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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 ST 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 Colour code Phone number 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 Tyre pressure control dex at the end of this Rider's ....48 Multifunction display .

  • Page 5: Status Indicators

    Wheels....104 Clutch ....140 Brake system with BMW Front-wheel stand ..112 Transmission .
  • Page 6 ....148 BMW Motorrad service quality ....148...

  • 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 ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs- country-specific differences. designs, equipment and ac- tahlwarnanlage) If your BMW was supplied cessories. Because of this, with equipment not described your motorcycle may differ ABS Anti-lock brake system 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 Adjuster, beam throw Clutch-fluid reservoir 103) Adjuster, handlebar height ( Adjustable windscreen Power socket ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjuster, damping, rear Filler neck, engine oil Oil sight glass (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102) Vehicle identification number Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 101) Case holders...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Height adjuster, front seat ( Battery ( 123) Helmet holder ( Type plate Table of tyre pressures Label, payload...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Control, odometer 45), Control, on-board computer Pushbutton, ASC Pushbutton, ESA Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 58), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Switch, high-beam head- light ( 56), Switch for headlight flasher...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Grip heating switch Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 58), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 59), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light for anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument cluster light- Adjuster, clock ( 47), Control, odometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam and high- beam headlights ( Side lights (...

  • Page 23: Warning And Telltale Lights

    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 ( 47), Panel for The horizontal bars be- RDC status indicators low the fuel-pump sym-...

  • Page 25: Warnings, General

    Engine temperature Warnings, general The horizontal bars Mode of presentation below the temperature General warnings are symbol indicate the engine displayed by means of temperature. texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some ASC intervention (OE) cases, they are accompanied General warning light by the 'General' warning light quick-flashes yellow.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( ing appears on the display. Lights up yellow FUEL! Fuel down to reserve ( warning appears on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( display Flashes red...
  • Page 27 Mode of presentation 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 Have the defective key re- stops and refuses to start. placed, preferably by an Otherwise, the engine runs in authorised BMW Motorrad emergency operating mode. dealer. Refuelling ( You can continue to ride, Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 29 Do not continue your jour- A low oil level is one reason ably an authorised BMW ney. why a warning indicating in- Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified as sufficient oil pressure is is- quickly as possible by a sued.
  • Page 30 Battery is not being charged. your motorcycle. cialist workshop, preferably You can continue to Replace defective bulbs as an authorised BMW Motor- ride until the battery is soon as possible; always rad dealer. discharged. Bear in mind, carry a complete set of spare...
  • Page 31 A defective bulb places Bulbs defective The air temperature measured your safety at risk be- General warning light at the motorcycle is lower cause it is easier for other lights up yellow. than 3 °C. users to oversee you and The ice warning does LAMPS! warning ap-...

  • Page 32: Warnings Issued By The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Rdc) Oe

    Seek the advice of a spe- anti-theft alarm can remain cialist workshop, preferably operational if the motorcycle's an authorised BMW Motor- battery is disconnected. rad dealer. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer.
  • Page 33 If the critical value is close to the limit of the permissible tol- erance range, the reading is accompanied by the 'Gen- eral' warning light showing yellow. If the tyre pressure re- gistered by the sensor is out- side the permissible tolerance range, the 'General' warning light flashes red.
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation 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 "...
  • 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 lights up yellow. disrupted the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by " " or "...

  • 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 Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 39: Asc Warnings Oe

    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 ASC warnings sensors to be tested.
  • Page 40 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Appears on the ASC switched off ( display Appears on the ASC fault ( display...
  • Page 41 ASC switched off ASC fault ( 85). ASC symbol appears on Have the fault rectified as the display. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- The rider has switched off the ably an authorised BMW ASC system. Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 43: Operation

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

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is topcase available as optional performed. ( accessories can be arranged to lock with the same key. with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: Brake servo assistance is not available when the Turn the key to position 1. ignition is off.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser tional for a limited period On level ground, always turn helps protect your BMW Mo- of time. the handlebars to the left to torrad motorcycle from theft, The battery can be set the steering lock.

  • Page 46: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switch on the ignition. tinuously changing signals You can obtain replace- ment/extra keys only through with the electronics in the an authorised BMW Motorrad key; these signals are spe- dealer. The keys are part cific to your motorcycle and of an integrated security...

