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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1200 GT BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We 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- Emergency off switch (kill 3 Status indicators ..21 dex at the end of this Rider's switch) ....49 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Engine ....132 Pulling away with BMW Clutch ....100 Motorrad Integral ABS .
  • Page 6 BMW Motorrad service network ....143 Maintenance work ..143 Maintenance schedules ....144 Confirmation of maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    All maintenance with all the BMW safety of others, and to pro- and servicing work on the optional extras you tect your motorcycle against motorcycle is documented in ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    ABS Anti-lock brake system Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply Equipment with the tolerance require- When you ordered your BMW ments of the Deutsche Institut motorcycle, you chose vari- für Normung e.V. (DIN). Ver- ous items of custom equip- sions for individual countries ment.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath the seat ... 15 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Electrically adjustable windscreen ( Battery compartment 120) Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjuster, damping, rear Power socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Filler neck, fuel ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster Stowage compartment Vehicle identification number...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Seat height adjuster Filler neck for engine oil and holder for oil dipstick 95) ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Helmet holder under- neath rear seat ( Rider's Manual Standard on-board toolkit (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Switch for cruise-control system (OE) ( ESA button (OE) ( Pushbutton, windscreen Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 55) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right On-board computer but- ton (OE) ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Switch for handlebar-grip heating (OE) ( Pushbutton, right flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 55) ( Pushbutton, cancel flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 56) ( Switch for front-seat...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) Button for setting clock and dimming display 42) ( Control, odometer ( Sensor for instrument cluster lighting The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

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

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel gauge ( On-board computer dis- play (OE) ( Panel for warnings Gear indicator ( Coolant temperature readout ( Trip meter ( Panel for clock, seat heating (OE), display dimmer and ESA (OE) 42) ( 50) ( Odometer and tripmeters...

  • Page 25: Warning And Telltale

    Warning and telltale ABS warning light Coolant temperature The column below the lights The way in which the ABS temperature symbol in- warning light indicates status dicates the coolant temperat- can differ in some countries. ure. Alternative for the ABS Warnings, general warning light.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS! ing appears on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the Fuel down to reserve ( display Lights up red Coolant temper- Coolant temperature too high ( ature indicator flashes.
  • Page 27 Mode of presentation Meaning Appears on the Front light bulb defective ( display Lights up yellow Appears on the Bulbs defective ( display Appears on the Ice warning ( display Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery weak (OE) display, accom- panied by the let- ters Lights up yellow...
  • Page 28 The fuel tank contains no range to cool down the en- authorised BMW Motorrad more than the reserve quant- gine. dealer. ity of fuel. In traffic jams, switch off the...
  • Page 29 Engine electronics sym- Checking the engine oil ably an authorised BMW bol appears on the dis- level ( Motorrad dealer. play. If the oil level is too low: Topping up the engine oil...
  • Page 30 BMW completely, in which case it dipstick reveals that the oil Motorrad dealer. will suffer irreparable damage.
  • Page 31 General warning light specialist workshop, prefer- cause it is easier for other shows yellow. ably an authorised BMW users to oversee you and Defective lamp symbol Motorrad dealer. your motorcycle. with arrow pointing to Replace defective bulbs as the rear is displayed.
  • Page 32 Seek the advice of a spe- at measured temperatures cialist workshop, preferably A defective bulb places above 3 °C. an authorised BMW Motor- your safety at risk be- Always take extra care and rad dealer. cause it is easier for other...

  • Page 33: Abs Warning

    ABS warning indicators Mode of presentation ABS warnings are indicated by a combination of the 'General' warning light and the ABS warning light. Both warning lights can light up continuously or flash at a rate of one or four flashes per second.
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes once per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes four Self-diagnosis not completed ( times per second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective Lights up red Flashes once per ABS function not available (...
  • Page 35 You depressed is the signal in- brakes are applied hard, and have to apply considerably dicating to the BMW Integral this could result in accidents. more force to the brake ABS that the rider wants to...
  • Page 36 BMW ABS warning light Only residual braking function Motorrad Integral ABS func- flashes once per available in both brake cir- tions. This could result in un- second. cuits, because self-diagnosis expected braking response. did not complete. Without the assistance Think well ahead, brake early You can continue to ride.
  • Page 37 ( shows red. specialist workshop, prefer- Worn brake pads can ABS warning light ably an authorised BMW lengthen stopping dis- flashes four times per Motorrad dealer. tances by a significant margin second.
  • Page 38 There are at least two faults release it and depress the specialist workshop, prefer- in the brake system. Only the brake pedal. ably an authorised BMW residual braking function is Motorrad dealer. Check the following: available in at least one brake...

