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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine bmw‑motorrad.com Rider's Manual F 800 GT...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW. It contains im- We hope you will enjoy riding portant information on how to your BMW and that all your jour- operate the controls and how to neys will be pleasant and safe make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents On-board computer Seat ......54 display ..... . 25 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Always before riding off ..76 Brake system ....99 Laying up the motor- Every 3rd refuelling stop ..76 Clutch .
  • Page 6 13 Service ....153 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 154 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ....154 Maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Technical data. If you sell your BMW some day, voiding of the warranty. please also remember to hand NOTICE Specific instruc- over the rider's manual; it is an tions on how to operate, National-market version.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Optional accessories. tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung You can obtain When you ordered your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual BMW Motorrad motorcycle, you chose various optional accessories countries may differ. items of custom equipment. through your authorised...

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument cluster) Seat lock ( Oil filler neck and oil dip- stick ( Payload table (on steering head, left)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler cap ( Brake-fluid tank, front 101) Vehicle identification num- ber, type plate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (behind side trim panel) 104) Power socket ( 128) without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel ( 70).

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Tool for adjusting spring preload ( Toolkit ( Rider's Manual Diagnostic connector 124) Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Stowage with service tool kit Location of the service toolkit (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Centre Trim

    Underneath the centre trim panel Battery ( 119) Stowage with tyre repair kit Stowage for tyre repair kit Fuse ( 124). Socket for optional ac- cessories...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( INFO button Select display ( 46). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 48). Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Call up settings ( 51).

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Operating the heated handlebar grips ( 53). MODE button Setting riding mode 53). Starter ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Pushbutton Setting the clock ( 48). with on-board com- puter Operate stopwatch 49). Multifunction display - without optional accessories standard) ( - with optional accessor- Pushbutton Select display ( 46). Resetting trip distance re- corder ( 47).
  • Page 21 Photosensor (brightness control) with on-board com- puter Activating the rpm redline warning ( 80). with alarm system (DWA) DWA light-emitting diode General information about the anti-theft alarm (DWA) Engine speed display...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator and warning lights ..22 Multifunction display ....23 Multifunction display ....24 On-board computer display .

  • Page 24: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Switch off the ASC func- tion ( 50). ABS self-diagnosis not complete. ( Fuel reserve ( Fuel gauge ( Turn indicators, right Neutral Malfunction indicator lamp Turn indicators, left High-beam headlight General warning light...

  • Page 25: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display without heated grips without on-board computer without riding modes Pro without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Indicator light for engine electronics ( Clock ( Indicator light for coolant temperature ( Service-due indicator Display area for values Odometer and tripmeters Trip distance recorder Fuel gauge ( Riding modes (...

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display with heated grips with on-board computer with riding modes Pro with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Adjusted heating stage of the heated grips ( Stopwatch ( Displays for OE ESA ( rpm redline warning On-board computer display Symbols ( Riding modes ( Gear indicator, displays "N"...

  • Page 27: On-Board Computer Display

    Warnings On-board computer display Mode of presentation with on-board computer Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. Distance travelled after reaching the fuel reserve Average consumption In addition, the warning triangle 3 can also be displayed next to the values area 2.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 29 Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Outside temperature warning ( x.x °C " " flashes flashes ABS self-diagnosis not complete. lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC fault (...
  • Page 30 Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " flashes Tyre pressure in limit range of the per- mitted tolerance ( flashes red + " " flashes Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol- erance ( ­­...
  • Page 31 Refuelling ( 83). Have the defective key re- BMW Motorrad dealer. placed, preferably by an au- Coolant temperature too thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: high The coolant temperature is too Fuel down to reserve General warning light shows high.
  • Page 32 WARNING specialist workshop, preferably workshop, preferably an an authorised BMW Motorrad authorised BMW Motorrad Unusual ride characterist- dealer. ics when engine running in dealer. emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 33 Replacing bulb for parking light quickly as possible by a 113). General warning light shows specialist workshop, preferably Replacing the light source for yellow. an authorised BMW Motorrad brake and tail light ( 115). LAMP + " " appears on the dealer.
  • Page 34 ABS self-diagnosis not below this threshold for the first WARNING time. complete. When the motorcycle is at a Risk of black ice also applic- ABS telltale and warning standstill, the heat of the engine able at over 3 °C light flashes. can falsify the ambient-tempera- Risk of accident Possible cause:...
  • Page 35 Switch on ASC. quickly as possible by a light slow-flashes. specialist workshop, preferably ASC fault Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Control Self-diagnosis did not complete, dealer. (ASC) so the ASC function is not avail- ASC intervention able.
  • Page 36 Seek the advice of a specialist an authorised BMW Motorrad workshop, preferably an author- pressure in the section entitled dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. "Engineering details". Tyre pressure in limit Tyre pressure outside the...
  • Page 37 Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure control Check the tyre for damage specialist workshop, preferably (RDC) and to ascertain whether the an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows vehicle can be ridden with the dealer. yellow. tyre in its present condition.
  • Page 38 The tyre-pressure battery is al- unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably most at full capacity. There is no light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad assurance of how long the tyre the symptoms. Under these dealer. pressure control system can re- circumstances: main operational.

