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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at the Standard warning indica- Emergency ON/OFF end of this Rider's Manual to find tors ......22 switch .
  • Page 5 7 Accessories ... . . 87 Cleaning sensitive motorcy- BMW Motorrad Service ..148 General instructions ..88 cle parts .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    V. (DIN) and comply with items of custom equipment. This its tolerance regulations. Ver- Rider's Manual describes option- sions for individual countries may al extras (OE) offered by BMW differ. and selected optional accessories Currentness of this (OA). This explains why the man-...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight range adjustment (below instrument cluster) Clutch fluid reservoir 103) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock (below tail light) Adjustment of rear damping Onboard socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Engine oil level indicator Fuel filler opening ( Battery compartment 126) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Type plate (on rear cross tube) Vehicle identification num- ber (on front right side pan- Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102)

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Helmet holder ( Toolkit ( Engine oil fill location...

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating odometer 47), Operating onboard computer Operating the ASC Operating ESA Horn Turn indicators, left ( 54), Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Turn indicators, right 55), Hazard warning flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 55), Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Tachometer Speedometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting Selecting readings ( Resetting tripmeter ( Setting clock ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 20: Headlight

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

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....20 Displays with onboard comput- ....... . . 21 Displays with Tire Pressure Control .

  • Page 22: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Gear The gear engaged or Multifunction display for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Coolant temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show Turn indicators, left the coolant temperature level.

  • Page 23: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

    If the motorcycle is driven long Consult a certified workshop, distances annually, it is possible preferably an authorized BMW that earlier service is required. If Motorrad retailer, for setting of the odometer reading for the ear- the date.

  • Page 24: Displays With Tire Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    Displays with Tire Standard warning The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Pressure Control indicators Display Warnings are indicated by the Tire inflation pressures al- 'General' warning light 1 show- ternating with clock, with ing in combination with a warning onboard computer as ad- word, for example 2 or with one ditional value of onboard...
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobilizer is active ( EWS ! the display. Lights up yellow appears Fuel down to reserve ( FUEL ! on the display. Lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( play flashes Lights up yellow Is indicated...
  • Page 26 Coolant temperature too high Have the defective key re- shop, preferably an authorized placed, preferably by an autho- General warning light shows BMW Motorrad retailer. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. red. Engine in emergency- Temperature display flash- Fuel down to reserve operation mode...
  • Page 27 The engine control unit has di- cialized workshop, preferably oil circuit is too low. If the warn- agnosed a fault. In exceptional an authorized BMW Motorrad ing light lights up, stop immedi- cases, the engine stops and can retailer. ately and switch off the engine.
  • Page 28 General warning light shows play. as soon as possible by a spe- yellow. cialized workshop, preferably A defective bulb places an authorized BMW Motorrad your safety at risk because appears on the dis- LAMPS ! retailer. it is easier for other users to play.

  • Page 29: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Computer Oe

    complete set of spare bulbs if possible. A combination of several bulb defects is present. See the fault descriptions above. Warning indicators of onboard computer Display Warnings of the onboard com- puter are shown in area 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Is indicated Engine oil level too low ( Check Oil pears on the dis- play Is indicated Ice warning (...

  • Page 31: Abs Warning Indicators

    Additional information on the Contact a specialized work- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is shop, preferably an authorized provided from page ( 82); an BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 32 overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 34: Asc Warning Indicators Oe

    ASC warnings are displayed with Continued driving is possible the ASC symbol 2 in conjunction while taking the failed ABS with the general warning light 1. function into account. Observe Additional information on the additional information on situa- BMW Motorrad ASC is provided...
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes rapidly in Is indicated ASC intervention ( yellow Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Is indicated ASC deactivated ( Lights up yellow Is indicated ASC error (...

  • Page 36: Rdc Warning Indicators Oe

    ASC symbol is displayed. as soon as possible by a spe- ASC deactivated cialized workshop, preferably ASC symbol is displayed. an authorized BMW Motorrad The ASC has detected insta- retailer. bility at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque. The warn-...
  • Page 37 Additional information on the BMW Motorrad RDC is provided from page ( 85); an overview of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 38 Overview of warning indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( The critical tire inflation pressure flashes Flashes red Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- ble tolerance ( The critical tire inflation pressure flashes Transmission error ( "...
  • Page 39 Have the tire checked for dam- General warning light shows station. age by a specialized workshop, yellow. preferably an authorized BMW Tire symbol appears on the Tire inflation pressure Motorrad retailer. outside permissible tolerance display.
  • Page 40 Have fault eliminated by a spe- General warning light shows General warning light shows cialized workshop, preferably yellow. yellow. an authorized BMW Motorrad Tire symbol appears on the appears on the display. RDC! retailer. display. This error message is only...