  • Page 39: Operation

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

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 39).

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser the side stand, the sur- cific to your motorcycle and helps protect your BMW Mo- face of the ground will de- they are transmitted via the torrad motorcycle from theft, termine whether it is better to ring aerial in the ignition lock.

  • Page 42: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can obtain replace- and remains active until ment/extra keys only through you release the button. The an authorised BMW Motorrad hazard warning flashers dealer. The keys are part recommence flashing as soon of an integrated security as the button is released.

  • Page 43: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Left/right turn indicator tell- Odometer and tale lights off. tripmeters Switching off the hazard Odometer warning flashers Briefly press tripmeter but- ton 1 once to proceed to each subsequent step in the cycle. The odometer reading ap- pears in display field 1. Press cancel button 3.

  • Page 44: Clock

    Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) The hour increments by one Clock each time you press the Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Setting the clock button. Resetting the tripmeter Attempting to set the Press button 1 for longer clock while riding the Switch on the ignition. than 2 seconds.

  • Page 45: On-Board Computer Oe

    press the button after Adjusting dimmer maximum brightness is reached, brightness is reduced by one level. On-board computer Selecting readings The on-board computer's dis- play field cycles through the Attempting to adjust the following sequence: dimmer while riding the Residual range motorcycle can lead to acci- Average speed dents.
  • Page 46 The calculated range is an approximate value. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Repeatedly press BC button 1 until the average speed appears in the display.
  • Page 47 The readings mean: Resetting average Oil level consumption Oil level is correct Check the oil level with the dipstick the next time you stop for fuel. If you call up another reading on the on-board computer, this sym- bol remains visible beside the line.

  • Page 48: Cruise-Control System Oe

    BMW Cruise-control Setting road speed Motorrad dealer. system Switching on cruise Ambient temperature control The current ambient temper- ature is displayed. An ice warning appears if the ambient- temperature reading drops below 3 °C. The display Briefly push button 3 in the...
  • Page 49 Step-by-step Stepless acceleration Step-by-step acceleration deceleration Push button 3 in the SET direction and hold it in this Briefly push button 3 in the Briefly push button 3 in the position. SET direction RES direction The motorcycle accelerates Speed increases by approx. Speed decreases by ap- steplessly.
  • Page 50 (turn the throttle twistgrip you release the twistgrip the Stepless deceleration back past the idle position). motorcycle will decelerate only to the cruising speed The cruise-control system is saved in memory, even deactivated. though you might have The cruise control telltale intended slowing to a lower light goes out.

  • Page 51: Emergency Off Switch

    The system is deactivated. The emergency off switch is a Grip heating kill switch for switching off the Button 3 is locked. engine quickly and easily. Emergency off switch (kill switch) Grip heating switch The handlebar grips have A Normal operating posi- two-stage heating.

  • Page 52: Seat Heating Oe

    battery if you are riding at low Seat heating engine speeds. If the charge Dependency on battery level is low, grip heating is charge state switched off to ensure the Seat heating can be activ- battery's starting capability. ated only when the engine is running.
  • Page 53 Seat heating, rear seat Switch centred: Heating The heating stages are indic- off. ated on the left of the seat- Switch for seat heating, heating symbol for the front Switch pushed to right: rear seat seat and on the right for the 50% heat output.

  • Page 54: Clutch

    Attempting to adjust the Clutch brake lever while riding Adjusting the clutch the motorcycle can lead to lever accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the If the position of the brake lever unless the motor- clutch fluid reservoir is cycle is at a standstill. changed, air can enter the clutch system.

  • Page 55: Handlebars

    Handlebars Lights Switching on the high- beam headlight Adjusting handlebars Switching on the side lights 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 neces- sary.

  • Page 56: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- Switching on the parking shop, preferably an author- Switch on the ignition. lights ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in Parking lights switched off. order to avoid damaging the Switch off the ignition. plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 57: Turn Indicators

    Consult a specialist headlight beam throw so as workshop, preferably an not to dazzle oncoming traffic. 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 58: Stowage Compartment

    Cancelling the turn Stowage compartment indicators Opening the stowage compartment Press right-hand turn indic- ator button 2. The turn indicators are Press cancel button 3. cancelled automatically Flashing turn indicators after you have ridden for ap- switched off. Use the ignition key to turn proximately 10 seconds, or Turn indicator telltale light is lock barrel 2 to right angles...