  • Page 39: Service-Due Indicator

    "June 2014". 100 km. This reading appears The detailed description of briefly after the Pre-Ride-Check BMW Motorrad RDC starts on completes. page ( 91). If service is overdue, the due date or the odometer...

  • Page 40: Fuel Gauge

    From then on, the activation of the fuel re- shop, preferably an authorised fill-level will be displayed more serve indicator light is displayed. BMW Motorrad dealer. precisely. The distance that can still be The fuel reserve indicator light travelled using the reserve quant-...
  • Page 41 reset if the amount of fuel in the tank is greater than the reserve quantity.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..42 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ......44 Lights .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. lock Lock the handlebars Keys Turn the handlebars all the way You receive two ignition keys and to left. one emergency key. The emer- gency key is small and light so that it can always be kept in a wallet or purse, for example.
  • Page 45 You can obtain emergency/extra identified as “authorised”. keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys NOTICE are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an A spare key attached to the...

  • Page 46: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The emergency off switch is a NOTICE kill switch for switching off the (kill switch) engine quickly and easily. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than abso- lutely necessary.

  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Lights System

    High-beam headlight and NOTICE headlight flasher The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. NOTICE Immediately after switching off If you press a turn-indicator the ignition, push button 1 to button with the hazard warning the left and hold it in this po- Push switch 1 forward to...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are cancelled Trip II Trip distance 2 ( automatically after the defined time and distance. The defined Warnings, if applicable time and distance travelled can be set by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 49 with on-board computer Current consumption Distance travelled since fuel down to reserve Press button 3 to select the display in the value range 4. The following values can be dis- played: Total kilometres (shown) Press and hold INFO 1 until Trip I Trip distance 1 ( the trip distance recorder 2 has...

  • Page 50: Clock

    with on-board computer The symbol of the desired av- Switching on ignition ( 42). erage value is displayed. Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the tripmeter 2 reading is Press and hold INFO 1 until until the hours number 2 reset.

  • Page 51: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Operate stopwatch Laptimer with on-board computer Stopwatch function If necessary, use button 1 to To improve operation of the stopwatch when riding (as switch from the odometer to the stopwatch. Laptimer), the functions of the INFO button 1 and the functions When the stopwatch is You can switch from the odo- of the 2 button can be swapped.

  • Page 52: Automatic Stability Control

    : stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in- strument panel. To save the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading changes. Automatic Stability Press button 1 and button 2 Press and hold down button 1 Control (ASC) at the same time and hold...

  • Page 53: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Switch on the ASC Call up settings You also have the option of switching the ignition off and function Switching on ignition ( 42). then on again. NOTICE An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC telltale and warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was...

  • Page 54: Riding Mode

    Using the riding modes COMF : Comfortable damping Repeatedly press button 1 until BMW Motorrad has developed action the setting you want to use 3 operational scenarios for your NORM : Normal damping action...

  • Page 55: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Setting riding mode The riding mode configured with riding modes Pro last 3 remains on-screen. Switching on ignition ( 42). At standstill: NOTICE Activated after approximately 2 seconds. If a riding mode was selected The selected riding mode is prior to switching the ignition off, activated when riding, providing it remains further active after a the following prerequisite have...

  • Page 56: Seat

    only when the engine is length of time to pass without running. making further changes. In order to switch off the heated grips, repeatedly press NOTICE button 1 until the heated grip The increase in power consump- symbol 2 is no longer shown tion caused by having the heated on the display.
  • Page 57 ition while pressing down the rear part of the seat. Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. Remove the seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing the seat Position the seat in holder 1 and apply firm downward pres- sure to the rear of the seat.