  • Page 41: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indicators Oe

    Anti-theft alarm warning indicators Display Anti-theft alarm warning are shown as warnings 2 in conjunction with the general warning light 1 following the pre-ride check and refer to the capacity of the internal anti-theft alarm battery. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 42 Overview of warning indicators Meaning appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( DWALO ! on the display Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( DWA ! the display...
  • Page 43 Contact a specialized work- following the pre-ride check. shop, preferably an authorized The anti-theft alarm battery no BMW Motorrad retailer. longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery dis- connected.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..44 Mirrors ....... 60 Electronic immobilizer.

  • Page 46: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    ABS self-diagnosis is a limited period of time. Please contact a specialized performed. ( workshop for this purpose, Battery can be recharged via preferably an authorized BMW onboard socket. With OE Automatic Stability Motorrad retailer. Control (ASC): Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 47: Electronic Immobilizer

    The electronic immobilizer helps ring antenna in the ignition lock. If the motorcycle is on the protect your BMW motorcycle The ignition is not enabled for side stand, the surface from theft, and this enhanced...

  • Page 48: Clock

    (RDC): Replacement and spare keys are only available through an au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 49: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Odometer and tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on ignition. Hold down button. If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose. Hours 3 flash. Press button. Hours increase by one each time button is pressed. Hold down button. Press button 1.
  • Page 50 Resetting tripmeter Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I Switch on ignition. Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Select desired tripmeter. Operating range (after reaching reserve level) With OE Onboard computer Or With OE Tire Pressure Control (RDC): If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose.

  • Page 51: Onboard Computer Oe

    (RDC): display can be updated. The determined residual range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. The operating range is displayed...
  • Page 52 Ambient temperature Average speed Each time the button is pressed, the display shows values start- When the motorcycle is stopped, The average speed 1 is cal- ing with the current value in the the engine heat can falsify the culated based on the elapsed following order: measurement of the ambient time since the last reset.
  • Page 53 Range set by the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition. Select average speed. Hold down button 1. Average speed is reset. The functional description of the operating range ( 49) al- Average consumption so applies to the range. How- ever, the range 1 can also be displayed before the fuel re- serve is reached.
  • Page 54 Engine idling for at least 10 engine oil reservoir, "Check oil seconds. level" appear continuously in the Side-stand retracted. display, the oil level sensor may Motorcycle is vertical. be defective. In this case, please contact your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 55: Tire Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    Tire Pressure Control On motorcycles with an onboard computer, the display appears in alternation with the clock and the Displaying tire inflation values of the onboard computer. pressure Lights Switch on ignition. Parking lights The parking lights switch on au- tomatically when the ignition is The tire inflation pressures are switched on.

  • Page 56: Turn Indicators

    Switching off parking switched on or by operating the High-beam headlight is headlight flasher. switched on as long as switch lights is pressed (headlight flasher). Switch ignition on and then off High-beam headlight again. Switching on parking Parking light switched off. lights Switch off ignition.

  • Page 57: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn indicator Press left-hand turn indicator Press right-hand turn indicator button 1. button 2. Left-hand turn indicator is Right-hand turn indicator is Press turn-indicator cancel but- switched on. switched on. ton 3. Indicator light for left-hand turn Indicator light for right-hand Turn indicator is switched off.
  • Page 58 Switching off hazard The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the warning flashers battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press left 1 and right-hand 2...

  • Page 59: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF Heated hand grips switch A Operating position Engine switched off. Heated hand grip switch The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF switch started in the operating The handlebar grips can be heat- ed at two different levels. The position.

  • Page 60: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Activating ASC function Heating function off. Press and hold ASC button 1. 50 % heat output (one dot ASC symbol is continuously Press and hold ASC button 1. visible). displayed. ASC symbol is no longer 100 % heat output (three Release ASC button within displayed;...