  • Page 59: Front And Rear Seats

    Closing the stowage Front and rear seats compartment Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. Snap lid 1 closed and push With OE Seat heating: it down.
  • Page 60 Pull the seat to the rear to With OE Seat heating: release it from its holders. Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean sur- face. Removing front seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
  • Page 61 Seat set to high position. With OE Seat heating: Installing rear seat Limit position B: If too much pressure is Seat set to low position. applied in the forward Installing front seat ( direction, there is a danger Installing rear seat ( that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand.

  • Page 62: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Helmet holder underneath rear seat Slide the rear seat under- The helmet catch can neath the front seat and scratch the panelling. push it down firmly at the Make sure the lock is out of rear. the way when you hook the Helmet holder 1 is on the rear The seat engages with an helmet into position.

  • Page 63: Mirrors

    Mirrors Windscreen Spring preload Adjusting mirrors Adjusting windscreen Spring preload and weight It is essential to set spring preload to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded.

  • Page 64: Shock Absorbers

    Adjusting spring preload in the direction indicated by Shock absorbers while the motorcycle is the HIGH arrow. Shock-absorber settings being ridden can lead to acci- If you want to reduce spring and spring preload dents. preload, turn knob 1 in the Damping must be adapted Do not attempt to adjust direction indicated by the...

  • Page 65: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    ing screw 1 in the direction Electronic Suspension indicated by the H arrow. Adjustment ESA If you want a softer damp- Settings ing characteristic, use a screwdriver to turn adjust- ing screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow. The adjusting screw can be turned through three and a half turns.
  • Page 66 tifunction display, and spring Sporty damping SPORT preload in panel 2. characteristic The setting shown on the Calling up settings display is automatically Switch on the ignition. accepted as the damping characteristic if you allow a certain length of time to pass without pressing button 1.

  • Page 67: Tyres

    The current setting is dis- You cannot adjust spring Incorrect tyre pressure played. preload while the motor- reduces the operating cycle is on the move. life of the tyres. Press and hold down button 1 until the reading Always check that the tyre Tyres changes.

  • Page 69: Riding

    Brake system, general ..77 Brake system with BMW Integral ABS ......78...

  • Page 70: Safety Instructions

    Your author- motorcycle's handling. represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer Do not exceed the permiss- and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on ible gross weight and be sure...
  • Page 71 Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the High voltage troy the catalytic con- motorcycle could catch fire. Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for pro- idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause tection of the catalytic con- immediately after starting the...

  • Page 72: Checklist

    components are not designed Cases correctly installed refuse to start. When the to withstand. Damage caused and luggage secured gearbox is in neutral, the in this way is not covered by green neutral telltale light is At regular intervals: the warranty. on and the gear indicator Engine oil level (every refuel- in the multifunction display...
  • Page 73 wait for the ABS to complete Pre-ride check its self-diagnosis. The instrument cluster runs a test of the 'General' warn- Press starter button 1. ing light when the ignition If ambient temperatures is switched on. The warn- are very low, you might ing light shows first red and find it necessary to open the then yellow, so that you can...
  • Page 74 If self-diagnosis did not com- ABS self-diagnosis 'General' warning light cannot plete: be displayed. The BMW Motorrad Integral Release the brake levers as Check that the 'General' ABS performs self-diagnosis soon as possible. warning light comes on, and...

  • Page 75: Pulling Away With Bmw

    New brake pads must "bed When you pull away, the ing during this initial period down" and therefore do not BMW Motorrad Integral ABS on twisting, fairly hilly roads, achieve their optimum friction checks the ABS sensors. avoiding high-speed main...

  • Page 76: Parking Your Motorcycle

    You can compensate for this Avoid extreme angles of torcycle with the side stand initial reduction in braking ef- heel. extended. ficiency by exerting greater Slowly lean the motorcycle pressure on the levers. Parking your to the side until its weight motorcycle New brake pads can ex- is taken by the stand and...
  • Page 77 On a gradient, the mo- cycle to the upright posi- Dismount and keep your left torcycle should always tion. hand on the left handlebar face uphill; select 1st gear. grip. Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. With your right hand, grip Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 78: Refuelling

    Lock the steering lock. Leaded fuel will destroy Refuelling the catalytic converter. Fuel is highly flammable. Removing motorcycle Use only unleaded fuel. A naked flame close to from centre stand Make sure the ground is the fuel tank can cause a fire Brake servo assistance level and firm and place the or explosion.