  • Page 59: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm Overview ......58 Activation ......58 Alarm function .

  • Page 60: Overview

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with alarm system (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, disconnect...
  • Page 61 Activation with motion movements occurring in transit Activation of the alarm function is indicated by the turn indicators could trigger the alarm. sensor flashing twice and the alarm tone Deactivating motion sounding twice. sensor Conserving battery in the control unit (DWA deactivated) The DWA switches off to con- serve the battery if it has been...

  • Page 62: Alarm Function

    Alarm function Alarm Reason for an alarm Once you have deactivated the with alarm system (DWA) alarm function, the DWA LED Alarm triggers indicates the reason for potential alarm activation for one minute: A DWA alarm can be triggered Flashes once: motion sensor: motorcycle was tilted towards Motion sensor.

  • Page 63: Deactivation

    Deactivation you want to deactivate the alarm function after the receiver has with alarm system (DWA) shut down in this way, you have to switch the ignition on. Deactivating alarm function Programming NOTICE with alarm system (DWA) Note that you can deactivate the Programming options alarm function with the ignition You can customise the follow-...
  • Page 64 Default settings Press button 1 three times. Step 1: Do you want a con- firmation tone to sound after Acknowledgement tone sounds The anti-theft alarm ships with activation/deactivation of the once. the following default settings: anti-theft alarm? Within ten seconds, switch off Confirmation alarm tone after Yes: the ignition.

  • Page 65: Registering Additional Remote Con

    Registering remote The anti-theft alarm LED goes Yes: out and four acknowledgement control Press button 1. tones sound. Registering additional Press button 2. remote controls Under what with alarm system (DWA) circumstances is programming aborted? When is it necessary to Programming is cancelled by register a remote control? switching off the ignition prior to...

  • Page 66: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Acknowledgement tone sounds twice. synchronise the remote registration You can now register a maximum control? Registration is terminated in the of four remote control units with following situations: The remote control has to be the anti-theft alarm.

  • Page 67: Battery

    Battery Synchronising remote control with alarm system (DWA) When does the battery have to be changed? The batteries in the remote con- trol must be renewed after ap- proximately 2-3 years. You can tell that the battery is weak if the Remove screw 1 and remove LED does not light up or lights bottom part of housing 2.
  • Page 68 remote control has to be activ- ated. To activate the remote con- trol, make sure that it is within range of the receiver and press button 1 twice. LED 2 starts flashing and then goes out after a few seconds. The remote control is again ready for use.

  • Page 69: Adjustment

    Adjustment Mirrors ......68 Headlight ......68 Clutch .

  • Page 70: Mirrors

    Consult a specialist workshop, Adjust the mirror to the desired preferably an authorised position by turning the housing BMW Motorrad dealer, in order and the mirror arm. to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light. Headlight Headlight beam throw and...

  • Page 71: Clutch

    Adjusting headlight beam throw Position for heavy load Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Neutral position between the clutch lever and Headlight beam-throw ad- the handlebar grip. justment Turn adjusting screw 1 Clutch The headlight beam-throw is ad- counter-clockwise to reduce justed via an engage pivot lever.

  • Page 72: Brakes

    Brakes Spring preload Adjusting the front brake Adjustment lever It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to WARNING suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring pre- Relocated brake fluid tank load when the vehicle is heavily Air in the brake system loaded and reduce spring preload Do not turn the handlebars or...

  • Page 73: Damping

    Impaired handling. Basic setting of spring Adjust spring-strut damping to preload, rear suit spring preload. Turn the adjuster knob anti- If you want to increase spring clockwise to the limit position, preload, use the tool from the and then 18 turns clockwise. on-board toolkit to turn knob 1 (One-up with luggage and top- clockwise.
  • Page 74 An increase in spring preload Turn the adjusting screw 1 an- requires firmer damping, a re- ticlockwise to soften the damp- duction in spring preload re- ing action. quires softer damping. Basic setting of rear- suspension damping Adjusting the damping characteristic characteristic for rear wheel...

  • Page 75: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....74 Comply with checklist ....76 When changing the load status .