  • Page 47: Odometer And Tripmeters

    for longer than absolutely Switching off hazard Odometer and necessary. warning flashers tripmeters If you press a turn-in- Operating the odometer dicator button with the ignition switched on, the turn- indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button.
  • Page 48 reappears on the multifunc- and cycles through the follow- Residual range tion display. ing sequence: Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Residual range (once fuel level is down to reserve) Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter.

  • Page 49: Clock

    OE On-board computer: tank. The residual range is only an approximate reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Repeatedly press INFO but-...

  • Page 50: Tyre Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold down the INFO button until the read- ing changes. The reading stops flashing. The time is now set. Tyre pressure control Press and hold down the Repeatedly press INFO but- INFO button until the read- ton 1 until the tyre pres-...

  • Page 51: On-Board Computer Oe

    the rear tyre pressure. If your Ambient temperature motorcycle is fitted with an on-board computer, the tyre pressures are displayed as an additional set of readings by the on-board computer. On-board computer Selecting readings The on-board computer's dis- Switch on the ignition. play field starts with the cur- The current ambient temper- rent value and cycles through...
  • Page 52 Calculating average Resetting average speed Calculating average speed consumption Repeatedly press INFO button 1 until the average Average speed 1 is calculated Average consumption 1 is speed appears in the on basis of the time elapsed calculated by dividing the dis- display.
  • Page 53 Resetting average Range The calculated range is only an approximate consumption reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full range before refuelling. Oil level The description of the residual-range function Repeatedly press INFO but-...

  • Page 54: Emergency Off Switch

    Do not operate the kill switch RUN position while the even though the oil level in when riding. ignition is switched on, the the oil sight glass is correct. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS In this case, consult your remains operational.

  • Page 55: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating Heating off. Press and hold down ASC button 1. 50 % heat output (one Grip heating switch dot visible) ASC symbol shows; if self-diagnosis has not 100 % heat output (three The handlebar grips have completed the ASC symbol dots visible) two-stage heating.

  • Page 56: Clutch

    Activating ASC function The ASC function is activ- Attempting to adjust the ated. clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to Instead of pressing the ASC accidents. button, you have the option of switching the ignition off Do not attempt to adjust the and then on again.

  • Page 57: Brakes

    If you want to have the handlebars Brakes adjusted consult a special- Adjust the handbrake ist workshop, preferably an lever authorised BMW Motorrad Turn adjusting screw 1 dealer. Changing the position of clockwise. the brake-fluid reservoir Lights...
  • Page 58 Switching on the low- Switching on high-beam The high-beam headlight is switched on until you re- beam headlight headlight lease the button (headlight The low-beam headlight flasher). switches on automatically when you start the engine. Switching on parking When the engine is not lights running you can switch Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 59: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- setting is correct. Switch the ignition on and shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in then off again. Adjusting headlight order to avoid damaging the Parking lights switched off. beam throw plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 60: Turn Indicators

    A Neutral position Press left-hand turn indicat- Press right-hand turn indic- or button 1. ator button 2. B Position for heavy load Left-hand turn indicators Right-hand turn indicators switched on. switched on. Turn indicators Telltale light for left-hand Telltale light for right-hand Switching on left flashing turn indicators flashes.

  • Page 61: Front And Rear Seats

    Cancelling turn Front and rear seats indicators Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. When doing so, press the rear seat down. Lift the seat and release the Press cancel button 3. key.
  • Page 62 Removing front seat Adjusting front seat Make sure the ground is Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. motorcycle on its stand. Removing rear seat ( Removing rear seat ( Removing front seat ( Remove rubber wedge 2...
  • Page 63 motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Make sure that the seat is Position the rear seat in correctly located. such a way that the tongues engage underneath the cor- Push the front seat forward Installing rear seat responding holders 2. into holder 1.

  • Page 64: Helmet Holder

    The seat engages with an audible click. Helmet holder Helmet holders underneath rear seat Guide the wire rope under- The helmet catch can neath rear frame 3 and slip scratch the panelling. the eyes of the wire rope Make sure the lock is out of into helmet-holder slot 2.

  • Page 65: Mirrors

    Adjusting mirror arm Mirrors Windscreen Adjusting mirrors Adjustable windscreen The windscreen has a range of three different height set- tings. Adjusting windscreen Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener Turn the mirror to the cor- on the mirror arm. rect position.