  • Page 79: Brake System, General

    98 ROZ/RON Under extreme conditions, brakes were not applied for the brakes could overheat some time. Fuel grade, usable and suffer severe damage. with power- and Apply the brakes in good consumption-related Use both front and rear time until the salt layer on the restrictions brakes, and make use of the brake discs and brake pads...

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Integral

    Before this situation At this instant, the BMW Mo- cleaned. can occur, ABS intervenes torrad Integral ABS must as- and adapts braking pressure...
  • Page 81 ABS control cannot be rider's full force exerted on over and even BMW Integral relied on in all circumstances the brake levers; under these ABS is unable to counteract to prevent the rear wheel from circumstances the dynamic their effects.
  • Page 82 What happens if ABS out the world and enables the possible opportunity. fails? rider to brake the motorcycle. A malfunction of the BMW What is the design Always bear the following in Motorrad Integral ABS baseline for BMW mind if you ride with the resid-...
  • Page 83 BMW Motorrad To ensure that the BMW Mo-...
  • Page 84 Observations on the part of sultations; if the engine is BMW Motorrad in the field killed by means of the kill indicate that a comparable switch the light and all elec- situation has not arisen in...

  • Page 85: Accessories

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

  • Page 86: 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 87 switched off. In order to en- sure that the drain on the on- board power supply system is minimised, the supply to the power socket is cut off ap- proximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, and it is also temporarily in- terrupted during the start pro- cedure.

  • Page 89: Luggage

    Make sure that the weight Luggage is uniformly distributed Correct loading between right and left. Pack heavy items at the Overloading and bottom and toward the in- imbalanced loads board side. can adversely affect the Max. load in each case (left motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 90: Case

    Lever 2 pops up. Case Pull the release lever up. Opening cases The lid of the case opens. Closing cases Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Turn the key to the LOCK Turn the key to the OPEN position in the case lock.
  • Page 91 Removing the case Pull handle 3 out and then Seat the case in holders 4. pull it up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the The case is released and RELEASE position in the can be removed. case lock.

  • Page 92: Topcase Oa

    Turn the key to the LOCK Closing topcase position in the case lock. The case is closed. Check that the case is se- cure. Topcase Opening topcase Press lock barrel 1. Lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever 2 all the Pull the release lever up.
  • Page 93 Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it Hook the topcase into pos- will go. ition on the luggage carrier. The release lever engages. Make sure that hooks 4 are Lift the topcase at the rear Turn the key to the LOCK securely seated in the cor- and pull it off the luggage...
  • Page 94 Push handle 3 down until it engages. The topcase is correctly en- gaged on its carrier. Turn the key to the LOCK position in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is secure.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... 94 Battery ..... . . 118 Standard on-board toolkit .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Spark plug socket span- copy from your authorised Torx wrench, T45 BMW Motorrad dealer. Open-ended spanner, w/f 17 TORX wrenches, T40, T45, T50 The supplementary kit is available as an op- tional accessory (OA). Please consult your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    check the oil level only after a Engine oil lengthy trip. Checking the engine oil The oil level varies with level the temperature of the The engine can seize if oil. The higher the temperat- the oil level is low, and ure the higher the oil level in this can lead to accidents.

  • Page 98: Brake System, General

    Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, A fully functional brake sys- tem is a basic requirement for preferably an authorised the road safety of your motor- BMW Motorrad dealer. cycle. Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about...

  • Page 99: Brake Pads

    Visually inspect the left and cialist workshop, preferably Brake pads worn past right brake pads to ascer- an authorised BMW Motorrad the minimum permissible tain their thickness. Viewing dealer. thickness can cause a reduc- direction: Between wheel...
  • Page 100 If the wear indicating mark is level and firm and place the no longer clearly visible: motorcycle on its stand. Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake-pad thickness, rear...

  • Page 101: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disc is visible: ably an authorised BMW Have the brake pads re- Motorrad dealer. placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- Checking brake-fluid ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 102: Clutch

    BMW Have the tyres changed in Motorrad dealer. good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth. Clutch Make sure the ground is Checking clutch level and firm and place the operation motorcycle on its stand.

