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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1200 GT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417712141* Order No. 01 41 7 712 141 *01417712141* 07.2007, 3rd edition...
  • Page 5 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 4 Operation ....45 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status Ignition switch and steering...
  • Page 7 Handlebars ....67 Brake system with BMW Mo- Bulbs ..... . . 123 Mirrors .
  • Page 8 Riding specifications ..153 11 Service ....155 BMW Motorrad service ..156 BMW Motorrad service quality .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

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

  • Page 10: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...

  • Page 13: General Views

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

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Windscreen ( Battery compartment 134) Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket (...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front 111) Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument cluster) ( Stowage compartment Vehicle identification num-...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Front-seat height adjust- ment ( Oil dipstick ( 107), Engine-oil filler neck 109) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 112) Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual Toolkit ( 106)

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Cruise-control system Operating ESA Operating ASC Windscreen adjustment Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 56), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Operating the on-board computer Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 57), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( Front-seat heating...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) Set the clock ( Adjust the dimmer ( Select the odometer Reset the tripmeter ( Sensor for instrument light- The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 23: Headlight

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

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 22 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......23 Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 26: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Coolant temperature The column below the tem- perature symbol indicates Flashing turn indicators, left the coolant temperature.

  • Page 27: Status Indicators With On-Board Computer Oe

    BMW steps of 100 km and is shown after the Pre-Ride Check com- Motorrad dealer. pletes. The month and year briefly after the Pre-Ride Check...

  • Page 28: Status Indicators With Tyre-Pressure Monitoring (Rdc) Oe

    Status indicators Motorcycles with on- Status indicators with board computer with tyre-pressure seat heating monitoring (RDC) Motorcycles without on- board computer Tyre pressures as an ad- Indicator for active heating ditional set of readings of stages the on-board computer Tyre pressures as additional readings of the tripmeter...

  • Page 29: Telltale Light With Cruise Con- Trol Oe

    Telltale light with cruise Standard warnings 'General' warning light matches the most urgent warning. control Mode of presentation The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warnings are indicated by warn- Telltale light of cruise con- ing light 1 or by 'General' warn- trol ing light 2 showing in combin- ation with one of the warning...
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS ! the display. Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play...
  • Page 31 Refuelling ( sible by a specialist workshop, Use the reserve key. preferably an authorised BMW Coolant temperature too high Have the defective key re- Motorrad dealer. placed, preferably by an au- General warning light shows thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 32 In exceptional specialist workshop, preferably system is too low. Stop immedi- cases, the engine stops and re- an authorised BMW Motorrad ately and switch off the engine. fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- dealer. gine runs in emergency operating The insufficient oil pres- mode.
  • Page 33 Rear light bulb defective A defective bulb places an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows your safety at risk because dealer. yellow. it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.

  • Page 34: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer Oe

    complete set of spare bulbs if complete set of spare bulbs if possible. possible. Low-beam headlight, high-beam A combination of the bulb de- headlight, side-light or turn-indic- fects described above has oc- ator bulb defective. curred. See the fault descriptions Replacing low-beam and high- beam headlight bulb ( 123)
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Meaning Engine-oil level too low ( appears on Oil ! the display Appears on the dis- play Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( ure reading flashes. Flashes...

  • Page 36: Abs Warnings

    Ride carefully and think well with the dipstick reveals that the ahead. The detailed descriptions relating oil level is correct. to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Seek the advice of a specialist start on page ( 90), and you workshop, preferably an author- will find an overview listing the ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 37 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 38: Asc Warnings Oe

    ASC warning light 1. You can continue to ride the The detailed descriptions relating motorcycle, but make due pro- to BMW Motorrad ASC start on vision for the fact that the ABS page ( 92), and you will find function is not available. Bear...
  • Page 39 Warnings, overview Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 40: Rdc Warnings Oe

    ASC warning light quick- specialist workshop, preferably flashes. ASC deactivated an authorised BMW Motorrad The ASC has detected a degree ASC warning light shows. dealer. of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to reduce RDC warnings torque.
  • Page 41 4 flashes. The critical tyre press of the front The detailed descriptions relating wheel 3 or as applicable the rear to BMW Motorrad RDC start on wheel 4 flashes. page ( 94), and you will find an overview listing the possible...
  • Page 42 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Signal transmission disrupted ( "...
  • Page 43 The critical tyre pressure flashes. workshop, preferably an General warning light Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad flashes red. to the limit of permitted toler- dealer. ance. Tyre symbol appears on If you are unsure whether the Correct the tyre pressure as the display.
  • Page 44 Increase speed above this specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: readings. Assume that a per- dealer. Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred...

