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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual K 1300 R...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..... . 66 Multifunction display ..20 BMW Motorrad Integral Synchronising ....67 Meanings of the status in- ABS .
  • Page 5 Jump-starting ... . . 120 ment with BMW Motorrad Electrics ....140 Battery .
  • Page 6 12 Service ....145 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 146 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ....146 Maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad overview of your motorcycle. All optional extras originally Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 103) Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Engine oil level indicator Fuel filler neck ( Battery compartment 122) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification num- ber (on side panel, front right) Type plate (on rear cross- tube) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display ( 43). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 45). Hazard warning flashers Operation of the turn indic- ators ( Horn With Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II) Operating ESA ( Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Starter button ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Luggage loops Rider's Manual Tyre pressure table and payload table Standard toolkit ( Engine-oil filler neck...

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Rev. counter Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Multifunction display Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Control for the odometer Operation of the clock...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meanings of the status indicat- ors ........21 Warning and telltale lights .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indic- ate the quantity of fuel left in the tank Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral Panel for warnings ( with Automatic Stability Control ASC warning and status indicator ( Warnings ( The horizontal bars indic- ate the level of the engine temperature with on-board com-...

  • Page 23: Meanings Of The Status Indicat

    Warning and telltale Meanings of the status With Electronic Suspension Adjustment lights indicators (ESA II) with on-board computer ESA setting ( 10 Odometer and tripmeters CLOCK : Time 11 Clock ( TEMP : Ambient temperature with on-board com- puter Ø SPEED : Average speed since Values area of the on- the last reset...

  • Page 24: Service-Due Indicator

    If the If the next service is due in less BMW Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- than one month, the date for the meter reading at which a service...

  • Page 25: Range

    The calculated range is ture reading. If the effect of the only an approximate figure. engine's heat becomes excess- Consequently, BMW Motorrad The range readout 1 indicates ive, temporarily appears on recommends that you should not how far you can ride with the fuel the display.

  • Page 26: Tyre Pressures

    You can call up this read- ing only when the vehicle is at a The detailed description of standstill. The tyre-pressure readings are BMW Motorrad RDC starts on based on a reference tyre tem- page ( 86). The preconditions for the oil level perature of 20 °C.

  • Page 27: Warnings

    The readings mean: : Oil level is correct. CHECK : Check the oil level the next time you stop for fuel. : Oil level cannot be meas- ured (conditions as stated above not satisfied). If you call up another read- ing on the on-board com- Warnings for which there is no puter, this symbol remains visible...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( appears on the display Lights up red The temperature Coolant temperature too high ( indicator flashes...
  • Page 29 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display LAMPS ! Lights up yellow appears Bulbs defective ( on the display Appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( display Check Oil appears on the display Appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display flashes...
  • Page 30 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Appears on the ASC deactivated ( display Lights up yellow Appears on the ASC fault ( display Lights up yellow Appears on the Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted display tolerance ( The critical tyre...
  • Page 31 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display -- -- " " or " " Sensor defective or system error is displayed. RDC ! Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display...
  • Page 32 Have the defective key re- workshop, preferably an Coolant temperature too placed, preferably by an au- authorised BMW Motorrad high thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve red. Engine in emergency- General warning light shows operation mode The temperature reading flashes.
  • Page 33 Possible cause: the warning light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad The engine control unit has dia- The insufficient oil pres- dealer. gnosed a fault. In exceptional...
  • Page 34 115). Alternator or alternator drive de- workshop, preferably an author- Replacing bulb for parking light fective. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. 117). Have the fault rectified as Headlight or turn indicator Replacing bulbs for front and quickly as possible by a rear turn indicators ( 118).

  • Page 35: Outside Temperature

    Possible cause: Outside temperature ABS self-diagnosis not warning completed A combination of the bulb de- fects described above has oc- with on-board computer ABS warning light flashes. curred. Ice-crystal symbol appears See the fault descriptions Possible cause: on the display. above.

  • Page 36: Abs Fault

    ASC symbol appears on specialist workshop, preferably with Automatic Stability Con- the display. an authorised BMW Motorrad trol dealer. Possible cause: ASC symbol flashes. The rider has switched off the ASC intervention ASC system.