  • Page 66: Spring Preload

    stop if you want to adjust the and damping-characteristic windscreen. settings. Adjust the damping Manually raise or lower the characteristic to suit spring windscreen. preload. The windscreen engages with an audible click. Adjusting spring preload while the motorcycle is Spring preload being ridden can lead to acci- dents.

  • Page 67: Shock Absorbers

    duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. Adjusting damping for rear wheel Your motorcycle's hand- ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the rear shock ab- Spring preload, basic Adjust the damping sorber, using a screwdriver setting characteristic to suit spring...

  • Page 68: Electronic Suspension

    ing screw 1 in the direction the multifunction display, and Electronic Suspension indicated by the H arrow. spring preload in panel 2. The Adjustment ESA Tripmaster readings are not If you want a softer damp- Settings shown while the ESA readout ing characteristic, use a is active.
  • Page 69 Adjusting suspension SPORT Sporty damping The current setting is dis- characteristic played. damping Press button 1 once, Switch on the ignition. The setting shown on the without releasing it display is automatically immediately. accepted as the damping You cannot adjust spring characteristic if you allow preload while the motor- a certain length off time...

  • Page 70: Tyres

    pass without pressing Incorrect tyre pressure If tyre pressure is too low: button 1. During the setting reduces the operating Correct tyre pressure. procedure, the display life of the tyres. flashes. Always check that the tyre pressures are correct. Tyres Check tyre pressures Check the tyre pressures against the data below.

  • Page 71: Riding

    Refuelling ..... Tyre pressure control RDC Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..

  • Page 72: 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 73 High voltage In extreme cases, the Unburned fuel will des- troy the catalytic con- motorcycle could catch fire. Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with idle unnecessarily. Ride away Note the points listed for the engine running can cause protection of the catalytic immediately after starting the...

  • Page 74: Checklist

    ponents are not designed to switched on the ignition, as Cases correctly installed withstand. Damage caused in and luggage secured otherwise the engine will 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 75 OE BMW Motorrad The engine starts. Integral ABS: Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine Switch on the ignition. refuses to start. ( 134) Pre-ride check is performed. ( Pre-ride check ABS self-diagnosis is per- The instrument cluster runs formed.
  • Page 76 Have the fault rectified as Phase 2 specialist workshop, prefer- quickly as possible by a Test of the wheel sensors ably an authorised BMW specialist workshop, prefer- as the motorcycle pulls Motorrad dealer. ably an authorised BMW away from rest.

  • Page 77: Running In

    Have the fault rectified as its recommended for run- ASC symbol quickly as possible by a ning in. slow-flashes. specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Running-in speed Phase 2 Motorrad dealer. Test of the diagnosis- <4000 min Running in compatible system No full-load acceleration.

  • Page 78: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Brake pads Tyres do not have their The side stand is de- full grip when new and signed to support only New brake pads must "bed there is a risk of accidents at the weight of the motorcycle. down" and therefore do not extreme angles of heel.
  • Page 79 til its curved feet touch the Turn the handlebars to full Retract the side stand before left or right lock. moving the motorcycle. ground. Check that the motorcycle Place your full body weight Sit on the motorcycle and on the centre stand and at is standing firmly.

  • Page 80: Refuelling

    With your right hand, grip Fuel attacks plastics, Open the fuel tank cap with the rear grab handle or the which become dull or the ignition key by turning it rear frame. unsightly. counter-clockwise. Push the motorcycle for- Wipe off plastic parts immedi- Refuel with fuel of the grade ward off the centre stand.

  • Page 81: Tyre Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    that does not enable Temperature Usable fuel capacity transmission of the measured compensation values until the motorcycle The tyre-pressure readings has accelerated to about 21 l shown by the multifunction 30 km/h. The display shows display are temperature- for each tyre until the Reserve fuel compensated;...

  • Page 82: Brake System, General

    engine's braking effect as Oil or grease on brakes Air pressure within permit- ted tolerance. well. Oil and grease on the Air pressure close to limit of brake discs and pads Wet brakes permitted tolerance. considerably diminish braking Air pressure outside permit- After the motorcycle has efficiency.

  • Page 83: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral

    While the brakes are slow- friction of the road surface. surface irregularities? Loose stones, ice and snow ing the motorcycle, the BMW Humps and surface irregu- Motorrad Integral ABS ad- or a wet road all have much larities can cause the wheels...
  • Page 84 At this instant the BMW Mo- The sharper the motorcycle described above, vibration is torrad Integral ABS must as- decelerates, the more load...
  • Page 85 Motorrad Integral ABS? In addition to problems with Rear wheel lift Within the limits imposed by the BMW Motorrad Integ- physics, the BMW Motorrad Even under severe braking, ral ABS, exceptional riding Integral ABS ensures direc-...