  • Page 76: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised Note the maximum permissible Pack heavy items at the bot- BMW Motorrad dealer will be payload of the luggage carrier. glad to advise you on the correct tom of the cases and toward Payload of luggage car- the inboard side.
  • Page 77 Risk of burn injury Spring-strut and shock-ab- Stop the engine immediately if sorber system not set up cor- it misfires rectly CAUTION Use only unleaded fuel Imbalanced load Comply with all specified main- Engine and exhaust system Loose clothing tenance intervals. become very hot when the Insufficient tyre pressure vehicle is in use...

  • Page 78: Comply With Checklist

    When changing the Do not allow the engine to idle Check security of cases and unnecessarily. luggage. load status Ride away immediately after without Electronic Suspension Every 3rd refuelling starting the engine. Adjustment (ESA) stop Tampering Adjusting spring preload for Checking engine oil level rear wheel ( 70).
  • Page 79 Gearbox damage When starting a cold engine See the subsection on jump at low ambient temperatures: starting in "Maintenance" for Do not allow the motorcycle to disengage the clutch and turn more details. roll for a lengthy period of time the twistgrip slightly to open or push it a long distance with The engine starts.
  • Page 80 Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis completed The 'General' warning light BMW Motorrad ABS performs changes from yellow to red. The ABS telltale and warning self-diagnosis to ensure its op- light goes out. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- Phase 3 formed automatically when you Check all the telltale and warn- The rev.

  • Page 81: Running In

    0...1200 km) quickly as possible by a Note the mileage after which specialist workshop, preferably Phase 2 the running-in check should be an authorised BMW Motorrad Test of the diagnosis-capable carried out. dealer. system components while the Mileage until the first...

  • Page 82: Shifting Gear

    Shifting gear Activating the rpm redline WARNING warning with on-board computer New brake pads Switching on ignition ( 42). rpm redline warning Longer stopping distance, risk of accident Apply the brakes in good time. Tyres New tyres have a smooth sur- face.

  • Page 83: Brakes

    Riding in the rain or through ward from the rear to the front puddles of water. wheel. The sharper the vehicle BMW Motorrad ABS prevents After the vehicle has been decelerates, the more load is the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Centre stand Always check that the ground WARNING under the stand is level and with centre stand firm. Wetness and dirt result in Switch off the engine. diminished braking efficiency ATTENTION Risk of accident ATTENTION Apply the brakes lightly while Additional weight placing Poor ground underneath the riding to remove wetness and...

  • Page 85: Refuelling

    On a gradient, the motorcycle Damage to catalytic converter ATTENTION should always face uphill; se- Do not attempt to run the lect 1st gear. vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel Component damage with metallic additives (e.g. Component damage caused by Refuelling manganese or iron).
  • Page 86 NOTICE NOTICE The volume of the tank can be The "usable fuel capacity" spe- utilised to the full only when the cified in the technical data is the motorcycle is propped on its side quantity that the fuel tank could stand.

  • Page 87: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle both sides and tighten the Secure the vehicle to prevent it toppling, preferably with the as- straps. for transportation sistance of a second person. Make sure that all compon- Push the motorcycle onto the ents that may come into con- transportation flat and hold it in tact with tensioning straps are position: do not place it on the...

  • Page 89: Engineering Details

    Engineering details General instructions ....88 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..88 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ....... 90 Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    The wheels continue to As soon as it registers the actual turn and the driving stability is circumstances, the system re-...
  • Page 91 BMW Motorrad ABS? riding conditions can also cause WARNING Within the limits imposed by a fault message to be issued: physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS Brake system not regularly Riding for a lengthy period with ensures directional stability on serviced.

  • Page 92: Automatic Stability Control

    BMW Motorrad ASC? safety offered by this system. opting his or her style of riding The BMW Motorrad ASC is de- accordingly. signed as an assistant system Do not take risks that would for the rider during use on public negate the additional safety roads.

  • Page 93: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    (burn- ceptible reduction in acceleration The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- out). out of very tight bends. able to control a situation of this Heating up with the motorcycle nature.
  • Page 94 Pressure adaptation Each sensor has a centrifugal- The tyre-pressure readings force tripswitch that does not shown by the multifunction Compare the RDC value on the enable transmission of the meas- display are temperature- multifunction display with the ured values until the vehicle has compensated.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....94 Battery ......119 Toolkit .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Reversible screwdriver ance and repair work is available BMW Motorrad has assembled blade from your BMW Motorrad author- a service toolkit that is ideal for Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 ised dealer in the form of a DVD. carrying out extended work (e.g.

