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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) K 1600 GT...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Oil level indicator ... . 23 Dynamic Traction Control Service display ....24 (DTC) ..... . . 67 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Battery ....142 BMW Motorrad DTC ..104 Electrical system ..160 Fuses .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....166 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 167 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....167 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell BMW Motorrad retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual; EWS Electronic immobilizer. more detailed informa- it is an important part of the mo- tion.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with and accessories. For this rea- options or accessories not de- son, aspects of your motorcycle scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Multifunction switch, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir 129) Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( Rear seat heating control (on rear seat) ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Adjusting spring preload Damping adjustment Storage compartment Wind deflection wing...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Vehicle Identification Num- ber (above engine oil filler neck) Onboard power socket 110) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 126) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 128) Type plate (on front suspension) Wind deflection wing Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 122) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with daytime driving light Daytime driving lights Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers with additional LED headlight with LED auxiliary head- light Operating auxiliary head- lights ( Windshield ( Turn indicators ( Horn...
  • Page 17 Multi-controller and MENU button Multifunction display oper- ation ( with audio system with preparation for navigation device Operation of the audio sys- tem (see the appropriate operating instructions) Using DTC ( with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) ESA control ( 10 Selecting favorite menu...

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with central locking Operation of the central locking system ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Fuses ( 145) Battery ( 142) Standard tool kit ( 122) Seat-height adjustment...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer - with preparation for navi- gation device (OE) Release for navigation slot Warning and indicator lamps ( with preparation for navi- gation device with navigation system Navigation device ( 111) Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Tachometer Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Riding mode ( with Hill Start Control Operating Hill Start Control Coolant temperature Warning lights ( Menu panel ( with audio system with preparation for navigation device Area for messages relating to the audio system Onboard computer ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) RDC readings...

  • Page 23: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Seat heating ( Average speed since last reset ( Heated handlebar grips with Electronic Ambient temperature Suspension Adjustment (ESA) ESA settings ( Tire inflation pressures Trip distance ( 10 Total distance covered 11 Clock ( Stopwatch ( 12 Fuel level Meanings of the symbols at posi- 13 Gear indicator, "N"...

  • Page 24: Range

    The determined range is 5 Damping an approximate reading. 6 Vehicle load 2 Rear-seat heating ON BMW Motorrad therefore recom- 3 Heated handlebar grips Range mends that you do not try to use switched on the full range before refueling.

  • Page 25: Tire Inflation Pressures

    Additional information on the time. of 68 °F (20 °C). The figure on BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure the left side 1 indicates the front Monitor is provided starting on tire's inflation pressure, while Tire inflation pressures page ( 105).

  • Page 26: Service Display

    Engine at operating tempera- If the service is overdue the ture. General warning light briefly shows yellow and the service Engine idling for at least ten symbol lights up continuously. seconds. Side stand retracted. Motorcycle is vertical. The readings mean: : oil level correct.

  • Page 27: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS warning light ( DTC warning light ( Telltale light of the left turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Neutral indicator lamp Headlight high beam indi- cator light Telltale light of the right turn indicators Warning light for engine electronics...
  • Page 28 with additional LED headlight with LED auxiliary head- light Telltale light for the auxil- iary headlights ( 11 Indicator light of cruise- control system ( 12 Universal warning light, appears together with warnings in display panel...

  • Page 29: Warning And Indicator

    Warning and indicator lamps with daytime driving light ABS ( DTC ( Turn indicator, left Fuel reserve ( Daytime driving lights High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Electronic engine manage- ment with anti-theft alarm DWA ( with additional LED headlight with LED auxiliary head- light Auxiliary headlight ( 11 Cruise control (...

