevant conditions whether the basic by a specialized workshop, headlight setting is correct, preferably an authorized BMW consult a specialized Motorrad retailer. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Ordinary adhesive tape retailer.

  • Page 57: Turn Indicators

    In the case of very high pay- Indicator light for left-hand Turn indicators loads, the available spring turn indicator flashes. Switching on left-hand preload adjustment might turn indicator Switching on right-hand not be adequate. To avoid Switch on ignition. turn indicator dazzling oncoming traffic, the headlight adjustment can be Switch on ignition.

  • Page 58: Storage Compartment

    Right-hand turn indicator Storage compartment Closing storage switched on. compartment Opening storage Indicator light for right-hand compartment turn indicator flashes. Switching off turn indicators Close lid 1 and press down. The lock engages with an Turn lock barrel 2 perpen- audible click.

  • Page 59: Front And Rear Seats

    the locking tabs 3 at the top Front and rear seats and bottom. Removing passenger Pull seat to rear to release it seat from its holders. Make sure the ground is Lay the seat on the cover level and firm and park the side on a clean surface.
  • Page 60 With OE Seat heating: Removing driver's seat Press the seat height ad- justment forward as far as Disconnect the connec- possible at the top or bot- tor 2 by pressing together Pull the seat height adjust- tom. the locking tabs 3 at the top ment 1 into the end posi- End position A: and bottom.
  • Page 61 With OE Seat heating: Installing driver's seat If too much pressure is applied in the forward direction, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. With OE Seat heating: Slide driver's seat forward onto seat height adjust-...

  • Page 62: Helmet Holder

    Seat engages with an audi- Mirrors ble click. Adjusting mirrors Helmet holder Helmet holders under passenger seat The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, Move the mirrors into the watch the position of the hel- desired position by pressing met lock.

  • Page 63: Windshield

    is heavily loaded and reduce can be pulled out and angled Windshield spring preload accordingly down. Adjusting windshield when the motorcycle is lightly Make sure the ground is loaded. level and firm and park the motorcycle. Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload...

  • Page 64: Shock Absorbers

    adjustment comprises 20 Adjusting rear shock turns. absorber Rear wheel spring Your motorcycle's han- preload - basic position dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload Single rider with one person and damping-characteristic weighing approx. 185 lbs (85 settings.

  • Page 65: Electronic Suspension

    To decrease damping, turn in the area 1, and the spring Electronic suspension adjusting screw 1 in arrow preload in the area 2. adjustment ESA direction S. Calling up settings Settings The range of adjustment Switch on ignition. comprises three and a half turns of the adjusting screw.

  • Page 66: Tires

    is set as indicated. During One-up setting procedure, display flashes. One-up with luggage Adjusting spring preload Start engine. Two-up (with luggage) If button 1 is not pressed for a longer time, spring preload is set as indicated. Press button 1. During setting procedure, The damping cannot be display flashes.
  • Page 67 At high road speeds, tire In case of insufficient tire valves have a tendency pressure: to open as a result of centrifu- Correct air pressure. gal force. To avoid a sudden loss of tire pressure, use a metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring on the rear wheel and tighten it securely.

  • Page 69: Riding

    Starting ..... . . 70 Starting off with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ....73 Running in .

  • Page 70: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized cle. cause loss of consciousness BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross with fatal consequences. glad to advise you and has weight limit and observe the Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
  • Page 71 tion system when the engine Risk of fire Tampering with control is running. Temperatures on the exhaust unit of electronic engine- system are high. management system Catalytic converter Flammable materials Tampering with con- If misfiring causes unburned (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, trol unit of electronic fuel to enter the catalytic con- clothing and luggage, etc.)

  • Page 72: Checklist

    in the multifunction display Checklist Starting shows N. Use the following checklist Side stand to check important functions, You cannot start the Starting engine settings and wear limits be- motorcycle with the side fore you ride off. stand extended and a gear Brakes engaged.
  • Page 73 Press starter button 1. light test. In the process, the warning lamp first lights up At extremely low tem- red and then yellow to test its peratures it may be nec- function. This test, called a essary to operate the throt- "Pre-Ride Check", is indicat- tle twist grip during starting.
  • Page 74 ABS self-diagnosis played, several malfunctions If it was not possible to end The BMW Motorrad Integral cannot be indicated. self-diagnosis: ABS performs self-diagnosis Watch the display of the gen- Release the brake lever as...