  • Page 103: Rims

    Wheels stand. Approved wheels and tyres For each size of tyre BMW Motorrad tests certain makes, and approves those that it certifies as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad has not ap- proved the wheels and tyres,...
  • Page 104 Raise the front of the mo- torcycle until the front wheel can rotate freely. BMW Mo- torrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel Force the brake pads Once the calipers have...
  • Page 105 The left axle clamping number is 36 3 691 and the ably an authorised BMW Mo- screw locates the adapter is available from your torrad dealer. threaded bush in the front authorised BMW Motorrad There is a risk of dam- suspension.
  • Page 106 Roll the front wheel into 19 Nm position between the front Remove the front wheel forks. stand. Install securing screws 2. Front brake caliper to wheel carrier 30 Nm Raise the front wheel, insert The cable of the ABS quick-release axle 6 and sensor could chafe tighten to specified torque.
  • Page 107 and the front forks as illus- Removing rear wheel trated here. Make sure the ground is Clip the ABS sensor cable level and firm and place into two retaining clips 7. the motorcycle on its centre Remove the adhesive tape stand.
  • Page 108 BMW Mo- torrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel into po- sition at the rear-wheel ad- apter. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. Remove screw 4 for the Remove studs 5 from the bracket of the end silencer rear wheel, holding the from the rear footrest.
  • Page 109 Turn the end silencer to its initial position. Align clamp 3 on the end If the gap between the silencer with mark A (arrow) rear wheel and the end on oxygen sensor B. silencer is too small, the rear Install screw 4 for the Tighten clamp 3 on the end wheel can overheat.

  • Page 110: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Front-wheel stand 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 Make sure the ground is from BMW Motorrad. The...

  • Page 111: Bulbs

    ABS sensor ground. bulbs if possible. ring of the BMW Integral ABS. Apply uniform pressure to The bulb is pressurised Push the pin in just far push the front wheel stand...
  • Page 112 BMW Motor- rad dealer. from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the For the time being, ride with bulb's operating life.
  • Page 113 High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W With OE Xenon lights : Xenon bulb, D2R / 35 W Use a clean, dry cloth to To remove the cover of the Disengage spring clip 5 hold the new bulb.
  • Page 114 Switch off the ignition. Close and lock spring Install cover 1 (low-beam clips 5. headlight) or covers 2 (high- Parking light, right: discon- beam headlight). nect plug 1. Replacing parking-light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 115 Turn the bulb socket by counter-clockwise to re- move. Insert bulb 3 into the bulb Parking light, right: connect socket. plug 1. Turn the bulb socket clock- Replacing brake- wise to install. Remove bulb 3 from the light, rear light or rear- bulb holder.
  • Page 116 Switch off the ignition. Turn bulb socket 2 (brake- Press bulb 4 into socket 5 light /rear-light bulb) or 3 and remove by turning it Remove screws 1. (indicator bulb) counter- counter-clockwise. Pull the bulb housing to the clockwise to remove from Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 117 (indicator bulb) clockwise to install it in the bulb housing. Press bulb 4 into socket 5 Install screws 1. and turn it clockwise to in- Replacing front turn stall. Seat retaining pins 7 of the indicator bulb bulb housing in retainers 6. If it is not standing firmly, Make sure that the wires are the motorcycle could...
  • Page 118 Replace the defective bulb. Front flashing turn indic- ator bulbs P21W / 12 V / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. Remove screw 1. Turn bulb holder 3 counter- clockwise to remove it from Pull the bulb housing for- the bulb housing.

  • Page 119: Jump Starting

    Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of Turn bulb socket 3 clock- Seat the bulb housing in the the jump leads are accident- wise and install it in the bulb...

  • Page 120: Battery

    topple in the course of the donor battery, and the other other products to start the operations described below. end to the negative terminal engine. of the discharged battery. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and Start the engine of the Battery firmly supported.
  • Page 121 If the battery is not dis- from your authorised BMW flat, it has to be disconnec- connected, the on-board Motorrad dealer. ted from the on-board circuits electronics (e.g. clock, etc.) and charged with the char- gradually drain the battery. Charging battery when...
  • Page 122 ted to the motorcycle's on- motorcycle is stable and Charging the battery board electrical system. firmly supported. when disconnected The motorcycle's Charge the battery using a Make sure the ground is on-board electronics suitable charger. level and firm and place the know when the battery is motorcycle on its stand.
  • Page 123 forth if it is difficult to re- move. Installing battery 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 Slip the battery retainer Disconnection in firmly supported.
  • Page 124 Then connect battery negat- Switch on the ignition. ive lead 5. Fully open the throttle once or twice. The engine management system registers the throttle-valve position. Setting the clock ( Place the battery- compartment cover in mounts 2 Install screws 1.