  • Page 30: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps 12 Universal warning light, ap- Up to four warning symbols can pears together with warn- be displayed at any given time. Display ing symbols in display The universal warning lamp lights Warnings are displayed with the panel ( up for the most urgent warning.
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobilizer is active ( display ESA! lights up yellow is indicated ESA error ( Radio-operated key outside reception range ( Replace battery of radio-operated key lights up...
  • Page 32 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( display lights up red appears on the Battery charge current insufficient display appears on the Onboard system voltage low ( display lights up yellow appears on the Onboard system voltage critical (...
  • Page 33 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up DTC deactivated ( lights up DTC error ( + tire pressure in flashes red Tire inflation pressure is outside ap-...
  • Page 34 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow + " " or Sensor defective or system fault ( -- -- " " is indicated lights up yellow appears on the Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor display weak ( lights up red...
  • Page 35 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel briefly shows yellow appears on the Service overdue ( display...
  • Page 36 Have the defective key re- Have the defective radio-oper- placed, preferably by an autho- Indicator lamp, radio-oper- ated key replaced by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. ated key not within recep- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. tion range lights up. ESA error...
  • Page 37 Fuel down to reserve red. as possible by an authorized Reserve-fuel symbol lights workshop, preferably an autho- The temperature reading turns rized BMW Motorrad retailer. red. Fuel-level reading turns yellow. Driving with an overheated Engine fault A fuel shortage can cause...
  • Page 38 If you continue to ride be pre- General warning light shows thorized workshop, preferably pared for unusual engine be- red. an authorized BMW Motorrad havior (low power, poor re- retailer. sponse, abrupt stalling, etc.). The battery symbol is dis- Have the malfunction corrected played.
  • Page 39 When riding at low engine rpm as soon as possible at an au- critical thorized workshop, preferably switch off consumers that are General warning light shows an authorized BMW Motorrad not necessary for road safety yellow. (e.g. heated body warmer or retailer. auxiliary headlights).

  • Page 40: Outside Temperature

    Please contact a specialized The outside temperature workshop, preferably an autho- warning does not mean that General warning light shows rized BMW Motorrad retailer. there is no risk of black ice form- yellow. ing at measured temperatures Front light failure Bulb symbol with two above 37 °F (3 °C).

  • Page 41: Abs Error

    DTC warning light flashes as soon as possible at an au- slowly. thorized workshop, preferably Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: The DTC control unit has de- retailer. The self-diagnosis was not com- tected an error. The DTC func- pleted;...
  • Page 42 BMW Motorrad Adapt your style of riding Possible cause: retailer. accordingly. There is a fault in the radio con- nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.
  • Page 43 Have fault eliminated at a spe- with Tire Pressure Control facility, preferably an authorized cialist service facility, preferably (TPC/RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorized BMW Motorrad General warning light shows dealer. Light direction of the low- yellow. beam headlight not known...
  • Page 44 The anti-theft alarm battery no with adaptive headlight rized workshop, preferably an longer has its full capacity. The appears on the display. authorized BMW Motorrad re- operation of the anti-theft alarm tailer. Cornering light control system is only ensured for a lim-...
  • Page 45 BMW Motorrad Contact an authorized service dealer. facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Central locking locked...

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 47 Rider's seat ......68 Ignition .
  • Page 48 Tires ....... . 86...

  • Page 49: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Turn handlebars to full left or with topcase right lock position. A Topcase with a lock for the same vehicle key can be ordered on request. Please contact an authorized workshop for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 50: Ignition

    Engine can be started. moves to the bottom limit posi- can have it disabled by your Pre-Ride Check in progress. tion. BMW Motorrad partner. When having a key disabled you should ABS self-diagnosis in progress. EWS Electronic also bring all of the motorcycle's immobilizer remaining keys with you.

  • Page 51: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    Emergency and spare keys are Radio-operated key is within re- only available through an autho- erated manually. ception range. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. When the range of the The keys are part of an inte- radio-operated key is ex- grated security system, so the ceeded (e.g.
  • Page 52 Press and hold button 1. Parking lamps and all function The ignition can be deactivated circuits switched on. in two ways: Steering lock audibly locks. Engine can be started. Ignition, lights and all electrical circuits switched off. Pre-Ride Check in progress. To unlock the steering lock, briefly press the button 1.
  • Page 53 "authorized" for your motorcy- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. As motorcycle can be started by cle. the radio-operated keys are part using the emergency key.
  • Page 54 Replace battery of radio- Dispose of the old battery in accordance with legal regula- operated key tions. Do not dispose of the If the radio-operated key fails to battery in the household waste. react when the button is pressed Incorrect batteries or polar- briefly or is pressed and held: ity can destroy the device.