  • Page 75: Starting Off With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    Try to do most of your rid- ABS pull-away test Brake pads ing during this initial period After starting off, the BMW New brake pads must "bed on twisting, fairly hilly roads, Motorrad Integral ABS checks down" and therefore do not avoiding high-speed main the ABS sensors.

  • Page 76: Parking Your Motorcycle

    New brake pads can ex- by stand and dismount to Parking your tend stopping distance left. motorcycle by a significant margin. When you prop the Placing on side stand Brake early. motorcycle on the If the ground is soft or side stand, the surface of Tires uneven, there is no guar-...
  • Page 77 An extended side stand Place right foot on extended Removing from side can catch on the ground arm of center stand, and stand when the motorcycle is mov- press stand down until its Unlock steering lock. ing and lead to a fall. curved feet touch ground.

  • Page 78: Refueling

    on the ignition and wait for cape and get onto the rear the ABS self-diagnosis. wheel. This results in a dan- ger of falling. Switch on ignition. Do not fill the tank past the Wait for ABS self-diagnosis bottom edge of the filler to complete.

  • Page 79: General Brake System

    Usable fuel quantity Wet brakes Oil or grease on brakes After the motorcycle has Oil and grease on the 6.3 gal (24 l) been washed, ridden brake disks and pads Reserve fuel quantity through water or ridden in considerably diminish braking the rain, the brake discs and efficiency.

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Integral

    At this point brake must be applied quickly begin to block and driving in time, the BMW Motorrad and with increasing force. stability is lost, and a fall can Integral ABS must assume This optimally utilizes the result.
  • Page 81 BMW Integral force, the dynamic load ABS is unable to counteract What happens when the distribution cannot follow their effects.
  • Page 82 BMW Integral ABS achieves To ensure that the BMW Mo- a specialized workshop, higher braking efficiency than torrad Integral ABS is in an preferably an authorized standard brake systems.
  • Page 83 ON/OFF switch, connected or the battery According to the observations lighting and all electronic should be disconnected and of BMW Motorrad in the field, systems remain switched on recharged before resuming no comparable situation can and load battery driving again. During driving...

  • Page 85: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... 84 Onboard socket ....84 Luggage ..... . 87 Case .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW- ing conditions experienced by approved products, and ex-...
  • Page 87 Improperly routed cables Operating electrical can impede the rider. accessories Route the cables as You can start using electri- described above. cal accessories only when the ignition is switched on. The accessory remains oper- ational if the ignition is subse- quently switched off.

  • Page 89: Luggage

    Make sure weight is uni- Luggage formly distributed between Correct loading right and left. Pack heavy items at bottom Overloading and uneven and toward inboard side. loading can diminish the Max. load in each case (left riding stability of the motorcy- and right): 22 lbs (10 kg).

  • Page 90: Case

    Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Case Pull release lever upward. Opening case Case lid opens. Closing case Press release lever 2 down. Release lever engages. Turn key in case lock to Turn key in case lock to LOCK position. OPEN position. Case is locked.
  • Page 91 Removing case First pull handle 3 out, then Insert case in brackets 4. pull upward as far as possi- Turn key in case lock to RE- ble. LEASE position. Case is released and can Handle pops out. be removed. Mounting case Pull up handle as far as possible.

  • Page 92: Topcase Oa

    Turn key in case lock to Closing Topcase LOCK position. Case is locked. Check case for firm seating. Topcase Opening Topcase Press lock barrel 1. Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull up red release lever 2 Pull release lever upward. completely.
  • Page 93 Press release lever 2 down. Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into lug- gage rack. Make sure that Release lever engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull hooks 4 are securely seated off luggage rack. Turn key in Topcase lock to in corresponding mounts 5.
  • Page 94 Topcase is locked. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position. Topcase is locked. Check Topcase for firm seating.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... 94 Standard toolkit set ... . 94 Supplemental toolkit set (OA) . . 94 Engine oil ..... 95 General brake system .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Socket wrench, 17 al for your motorcycle on CD- Spark plug socket ROM. This is available from wrench your BMW Motorrad retailer. 17 mm open-end wrench TORX wrench T40, T45, The supplemental set is available as an optional accessory (OA). Please go to your authorized BMW Motor- rad retailer.