  • Page 61: Clutch

    Brakes If the ASC warning light lights up after switching Adjusting handbrake lever the ignition off and on and then Changing the position of continued driving over 5 mph the brake-fluid reservoir can (10 km/h), an ASC error has allow air to penetrate the brake occurred.

  • Page 62: Mirrors

    Mirrors preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise. The adjusting screw has Move mirror into desired posi- a limit position and can tion by applying light pressure be turned more easily when...

  • Page 63: Damping

    Damping Adjusting the spring preload while the motorcycle is be- Setting ing ridden can lead to accidents. The damping must be adapt- Adjust the spring preload ed to the spring preload. An in- only when the motorcycle is crease in spring preload requires stationary.

  • Page 64: Electronic Suspension Adjust

    "operation with passenger and the ESA display is shown. Three Press button 1. luggage"), BMW Motorrad also spring preloads with three damp- The current setting is ing setting each can be com- displayed.
  • Page 65 Display goes out automatically : comfortable damping Press and hold button 1 until COMF after a few seconds. display changes each time. : normal damping NORM Starting from the current state, : sporty damping SPORT Adjusting damping the display is in the following or- If no further changes are made, Switch on ignition.

  • Page 66: Tires

    Tire pressure, rear the relevant conditions by a spe- Ensure proper tire inflation cialized workshop, preferably an pressure. authorized BMW Motorrad retail- 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Single rid- At high road speeds, tire er, with cold tire) valves have a tendency to Ordinary adhesive tape 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with...

  • Page 67: Seat

    Make sure ground is level and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- firm and park motorcycle. fic, the headlight adjustment can be corrected by adjusting the...
  • Page 68 Installing seat Turn the key counterclockwise Raise the seat at the rear. in the seat lock. If seat is laid on a rough If too much pressure is ap- surface, seat edges can be plied in the forward direc- damaged. tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its Lay the seat on the reference...

  • Page 69: Helmet Holder

    Press the seat firmly down- Secure helmet on helmet hold- The helmet catch can wards beyond the detent. er 1 or 2 using steel cable scratch the paneling. available as an optional acces- The seat can be heard to lock When hooking on the helmet, sory.

  • Page 70: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops Luggage loops under seat Pull loops 1 out of holder 3 and lay toward outside. Luggage straps can be hooked The loops 1 for attaching lug- into loops. gage straps are located on the Installing seat ( underside of the seat. In con- junction with the eyelets 2 on the grab handles, luggage can be strapped onto the rear seat.

  • Page 71: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....70 Checklist ......71 Starting .

  • Page 72: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 73: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with control Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing unit of electronic engine- If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite management system to enter the catalytic converter, if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating Tampering with the engine with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 74: Starting

    Starting engine Brakes and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand. Front and rear brake fluid levels Clutch Transmission Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when Shock absorber setting and the transmission is in neutral or if spring preload you pull the clutch with a gear Tread depth and tire inflation...
  • Page 75 ABS self-diagnosis CHECK! matically interrupted if bat- play. The readiness for operation of tery voltage is too low. Recharge the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the battery before you start the is checked by the self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is performed au-...
  • Page 76 If an ASC fault is indicated after ABS warning light flashes. The readiness for operation ASC self-diagnosis is completed: of the BMW Motorrad ASC is Continue driving is possible. It checked by the self-diagnosis. Possible country-specif- must be noted that the ASC...

  • Page 77: Running In

    Tires an authorized BMW Motorrad Engine break-in speed retailer. New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by Running in riding in a restrained manner at <7000 min various heel angles until the tires The first 600 miles Do not accelerate at full throt- are run in.
  • Page 78 Descending mountain Salt on brakes greater the wheel load, the more braking force can be transferred. passes The full braking effect can To achieve the shortest possible be delayed if the motor- There is a danger of the braking distance, the front brake cycle is ridden on salt-covered brakes fading if you use on- must be applied quickly and with...

  • Page 79: Parking Your Motorcycle

    because of dirt or moisture on Do not lean or sit on the On a grade, the motorcycle the disks or brake pads. motorcycle with the side stand should always face uphill; extended. select 1st gear. Brake early until the brakes are braked clean.