  • Page 55: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Selecting menu item With the exception of the Settings area, the Selecting menu menu can only be called with the motorcycle at a standstill. Move the cursor within the menu using the Multi-Controller 1. Press button 2 to step through the sequence of menus, starting Info with the...
  • Page 56 Setting parameters An arrow 1 on the upper or lower Resetting values: edge of the display indicates that You can reset average values Direct selection: by turning the Multi-Controller marked with an arrow 1 by long- If you move the cursor to a menu in the corresponding direction, pressing the Multi-Controller to item that requires no other set-...
  • Page 57 Selecting from a list: Setting numerical values: Setting relative values: A circle 2 beside each selectable If there are one or more numeri- A bar indicator enables you to item means that the items are cal values between the arrows 3, set a value in a range between part of a selection list.
  • Page 58 Exiting menu By pressing the Multi- Hold down button 3. Controller 1 to the left, you jump The diamond appears to Arrow 3 appears when you are in back to the next-higher menu; by the right of the menu des- a submenu.

  • Page 59: Onboard Computer

    Language Speedo : display language : digital speed indi- (German, English, Spanish, Ital- cator Fact. settings ian, French, Dutch, Portuguese) : re- Time format 12 h / store factory defaults (when 24 h Reset! appears on the : clock in 12-hour format 12 h ) or in 24-hour format display, press the Multi-Con-...
  • Page 60 Date : current date Oil level : engine-oil level : no reading Resetting average data Info Call up the menu and select the average value you want to reset. Push the Multi-Controller to the right and hold it in this po- With the stopwatch stopped, Push the Multi-Controller 1 to sition until the average value is...

  • Page 61: Tripmeter

    Tripmeter Reset tripmeter If the daytime light is switched on in the dark, Switch on ignition. Selecting tripmeter visibility will be made worse Select desired tripmeter. Switch on ignition. and oncoming traffic could be dazzled. Do not use the daytime light in the dark.

  • Page 62: Settings Menu

    manually as otherwise there is a If the main-beam headlight is switched on when the safety risk. daytime light is on, the daytime The changeover between light is switched off after ap- daytime light and dipped prox. 2 seconds and the main- headlight plus front side lights beam headlight, dipped headlight, can be performed automatically.

  • Page 63: Lights

    time light is switched on again. Headlight high beam and When the daytime light is on, flasher the daytime light symbol shows on the multifunction display. Lights Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is Immediately after switching switched on.
  • Page 64 Settings Call up the The cornering light function is Vehicle menu and select not active for as long as the Headlight setting is changed. Headlight range The xenon headlight has con- tinuous beam throw control that keeps beam throw constant re- gardless of how the motorcycle is ridden and the load it carries.

  • Page 65: Turn Indicator

    Operating ground lighting with central locking If the function is switched off with ground lighting as described above, the ground Switch on ignition. lighting switches on nonethe- Settings Call up the less when you unlock the cen- Vehicle menu and select tral locking system.

  • Page 66: Emergency On/Off Switch

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. Do not operate the emergency ers place a strain on the ON/OFF switch when riding. To switch off the hazard warning battery. Do not use the hazard flashers: The engine can be switched warning flashers for longer than Switch on the ignition and off easily and quickly using the...

  • Page 67: Seat Heating

    The heated grips option Seat heating can be acti- can only be activated when vated only when the engine the engine is running. is running. Handle heat. Seat heating Call up the Call up the menu. menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, indicating that the handlebar grip heating is ON.
  • Page 68 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 69: Dynamic Traction Control

    have been temporarily switched words until the ignition is next off. switched on. The DTC warning light Dynamic Traction shows to indicate that DTC Control (DTC) has been switched off. Select to switch on DTC. Switching DTC off and on Alternate method: switch the Switch on ignition.

  • Page 70: Rider's Seat

    Rider's seat is pressed one of the possible riding modes is shown at posi- Remove rider's seat tion 3. Repeatedly press the button until the reading shows the rid- ing mode you want. With the motorcycle at a stand- still, the mode you select is activated after a brief delay.

  • Page 71: Adjusting Front-Seat Height

    Installing driver's seat Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Adjusting front-seat height Remove rider's seat ( 68). Turn the adjusting plate to position A for the lower seat Connect plug 2 of the seat height.

  • Page 72: Windshield

    There is no guarantee that the pressure-sensitive finger guard system will function correctly if a windscreen that does not have BMW approval is installed. Under these circumstances: before switching off the igni- tion always check that there is Insert the adjusting plate in the...