  • Page 97: Front-Wheel Stand

    ATTENTION Use basic stand with front- push it against the front axle. wheel adapter. The basic stand Use of the BMW Motorrad and its accessory compon- front-wheel stand without ents are available from your also using the auxiliary stand...

  • Page 98: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Remove retaining disc 2. To are available from your with centre stand do so, press release button 3. BMW Motorrad authorised dealer. ATTENTION Centre stand retracts if the vehicle lifted too high Risk of damage to parts if vehicle...

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    handle of the stand back until Switch off the engine. both rollers of the stand are on Make sure the engine is at op- the ground. erating temperature and hold Then press the handle down to the motorcycle upright. the ground. with centre stand Check that the engine is at op- Engine oil...
  • Page 100 Have the oil level corrected toppling, preferably with the as- by a specialist workshop, sistance of a second person. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove oil dipstick 1. Install the oil dipstick. Topping up the engine oil Engine oil, specified level...

  • Page 101: Brake System

    If pressure points are not clearly perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove oil dipstick 1. Visually inspect the front left Checking front brake pad and right brake pads to ascer-...
  • Page 102 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Check rear brake pad to ascertain their thickness. front...
  • Page 103 Move the handlebars to the Have the brake pads replaced straight-ahead position. by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake-pad wear limit, Checking brake-fluid rear level, front brakes min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, WARNING without backing plate.
  • Page 104 If the brake fluid level drops be- cycle on its centre stand. low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 105: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad Operate the clutch lever until dealer. resistance can be felt whilst observing the notch between...

  • Page 106: Coolant

    Checking the clutch play authorised BMW Motorrad 103). dealer. Tighten nut 2 while holding the adjusting screw 3 in position. Fasten the rubber grommet 1...

  • Page 107: Tyres

    Check tyre pressures against to the level of the marks. The ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the data below. locations of the marks are indic- Checking tyre tread depth ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.

  • Page 108: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad. If you decide that you would like Detailed information is available to fit non-standard wheels to from your BMW Motorrad part- your motorcycle, it is very im- ATTENTION ner. portant to consult a specialist Tyre removal not in compli-...
  • Page 109 Place the motorcycle Remove screws 1 of the brake on an auxiliary stand; calipers on left and right. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
  • Page 110 Lift the front of the motorcycle Damage, or threaded fasteners until the front wheel is clear of work loose the ground, preferably using a BMW Motorrad front-wheel Always have the security of stand. the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably...
  • Page 111 Slip spacing bushing 1 into Raise the front wheel, insert Clamp of quick-release the wheel hub on the left-hand quick-release axle 2 and axle side. tighten to specified torque. Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in ATTENTION screws six times in alternate telescopic forks sequence Front wheel installed wrong...
  • Page 112 Make sure the ground is level wheel. and firm and place the mo- Roll the rear wheel out toward torcycle on a suitable auxili- the rear. ary stand; BMW Motorrad re- commends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
  • Page 113 Damage, or threaded fasteners Tightening sequence: tighten an authorised BMW Motorrad work loose in a crosswise sequence dealer. Always have the security of 60 Nm Seat the rear wheel on the the fasteners checked by a rear-wheel adapter.

  • Page 114: Light Source

    Light source NOTICE Replacing the light source The positions of the plug, the for low-beam and/or high- spring wire retainer and the beam headlight bulb might not be as illustrated Make sure the ground is level below. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 115 Replacing bulb for parking Hold the new bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass light free of foreign matter. Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. Switch off the ignition. NOTICE Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access.
  • Page 116 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Remove socket 1 by turning it Turn socket 1 clockwise to in- counter-clockwise.
  • Page 117 The LED rear light can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. without LED rear light Press bulb 1 into its socket Make sure the ground is level and turn it clockwise to install.
  • Page 118 LED flashing turn indicators can only be replaced as a com- plete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb Removing bulbs for front housing.

  • Page 119: Trim Panel Components

    Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Remove four screws 1 on it in the bulb housing. left and right and remove the Trim panel components centre trim panel. Remove centre trim panel Install centre trim panel Remove seat ( 54).

  • Page 120: Jump-Starting

    seat it in guides 2 on left and Trim panels ATTENTION right. Contact between crocodile 2 Nm clips of jump leads and vehicle Installing the seat ( 55). Risk of short-circuit Jump-starting Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends.