  • Page 80: Refueling

    Placing on center stand Do not sit on the motorcycle Fuel expands when ex- while it is resting on the center posed to heat. When the If the ground is soft or un- stand. tank is overfilled, fuel can escape even, there is no guarantee and get onto the rear wheel.
  • Page 81 Usable fuel quantity 5 gal (19 l) Reserve fuel quantity ≥1.1 gal (≥4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly Open protective cap. Refuel with quality listed below to close. at most until lower edge of filler Open fuel tank cap with igni- Remove key and close protec- neck is reached.

  • Page 83: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......82 Engine management with BMW Mo- torrad ASC .

  • Page 84: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Integral Abs

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 85 How is the BMW Motorrad Under these circumstances the er conditions offroad or on the rear wheel can lift off the ground, racetrack. Integral ABS noticeable to and the outcome can be a high- the rider? Special situations siding situation in which the mo- If the ABS system must reduce torcycle can flip over.

  • Page 86: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    BMW Motorrad ASC? Should a fault message result gencies. The BMW Motorrad ASC is an due to one of the driving condi- Take care when cornering. When assistance system for the driv- tions described above, the ABS...

  • Page 87: Tire Pressure Control

    ASC fault wheel touches the ground again. The sensors are equipped with is indicated. The condition for a In this case, BMW Motorrad a centrifugal controller, which fault message is the completed recommends turning back the does not enable the transmis- self-diagnosis.
  • Page 88 Tire inflation pressure sured values for approx. 15 min- utes after the motorcycle comes ranges to a stop. The RDC control unit distinguish- The control unit can manage four es between three tire inflation sensors, and as a result two sets pressure ranges matched to the of wheels with RDC sensors can motorcycle:...

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....88 Onboard socket..... . 88 Luggage .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by...

  • Page 91: Luggage

    Luggage tion is subsequently switched off. Observe maximum payload of Approx. 15 minutes after switch- case and corresponding top Correct loading ing off the ignition and/or during speed. Overloading and imbal- starting, the onboard socket is Payload of case anced loads can adversely switched off to take the load off affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 92: Case Oa

    Case Speed limit for driving with tank rucksack Release levers There is a release lever on the With OA Tank rucksack: left and right of each case lock. ≤81 mph (≤130 km/h) The gray lever marked OPEN Observe maximum payload of is used to open and close the cases.
  • Page 93 Closing case Turn lock strap buckles 1 of Close lock straps. lock straps outward. Press lock straps against case Press catches 1 of case lid into Pull out the lock straps up- body. retainers 2. wards. The case volume is adapted to The catches can be heard to The maximum volume has the contents.
  • Page 94 Removing case Mounting case Pull case out of upper mount- ing. Turn lock barrel in direction Turn lock barrel in direction Lift case out of lower mount- RELEASE. RELEASE. ing. Pull black release lever (RE- LEASE) upward. Hook case into lower mount- ing 2.

  • Page 95: Flat Tire Kit Oa

    Adapting case Removing flat tire kit Pull black release lever (RE- LEASE) upward. Open case. Make sure ground is level and Press case into upper mount- firm and park motorcycle. ing 3. Removing seat ( Press black release lever (RE- LEASE) downward.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

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

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    Repair torques is contained in the Manual on DVD/CD-ROM, which chapter "Technical Data". is also available from your BMW Information on additional mainte- Motorrad retailer. nance and repair work is provid- ed in the Repair Manual for your...

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    4 Flashlight Here, the engine oil must be at operating temperature. Checking LED technology the oil level with the engine cold 5 Socket wrench or after a short trip leads to mis- interpretations and therefore to 3x open-ended wrench, e.g. incorrect oil fill quantities.
  • Page 100 Both too little and too much engine oil can lead to engine damage. Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Wipe area around fill location clean. Read off the oil level from the Specified level of engine display 1. between MIN and MAX marking If oil level is below MIN mark:...

  • Page 101: General Brake System

    Removing seat ( tank and lock into place. workshop, preferably by an au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Store or dispose of excess en- gine oil in line with sound envi- Checking brake operation ronmental principles.
  • Page 102 Direction of If the wear indicating mark is no view: between wheel and front longer clearly visible: suspension at brake caliper. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 103: Brake Fluid

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Perform a visual inspection of Read off brake fluid level at...
  • Page 104 (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- its center stand. tal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 105: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, prefer- Read off clutch fluid level at Rear brake fluid level ably an authorized BMW Mo- clutch fluid reservoir 1. torrad retailer. The fluid level in the clutch Checking clutch fluid level...