  • Page 37: Asc Fault

    Out-of-tolerance tyre pres- sure, read the information specialist workshop, preferably sures impair the motor- on temperature compensation an authorised BMW Motorrad cycle's handling characteristics. and adjusting pressure in the dealer. Adapt your style of riding section entitled "Engineering details".
  • Page 38 Have the fault rectified by a Do not continue your journey. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably Notify the breakdown service. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Signal transmission dealer. disrupted...
  • Page 39 Seek the advice of a specialist Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring workshop, preferably an author- specialist workshop, preferably (RDC) ised BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery yellow.
  • Page 40 Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery flat with anti-theft alarm (DWA) General warning light shows yellow. DWA ! appears on the display. This error message shows briefly only after the Pre- Ride-Check completes.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Grip heating......47 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..48 Automatic Stability Control ASC ..49 Clutch .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Consult a specialist ABS self-diagnosis is ited period of time. workshop, preferably an author- performed. ( The battery can be recharged ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with Automatic Stability Con- via the on-board socket. trol Locking handlebars ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    The ignition is not enabled tra keys only through an author- for starting until the engine con- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The trol unit has recognised the igni- ignition keys are part of an in- tion key as "authorised" for your tegrated security system, so the motorcycle.
  • Page 44 Set the clock only when the mo- with on-board computer torcycle is stationary. with tyre pressure monitoring Switch on the ignition. (RDC) without on-board computer without tyre pressure monitor- ing (RDC) Press and hold down the but- ton until the hours number 3 flashes.

  • Page 45: Reading

    Reading Residual range (once fuel level with on-board computer is down to reserve) Select display with tyre pressure monitoring with on-board computer Switch on the ignition. (RDC) without on-board computer with tyre pressure monitoring without tyre pressure monitor- (RDC) ing (RDC) Press button 1 to select the reading in panel 4.

  • Page 46: Resetting Tripmeter

    CLOCK Oil-level reminder ( Clock ( without on-board computer TEMP Ambient temperature ( without tyre pressure monitor- with tyre pressure monitoring ØSPEED ing (RDC) Average speed ( (RDC) Average fuel consumption The following values can be dis- ØFUEL played: RANGE Range ( Tyre pressures (RDC P) Oil-level reminder (...

  • Page 47: Lights

    Low-beam headlight with on-board computer The low-beam headlight switches with tyre pressure monitoring on automatically when you start (RDC) the engine. When the engine is not running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig- nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating Press and hold down button 1 the headlight flasher.

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Pull switch 1 back to operate Centre button 1 to cancel the the headlight flasher. turn indicators. Operating the turn indicators Parking lights Hazard warning Switch on the ignition. Switch off the ignition. flashers The turn indicators are can- Operating hazard warning celled automatically after flashers...

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off the hazard warning flashers. Normal operating position Ignition can be switched off. (run) Emergency off switch (kill Press button 1 again to switch switch) off the hazard warning flashers. Grip heating with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch...

  • Page 50: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral The increase in power con- sumption caused by hav- ing the heated handlebar grips Deactivating the ABS switched on can drain the battery function if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low,...

  • Page 51: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Activating the ABS with Automatic Stability Con- You also have the option of trol switching the ignition off and function then on again. Initially, the ASC symbol changes status. Press and An ABS fault has occurred hold down button 1 until the if the ABS warning light ABS warning light responds.

  • Page 52: Asc

    Activating the ASC You also have the option of switching the ignition off and function then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.

  • Page 53: Brakes

    Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not turn the handlebar fitting on the handlebar. Attempting to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 1 handbrake lever while riding clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span...

  • Page 54: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Adjustment It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring pre- load when the vehicle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Push protective cap 1 up over...

  • Page 55: Damping

    If you want to reduce spring An uneven surface requires preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- softer damping than a smooth ection indicated by the LOW surface. arrow. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- Basic setting of spring duction in spring preload re- preload, rear quires softer damping.

  • Page 56: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    on-board toolkit to turn adjust- to the load it carries and the sur- Basic setting of rear- ing screw 1. face over which you intend riding. suspension damping You have a choice of three load characteristic modes with any of three damp- ing variants selectable for each without Electronic mode.
  • Page 57 setting you want to use ap- One-up with luggage pears on the display. You can adjust the damping Two-up (with luggage) characteristic while the mo- torcycle is on the move. The setting shows briefly, then To set the load mode, disappears automatically.