  • Page 86: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    BMW When you apply the brakes Motorrad ASC? on a corner, the motorcycle's What significance BMW Motorrad ASC is de- weight and momentum take devolves on regular signed as an assistant system over and even BMW Motor- maintenance?
  • Page 87 (burn-out). track. You have the option one means of detecting the Heating up with the motor- of deactivating the BMW Mo- rear wheel's incipient tend- cycle on the centre stand torrad ASC system for these ency to spin or slip sideways.
  • Page 88 When riding on a slippery surface, never snap the throttle twistgrip fully closed without pulling the clutch at the same time. Engine braking torque can cause the rear wheel to lock, with a corresponding loss of stability. The BWM Motorrad ASC is unable to control a situation of this nature.

  • Page 89: Accessories

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

  • Page 90: 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 91: Luggage

    board power supply system is Luggage Pack heavy items at the minimised, the supply to the bottom and toward the in- Correct loading power socket is cut off ap- board side. Overloading and imbal- proximately 15 minutes after Max. load in each case (left the ignition is switched off, anced loads can ad- and right): 10 kg.
  • Page 92 Closing cases Lever 2 pops up. Push lever 2 down. The lever engages. Pivot lever 2 all the way Pivot lever 2 down. Turn the lock with the key down. Open lid 3. until it is in line with the for- Close lid 3 and press it ward direction of travel.
  • Page 93 The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Unlatch the handle and pull it up as far as it will go. Turn the key clockwise (left Push the case handle down case) or counter-clockwise until it engages. (right case). The case is correctly en- Handle 4 pops out.

  • Page 94: Topcase Oa

    is trapped between the lid Topcase and the case. Opening topcase Push locking lever 8 down until it engages. Open lid 9. Closing topcase Turn the lock barrel in the topcase to the vertical posi- tion. Turn the lock barrel to the The topcase is open.
  • Page 95 Installing topcase curely seated in the corres- ponding keepers 8. Turn the key clockwise. Handle 6 pops out. Pull handle 6 up as far as it Pull handle 6 up as far as it will go. Push the handle down until will go.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

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

  • Page 98: Feneral Instructions

    BMW Feneral instructions 3 TORX bits T25, T45 Motorrad dealer. Removing and installing rear The Maintenance chapter de- light glass scribes straightforward pro- Toolkit cedures for checking and re- 4 Tool for oil cap Standard on-board placing certain wear parts.

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    the engine will be operated 5 Socket with the incorrect quantity of Removing and installing rear oil. wheel In order to ensure that the en- 6 Adapter gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a Adapter for 1/4"...

  • Page 100: Brake System, General

    Top up the engine oil to the preferably an authorised specified level. BMW Motorrad dealer. Check the oil level in oil- Engine oil, quantity for level indicator 1. Topping up the engine oil topping up 0.5 l (difference between...

  • Page 101: Brake Pads

    Viewing cialist workshop, preferably tion in braking efficiency and direction: Between wheel an authorised BMW Motorrad under certain circumstances and fork tube toward the dealer. they can cause damage to brake caliper.
  • Page 102 BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 103: Brake Fluid

    MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) 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 104 MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) 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 105: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked Check the clutch fluid level specialist workshop, prefer- by a specialist workshop, in reservoir 1. ably an authorised BMW preferably an authorised Wear of the clutch Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad dealer. causes the fluid level in...