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    The oil level varies with Engine oil the temperature of the Checking engine oil level oil. The higher the tempera- The engine can seize if ture the higher the oil level in the oil level is low, and the oil tank. Check the engine this can lead to accidents.

  • Page 98: General Brake System

    Do not ride the motorcycle if preferably an authorized you have any doubts about BMW Motorrad retailer. the dependability of the brake Topping up engine oil system. In this case, have the brake Checking engine oil level...

  • Page 99: Brake Pads

    Visually inspect left and by an authorized BMW Motor- ing efficiency and under cer- right brake pads to ascer- rad retailer. tain circumstances they can tain their thickness.
  • Page 100 Make sure the ground is If the wear indicating mark is level and firm and park the no longer clearly visible: motorcycle. Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake pad thick- ness...

  • Page 101: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disk is visible: preferably an authorized Have the brake pads re- BMW Motorrad retailer. placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an Checking rear brake fluid authorized BMW Motorrad level retailer.

  • Page 102: Clutch

    Have the tires changed in BMW Motorrad retailer. good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth. Clutch Make sure the ground is Checking clutch level and firm and park the operation motorcycle. Pull clutch lever.

  • Page 103: Rims

    Wheels Approved wheels and tires For every size of tire, BMW Motorrad has tested certain makes and approved those it has found to be roadworthy. If you use wheels and tires that have not been approved,...
  • Page 104 Raise front of motorcycle until front wheel can ro- tate freely. To lift motorcy- cle, BMW Motorrad recom- mends using BMW Motor- rad front wheel stand. Mounting front wheel stand 108)
  • Page 105 Place the front wheel in the BMW Integral ABS, can be correct spacing between the front wheel guide on the damaged. ABS sensor ring and the ABS ground. Take care not to damage the sensor, and therefor to ABS...
  • Page 106 Lift front wheel and install Install mounting screws 2. The cable of the ABS quick-release axle 6 with Front brake caliper on sensor could chafe torque. through if it comes into wheel carrier Quick-release axle in contact with the brake disk. 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) threaded bush Make sure that ABS sensor...
  • Page 107 front suspension as shown Removing rear wheel in illustration. Make sure ground is level Insert ABS sensor cable in and firm and place motorcy- two retaining clips 7. cle on its center stand. Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim. Remove clamp 3 on muffler. Do not remove sealing grease from clamp.
  • Page 108 Engage first gear. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll the rear wheel onto the rear wheel support. Place the rear wheel on the rear wheel support. Install screw 4 for end muf- fler bracket in rear footrest,...
  • Page 109 Align clamp 3 on end muf- Push muffler cover 2 with If the gap between the fler with marking A (arrow) guide A into brackets B. rear wheel and the end on lambda probe B. muffler is too small, the rear Tighten clamp 3 on end wheel can overheat.

  • Page 110: Front Wheel Stand

    A front wheel stand for sim- Mounting front wheel ple, safe changing of the front stand wheel is available from BMW Make sure ground is level Motorrad. The front wheel and firm and place motorcy- stand with the BMW special cle on its center stand.