  • Page 58: Tyres

    Consult a specialist workshop, the rate of tyre wear. preferably an authorised Always check that the tyre pres- BMW Motorrad dealer, in order 2.9 bar (tyre cold) sures are correct. to avoid damaging the plastic If tyre pressure is too low: At high road speeds, tyre lens of the light.

  • Page 59: Seat

    Seat Installing seat Remove the seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. Engage the seat in holders 1. Remove the seat and place it, Firmly press down on the seat upholstered side down, on a at the rear.
  • Page 60 straps in order to lash luggage onto the rear seat. Pull the loops 1 out of the holders 2 and lay them on the outside. Install the seat ( 57). Use the loops 1 and the grab handles 3 to attach luggage...

  • Page 61: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm DWA Overview ......60 Activation ......60 Alarm function .

  • Page 62: Dwa

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with anti-theft alarm (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, start it...
  • Page 63 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor after switching off the ignition, you must press button 1 for longer than one second. If it is not armed within approximately one hour, the DWA anti-theft alarm shuts down in order not to draw power unnecessarily from...

  • Page 64: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Deactivating motion Alarm triggers motorcycle is to be sensor An alarm can be triggered by: transported the motion sensor attempt to switch on the igni- If you want to transport your tion with an unauthorised key motorcycle by train or on a disconnection of the anti-theft trailer, for example, it is advisable alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's...

  • Page 65: Deactivation

    Deactivating alarm control. This function does not Flashes 4x: Disconnection of change the status of the anti- the anti-theft alarm from the function theft alarm. vehicle's battery While an alarm is in progress an Information on alarm alarm tone sounds and the turn triggering indicators flash.

  • Page 66: Programming

    Programming options Programming anti-theft "Activation after ignition OFF" is programmed. alarm You can customise the follow- ing parameters of your anti-theft Turn indicators flash once. alarm: Alarm tone sounds once (if Confirmation alarm tone after programmed). activation/deactivation of the Alarm function is deactivated. anti-theft alarm in addition to Conserving battery power visual confirmation by turn in-...
  • Page 67 Under what The programming function is Step 2: active. No function allocated to this step. circumstances is Programming is a four-step Press button 1 or button 2. programming aborted? process, although no function Programming is aborted Step 3: Which alarm tone is allocated to step 2.

  • Page 68: Registration Of The Remote Con

    step in the programming Registering remote Acknowledgement tone sounds routine twice. control You can now register a maximum The anti-theft alarm status indic- of four remote control units with ator light stops flashing and four the anti-theft alarm. Registration acknowledgement tones sound. is a three-step process and has to be repeated for each remote Registration of the...

  • Page 69: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Synchronising remote synchronise the remote registration control control? Logon is ended in the following situations: The remote control has to be 4 remote control units have synchronised if the buttons of been logged on. the remote control have been Ignition is switched OFF.

  • Page 70: Battery

    Battery remote control has to be syn- Slide old battery 8 forward from under retainer 6. chronised. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Using a battery of the When does the battery wrong type or inserting the have to be changed? battery with the polarity reversed can cause irreparable damage to The battery in the remote control the device.

  • Page 71: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....70 Checklist ......72 Starting .

  • Page 72: Safety Instructions

    Note the maximum permissible tank bag on the motorcycle. of the year. Your authorised payload and the speed limit BMW Motorrad dealer will be Payload of tank bag for riding with cases fitted, as glad to advise you on the correct stated on the label inside the clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 73: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of burn injury with tankbag Settings of the spring-strut and shock-absorber system Note the maximum permissible Engine and exhaust system Imbalanced load payload of the tankbag and become very hot when the the speed limit for riding with Loose clothing vehicle is in use.

  • Page 74: Checklist

    Comply with all specified main- question and lead to failure of Engine oil level (every refuelling tenance intervals. safety-relevant functions. Dam- stop) age caused in this way is not Brake-pad wear (every third Unburned fuel will destroy covered by the warranty. refuelling stop).
  • Page 75 General warning light shows matically interrupted if bat- specialist workshop, preferably red. tery voltage is too low. Recharge an authorised BMW Motorrad the battery before you start the CHECK! appears on the dealer. engine, or use jump leads and a display.
  • Page 76 ABS self-diagnosis Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis completed Test of the diagnosis-compat- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- The ABS warning light goes ible system components with forms self-diagnosis to ensure its the vehicle at a standstill. out. operability. Self-diagnosis starts ASC symbol flashes.

