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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1200 Rsport BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the in- 3 Status indicators ..21 On-board computer . . . 46 dex at the end of this Rider's Emergency off switch (kill Multifunction display ..22 Manual if you want to find a switch) .
  • Page 5 Dimensions ... . 141 Care products ..124 Brake system with BMW Weights ....142 Washing motorcycle .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    All maintenance assembled complete equipment on the motorcycle. and servicing work on the with all the BMW motorcycle is documented in Indicates the end of an optional extras you Chapter 10. This record of item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Electronic Suspension in the Rider's Manual. Nor Adjustment. If your BMW was supplied can errors and omissions be with equipment not described DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs- entirely ruled out. We hope in this Rider's Manual, you will...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath the seat ... Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Seat lock, beneath rear light ( Adjuster, rear shock ab- sorber ( Power socket ( Adjuster, beam throw...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Indicator for engine oil level ( Filler neck, fuel ( Battery compartment 120) Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Type plate Vehicle identification number Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Filler neck, engine oil Toolkit ( Helmet holder (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left INFO button for odomet- er ( 43), INFO button for on-board computer Pushbutton, ESA Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 54), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Grip heating switch Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 54), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 55), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting Control, odometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight High-beam headlights Low-beam headlight Side-light bulb...
  • Page 23 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and telltale lights ..ABS warning light ... Function indicators ... . Warnings, general .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Odometer reading ABS warning light The way in which the ABS Fuel gauge ( warning light indicates status can differ in some countries. Warning and telltale lights Possible national variant. Function indicators Fuel capacity Clock ( 44), Panel for The horizontal bars be- RDC status indicators low the fuel-pump sym-...

  • Page 25: Warnings, General

    Coolant temperature The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Warnings, general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis- played by means of warn- ing lights or by messages and symbols in the multifunc- tion display. In some cases, they are accompanied by the 'General' warning light show- ing red or yellow.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow EWS ! warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( ing appears on the display. Lights up yellow FUEL ! Fuel down to reserve ( warning flashes. Lights up red Temperature Coolant temperature too high reading flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics (...
  • Page 27 Meaning LAMPF ! Front light bulb defective ( warning appears on the display. Lights up yellow LAMPS ! Bulbs defective ( warning appears on the display. Appears on the Ice warning ( display DWALO ! Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak warning appears on the display.
  • Page 28 Fuel capacity, reserve Have the defective key re- tion switched on so that the approx. placed, preferably by an radiator fan continues to op- authorised BMW Motorrad erate. dealer. If the coolant temperature Refuelling ( is frequently too high, have...
  • Page 29 Engine electronics sym- specialist workshop, prefer- sufficient oil pressure is is- bol appears on the dis- ably an authorised BMW sued. play. Motorrad dealer. Checking engine oil level The engine is running...
  • Page 30 Seek the advice of a spe- specialist workshop, prefer- cialist workshop, preferably ably an authorised BMW Battery is not being charged. an authorised BMW Motor- Motorrad dealer. You can continue to rad dealer.
  • Page 31 Rear light bulb defective A defective bulb places LAMPS ! warning ap- your safety at risk be- pears on the display. General warning light cause it is easier for other shows yellow. A defective bulb places users to oversee you and your safety at risk be- LAMPR ! warning ap-...
  • Page 32 There is no above 3 °C. an authorised BMW Motor- assurance of how long the Always take extra care and rad dealer. anti-theft alarm can remain think well ahead when tem- operational if the motorcycle's peratures are low;...

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Rdc) Oe

    Warnings issued by If the critical value is close to the limit of the permissible tol- the tyre pressure erance range, the reading is monitoring system accompanied by the 'Gen- (RDC) eral' warning light showing yellow. If the tyre pressure re- Display mode for RDC gistered by the sensor is out- warnings...
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow The critical tyre Tyre pressure close to limit of per- pressure flashes mitted tolerance ( Flashes red The critical tyre Tyre pressure outside permitted tol- pressure flashes erance ( Signal transmission disrupted -- -- pears on the dis- play.
  • Page 35 The critical tyre pressure workshop, preferably an the Rider's Manual. flashes. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The tyre-pressures listed Measured tyre pressure is If you are unsure whether the on the inside cover are outside permitted tolerance.
  • Page 36 BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Sensor defective or system dealer. Motorrad dealer. error General warning light Signal transmission Wireless communication with shows yellow. disrupted the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by -- -- appears on the include radio-communication display.