  • Page 106: Tires

    Make sure ground is level and Unsuitable hydraulic fluids a specialized workshop, prefer- firm and park motorcycle. could cause damage to the ably an authorized BMW Mo- Measure tire tread depth in clutch system. torrad retailer. main tread grooves with wear No fluids may be poured in.

  • Page 107: Wheels

    TPC sensor. Recommended tires Removing front wheel For every size of tire, BMW Mo- torrad has tested and approved Place motorcycle on an auxil- certain makes as roadworthy. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-...
  • Page 108 Pull out front mudguard toward the BMW Motorrad front-wheel front. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Mounting front wheel stand 112) Press brake pads in brake caliper 4 somewhat apart with rotary movements A against Once the calipers have brake disks 5.
  • Page 109 Quick-release axle in During the following work, move. threaded bush parts of the front brake, in particular of the BMW Motorrad Installing front wheel 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Integral ABS, can be damaged. ABS malfunctions due to Tighten the right-hand axle Take care not to damage the incorrect speed signals.
  • Page 110 Removing rear wheel Install securing screws 3 on left and right with specified torque. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Front brake caliper on ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel carrier wheel stand. The cable of the ABS sen-...
  • Page 111 Pull cover towards rear. Turn muffler outward. When using the BMW Motor- rad rear wheel stand: remove Shift into first gear. the lock washer. Lower rear wheel to ground. Roll rear wheel out toward rear.
  • Page 112 Place rear wheel on rear wheel support. Rear wheel on wheel When using the BMW Motor- flange rad rear wheel stand: remount the lock washer. Tightening sequence: Tight- en diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

  • Page 113: Front Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on the cen- footrest ter stand or an auxiliary stand Install bolt 1 of muffler cover 2. before lifting it with the BMW Remove rear wheel stand if 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Motorrad front wheel stand. necessary.
  • Page 114 Mounting front wheel Use locating pins 3 to set front the sensor ring of the BMW wheel stand to desired height. ABS. stand Center front wheel stand rela- Place motorcycle on an auxil- Tighten adjusting screws 1. tive to front wheel and push it iary stand;...

  • Page 115: Rear-Wheel Stand

    In order to be able to work safe- ly on motorcycles without cen- ter stands, BMW Motorrad of- fers a rear wheel stand. This rear wheel stand with the BMW spe- cial tool number 36 3 980 can be obtained from your authorized Raise motorcycle while simul- BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 116: Lamps

    Lamps The bulb is pressurized and Make sure that the motorcycle is can cause injury if dam- steady on its stand. General instructions aged. Make sure ground is level and The failure of a bulb is signaled Wear eye and hand protection firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 117 Disconnect plug 2. Remove bulb 4. Install bulb 4 while making sure that lug 5 is facing upward. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam head- light H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove spring wire brackets 3 from their detents on left and Secure spring strap 3 on left right and fold them up.
  • Page 118 Replacing high-beam bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Close connector 2.
  • Page 119 Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove spring wire brackets 3 Secure spring strap 3 on left from their detents on left and and right in catch. right and fold them up. Install bulb 4 while making sure that lug 5 is facing upward.
  • Page 120 Install cover 1 by turning clock- Pull off connector 1 below Install bulb 3 in bulb socket 2. wise. headlight. Install bulb socket in headlight Remove bulb holder 2 from housing by turning clockwise. Replacing parking light headlight housing by turning it Close connector 1 below head- bulb counterclockwise.
  • Page 121 Switch off ignition. Replace defective bulb. Removing seat ( Bulb for taillight/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Turn bulb holder 3 counter- clockwise to remove it from bulb housing. Remove screw 1. Press bulb 4 into fitting 5 and install it by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 122 Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Install bulb socket 3 in lamp Install screw 1. housing by turning clockwise. Installing seat ( Replacing front turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple...
  • Page 123 Remove bulb 3 from bulb hold- Replacing defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front W16W / 12 V / 16 W Pull lamp housing on screw Insert lamp housing in mirror connection side out of mirror housing. housing. Install bulb 3 in bulb socket 2. Install bulb socket in lamp housing by turning clockwise.
  • Page 124 Replacing rear turn Replace defective bulb. indicator bulbs Bulbs for flashing turn If it is not standing firmly, indicators, rear the motorcycle could topple R10W / 12 V / 10 W in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.