  • Page 111: Lamps

    Tighten adjusting screws 1. An overview of the bulb Lamps types installed in your General instructions motorcycle is provided in the The failure of a bulb is chapter "Technical Data". signaled in the display by Do not touch the glass the lamp defect symbol.
  • Page 112 Have all work on the xenon light system including bulb re- placements carried out by a specialist workshop, prefer- To remove cover of high- ably an authorized BMW Mo- beam bulbs, press locking torrad retailer. lever 3 downward, fold cov- er toward rear and remove.
  • Page 113 H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W With OE Xenon light : D2R xenon bulb / 35 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb. Remove spring strap 5 from Close and lock spring detents and fold up.
  • Page 114 Install cover 1 (low beam) or Right side lamp: disconnect Remove bulb 3 from bulb covers 2 (high beam). connector 1. holder. Replace defective bulb. Replacing side-light Side-light bulb bulbs W5W / 12 V / 5 W If it is not standing firm- Use a clean, dry cloth to ly, the motorcycle could hold new bulb.
  • Page 115 Switch off ignition. Insert bulb 3 into bulb sock- Right side lamp: connect connector 1. Remove screws 1. Install bulb socket by turn- Replacing brake light, Pull lamp housing toward ing clockwise. rear out of brackets. tail light or rear turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could...
  • Page 116 lamp housing by turning or 3 (turn indicator bulb) from lamp housing by clockwise. turning counterclockwise. Press the bulb 4 into the fitting 5 and install it by turn- ing it clockwise. Insert lamp housing with re- Press bulb 4 into fitting 5 taining pins 7 in brackets 4.
  • Page 117 Install screws 1. Remove the screw 1. Turn bulb holder 3 counter- clockwise to remove it from Pull out lamp housing to- Replacing front turn bulb housing. ward front indicator bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 118: Jump Starting

    Replace defective bulb. Bulb of front turn indica- tors P21W / 12 V / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb. Install bulb socket 3 in lamp Insert lamp housing into housing by turning clock- trim. wise.
  • Page 119 Touching live parts of topple in the course of the ative terminal of discharged the ignition system with operations described below. battery. the engine running can cause Make sure that the motorcy- Start engine of motorcycle electric shock. cle is steady on its stand. with discharged battery in Do not touch parts of the igni- usual way;...

  • Page 120: Battery

    Compliance with the points le charger to the battery. the battery first. below is important in order to BMW Motorrad has de- maximize battery life: If you switch on veloped a trickle-charger Keep the surface of the bat-...
  • Page 121 Removing battery the motorcycle electronics. motorcycle's electronics. Use BMW chargers with In this case, please charge If it is not standing firm- the battery directly at the the part numbers 71 60...
  • Page 122 Lift battery up and out, us- ing tilting movements if it is difficult to move. Installing battery If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- Remove screws 1.
  • Page 123 The engine management system records the throttle- valve position. Setting clock ( Push retaining strap over Insert battery compartment battery and install screws 6. cover in mountings 2 An incorrect installation sequence increases the risk of short-circuiting. Always observe the proper sequence.

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ....124 Washing your motorcycle ..124 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......125 Paint care .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    We recommend that you use Brake early until the brakes available at your authorized BMW insect remover to soft- are dry or braked until dry. BMW Motorrad retailer. The en and wash off insects and Warm water intensifies...

  • Page 127: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Clean plastic parts with water cooling. Windshield and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden sion. This includes in particu- Clean off dirt and insects with hose with low water pressure. lar:...

  • Page 128: Paint Care

    However, remove particularly ing of paint, we recommend gine oil and the oil filter ele- aggressive materials imme- using only BMW auto wax or ment changed by a special- diately; otherwise changes in agents that contain carnauba ized workshop, preferably an the paint or discoloration can or synthetic waxes.
  • Page 129 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..130 Threaded fasteners ... 131 Engine ..... . . 133 Riding specifications .

  • Page 132: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 70). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 70).

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw on quick- release axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
  • Page 134 Rear wheel Value Valid Muffler on right passenger footrest M8 x 30 12 lb/ft (16 Nm) Muffler on manifold M8x60 - 10.9 26 lb/ft (35 Nm) Apply thin layer of grease be- tween socket and ball, Optimoly Rear wheel on wheel flange Wheel carrier with cut thread, 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) M10 x 40 x 1.25...

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Type Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with 55° forward tilt. DOHC control with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated via trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder heads. Integrated water pump, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cassette transmission and dry-sump lubrication Technical data Effective displacement...
  • Page 136 JASO MA) Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recom- mend using oil additives, as these can wors- en clutch operation. Ask your BMW Motor- rad retailer for engine oils suitable for your...

  • Page 137: Riding Specifications

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 L-4 °F (L-20 °C), Operation at low tempera- tures SAE 15 W-40 L14 °F (L-10 °C) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Acceleration 3.1 s, from: 0...62 mph (0...100 km/h) Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch...