  • Page 37: Abs Warnings Oe

    There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer.
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 39 The ABS function is not avail- specialist workshop, prefer- able, because self-diagnosis ably an authorised BMW did not complete. The mo- Motorrad dealer. torcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel sensors to be tested.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Turn indicators ....lock ......Seat .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    The battery can be this key as well. Consult a Turn the key to position 1. recharged via the on-board specialist workshop, prefer- ABS self-diagnosis is socket. ably an authorised BMW Mo- performed in addition to torrad dealer. the checks outlined above.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser to turn the handlebars to the in the ignition lock. The igni- helps protect your BMW mo- left or right. However, the mo- tion is not enabled for starting torcycle from theft, and this...

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can obtain replace- The hazard warning flashers ment/extra keys only through recommence flashing as soon an authorised BMW Motorrad as the button is released. dealer. The keys are part Hazard warning flashers in of an integrated security operation.

  • Page 45: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Switching off hazard Odometer and reappears on the multifunc- tion display. warning flashers tripmeters Operating the odometer Press cancel button 1. Press button 1 once briefly. Hazard warning flashers If the motorcycle is not switched off. equipped with on-board computer and RDC, you have the alternative of using INFO button 1 to operate the odometer as described here.

  • Page 46: Clock

    The calculated range is Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) an approximate value. Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Consequently, BMW Motorrad Residual range (without on- recommends that you should board computer, once fuel not try to use the full residual level is down to reserve) range before refuelling.
  • Page 47 without OE On-board with OE On-board computer: computer: Hold down the button. Hours reading 3 flashes. Repeatedly press button 2 Press the button. Repeatedly press button 1 until the clock appears on until the odometer reading the display. The hours reading incre- ments by one each time you appears on the display.

  • Page 48: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Viewing tyre-pressure readings Switch on the ignition. The tyre-pressure readings Press INFO button 1 once alternate with the clock. The at each step. front tyre pressure is on the left; the reading on the right is the rear tyre pressure.

  • Page 49: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature An ice warning Resetting average speed appears if the ambient- Average speed temperature reading drops Average consumption below 3 °C. The display Range automatically switches Oil level from any other mode to the Tyre pressures (OE) temperature reading when the Ambient temperature temperature drops below this threshold for the first time.

  • Page 50: Average Consumption

    Average consumption Resetting average Range consumption Average consumption 1 is The description of the calculated by dividing the dis- residual-range function Repeatedly press INFO but- tance covered since the last 44) also covers the ton 1 until the average fuel reset by the corresponding residual-range readout.
  • Page 51 The preconditions for the oil The most recently measured is only an approximate level check are as follows: level is displayed for 5 reading. Consequently, BMW seconds when you next Engine at operating temper- Motorrad recommends that switch on the ignition.

  • Page 52: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch Grip heating (kill switch) A Normal operating posi- tion (run) Grip heating switch B Engine switched off. Emergency off switch (kill The handlebar grips have You cannot start the switch). engine unless the kill two-stage heating. Grip heating can be activated only switch is in the run position.

  • Page 53: Clutch

    Attempting to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1 clutch lever while riding counter-clockwise. the motorcycle can lead to Span between handlebar accidents. grip and clutch lever de- Do not attempt to adjust the creases. clutch lever unless the motor- Brakes cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 54: Lights

    Lights Switching on high-beam headlight Side light The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Turn adjusting screw 1 necessary.

  • Page 55: Headlight

    Switching on parking shop, preferably an author- Switch the ignition on and lights then off again. ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the Switch off the ignition. Parking lights switched off. plastic lens of the light. You can switch on the...

  • Page 56: Turn Indicators

    Consult a specialist headlight beam throw so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic. workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct. Headlight beam-throw adjustment Press left-hand turn indicat- or button 1.

  • Page 57: Seat

    Cancelling turn indicators Press right-hand turn indic- Turn the key counter-clock- ator button 2. wise in the seat lock. The turn indicators are Press cancel button 3. cancelled automatically Flashing turn indicators after you have ridden for ap- switched off. proximately 10 seconds, or Turn indicator telltale light is covered a distance of about...
  • Page 58 Installing the seat Lift the rear of the seat. Push down firmly on the seat, applying pressure to The seat can be dam- If too much pressure is the point above the latch. aged at the edges if it is applied in the forward The seat engages with an placed on a rough surface.