  • Page 73: Wind Deflection Wing

    Wind deflection wing Cruise control Setting road speed Adjusting slipstream Switching on cruise deflectors control Briefly press button 2 forward. The cruise control can be set within a speed Push switch 1 to right. Attempting to adjust the range from 19 mph (30 km/h) to slipstream deflectors while Button 2 is operational.

  • Page 74: Resuming Former Cruising Speed

    Acceleration Decreasing speed yond back position) to deacti- vate cruise-control system. Cruise control indicator lamp goes out. Resuming former cruising speed Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 back- ward. Speed is increased by 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time button is Speed is decreased by 0.6 pressed.

  • Page 75: Hill Start Control

    though you might have intended Hill Start Control slowing to a lower speed. with Hill Start Control Indicator light for cruise- Hill Start Control control system lights up. Operating Switching off cruise Start-off assistance brake control failure on switching off en- gine/ignition, folding down side stand, expiry of time limit (approx.

  • Page 76: Storage Compartments

    Clutch then the two Hill Start Control with preparation for audio sys- indicator lamps go out when tem and navigation device Adjusting clutch lever the brake is fully released. The description applies by Changing the position of Hill Start Control is now analogy to the stowage com- the clutch-fluid reservoir switched off.

  • Page 77: Brakes

    Mirrors tween clutch lever and handle- bar grip. Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- terclockwise to decrease dis- tance between clutch lever and handlebar grip. The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward when doing so.

  • Page 78: Damping

    Damping Adjusting spring preload Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do at rear wheel Setting not match the spring-preload and Make sure ground is level and The damping must be adjusted damping-characteristic settings. firm and park motorcycle. to the road conditions and the Adjust damping characteristic to spring preload.

  • Page 79: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    Settings Basic setting of rear You can use the ESA Electronic wheel rear-wheel damp- Suspension Adjustment feature to adapt your motorcycle to its without Electronic current load as well as the road Suspension Adjustment surface. This entails selecting (ESA) the load variant and the damping characteristic.

  • Page 80: Central Locking System

    Normal : normal mode One-up with luggage Additional information on the Sport : sport mode electronic suspension adjust- ment ESA II is provided on page Select the damping charac- Two-up (with luggage) 106). teristic you want or move the cursor down to set the vehicle Adjusting the suspension Select the vehicle load variant load.
  • Page 81 Locking These locks cannot subse- The storage compartment in quently be unlocked manually. the left side fairing panel and the cases are unlocked. The locked symbol appears on the display. with preparation for audio sys- tem and navigation device with anti-theft alarm The storage compartment in the right side fairing panel is The functionality and operation...
  • Page 82 Emergency unlocking Switch on ignition. If the central locking system re- fuses to unlock, you can open the cases, topcase and stowage compartments manually. The procedure is as follows: Removing case ( 115). Opening case ( 114). Turn the key in the stowage- compartment lock 45°...
  • Page 83 Step through the following pro- Switch on ignition. To complete logon: cedure with each remote con- Switch off ignition. trol in turn: Three acoustic signals sound. Logon is also ended when four remote controls have been logged on. if you have logged on the first remote control and then do not press a button within approxi- mately 30 seconds.

  • Page 84: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Replacing battery of Incorrect batteries or polar- ity can destroy the device. remote control Use a battery compliant with the If you press a button on the re- manufacturer's specifications. mote control and the LED does When inserting the battery, make not show or lights up only briefly: sure that the polarity is correct.
  • Page 85 Activation with remote Customize anti-theft alarm sys- tem settings ( 85). control Switch off ignition. with anti-theft alarm Activation takes 30 seconds to with central locking complete. Turn indicators are illuminated Switch off ignition. twice. Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm system is acti- vated.
  • Page 86 Confirmation tone sounds Confirmation tone sounds three An alarm lasts for approximately twice (if programmed). times (if programmed). 26 seconds. During the alarm, Anti-theft alarm system is acti- Motion sensor is deactivated. an alarm tone sounds and the vated. turn indicators flash. The type of Alarm alarm sound can be programmed with anti-theft alarm...
  • Page 87 when the ignition is switched on. Anti-theft alarm is deactivated. function is automatically reacti- The anti-theft alarm system indi- vated after 30 seconds if "Acti- Deactivation with remote cator lamp then signals the rea- vation after ignition off" has been control son for the alarm for one minute.