  • Page 138: Transmission

    Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission integrated in engine housing Gear ratios Overall gear ratio 2.521, 1st gear Overall gear ratio 1.842, 2nd gear Overall gear ratio 1.455, 3rd gear Overall gear ratio 1.287, 4th gear Overall gear ratio 1.143, 5th gear Overall gear ratio 1.015, 6th gear...

  • Page 139: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.82:1 Running gear Front suspension design Double leading link Total spring travel of front suspension 4.5 in (115 mm), Static 4.9 in (125 mm), Dynamic Rear suspension design Single-tube gas pressure shock-absorber Total suspension travel of rear-wheel sus-...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Brakes Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake-pad material Organic Wheels and tires Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size...

  • Page 141: Electrical System

    Electrical system Rated load of onboard socket (Total rated load for all onboard sockets) Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni- tion is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 142: Frame

    Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W With OE Xenon light : D2R xenon bulb / 35 W Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb of tail and brake lights P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulb of front turn indicators...

  • Page 143: Dimensions

    Dimensions Overall motorcycle length 91.3 in (2318 mm) Maximum width 38.7 in (982 mm), Across case Maximum height (Up to upper edge of wind- 56.6 in (1438 mm), DIN unladen weight, shield) windshield retracted Seat height for driver 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver With OE Low driver's seat: 31.1 in (790 mm), Without driver Weights...

  • Page 145: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..144 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 144...

  • Page 146: Bmw Motorrad Service

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- we recommend that you ad-...

  • Page 147: Bmw Motorcycle Service Card - Breakdown Service On The Road

    Some maintenance tasks must be performed after a the road BMW Motorrad service certain time, others depend With all new BMW motorcy- network on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With our worldwide service the motorcycle.

  • Page 148: Maintenance Schedules

    (40 000 km, 60 000 the distance it has covered. km, 80 000 km etc.)) if this Your authorized BMW Motor- distance is covered within a rad retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...

  • Page 149: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-In Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 151 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...

  • Page 154: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 155 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 156 Brake lever Clock Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handbrake Adjusting, 18, 42 lever, 52 Clutch Pull-away test, 73 Adjusting clutch lever, 51 Brake pads Starting on grades:, 73 Checking front, 97 Technical data, 135 Warning light, 23 Commissioning, 126 Checking rear, 98 Accessories Confirmation of maintenance Wear-limit warning indica-...
  • Page 157 Oil dipstick, 15 Dimensions Handlebar fittings Technical data, 134 Technical data, 141 General view, left , 16 Topping up, 96 Driver's seat General view, right, 17 ESA, 16, 63 Adjusting, 15, 58 Handlebars Adjusting damping, 63 Heating, 17, 50 Adjusting, 52 Adjusting spring preload, 64 Installing, 59 Hazard warning flashers, 16,...
  • Page 158 Replacing high-beam General view of right Idling bulb, 109 side, 13 Indicator light, 23 Replacing low-beam Returning to use, 126 Ignition bulb, 109 Storing, 126 Switching off, 38 Replacing rear turn- Switching off, 74 Switching on, 38 indicator bulbs, 113 Multifunction display, 18 Replacing side-light Immobilizer...
  • Page 159 Passenger seat Tachometer, 18 Safety instructions, 67 Heating, 50 Brakes, 77 Technical data Battery, 139 Seat, 15 Installing, 59 Brakes, 138 Seat lock, 11 Removing, 57 Bulbs, 140 Service, 144 Pre-ride check, 71 Clutch, 135 Service Card, 145 Dimensions, 141 Side stand Rear shock absorber system During starting, 70...
  • Page 160 Toolkit, 15 Warning indicators Overview of standard Display, 23 set, 94 Warning lights, 18 Overview of supplemental Overview, 23 set, 94 Warning light, general, 23 Topcase Closing, 90 Weights Technical data, 141 Mounting, 91 Wheels Opening, 90 Installing front wheel, 103 Removing, 91 Installing rear wheel, 106 Torques, 129...
  • Page 161 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 162 Tire pressures Front-wheel tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), In cold state Rear-wheel tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), In cold state BMW Motorrad Order No.: 01 47 7 698 337 BMW recommends 01/2006 1st Edition The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 163 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...

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