  • Page 59: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Using helmet holder hand side of the motorcycle only. Make sure the ground is Helmet holder level and firm and place the Use the wire rope available underneath seat motorcycle on its stand. as an optional extra to se- Removing the seat ( cure the helmet to helmet holder 1.

  • Page 60: Mirrors

    Using luggage loops Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Make sure the ground is Adjusting mirrors level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Removing the seat ( Turn the seat upside down. Push the protective cap up over the threaded fastener Move the mirror to the de- on the mirror arm.

  • Page 61: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Adjusting spring preload direction indicated by the LOW arrow. while the motorcycle is Spring preload and being ridden can lead to acci- One click corresponds weight dents. to a half turn of the knob. It is essential to set spring Do not attempt to adjust The range of adjustment com- preload to suit the load...

  • Page 62: Shock Absorbers

    Shock absorbers tion indicated by the H ar- row. Shock-absorber settings If you want a softer damping and spring preload characteristic, use a screw- Damping must be adapted driver to turn the adjusting to suit spring preload. An in- screw in the direction in- crease in spring preload re- dicted by the S arrow.

  • Page 63: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    Electronic Suspension tifunction display, and spring Adjusting suspension preload in panel 2. damping Adjustment ESA The odometer readings are Switch on the ignition. Settings not shown while the ESA You can adjust the readout is active. damping characteristic Calling up settings while the motorcycle is on the move.

  • Page 64: Tyres

    COMF Comfortable damping Two-up (with luggage) characteristic NORM Normal damping The setting shown on the characteristic display is automatically SPORT Sporty damping accepted as the spring characteristic preload if you allow a certain length of time to The setting shown on the pass without pressing display is automatically button 1.
  • Page 65 loss of tyre pressure, fit a Tyre pressure, rear metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap is 2.9 bar (One-up, tyre screwed on firmly. cold) Incorrect tyre pressure 2.9 bar (Two-up and/or reduces the operating with luggage, tyre cold) life of the tyres.

  • Page 67: Riding

    ..... . . Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS...

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...

  • Page 69: Catalytic Converter

    High voltage Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the motorcycle could catch fire. troy the catalytic con- Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause immediately after starting the protection of the catalytic...

  • Page 70: Checklist

    ponents are not designed to Cases correctly installed switched on the ignition, as withstand. Damage caused in otherwise the engine will and luggage secured this way is not covered by the refuse to start. When the At regular intervals: warranty. gearbox is in neutral, the Engine oil level (every refuel- green neutral telltale light is...
  • Page 71 OE BMW Motorrad gage the clutch after switch- test is aborted if you start the ing on the ignition. engine before it completes. Integral ABS: Phase 1 Switch on the ignition. The start attempt is General warning light Pre-ride check is automatically interrupted lights up red.

  • Page 72: Running In

    ABS warning light. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW ably an authorised BMW Phase 2 Motorrad dealer. Motorrad dealer. Test of the wheel sensors...

  • Page 73: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Do not exceed the rpm lim- Apply the brakes in good Parking your its recommended for run- time. motorcycle ning in. Place the motorcycle on Tyres Running-in speeds side stand New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be If the ground is soft or roughened by riding in a uneven, there is no guar- <7000 min...
  • Page 74 Slowly lean the motorcycle Lock the steering lock. Place the motorcycle on to the side until its weight centre stand Remove the motorcycle is taken by the stand and If the ground is soft or from side stand dismount to the left. uneven, there is no guar- Unlock the steering lock.

  • Page 75: Refuelling

    Excessive movements Refuelling Leaded fuel will destroy could cause the centre the catalytic converter. Fuel is highly flammable. stand to retract, and the mo- Use only unleaded fuel. A naked flame close to torcycle would topple in con- Make sure the ground is the fuel tank can cause a fire sequence.

  • Page 76: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    that does not enable Fuel capacity, usable transmission of the measured values until the motorcycle has accelerated to about 19 l 30 km/h. The display shows for each tyre until the Fuel capacity, reserve tyre-pressure signal is approx. received for the first time. The sensors continue to transmit the measured-value signals Press the filler cap down...

  • Page 77: Brake System, General

    Temperature Air pressure within permit- Wet brakes ted tolerance. compensation After the motorcycle has Air pressure close to limit of The tyre-pressure readings been washed, ridden permitted tolerance. shown by the multifunction through water or ridden in Air pressure outside permit- display are temperature- the rain, the brake discs and ted tolerance.