  • Page 88: Tires

    sounds as confirmation when Tire pressure, front the alarm is switched on 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. Tire pressure, rear Make the desired adjustment using the Multi-Controller.

  • Page 89: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....88 Checklist ......89 Starting .

  • Page 90: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized bear in mind that various bound- Observe maximum payload and BMW Motorrad Dealer will be ary conditions can adversely af- top speed as indicated on label happy to advise you and has fect the handling of your motor- in case.

  • Page 91: Checklist

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In extreme cases, the motorcycle Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle odorless but highly toxic.

  • Page 92: Starting

    Before every journey DTC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( Brakes Engage neutral, or pull back Front and rear brake fluid levels clutch lever if a gear is en- Clutch function gaged. Clutch fluid level You cannot start the mo- Shock absorber setting and spring preload torcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged.
  • Page 93 General warning light shows The self-diagnosis routine yellow. completed is determining whether the The ABS warning lamp goes BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is Phase 2 out. ready for operation. The self- General warning light shows diagnosis routine launches If an ABS error is indicated fol- red.

  • Page 94: Breaking In

    While running in the motorcy- slowly. cle, vary the throttle opening The readiness for operation and engine-speed range fre- of the BMW Motorrad DTC is DTC self-diagnosis quently; avoid driving for long checked by the self-diagnosis. completed periods at a constant speed.

  • Page 95: Brakes

    The dynamic load distribution be- to the road surface. New brake pads can extend tween the front and rear wheel BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- stopping distance by a sig- changes during braking. The vents the front wheel from lock- nificant margin.

  • Page 96: Parking Your Motorcycle

    The BMW integrated braking Poor braking action due to function ensures that the rear moisture and dirt. extended. wheel brake is also applied when Brake until brakes are dry or If the slope of the road permits, the handbrake lever is actuated, clean;...

  • Page 97: Refueling

    Fold out center stand and jack Recommended fuel qual- up motorcycle. Refueling Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) Fuel specifications 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) For optimal fuel economy, the 89 AKI gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content. Refueling procedure Leaded fuel will destroy the Unlock cap of fuel tank with...
  • Page 98 and get onto the road. This re- Press fuel tank cap down firmly Make sure ground is level and sults in a danger of falling. to close. firm and place motorcycle on side stand. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Remove vehicle key and close protective cap.

  • Page 99: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Slowly pull lug 1 upward a was completely emptied, i.e., if second time. the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Fuel filler cap unlocked. Version 2 Usable fuel quantity Switching off ignition ( 48). Switching off ignition ( 48).
  • Page 100 Fasten straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Brake lines, Bowden ca- sides on rear frame and ten- away to the side and fall bles and fairings can be sion. over. damaged by incorrect routing of Do not pull the straps over the clamping straps.

  • Page 101: Technology In

    Integral ABS ..... . . 101 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....104 Tire Pressure Control TCP/ RDC .

  • Page 102: Riding Mode

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

  • Page 103: Hill Start Control

    ABS system To obtain this state, The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS to prevent the motorcycle from the motorcycle must be adapts the braking force distribu- rolling back on hills, making it un-...
  • Page 104 How does ABS work? What happens when How is the BMW Motorrad rough roads are Integral ABS noticeable to The maximum braking force that encountered? the rider? can be transferred to the road surface is partially dependent on Bumpy or rough roads can briefly...
  • Page 105 But remember: the potentially ABS? Unusual driving conditions: shorter braking distances which The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Heating up on the main or aux- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- ensures driving stability on any iliary stand at idle or with gear...

  • Page 106: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    Even with DTC, the laws of momentum take over and even safety provided with risky physics cannot be overrid- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is driving. den. The rider is always respon- unable to counteract their effects. sible for adapting his/her driving What is the design style.

  • Page 107: Tire Pressure Control Tcp

    The sensors are equipped with The BMW Motorrad DTC can quickly as possible. a switch, which does not enable issue an error message under the transmission of the measured...