  • Page 121: Battery

    Battery from the on-board electrical Run the engine of the donor system. vehicle during jump-starting. Maintenance instructions Start the engine of the vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and with the discharged battery storage will prolong the life of in the usual way; if the en- the battery and are essential if gine does not start, wait a few warranty claims are to be con-...
  • Page 122 NOTICE the battery terminals before on) it has to be disconnec- charging. BMW Motorrad has developed a ted from the on-board cir- float charger specially designed cuits and re-charged with the ATTENTION for compatibility with the elec- charger connected directly to tronics of your motorcycle.
  • Page 123 charge the battery before restor- NOTICE ing it to use. The motorcycle's on-board elec- Removing battery tronics know when the battery Remove seat ( 54). is fully charged. The on-board Remove centre trim panel socket is switched off when this 117).
  • Page 124 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Switch off the ignition. Insert the battery into the bat- tery compartment, with the positive terminal on the right in the direction of travel.
  • Page 125 Cable harness on the battery 5 Nm Remove the relay 2. ATTENTION Lock 1 engages. Install the connector 4. Battery not connected in ac- The lock 3 engages. cordance with correct pro- cedure Ensure that the battery earth Risk of short-circuit lead 1 has enough distance Always proceed in compli- (arrow) to the relay carrier 2.

  • Page 126: Fuses

    Place the motorcycle on its have the electric circuits checked workshop or other authorised stand on firm, even ground. by a specialist workshop, persons during your next BMW Remove centre trim panel preferably an authorised Service appointment. 117). BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 127 Press the locks 1 on both Insert the diagnostic sides. connector 2 in the holder 3. Counter-hold the holder at the Disengage the diagnostic con- same time. nector 2 from the holder 3. Counter-hold the holder at the The locks 1 engage on both same time.

  • Page 129: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....128 Power sockets ..... 128 Cases .

  • Page 130: General Instructions

    Automatic shutdown Use only parts and accessor- accessories The sockets will be automat- ies approved by BMW for your ically switched off during the vehicle. start procedure. BMW has conducted extens- ive testing of the parts and ac-...

  • Page 131: Cases

    Cases The power supply to the sock- ets is switched off no more Opening cases than 15 minutes after the igni- with cases tion is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on- board electrics. Low-wattage electrical accessories might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics.
  • Page 132 Removing cases with cases Pull the black release lever 1 Turn the key 1 to position RELEASE RELEASE ) up and simultan- eously pull the case out. Turn the key 1 to position Then lift the case out of the RELEASE bottom holder.
  • Page 133 Case installation not in com- Contact your authorised with cases pliance with correct proced- BMW Motorrad dealer if you ure. cannot find your combination of Impairment of road safety. vehicle and cases on the label.

  • Page 134: Topcase

    The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase with topcase Screws 1 inside the case allow Turn key 1 in the topcase lock OPEN you to make this adjustment. to the position. Topcase Opening topcase Pull release lever 1 all the way with topcase Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down.
  • Page 135 the vehicle key is not left in the Lift the topcase at the rear and topcase. remove it from the luggage carrier. Installing topcase with topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock RELEASE to the position.
  • Page 136 (Payload max 5 kg) speed Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted, as stated on the label inside the topcase. Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you...

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ..... 136 Washing the vehicle ....136 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 138: Care Products

    Care products WARNING BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Wet brake discs and brake that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning pads after vehicle wash, after and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 139: Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon

    Clean the trim panels with water structions set out below will help gine due to inadequate cooling. and BMW plastic care emulsion. ensure the best possible appear- For example, use a garden hose ance: Windscreens and lenses with low water pressure.

  • Page 140: Paint Care

    Clean the motorcycle. clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. Paint care BMW Motorrad recommends us- Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank. ing BMW tar remover for remov- Washing the vehicle regularly ing specks of tar. Remember to Removing battery ( 121).

  • Page 141: Restoring Motorcycle To Use

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Installing battery ( 122). Comply with checklist ( 76).

  • Page 143: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 142 Riding specifications ....152 Threaded fasteners ....143 Fuel.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart The engine does not start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold in the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 83).

  • Page 145: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 30 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Quick-release axle in telescopic forks M24 x 1.5 50 Nm...

  • Page 146: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil. Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental 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 your motorcycle.

  • Page 147: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder 4-stroke engine, double overhead camshaft control, 4 valves operated via rocker arm, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual gearbox and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12:1...