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    When riding on loose lower coefficients of friction in the braking process, the surfaces or muddy than a clean, dry asphalt sur- BMW Motorrad ABS adapts roads, the brakes may fail face. The lower the coeffi- braking-force distribution to take effect immediately...
  • Page 79 When the handbrake lever is wheels regain contact with transmitted without the wheel pulled, brake pressure is also locking. the road surface. At this in- built up at the rear wheel by stant the BMW Motorrad ABS the integral function. If the...
  • Page 80 Within the limits imposed by brake lever. This makes the does not lock up until very physics, BMW Motorrad ABS best possible use of the dy- late, if at all. Consequently, ensures directional stabil- namic increase in load at the ABS does not intervene until ity on any surface.
  • Page 81 What significance on a corner, the motorcycle's messages can be issued. weight and momentum take devolves on regular over and even BMW Motorrad In addition to problems with maintenance? ABS is unable to counteract the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex- Invariably, a technical their effects.

  • Page 83: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Power socket ....Luggage ..... . Case .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    BMW motor- that are approved by BMW for cycles without constituting this purpose. a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...

  • Page 85: Luggage

    switched off. In order to en- Luggage Pack heavy items at the sure that the drain on the on- bottom and toward the in- Correct loading board power supply system is board side. minimised, the supply to the Overloading and imbal- Max.
  • Page 86 Opening cases Pull the grey release lever Adjusting case volume (OPEN) up again. Close the case lid. Pull case lid 2 out of the re- tainer. Closing cases Turn the lock barrel in the OPEN direction. Turn the lock strap buckles 1 of the lock straps out.
  • Page 87 Removing cases Close the lock straps. Pull the case out of the top holder. Press the lock straps Turn the lock barrel in the against the case body. Lift the case out of the bot- RELEASE direction. tom holder. The case volume adapts to Pull the black release lever the contents.
  • Page 88 Installing case Pull the black release lever tom bracket on the case can be moved up or down for this (RELEASE) up. purpose. Press the case into top holder 3. Adapting case Push the black release lever Open the case. (RELEASE) down.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Toolkit ......Engine oil ..... Brake system, general .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. On-board toolkit service If you are interested in inform- ation on more extensive work, Your authorised BMW Mo- we recommend the repair torrad dealer can provide the manual on CD-ROM which on-board toolkit service kit...

  • Page 91: Engine Oil

    5 Socket engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to 3x open-ended spanners, misinterpretation; this in turn, various sizes means that the engine will be 6 Bit adapter operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. Adapter for 1/4"...
  • Page 92 the motorcycle on its centre Top up the engine oil stand. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the Allow the engine to idle for motorcycle on its stand. one minute. Removing the seat ( Switch off the ignition. Damage to the engine can result if it is oper- ated without enough oil, but...

  • Page 93: Brake System, General

    Installing the seat ( authorised BMW Motorrad suitable container until the dealer. Draining engine oil level is to specification. Insert the transparent tube...

  • Page 94: Brake Pads

    BMW Motorrad pads to wear past the minim- dealer. um permissible thickness. Make sure the ground is Check operation of the level and firm and place the brakes motorcycle on its stand. Pull the handbrake lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
  • Page 95 If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 96: Brake Fluid

    If the brake fluid level drops the motorcycle on its centre below the permitted level: stand. Have the defect rectified Move the handlebars to the as quickly as possible by a straight-ahead position. specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 97 MIN mark. (Brake- the motorcycle on its centre fluid reservoir horizontal) stand. If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 98: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked Clutch fluid level by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Do not permit the clutch fluid level to drop. Check the clutch fluid Check the clutch fluid level level in clutch fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 99: Tyres

    Recommended tyres Your motorcycle's hand- e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or For each size of tyre BMW ling and grip can be im- by an arrow. Motorrad tests and classifies paired even before the tyres as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 100 Internet at www.bmw- sensor. When changing the motorrad.com. tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to RDC label draw the attention of the au- thorised BMW Motorrad deal- er or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor.
  • Page 101 Raise the front of the mo- screw locates the torcycle until the front wheel threaded bush in the front can rotate freely. BMW Mo- suspension. If the threaded torrad recommends the bush is not correctly aligned BMW Motorrad front wheel...
  • Page 102 ABS sensor with cable and ably an authorised BMW Mo- Note the ABS sensor when the ABS sensor ring. torrad dealer. rolling out the front wheel.
  • Page 103 ABS sensor cable is clipped stand. into holders 6. Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: Raise the front wheel, insert quick-release axle 5 and tighten to specified torque. Install securing screws 1.
  • Page 104 Removing rear wheel Pull the cover to the rear to remove. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- rad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 107) with OA Centre stand: Make sure the ground is...
  • Page 105 If you are using the BMW opposite sequence. If you are using the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand: Motorrad rear-wheel stand: remove the retaining disc.
  • Page 106 Install screw 4 for the Align clamp 3 on the end If the gap between the bracket of the end silencer silencer with mark A (arrow) rear wheel and the end in the rear footrest, but do on oxygen sensor B. silencer is too small, the rear not tighten it at this point.