  • Page 108: Esa Ii Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Temperature by comparison with the reading ESA II Electronic shown on the display. compensation Suspension Adjustment The tire inflation pressure is tem- Adjusting inflation with Electronic Suspension Ad- perature dependent, i.e., it in- pressure justment (ESA) creases or decreases together Compare the TPC/RDC value in with the tire temperature.
  • Page 109 spring. Accordingly, the spring The combination of spring base, damping and spring rate rate is lower, the less the sleeve ensures the chassis geometry limits the expansion of the plastic element. is always appropriate. The static normal position is virtually maintained while riding. The different riding and loading conditions are offset so that the handling of the motorcycle...

  • Page 111: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....110 Onboard power sockets ... 110 Navigation device ....111 Case .

  • Page 112: General Instructions

    If maximum load capability some circumstances. products. as stated in the technical data is Use only parts and accessories You will find all BMW Motorrad exceeded. approved by BMW for your optional accessories on If several onboard sockets are motorcycle.

  • Page 113: Navigation Device

    Navigation device From behind, push out cap 2. Operating electrical acces- sories Installing navigation You can start using electrical ac- device cessories connected to an on- with preparation for navigation board socket only when the ig- device nition is switched on. If you sub- with navigation system sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off...
  • Page 114 Check that the navigation de- Pull slot cover up as far as it vice is secure in the cradle. will go. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position. Removing navigation device with navigation system Install cover 4.
  • Page 115 Integration of the BMW Motorrad detail. Navigator IV into the K 1600 GT Speak : the last navigation series has produced a number of announcement is spoken again.

  • Page 116: Case

    Navigator appears Security settings Screen brightness on the display. The BMW Motorrad Navigator Screen brightness is adjusted by It is not possible to receive IV can be secured against unau- the motorcycle while the unit is traffic announcements from thorized use with a four-digit PIN cradled.
  • Page 117 Closing case Removing case Press lock barrel 1 downward. Release lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever 2 all the way Turn key in case lock to RE- Pull the release lever all the LEASE position. way up and open the lid of the Handle pops out.

  • Page 118: Topcase

    Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Fold up handle as far as possi- ble. Press handle 3 down until it Turn the key to the in the top- engages. case lock to the position indi- cated by the dot. Turn key in case lock into LOCK position and remove.

  • Page 119: Removing Passenger Seat

    cumstances, ensure that the igni- Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the tion key is not in the topcase. topcase. Push release lever 2 down, continuing until it engages. Closing the Topcase Turn key in Topcase lock into with topcase LOCK position then extract it.
  • Page 120 Installing passenger seat Install screws 1. Disconnect plug connection 1. Work the topcase end-plug Connect plug 2 of the seat Removing Topcase through to the rear. heating. with topcase Open Topcase. If applicable, empty the top- Remove rider's seat ( 68).
  • Page 121 Push slide latch 2 toward the Raise the rear of the topcase Set the topcase on the lug- outside and hold it in this posi- and pull it off luggage rack. gage carrier. tion. Open the topcase ( 116). Installing passenger seat Turn rotary latch 3 in the direc- 118).
  • Page 122 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. Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier.

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....122 Onboard tool kit ....122 Engine oil .

  • Page 124: General Instructions

    If you are in the engine cold or after a short doubt, consult an authorized trip leads to misinterpretations of workshop, preferably your au- the oil fill quantity. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. To ensure that the display of the...
  • Page 125 engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level with the en- gine at operating temperature. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle at operating temperature on its center stand. Allow engine to idle until fan starts, then let it continue run- ning for an additional minute.

  • Page 126: Brake System

    Always make sure that the oil Have all work on the brake sys- an authorized BMW Motorrad level is correct. tem carried out by specialists. retailer. Add engine oil up to specified Have the brakes checked at an Install oil dipstick.
  • Page 127 View- at an authorized service facil- ing direction: from below to- ward brake pads 1. ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Front brake-pad wear limit Check rear brake pad thickness min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 128 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Check brake fluid level in front Rear brake-pad wear BMW Motorrad dealer. brake-fluid reservoir 1. limit The brake fluid level in the Checking front brake fluid min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 129 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. If the lower edge of the black bellows in the brake-fluid reser- voir is below the MAX graduation: Check front brake pad thick- ness ( 124). Checking rear brake fluid Check level of brake fluid in...

  • Page 130: Coolant

    BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Check 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 between MIN and MAX marks Brake fluid, DOT4...