  • Page 106: Rims

    Approved wheels and e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or tyres by an arrow. For each size of tyre BMW If the tyre tread no longer Motorrad tests certain makes, complies with the minimum and approves those that it...
  • Page 107 RDC sensor. Be sure to Once the calipers have draw the attention of the au- been removed, there is thorised BMW Motorrad deal- a risk of the brake pads be- Remove screws 1 on left er or specialist workshop to ing pressed together to the and right.
  • Page 108 Raise the front of the mo- BMW Motorrad can torcycle until the front wheel supply an adapter for can rotate freely. BMW Mo- removing the quick-release torrad recommends the axle. This adapter can BMW Motorrad front wheel be combined with any...
  • Page 109 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer. There is a risk of dam- aging parts of the front Roll the front wheel forward brake, particularly the BMW to remove.
  • Page 110 Remove the front wheel stand. Slip the brake calipers onto the brake discs. with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: Raise the front wheel, insert Install securing screws 2 quick-release axle 6 and and tighten to specified tighten to specified torque.
  • Page 111 Lower the mudguard into Slacken clamp 1. Place the motorcycle on an position from in front, noting auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- the lug on the rear section rad recommends the BMW of the mudguard. Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Install screws 1 on left and Install the rear-wheel stand right.
  • Page 112 Always have the security of Rear wheel to wheel the fasteners checked by a carrier specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- Tightening sequence: Remove studs 3 from the torrad dealer. Tighten in diagonally op- rear wheel, while supporting posite sequence the wheel.
  • Page 113 Turn the end silencer to its Align clamp 1 on the end If the gap between the initial position. silencer with mark A and rear wheel and the end tighten to specified torque. silencer is too small, the rear wheel can overheat. Torca clamp to silen- The clearance between the cer and elbow...

  • Page 114: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Front-wheel stand Push the two adapters 2 Motorrad front-wheel stand. apart until the front forks fit between them. A front-wheel stand for Fit the front-wheel stand Use locating pins 3 to set simple, safe changing of...

  • Page 115: Rear Wheel Stand

    Installing rear-wheel Rear wheel stand 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 If the motorcycle is on...

  • Page 116: Bulbs

    ing up yellow. If the rear light fails the second filament of the brake light shines at re- duced brightness to double as a rear light. Even though you have this substitute rear light, the indicators in the dis- play tell you that a bulb defect has occurred.
  • Page 117 The types of bulb fitted Make sure the ground is to your motorcycle are level and firm and place the listed in the section entitled motorcycle on its stand. "Technical data". Switch off the ignition. Do not touch the glass Turn the handlebars of new bulbs with your to the left to facilitate...
  • Page 118 Remove bulb 5. Install bulb 5. In this pro- Connect plug 3. cess, make sure that lug 6 Replace the defective bulb. is pointing up and that the Bulb of low-beam and bulb is securely seated. high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Engage cover 1 at the top and press until seated.
  • Page 119 Replacing parking-light Parking-light bulb bulb If it is not standing firmly, W5W / 12 V / 5 W the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Pull bulb socket 1 out of Make sure the ground is the housing of the bottom...
  • Page 120 Switch off the ignition. Removing rear seat ( Seat bulb socket 1 in the Turn bulb holder 3 counter- housing of the bottom clockwise to remove it from headlight. the bulb housing. Remove screws 1 on left Remove bulb 4 from the Replacing the brake light and right.
  • Page 121 Switch off the ignition. Install bulb 4 in its socket. Install screws 1 on left and right. Turn bulb socket 3 clock- Remove screw 1. wise and install it in the bulb Installing rear seat ( housing. Replacing front turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could...
  • Page 122 Remove the bulb holder 2 Install bulb 3 in the bulb Seat the turn indicator glass from the bulb housing by socket. in the fairing. turning it counter-clockwise. Turn bulb socket 2 clock- Remove the bulb 3 from the wise to install it in the bulb bulb holder.
  • Page 123 Replacing rear turn Replace the defective bulb. indicator bulb Rear flashing turn in- If it is not standing firmly, dicator bulbs the motorcycle could RY10W / 12 V / 10 W topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.

  • Page 124: Jump Starting

    with fully insulated crocodile Jump starting 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 125: Battery

    Begin by connecting one Disconnect the jump lead Keep the surface of the bat- end of the red jump lead from the negative termin- tery clean and dry to the positive terminal of als first, then disconnect the Do not open the battery the discharged battery and second lead from the posit- Do not top up with water...
  • Page 126 BMW Motorrad has de- Only chargers suitable veloped a trickle-charger for this mode of charging flat, it has to be disconnec- ted from the on-board circuits specially designed for com- can be used to recharge the...
  • Page 127 Once the battery is fully Always proceed in the correct charged, disconnect the sequence. charger terminal clips from Disconnect negative lead 2 the battery terminals. first. The battery has to be re- Then pull back protective charged at regular inter- cap 3 and disconnect the vals in the course of a lengthy positive cable.
  • Page 128 Installing battery Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, with the positive terminal on the left in the forward direction of travel. Install seat supporting Installation in the wrong rod 1.

  • Page 129: Care

    Care Care products ....128 Washing the motorcycle ..128 Cleaning easily damaged components ....129 Paint care .