  • Page 125: Care

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

  • Page 126: Care Products

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

  • Page 127: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

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

  • Page 128: Paint Care

    Remove the battery. We recommend that specks substances that damage Spray the brake and clutch of tar be removed with BMW the paint, especially if your lever pivots and the main tar remover. Remember to motorcycle is ridden in areas...

  • 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 ... 130 Engine ..... . . 132 Riding specifications .

  • 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 ( 70). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 70).
  • Page 133 Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Silencer to rear footrest, right M8 x 30 16 Nm Silencer to manifold M8x60 - 10.9 35 Nm Apply thin coat of grease between socket and ball, Optimoly TA Rear wheel to wheel flange...

  • Page 134: Engine

    Engine Type Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four- stroke in-line engine, DOHC with chain-and- sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder with cam followers; liquid cooled cylinders and heads, integrated coolant pump, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed gearbox, dry-sump lubrication Technical data Effective displacement 1157 cm Cylinder bore...
  • Page 135 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 relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for...

  • Page 136: Riding Specifications

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 L-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 L-10 °C Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Acceleration 3.1 s, From: 0...100 km/h Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath...

  • Page 137: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ- rated into engine block Gear ratios Total gear ratio 2.521, 1st gear Total gear ratio 1.842, 2nd gear Total gear ratio 1.455, 3rd gear Total gear ratio 1.287, 4th gear Total gear ratio 1.143, 5th gear Total gear ratio 1.015, 6th gear...

  • Page 138: Final Drive

    Final drive Rear wheel drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1 Running gear Front suspension Double leading link Front suspension - total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel...

  • Page 139: Brakes

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

  • Page 140: Electrics

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

  • Page 141: Frame

    Lighting High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W With OE Xenon lights : Xenon bulb, D2R / 35 W Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Rear-light /brake-light bulb P21W / 12 V / 21 W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs...

  • Page 142: Dimensions

    Dimensions Overall motorcycle length 2318 mm Maximum width 982 mm, Across cases Maximum height (To top edge of windscreen) 1438 mm, DIN unladen weight, windscreen down Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider With OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider Weights Unladen weight 288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..142 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 142...

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad Service

    "Service" ably by your authorised BMW BMW Motorrad chapter in this manual. Motorrad dealer. Evidence of 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 145: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On- The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    BMW Motorrad service a certain time, others depend In the event of a breakdown, network 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 146: Maintenance 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 147: 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 Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 148 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 149 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 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: 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 153 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 154 Brake lever Replacing rear light Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting the handbrake bulb, 113 lever, 52 Replacing rear-indicator Pull-away test, 73 Brake pads bulbs, 113 Starting on gradients, 73 Checking front, 97 Technical data, 139 Warning light, 23 Checking rear, 98 Warning, bulb failure, 29 Accessories Warning, wear limit, 29...
  • Page 155 Clutch ESA, 16, 63 Dimensions Adjusting the clutch Adjusting spring preload, 64 Technical data, 140 lever, 52 Adjusting suspension Technical data, 134 damping, 64 Confirmation of maintenance Calling up settings, 64 Electrics work, 145 Technical data, 138 Coolant Warning, 26 Emergency off switch (kill Temperature gauge, 23 switch), 17, 49...
  • Page 156 Fuel Headlight Laying up, 126 Quantity reading, 23 Adjusting headlight beam Lights Refuelling, 76 throw, 54, 55 Switching off the parking Technical data, 133 High-beam headlight, 19 lights, 54 Warning, fuel down to Low-beam headlight, 19 Switching on the high-beam reserve, 26 Side lights, 19 headlight, 53...
  • Page 157 Reserve Side stand Odometer and tripmeters Warning, 26 Placing motorcycle on side Odometer, 41 stand, 74 Residual range, 43 Resetting the tripmeter, 42 Removing motorcycle from Restoring to use, 127 side stand, 75 Selecting the tripmeter, 41 Rev. counter, 18 Starting the engine, 70 On-board computer, 17 Rider's Manual, 15...
  • Page 158 Bulbs, 139 Topcase Laying up, 126 Clutch, 134 Closing, 90 Parking, 74 Dimensions, 140 Installing, 91 Restoring to use, 127 Electrics, 138 Opening, 90 Vehicle identification num- Engine, 132 ber, 13 Removing, 91 Engine oil, 133 Torques, 129 Final drive, 136 Transmission Warning lights, 18 Frame, 139...
  • Page 159 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 160 4 l, including reserve of Tyre pressures Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, when cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, when cold BMW Motorrad Order No. 01 41 7 698 331 BMW recommends 01.2006 1st edition The Ultimate Riding...

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