  • Page 131: Clutch

    Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- Check clutch function rized workshop, preferably an Pull back the clutch lever. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Pressure point must be clearly tailer. perceptible. Wheel rims and tires If no clear pressure point can be...

  • Page 132: Wheels

    Make sure ground is level and For every size of tire, due to conversion to others than firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and the wheels installed as standard Measure tire tread depth in approved certain makes as...

  • Page 133: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the authorized 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 of the If tires are inexpertly re-...
  • Page 134 Carefully pull brake calipers cle, preferably using a over the brake rotor on reassem- back and out until clear of BMW Motorrad front wheel brake disks. stand, continuing until the bly. wheel rotates freely.

  • Page 135: Installing Front Wheel

    3 with of the threaded bush, do not Always have the tightening torque. loosen or remove the left clamp- torques checked by a specialized ing device. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Remove right-hand axle clamp- retailer. ing screw 2.
  • Page 136 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 137: 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 138: 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 139 BMW Motorrad front wheel Center front wheel stand rela- Tighten locating screws 1. stand. tive to front wheel and push it against front axle.

  • Page 140: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting terminal while connecting fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. the other end to discharged The wires leading to the battery's negative terminal. Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have Start engine of the vehicle with battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate discharged battery in usual 12 V can damage the motorcycle...
  • Page 141 in the same way on the right with audio system with prepa- side. ration for navigation device Remove screw 1. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest Remove screws 1. Turn slipstream deflector 1 out. position. Work speaker unit 2 to the rear Remove screw 2 and work Remove screw 2 and work...
  • Page 142 Turn covers 1 counterclock- Release spring clip 3 at left Install bulb 4 while ensuring wise to remove. and right and swing it up. correct position of lug 5. Remove bulb 4. Insert spring clip 3. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass against...
  • Page 143 Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- Seat the speaker unit in Hold hand protector 3 in posi- stall. mount 4. tion and install screw 2. Switch off the ignition and with audio system with prepa- wait until the windscreen has ration for navigation device moved to its lowest position.

  • Page 144: Battery

    Battery preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Dealer. Maintenance instructions Replacing the LED turn Correct battery maintenance combined with proper charging indicator and storage procedures extends LED turn indicators can be com- the battery's service life, and is pletely replaced only.
  • Page 145 The motorcycle's onboard battery. ignition, the battery is completely electronics know when the discharged (battery voltage be- BMW Motorrad has devel- battery is fully charged. The low 9 V). Attempts to recharge oped a trickle-charger spe- onboard socket is switched off...

  • Page 146: Remove Battery

    Charging disconnected Installing battery Switch off ignition. battery Place battery in battery com- partment, positive terminal on Charge battery using a suitable right in direction of travel. charger. Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger's terminal clips from the battery terminals.

  • Page 147: Fuses

    BMW Motorrad Installing driver's seat ( 69). Fuse box open with fuses retailer. assignment as follows: Switch on ignition. Not in use Installing driver's seat ( 69). Settings Set the time in Not in use Time and set the date in...
  • Page 148 Main relay, instrument panel, ignition switch Not in use with anti-theft alarm with central locking 7.5 A Anti-theft alarm Central locking...

  • Page 149: Care

    Care Care products ..... 148 Washing your motorcycle ..148 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 150: 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 151: 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 152: Storing The Motorcycle

    Park motorcycle in a dry room, raising it to remove weight from both wheels. Protective wax coating BMW Motorrad recommends that you apply BMW Car Wax or another wax containing carnauba or synthetic wax additives to pro- tect the paintwork.

  • Page 153: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 152 Weights ......164 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 95).

  • Page 155: 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 156: Engine

    Engine Engine number location Crankcase, on right-hand side over engine oil filler neck 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)

  • Page 157: Fuel

    SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited because they would attack the coat- ings on engine components. BMW Motorrad rec- ommends that you use the BMW Motorrad oils available from your BMW Motorrad Dealer.

  • Page 158: 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 1.428 (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 159: 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 in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.75 (33:12) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension...

  • Page 160: 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 161: 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- motorrad.com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 162: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A, all onboard sockets together Battery Battery design Gel battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 19 Ah Spark plugs 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 163 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 164: Alarm System

    Alarm system with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm Activation time 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 Battery design and nominal battery voltage (for...