  • Page 77: Running In

    500 - 1200 km. specialist workshop, preferably New tyres do not provide an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads full grip straight away. Wet dealer. New brake pads have to bed...

  • Page 78: Brakes

    The throttle the load change. BMW Motorrad is shifted to the front wheel. The valve remains open to accelerate recommends disengaging the...

  • Page 79: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wetness and dirt on the brake restored. discs and the brake pads dimin- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- ish braking efficiency. Parking your vents the front wheel from lock- Delayed braking action or poor ing up.

  • Page 80: Refuelling

    If the camber of the roadway Extend the centre stand and lift Recommended fuel permits, turn the handlebars all the motorcycle onto the stand. grade the way to the left. Refuelling On a gradient, the motorcycle Premium plus unleaded (max. should always face uphill;...

  • Page 81: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    onto the road surface. This could Remove the key and close the cause a fall. protective cap. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Securing motorcycle Refuel with fuel of the grade for transportation stated above; do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of Make sure that all components the filler neck.
  • Page 82 pling; this is best done with the Feed the strap forwards support of a 2nd person. through the wheel carrier and tighten it downwards. Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand.

  • Page 83: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......82 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....84 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..86 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 84: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    ABS has to reduce braking force tance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 85 Within the limits imposed by BMW Motorrad Integral Consequently, ABS does not in- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- ABS? tervene until very late, if at all. tegral ABS ensures directional Under these circumstances the If the ABS system has to reduce stability on any surface.

  • Page 86: Electronic Engine Management With

    What significance In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, unable to counteract their effects. devolves on regular exceptional riding conditions can maintenance? Electronic engine lead to a fault message being Invariably, a technical sys- issued.

  • Page 87: Asc

    You have the option of deactivat- spin or slip sideways. If the sys- a gear engaged. ing the BMW Motorrad ASC for tem registers implausible values these circumstances. for a lengthy period, the ASC...

  • Page 88: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- ature drops. Tyre temperature is received for the first time. The able to control a situation of this...

  • Page 89: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    struts and the spring base and The tyre-pressure readings Example: According to the the spring rate of the rear spring shown by the multifunction Rider's Manual, tyre pressure strut on the basis of the selected display are temperature- should be 2.5 bar, but the damping mode.
  • Page 90 It is possible to change the spring rate electronically by combining a conventional coil spring and a plastic element (Elastogran), the lateral expansion of which can be restricted electro-hydraulically using a displaceable sleeve. The more the sleeve encloses the plastic element, the more the expansion of the plastic element is restricted, causing the spring rate to increase.

  • Page 91: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....90 Power sockets ..... . 90 Cases .

  • Page 92: General Instructions

    BMW parts, accessor- Operating electrical Use only parts and accessor- ies and other products. accessories ies approved by BMW for your You can examine all the optional You can start using electrical ac- motorcycle. accessories from BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 93: Cases

    Opening cases in order to prevent overloading of Pull the grey release lever the on-board electrics. (OPEN) up again and simultaneously pull case lid 3 Cable routing out of the retainer. The cables from the power sock- Closing cases ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider...
  • Page 94 Press the case lid against the case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Removing cases Also press catches 3 of the Push lock straps 1 out and pull lock straps into retainers 2 until them up. they engage. This expands the case to max- imum volume.
  • Page 95 Installing case Secure attachment Pull the black release lever 1 (RELEASE) up and simultan- Hook the case into the bottom If a case wobbles or is difficult eously pull the case out. holder. to fit, it has to be adapted to the Then lift the case out of the gap between the top and bottom Pull the black release lever 1...
  • Page 96 Screws 1 inside the case allow you to make this adjustment.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....96 Toolkit ......96 Engine oil .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    DVD for your vehicle, which is Remove the battery available from your authorised 122). BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad has assembled Torx bit, T25 a tools service set that is ideal Remove the battery- Some of the work calls for spe-...

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    Make sure the engine is at op- Have the oil level corrected Check the oil level in oil-level erating temperature and hold by a specialist workshop, indicator 1. the motorcycle upright. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 100: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Topping up engine oil Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Top up the engine oil to the cycle on its stand. specified level. Remove the seat ( 57).