  • Page 45: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm warnings appear in panel 2 in combination with the 'General' warning light 1 showing after the Pre-Ride...
  • Page 46 Warnings, overview Meaning Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play...
  • Page 47 Seek the advice of a specialist proportion of its original capa- workshop, preferably an author- city. There is no assurance of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.

  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..47 Automatic Stability Control ......61 Electronic immobiliser .
  • Page 50 Headlight ......72 Front and rear seats ....73 Helmet holder .

  • Page 51: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Consult a specialist The battery can be recharged workshop, preferably an author- via the on-board socket. with OE ASC: ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Turn the key to position 1. ASC self-diagnosis is performed in addition to the checks outlined above.

  • Page 52: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can also have your author- On level ground, always turn the warning appears in the ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar handlebars to the left to set the multifunction display. individual keys, for example if a steering lock.

  • Page 53: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra The clock is now set and the keys only through an authorised time appears on the display. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- Odometer and ity system, so the dealer is un-...
  • Page 54 The total distance appears in the The calculated range is an line of the display. DIST approximate value. Con- Resetting tripmeter sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Residual-range reading 1 appears commends that you should not Switch on the ignition. below the word and in-...

  • Page 55: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Each time you press the button after maximum brightness is Adjusting dimmer reached, brightness is reduced by one level. On-board computer Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. The display starts with the cur- rent value and each time the but- ton is pressed it moves one step Attempting to adjust the through the following sequence:...
  • Page 56 You can an approximate reading. temporarily appears on the also view range 1 before the fuel Consequently, BMW Motorrad display. level drops to reserve. A special recommends that you should not average-consumption figure is...
  • Page 57 Average speed the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. Average speed 1 is calculated on the basis of the time elapsed Average consumption since the last reset.

  • Page 58: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Engine idling for at least 30 oil level" message reappears seconds. even though the oil level in the Side stand retracted. oil sight glass is correct. In this Make sure the motorcycle is case, consult your authorised upright. BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 59: Lights

    with OE On-board computer: The tyre pressures are shown, The tyre pressures are displayed accompanied by the wording as an additional set of readings Repeatedly press button 1 until . The front tyre pressure by the on-board computer. the tyre pressures appear in is on the left;...

  • Page 60: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight Move full-beam headlight down button 1 for the left turn switch 1 to the centre position. indicators. The low-beam headlight switches High-beam headlight switched Parking light switches on. on automatically when you start off. the engine. Switching off parking Press the bottom section of When the engine is not lights...

  • Page 61: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cancelling turn indicators Press button 1 for the left- Press button 2 for the right- hand turn indicators. hand turn indicators. Press cancel button 3. Left-hand turn indicators Right-hand turn indicators Flashing turn indicators switched on. switched on. switched off. Telltale light for left-hand turn Telltale light for right-hand turn Turn indicator telltale light is...

  • Page 62: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. (kill switch) Left/right turn indicator telltale If you press a turn-indicat- lights flash. or button with the ignition Switch off the ignition. switched on, the turn-indicator The hazard warning flashers function is activated instead of continue to operate.

  • Page 63: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating A Normal operating position Heating off. (run) 50 % heat output (one dot Grip heating switch B Engine switched off. visible) 100 % heat output (three You cannot start the engine The handlebar grips have two- dots visible) unless the kill switch is in stage heating.

  • Page 64: Seat Heating Oe

    Seat heating Seat heating, rear seat off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. Seat heating, front seat Switch for seat heating, rear seat Heating off. Switch for seat heating, 50% heating power front seat The rear seat has two-stage 100% heating power heating.

  • Page 65: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Automatic Stability Control ASC Deactivating ASC function Switch on the ignition. You have the option of de- activating the ASC function while the motorcycle is on the move. Switch centred: Heating off. The symbols shown below ap- pear on the display to indicate Switch pushed to right: which heating stage has been 50% heat output.

  • Page 66: Seat Height

    When the ASC symbol ap- When the ASC symbol disap- pears, release the ASC button pears, release the ASC button within three seconds. within three seconds. ASC warning light remains The ASC warning light re- mains off or continues to flash.