  • Page 165: 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 the vehicle identification number Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Motorcycle length 92.1 in (2340 mm), above luggage rack with topcase 96.7 in (2456 mm), over topcase...

  • Page 166: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 732 lbs (332 kg), DIN unladen weight, with cases, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 1190 lbs (540 kg) Maximum payload 459 lbs (208 kg) Performance data Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- 20 % ble total weight) Top speed...

  • Page 167: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 166 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 167 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......167 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 168: 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 169: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (BMW Roadside To ensure that your BMW con- Assistance, breakdown assis- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- tance, vehicle recovery and re- dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend trieval, etc.).
  • Page 170 BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 171: Confirmation Of Mainte

    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 172 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 173 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 174 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 175 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 176: 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 177 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 179: Appendix

    Appendix Certificates ......178 RDC certificate ....184...
  • Page 180 USA, Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to IC: 4008C-HUF5750...
  • Page 181 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.
  • Page 182 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 183 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 184 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 185 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 186: Rdc Certificate

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 187: Index

    Maintenance instructions, 142 Bulbs Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Replace additional LED Position on motorcycle, 17 headlight, 142 Removing, 144 Self-diagnosis, 91 Replace bulb for high-beam Technical data, 160 Technology in detail, 101 headlight, 138 Warning for battery charge Warning indicators, 38 Replace LED tail light, 142 current, 36 Accessories...
  • Page 188 Technical data, 156 Technical data, 155 Control, 14 Confirmation of maintenance Topping up, 124 Operating, 67 work, 169 Warning for engine oil level, 36 Self-diagnosis, 92 Coolant Equipment, 7 Checking level, 128 Technology in detail, 104 Fluid level indicator, 13 Warning indicator, 39 Control, 14 Overtemperature warning...
  • Page 189 Warning indicator, 34 Ignition Ground lighting Keys, 47, 49 Switching off, 48 Operating, 63 Switching on, 48 Lights Immobilizer Hazard warning flashers Emergency key, 48, 51 Automatic daytime light Control, 14 function, 60 Warning indicator, 34 Operating, 63 Control, 14 Indicator lights, 18 Headlight Daytime light manual mode, 59...
  • Page 190 Motorcycle Pre-Ride-Check, 91 Odometer Care, 147 Operating, 59 Cleaning, 147 Onboard computer Parking, 94 Operating, 57 Returning to use, 150 Display, 23 Onboard power socket Storage, 150 Rim sticker, 130 Information on use, 110 Tying down, 97 Technology in detail, 105 Position on vehicle, 13 Multifunction display, 18 Warning indicators, 40...
  • Page 191 Riding mode Storage compartment Suspension, 157 Adjusting, 67 Operating, 74 Transmission, 156 Technology in detail, 100 Position on vehicle, 11 Weights, 164 Suspension Wheels and tires, 159 Technical data, 157 Tires Safety instructions Checking tire inflation Switching off, 94 On braking, 93 pressures, 86 Symbols On riding, 88...
  • Page 192 Service, 43 Vehicle identification number Tire Pressure Monitor, 40 Position on vehicle, 13 Undervoltage, 37 Weights Payload table, 17 Warning lamps, 18 Technical data, 164 ABS, 38 Wheels Anti-theft alarm, 42 Check wheel rims, 129 Battery charge current, 36 Installing front wheel, 133 Bulb defective, 37 Installing rear wheel, 135 Central locking, 43...
  • Page 194 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 195 Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 6.3 gal (Approx. 24 l) Reserve fuel quantity 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...
  • Page 196 Lieferumfang für Keyless Ride Scope of delivery for Keyless Ride Sie erhalten einen Funkschlüssel sowie einen Notschlüssel. You are provided with one radio-operated key and one emergency key. Scope of supply for Keyless Ride キーレスエントリー用供給範囲 You receive one radio-operated key and one emergency key. お客様にお渡しするのは、無線キー...
  • Page 197 Вие получавате един ключ с дистанционно управление, Escopo de fornecimento para Keyless Ride както и един авариен ключ. Você receberá uma chave via sinal de rádio, assim como, uma chave de emergência. *01498559095* *01498559095* BMW Motorrad 09.2014, 1 edition, Order No.: 01 49 8 559 095...

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