  • Page 101: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a suspension toward brake cal- specialist workshop, preferably Brake pads worn past the liper 1. an authorised BMW Motorrad minimum permissible thick- dealer. ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can...
  • Page 102 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, BMW Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. rear Viewing direction: from the Checking rear brake pad right toward brake calliper 1.
  • Page 103 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Brake fluid level, front BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid Brake fluid, DOT4 level, front brakes Do not permit the brake fluid A low fluid level in the...
  • Page 104 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motor- cycle upright. with centre stand generation A low fluid level in the Brake fluid level, rear Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 105: Clutch

    Pull the clutch lever. quickly as possible by a spe- The pressure point must be cialist workshop, preferably clearly perceptible. an authorised BMW Motorrad If the pressure point is not clearly dealer. perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a Rims and tyres...

  • Page 106: Wheels

    The tyre BMW Motorrad dealer or on tems and consequently cannot is worn out when the tyre tread the Internet at "www.bmw- be changed.

  • Page 107: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised (RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 108 Carefully pull the brake calipers BMW Motorrad recommends over the brake disc on reas- back and out until clear of the the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel brake discs. stand. sembly. Install the rear-wheel stand Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers 114).

  • Page 109: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends In order to ensure that the Always have the security of the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel threaded bush remains correctly fasteners checked by a specialist stand for lifting the motorcycle. aligned, do not slacken or...
  • Page 110 without centre stand generation Remove the rear-wheel stand Raise the front wheel, insert Install securing screws 2 on quick-release axle 3 and left and right and tighten to tighten to specified torque. specified tightening torque. Quick-release axle in Front brake caliper to Insert the ABS sensor into its threaded bush wheel carrier...

  • Page 111: Removing Rear Wheel

    Do not touch the exhaust system BMW Motorrad recommends brake line. when it is hot; if necessary, allow the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel Remove the adhesive tape the exhaust system ample time stand. from the wheel rim.
  • Page 112 Do not remove the sealing the wheel. grease from the clamp. If you are using the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand: remove the retaining disc. Lower the rear wheel to the ground and roll it out to the rear.

  • Page 113: Installing Rear Wheel

    Silencer to rear footrest onally opposite sequence. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Rear wheel to wheel If you are using the flange 22 Nm BMW Motorrad rear-wheel...

  • Page 114: Front-Wheel Stand

    Remove the rear-wheel stand min 20 mm 35 Nm Front-wheel stand Installing front-wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with a centre stand or without other auxiliary stands. A motor-...
  • Page 115 Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Use basic stand with tool num- Slacken adjusting screws 1. ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-...

  • Page 116: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Use basic stand with tool num- ber (83 30 0 402 245) in com- bination with rear-axle adapter (83 30 0 402 250). Push the rear wheel stand from If the motorcycle is on the the left into the rear axle.

  • Page 117: Lighting

    Lighting the low-beam headlight, as ap- handle of the stand back until both rollers of the stand are on plicable, by turning the cover Replacing bulbs for low- the ground. counter-clockwise. beam headlight and high- Then press the handle down to beam headlight the ground.
  • Page 118 Remove bulb 5. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight Insert bulb 5, making sure that Close plug 3. tab 6 is correctly positioned. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.
  • Page 119 Replacing bulb for parking light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Pull the bulb housing forward Remove bulb 3 from the bulb to remove it and tilt it slightly holder.
  • Page 120 Insert bulb 3 into the bulb Install securing screws 1 at The headlight cable could holder. both sides of the bulb hous- catch in the steering if it is ing. Turn the bulb socket clock- not routed correctly. wise to install it in the headlight Use the appropriate retaining Replacing bulbs for front housing.
  • Page 121 Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep Pull the glass out of the...

  • Page 122: Jump-Starting

    A short-circuit can res- workshop, preferably an author- vehicle during jump-starting. ult if the crocodile clips ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Begin by connecting one end of the jump leads are accident- of the red jump lead to the ally brought into contact with the positive terminal of the dis- motorcycle.

  • Page 123: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. battery. veloped a float charger spe- Compliance with the points be-...
  • Page 124 Always disconnect the battery electrics. from the on-board circuits be- Charging battery when fore recharging it with a charger Use suitable BMW chargers. The disconnected connected directly to the battery suitable charger is available from posts. your authorised BMW Motorrad Charge the battery using a dealer.
  • Page 125 If you want to have the date Always proceed in the correct set consult a specialist work- sequence. shop, preferably an authorised Disconnect negative lead 1 BMW Motorrad dealer. Slip the battery retainer first. over the battery and install Install the battery-compartment Then disconnect positive cover ( 124).
  • Page 126 Removing battery- Installing battery- compartment cover compartment cover Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Install battery compartment cover 2. Install screws 1. Remove screws 1. Lift battery compartment cover 2 up and forward to remove.