  • Page 107: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Front-wheel stand A front wheel stand for Fitting the front wheel simple, safe changing of stand the front wheel is available Place the motorcycle on an from BMW Motorrad. The auxiliary stand;...
  • Page 108 Centre the front-wheel aging the ABS sensor stand remains on the stand relative to the front ring of the BMW ABS. ground. wheel and push it against Push the pin in just far the front axle.

  • Page 109: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Rear-wheel stand BMW Motorrad offers a rear- wheel stand for holding mo- torcycles (including those without centre stands) se- curely upright for mainten- ance work. The BMW spe- cial tool number is 36 3 980...

  • Page 110: Bulbs

    this substitute rear light, the indicators in the display tell you that a bulb defect has oc- curred. A defective bulb places your safety at risk be- cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as Lift the motorcycle upright, Press the lever down to the...
  • Page 111 Do not touch the glass Make sure the ground is of new bulbs with your level and firm and place the fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth motorcycle on its stand. to hold the bulbs when hand- Switch off the ignition. ling them.
  • Page 112 Remove bulb 5. Insert the bulb; make Close and lock spring clips sure that projection 6 Replace the defective bulb. is correctly positioned High-beam headlight (high-beam headlight down bulb / low-beam headlight up) and make check that the H7 / 12 V / 55 W bulb engages correctly.
  • Page 113 Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Install cover 1 (low-beam Disconnect plug 2. headlight) or cover 2 (high- beam headlight). Replacing parking-light bulb Remove cap 1. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 114 Remove bulb 4 from the Push bulb 4 into its socket. Connect plug 2. bulb holder. Replace the defective bulb. Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Turn bulb socket 3 clock- Install cap 1. wise to install.
  • Page 115 Replacing brake light and rear light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Pull the bulb housing to the Press bulb 4 into socket 5 Make sure the ground is rear until it is clear of hold-...
  • Page 116 Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Press bulb 4 into socket 5 Seat the bulb housing in Make sure the ground is and turn it clockwise to in-...
  • Page 117 Rear flashing turn in- dicator bulbs with OE White turn indicat- ors: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull the turn indicator glass Press bulb 2 into fitting 3 out of the turn indicator and remove by turning it housing at the threaded- counter-clockwise.

  • Page 118: Jump Starting

    Jump starting with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a power socket do not donor-battery voltage have a load-capacity rating higher than 12 V can damage adequate for jump-starting the vehicle electronics. the engine.

  • Page 119: Battery

    Compliance with the points charger to the battery. wait a few minutes before below is important in order to repeating the attempt BMW Motorrad has de- maximise battery life: in order to protect the veloped a trickle-charger Keep the surface of the bat-...
  • Page 120 Use BMW chargers with Charge via the power sock- tery from the motorcycle's the part numbers 71 60 et, with the battery connec- on-board systems.
  • Page 121 Charging battery when Always make sure that the Installing battery- motorcycle is stable and disconnected compartment cover firmly supported. Charge the battery using a If it is not standing firmly, suitable charger. Make sure the ground is the motorcycle could level and firm and place the Comply with the operating topple in the course of the...
  • Page 122 Installing the seat ( Then disconnect positive battery lead 2. Removing battery Removing battery- compartment cover 119) Slip the battery retainer over the battery and install screws 3. Remove screws 3 and pull the retainer to the rear. Lift the battery up and out; work it slightly back and Disconnection in forth if it is difficult to re-...
  • Page 123 Always proceed in the correct sequence. Connect battery positive lead 2 first. The connect battery negat- ive lead 1. Installing battery- compartment cover 119) Switch on the ignition. Fully open the throttle once or twice. The engine management system registers the throttle-valve position.

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ....124 Washing motorcycle ..124 Cleaning easily damaged components ....125 Paint care .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    We recommend that you We recommend that you Apply the brakes in good time use the cleaning and care use BMW insect remover to until the brakes have dried products you can obtain soften and wash off insects out.