  • Page 148: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multi-plate oil-bath clutch Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integrated in the engine housing Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 149: Final Drive

    Final drive Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in its own housing Frame Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine also load bearing Type plate location Frame, front right, on steering head Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head Chassis and suspension Front wheel...

  • Page 150: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Rear wheel Type of rear brake Single-disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1­piston floating calliper Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres...

  • Page 151: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Load index, rear tyre min. 64 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold Electrical system...
  • Page 152 Battery Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.9...1.0 mm Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 153: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2156 mm Height of motorcycle 1248 mm, without rider at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windscreen Width of motorcycle 905 mm, via mirror Front-seat height 800 mm, without rider at unladen weight with comfort seat 820 mm, without rider at unladen weight with seat, low 765 mm, without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 154: Weights

    Weights Vehicle kerb weight 214 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 420 kg Maximum payload 206 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with reduction of power to 35 kW approx.

  • Page 155: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 154 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......154 Maintenance work .

  • Page 156: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extensive dealer. network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW to look after you and your mo- vehicle, in circumstances in In order to help ensure that your torcycle in more than 100 coun-...
  • Page 157 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on...

  • Page 159: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check BMW Service standard scope Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air filter element Replace belt and rear jud- der damper Check the belt pulley, belt pinion and judder damper...

  • Page 160: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope The activities in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of main- tenance work for your vehicle may differ. Performing the vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system...
  • Page 161 Check the battery's state of charge Confirm BMW service in on-board literature...
  • Page 162 BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 163 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 164 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 165 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 166 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 167 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 168 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 169 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 170 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 171 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 172 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 173 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...
  • Page 174 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt and rear judder damper or, if reached beforehand...

  • Page 175: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 176 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobil- iser ....... . 176 Certificate for Tyre Pressure Con- trol (RDC) .

  • Page 178: Immobiliser

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 179 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 180: Certificate For Tyre Pres- Sure Control (Rdc)

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 181: Index

    Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handlebar lever, 70 reset, 48 Checking function, 99 Engineering details, 88 Safety instructions, 81 Battery Self-diagnosis, 78 Technical data, 148 change, 65 Warnings, 32 Charging battery when Accessories General instructions, 128 connected, 120 Care Paint, 138 Actuality, 7...
  • Page 182 Coolant Engine Fuel Checking fill level, 104 Filling level indicator, 38 Malfunction indicator lamp, 31 Filling level indicator, 13 Fuel reserve, 38 Severe fault, 30 Warning for overtemperat- Oil filler opening, 13 starting, 76 ure, 29 refuelling, 83 Technical data, 145 Technical data, 144 Warning for engine Fuel reserve...
  • Page 183 Parking lights, operating, 45 Hazard warning flashers Jump-starting, 118 Side light, 44 Control, 16 Luggage operate, 45 Instructions for loading, 74 Keys, 42 Headlight Adjusting headlight beam throw, 69 Maintenance Laptimer, 49 General instructions, 94 Adjustment for driving on left/ Swapping key function, 49 Maintenance schedule, 157 driving on right, 68...
  • Page 184 Multifunction display, 18 Running gear Control, 16 Technical data, 147 Adhesive label for rim, 106 Meaning of symbols, 25 Running in, 79 Engineering details, 91 Overview, 24 Reading, 36 Select display, 46 Warnings, 34 Safety instructions Standard overview, 23 for brakes, 81 Rear-wheel drive Multifunction switch Technical data, 147...
  • Page 185 Steering lock Weights, 152 Tyre repair kit Locking, 42 Stowage, 15 Wheels and tyres, 148 Stopwatch Tyres Telltale lights operate, 49 Checking inflation Overview, 22 pressure, 105 Symbols in display Threaded fasteners, 143 Checking tread depth, 105 Meaning, 25 Toolkit Position on the vehicle, 14 Pressures, 149 Topcase...
  • Page 186 Coolant temperature, 29 Engine electronics, 30 Engine warning, 30 Fuel reserve, 29 Immobiliser, 29 Malfunction indicator lamp, 31 Mode of presentation, 25 Outside temperature warning, 31 RDC, 34 Warnings, overview, 26 Weights Payload table, 11 Technical data, 152 Wheels Change of size, 106 Checking rims, 105 Installing front wheel, 108 Installing the rear wheel, 111...
  • Page 188 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 189 Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01408388491* Order No.: 01 40 8 388 491 06.2016, 1st edition, 01...

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