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing motorcycle ....126 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning Warm water intensifies the and care products you can mover to soften and wash off effect of salt.

  • Page 129: Paint Care

    Chrome Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can Use plenty of water and BMW polish or BMW paint cleaner for cause damage. shampoo to clean chrome, par- this purpose.

  • Page 130: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating is no load on either wheel. BMW Motorrad recommends Restoring motorcycle applying only BMW car wax or to use products containing carnauba wax or synthetic wax. Remove the protective wax It is time to rewax the paint- coating.

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 130 Riding specifications ....143 Threaded fasteners ....131 Engine .

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 78).

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 30 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 134 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on left/right adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm...

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec- tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry- sump lubrication. Displacement 1293 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke...

  • Page 136: Fuel

    SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not per- missible because they can attack coated compon- ents of the engine. BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad oils, obtainable from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW recommends...

  • Page 137: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear 1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear 1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear 1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear 0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 138: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.91 (32:11) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension...
  • Page 139 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever sys- tem, with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber. Spring preload and rebound- stage damping steplessly adjustable...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com" Front wheel Front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...
  • Page 141 Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" with sports wheel 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 with sports wheel 190 / 55 ZR 17 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front...

  • Page 142: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug- in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 143: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 1, Brake/rear light (red)

  • Page 144: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2233 mm Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, Across mirrors at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider with low double seat 790 mm, Without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider with low double seat 1750 mm, Without rider...

  • Page 145: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 147: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 146 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......146 Maintenance work .

  • Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive after-sales service network in As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your place to look after you and motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 149 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.

  • Page 150: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 151 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 155: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 156 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 157: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......156...
  • Page 158 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 159: Index

    Technical data, 140 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 14 Warning for battery charge Engineering details, 84 current, 31 Control, 14 Operation, 49 Brake fluid Engineering details, 82 Checking fluid level, front, 101 Self-diagnosis, 74 Operation, 48 Checking fluid level, rear, 102 Warning, 34 Self-diagnosis, 74 Reservoir, front, 13...
  • Page 160 Clutch Electrics Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Control, 14 Technical data, 140 Checking fluid level, 103 Engineering details, 87 Emergency off switch (kill Checking function, 103 Operation, 54 switch), 15 Fluid reservoir, 11 Operation, 47 Technical data, 135 Frame Engine Confirmation of maintenance Technical data, 141 starting, 72 work, 148...
  • Page 161 Multifunction switch, right, 15 Instrument panel Lights Ambient-light brightness Control, 14 Right side of motorcycle, 13 sensor, 17 Headlight flasher, operating, 45 Underneath the seat, 16 Overview, 17 High-beam headlight, Warning and telltale lights, 21 operating, 45 Low-beam headlight, 45 Jump starting, 120 Hazard warning flashers Parking lights, operating, 46...
  • Page 162 Motorcycle Seat Installation, 57 Care, 125 Adhesive label for rim, 105 Lock, 11 Cleaning, 125 Engineering details, 86 Removal, 57 Lashing, 79 Warnings, 35 Service, 146 Laying up, 128 Rear-wheel drive Service-due indicator, 22 Parking, 77 Technical data, 136 Shifting gear Multifunction display, 17 Rear-wheel stand Shift assistant, 75...
  • Page 163 Bulbs, 141 Turn indicators Warnings Control, 14 ABS, 33 Clutch, 135 Operation, 46 Anti-theft alarm, 38 Dimensions, 142 Type plate ASC, 34 Electrics, 140 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Battery charge current, 31 Engine, 133 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Bulb defect, 32 Engine oil, 134 Reading, 24 Coolant temperature, 30...
  • Page 164 Remove the front wheel, 105 Removing rear wheel, 109 Technical data, 138...
  • Page 166 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 167 Usable fuel capacity approx. 19 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418558771* Order No.: 01 41 8 558 771 08.2014, 8th edition, 01...

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