  • Page 125: Jump-Starting

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

  • Page 126: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- starter motor and the donor BMW Motorrad has devel- low is important in order to maxi- battery. oped a trickle-charger spe- mize battery life: Allow both engines to idle for a...
  • Page 127 Charging connected damage to the motorcycle elec- directly at the terminals of the tronics. disconnected battery. battery Use BMW chargers with the Charging the connected Charging disconnected part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery directly at the bat- battery...
  • Page 128 Installing battery compartment cover Remove screws 1 while watch- An incorrect disconnection ing detents 2. sequence increase the risk Take out battery compartment of short-circuiting. Install battery compartment lid in a forward and upward di- Always observe the proper cover while watching detents 2. rection.
  • Page 129 Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Push retaining strap over bat- Fully open the throttle once or tery and install screws 3.

  • Page 131: Care

    Care Care products ..... 130 Washing your motorcycle ..130 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 132: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 133: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road If plastic parts are cleaned silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts using unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Paint care auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- aged.

  • Page 134: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un- wax coating to the paint at these loaded.

  • Page 135: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 134 Riding specifications ....145 Threaded fasteners ....135 Engine .

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 72). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 72).

  • Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw on quick-re- lease axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

  • Page 138: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke in- line engine, angled 55° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cas- sette transmission, dry-sump lubrication Displacement 1157 cc (1157 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (79 mm)

  • Page 139: Fuel

    Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen clutch opera- tion. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), Operation at low temperatures...

  • Page 140: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission inte- grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear 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 141: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Gear ratio of final drive 2.82 Running gear Type of front suspension...

  • Page 142: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake-pad material, rear Organic Wheels and tires Tire combinations recommended at time of going...
  • Page 143 front, Michelin, Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear, Michelin, Pilot Power P, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) front, Michelin, Pilot Road TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear, Michelin, Pilot Road R TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) front, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

  • Page 144: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket...
  • Page 145 Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 146: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-on tubular steel rear frame Location of type plate On rear cross frame tube Location of vehicle identification number Front right side frame section Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.7 in (2201 mm) Motorcycle height 47.7 in (1211 mm), At DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width...

  • Page 147: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 547 lbs (248 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg) Maximum payload Max 445 lbs (Max 202 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 149: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 148 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..148 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance ..148 BMW Motorrad Service Network .

  • Page 150: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 151: Network

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 152: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 156 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 157: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 158 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 159 Brake fluid Checking operation, 103 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking front level, 13, 101 Technical data, 138 Checking rear level, 13, 102 Commissioning, 132 Self-diagnosis, 73 Brake pads Confirmation of maintenance Warning indicator, 29 Check front, 99 work, 150 Anti-theft alarm, 17 Check rear, 100 Coolant Warning indicator, 39...
  • Page 160 Technical data, 137 Instrument cluster Handlebar fittings Overview, 17 Topping up, 14, 98 General view, left, 15 Sensor for instrument cluster Warning for engine oil level, 29 General view, right, 16 lighting, 17 Warning for engine oil Hazard warning flashers, 15, 16 pressure, 25 Switching off, 56 Equipment, 7...
  • Page 161 Technical data, 143 Reserve Odometer and tripmeters Warning indicator, 24 Warning for bulb failure, 26 Resetting, 48 Residual range, 49 Lights Selecting readings, 47 Rims Headlight flasher, 15, 54 Check, 104 Onboard computer High-beam headlight, 15, 54 Ambient temperature, 50 Running gear Low-beam headlight, 53 Technical data, 139...
  • Page 162 Steering lock Tire Pressure Control TPC Vehicle Identification Number, 13 Operation, 53 Locking, 45 Status indicators, 53 Storing, 132 Sticker on wheel rim, 105 Warning indicators Warning indicator, 34 Display, 22 Tachometer, 17 Tires Warning lamps, 17 Technical data Checking inflation pressure, 64 Wheels Battery, 142 Measuring tread depth, 104...

  • Page 163: Safety Defects

    400 Seventh Street, SW., individual problems Highway Traffic Safety between you, your Washington, DC 20590. Administration (NHTSA) dealer, or BMW of You can also obtain other in addition to notifying North America, LCC. information about motor BMW of North America, LLC.
  • Page 164 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 165 Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01477712087* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 087 07.2007, 5th Edition...

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