  • Page 130: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried obtain from your authorised mover to soften and wash off out.

  • Page 131: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

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

  • Page 132: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends wheel. otherwise the paint can applying only BMW car wax or Before laying the vehicle be affected or become products containing carnauba up out of use, have the discoloured.

  • Page 133: 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 135: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..134 Threaded fasteners ... 135 Engine ..... . . 137 Riding specifications .

  • Page 136: 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 ( 72). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72).

  • Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece 25 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 10 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Stub handlebar to slider tube M8 x 25 19 Nm Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle...
  • Page 138 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Rear silencer to footrest sys- M8 x 35 19 Nm Torca clamp to silencer and elbow 55 Nm Brakes Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube...

  • Page 139: Engine

    Engine Engine, type Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitud- inally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management. Effective displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, Over: 7500 min with OE Power reduction: 74 kW, Over: 7500 min Maximum torque...
  • Page 140 BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques- tions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 141: Riding Specifications

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperat- ures SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C SAE 5 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, oper- ation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, oper-...

  • Page 142: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re- action damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ra- 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear...

  • Page 143: Final Drive

    Shaft drive with bevel gears Final drive gear ratio 62 : 1 Running gear Front suspension, type BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Front suspension, total suspension travel...

  • Page 144: 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 brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2- piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad thickness, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type...

  • Page 145: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Rating of on-board socket 5 A, Per on-board socket with OA Extra socket: 5 A, Total for all sockets Fuses...
  • Page 146 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Spark plug electrode gap mm, When new 1 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des- Bosch YR5LDE ignation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Secondary spark plug, electrode gap mm, When new 1 mm, Wear limit Lighting...

  • Page 147: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate, location Rear frame section, centre, under rear seat Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame front section, top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2165 mm Height of motorcycle 1220 mm, in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 148: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 229 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permitted gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 231 kg...

  • Page 149: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..148 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 148...

  • Page 150: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Ser- To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. vice, Inspection and Annual always in optimum condition, Inspection work needed.

  • Page 151: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On-The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new tensive after-sales service BMW motorcycle enables BMW Running-in Check...

  • Page 152: 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 153: 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 154 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 155 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 156 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 157 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 158: 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 159 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 160 Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case Checking front, 99 Closing, 90 Accessories Checking rear, 100 General instructions, 88 Installing, 91 Running in, 76 Opening, 89 Brakes Removing, 90 Checking operation, 99 Battery, 15 Checklist, 72 Fluid reservoir, 13 Charging battery when Clock, 22 Technical data, 142 connected, 124...
  • Page 161 ESA, 66 Fuel Electrics Quantity reading, 22 Adjusting spring preload, 67 Technical data, 143 refuelling, 78 Adjusting suspension Emergency off switch (kill damping, 67 Technical data, 4, 138 switch), 17, 52 Warning, fuel down to Calling up settings, 66 Engine reserve, 26 Pushbutton, 16 Technical data, 137...
  • Page 162 Headlight Multifunction display, 22 Keys, 42 Adjusting headlight beam Anti-theft alarm, 18 Replacement and extra throw, 57 keys, 44 Adjustment for driving on On-board computer left/driving on right, 57 Ambient temperature, 49 high-beam headlight, 19 Laying up, 130 Average consumption, 50 low-beam headlight, 19 Lights Average speed, 50...
  • Page 163 Spring preload, rear Wheels and tyres, 142 Rear seat Adjusting, 11, 64 Telltale lights, 18 installation, 61 Starter, 17 Toolkit removal, 59 Service kit, 96 Steering lock, 43 Rear-wheel stand, 113 Standard equipment, 96 Suspension damping, rear Refuelling, 78 Topcase Adjusting, 11, 65 Reserve Closing, 92...
  • Page 164 Tyre pressure control Warnings, 22 (ReifenDruck-Control) Mode of presentation, 23 Label on wheel rim, 104 Warnings, overview, 24, 32, Operation, 48 36, 38 Tyres Weights Air-pressures table, 15 Technical data, 146 Wheels Approved tyres, 104 Installing front wheel, 107 Checking tread depth, 103 Installing rear wheel, 110 Checking tyre pressures, 68 Removing front wheel, 105...
  • Page 165 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 166 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *01417706681* BMW recommends *01417706681* Order No. 01 41 7 706 681 06.2006, 3rd edition...

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