  • Page 127: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Chrome Do not use cleaning agents can cause damage. that contain alcohol, solvents Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays or abrasives to clean plastic shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that parts.

  • Page 128: Paint Care

    We recommend that specks Coat bright metal and substances that damage of tar be removed with BMW chrome-plated parts with the paint, especially if your tar remover. Remember to an acid-free grease (e.g. motorcycle is ridden in areas wax the parts treated in this Vaseline).

  • Page 129: Restoring Motorcycle To

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through the checklist.

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..130 Threaded fasteners ... 131 Engine ..... . . 133 Performance figures .

  • Page 132: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 68). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 68).

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel carrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick- release axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 134 Rear wheel Value Valid Silencer to manifold M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 25 Nm...

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine, type Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four- stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead cam- shafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Effective displacement 1157 cm Cylinder bore 79 mm Piston stroke...
  • Page 136 SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil additives, because they can have a detri- mental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions re- lating the choice of a suitable engine oil for...

  • Page 137: Performance Figures

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C Performance figures Top speed >200 km/h Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ- rated into engine block...

  • Page 138: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ra- 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 1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive Rear-wheel drive Final drive, type...

  • Page 139: Running Gear

    Running gear Front suspension Double leading link Front-suspension spring travel 125 mm, At wheel Rear suspension type Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber. Spring preload steplessly hydraulically adjustable, rebound stage damping steplessly adjustable. with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust- Central spring strut pivoted to lever system ment (ESA):...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Brakes Front brakes, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2- piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type...

  • Page 141: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Rating of on-board socket Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary.
  • Page 142 Technical data Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Spark plug electrode gap 0.8 mm, When new Lighting High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb of tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W...

  • Page 143: Frame

    Frame Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel rear frame Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear VIN location Frame side section, front right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2288 mm Height of motorcycle 1180 mm, at unladen weight, measured across mirrors Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors...

  • Page 144: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 241 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload 209 kg...

  • Page 145: Service

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

  • Page 146: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad confirmed in the "Service" ably by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Evidence of chapter in this manual. service regular maintenance is essen- Authorised BMW Motorrad Advanced technology tial for generous treatment of dealers are supplied with the requires specially adapted goodwill claims.

  • Page 147: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On-The-Spot Breakdown

    In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service Our extensive after-sales ser- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new vice network is in place to...

  • Page 148: Schedules

    Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted, and on the motorcycle's age and the distance it has covered. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply...

  • Page 149: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 151 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...

  • Page 154: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 155 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 156 Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case Fluid reservoir, 13 Adapting, 86 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Fluid reservoir, rear, 13 Adjusting, 84 Front fluid reservoir, 13 Closing, 84 Technical data, 138 Battery Installing, 86 Bulbs Battery compartment, 13 General instructions, 108 Opening, 84 Charging battery when Replacing brake-light Removing, 85...
  • Page 157 ESA, 61 Electrics Gear indicator, 22 Adjust suspension damp- Technical data, 139 Grip heating, 17, 50 ing, 61 Emergency off switch (kill Adjusting spring preload, 62 switch), 17, 50 Calling up settings, 61 Handlebar fittings Engine General view, left side, 16 Starting, 68 Warning, 26 General view, right side, 17...
  • Page 158 Immobiliser Reset the average Maintenance Warning, 26 speed, 47 General instructions, 88 Instrument cluster Select readings, 46 Intervals, 145 Overview, 18 Mirrors Sensor for lighting, 18 Adjusting, 58 Power socket, 11 Multifunction display, 18, 22 Pre-ride check, 69 Jump start, 116 Odometer and tripmeters, 22 Rear-wheel stand Keys, 40...
  • Page 159 Electrics, 139 Tyre pressure control Seat (ReifenDruck-Control) Engine, 133 Installation, 56 Label on wheel rim, 98 Engine oil, 134 Lock, 11 Operation, 46 Frame, 141 Removal, 55 Reading, 22 Fuel, 134 Service, 144 Tyres Rear-wheel drive, 136 Service Card, 145 Checking tread depth, 97 Running gear, 137 Side stand...
  • Page 160 Weights Technical data, 142 Wheels Installing front wheel, 100 Installing rear wheel, 103 Removing front wheel, 98 Removing rear wheel, 102 Technical data, 138...
  • Page 161 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 162 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *01417706701* BMW recommends *01417706701* Order No. 01 41 7 706 701 08.2006, 1st edition...

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