  • Page 67: Windscreen

    Cruise-control Setting road speed Limit position A: high seat pos- ition. system Limit position B: low seat posi- Switching on cruise tion. control Install the front seat ( Windscreen Adjusting windscreen Switch on the ignition. Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction Cruise control can be used in the speed range from...
  • Page 68 Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration Step-by-step deceleration Briefly push button 3 in the Push button 3 in the SET dir- Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction ection and hold it in this posi- RES direction tion. Speed is increased by approx. Speed is decreased by approx.
  • Page 69 Stepless deceleration the throttle twistgrip back past the twistgrip the motorcycle will the idle position). decelerate only to the cruising speed saved in memory, even The cruise-control system is though you might have intended deactivated. slowing to a lower speed. The cruise control telltale light goes out.

  • Page 70: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment Closing stowage Clutch compartment Opening stowage Adjusting clutch lever compartment If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 71: Brakes

    Do not twist the handlebar fitting Turn adjuster A to position 3: specialist workshop, preferably an or the handlebars. authorised BMW Motorrad deal- Largest span. Attempting to adjust the brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 72: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting spring preload Adjusting spring preload while the motorcycle is be- for rear wheel Adjusting mirrors ing ridden can lead to accidents. Make sure the ground is level Do not attempt to adjust spring and firm and place the motor- preload unless the motorcycle is cycle on its stand.

  • Page 73: Damping

    Damping board toolkit to turn adjusting Basic setting of rear-sus- screw 1. Setting pension damping charac- teristic Damping must be adapted to suit spring preload. An increase Turn the adjusting screw as in spring preload requires firmer far as it will go in the dir- damping, a reduction in spring ection indicated by the H preload requires softer damping.
  • Page 74 If the motorcycle is to be used for two-up riding and ambient The damping characteristic is temperature is below 0 °C, BMW shown in panel 1 of the multi- Motorrad recommends adjusting function display, and spring pre- the suspension to the setting for load in panel 2.
  • Page 75 Adjusting suspension Comfortable damping COMF characteristic damping Normal damping char- NORM Switch on the ignition. acteristic You can adjust the damp- Sporty damping char- SPORT ing characteristic while the acteristic motorcycle is on the move. The setting shown on the dis- play is automatically accepted as the damping characteristic Press button 1.

  • Page 76: Tyres

    Have the headlight set accord- Make sure the ground is level ingly by a specialist workshop, and firm and place the motor- Tyre pressure, rear preferably an authorised BMW cycle on its stand. Motorrad dealer. Incorrect tyre pressures im- Commercially available ad- 2.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

  • Page 77: Front And Rear Seats

    Consult a specialist work- justment shop, preferably an au- Removing rear seat Spring preload adjustment might thorised BMW Motorrad deal- not suffice if the motorcycle is Make sure the ground is level er, if you are unsure whether very heavily loaded. Moving...
  • Page 78 with OE Seat heating: Turn key 1 counter-clockwise Lift the rear of the front seat. in the seat lock. Disconnect plug 2 by squeez- with OE Seat heating: ing locking tabs 3 together at top and bottom. Pull the seat to the rear to re- lease it from its holders.
  • Page 79 Installing rear seat Lift the seat up to remove. Place the seat, upholstered Install the front seat ( side down, on a clean surface. with OE Seat heating: Installing front seat with OE Seat heating: If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its...

  • Page 80: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( If too much pressure is ap- The helmet catch can plied in the forward direc- scratch the panelling. tion, there is a danger that the Make sure the lock is out of the motorcycle will be pushed off its way when you hook the helmet stand.

  • Page 81: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....78 Checklist ......80 Starting .

  • Page 82: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...
  • Page 83 Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the control unit of the If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are electronic engine- to enter the catalytic converter, high. there is a danger of overheating management system Flammable materials (e.g. and damage.

  • Page 84: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine. Side stand Use the following checklist to check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will Brakes switch itself off if you start it with Brake-fluid levels, front and rear...
  • Page 85 The start attempt is auto- appears on the dis- CHECK! an authorised BMW Motorrad matically interrupted if bat- play. dealer. tery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the...
  • Page 86 ABS self-diagnosis ABS warning light flashes. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- formed automatically when you BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- switch on the ignition. The en- forms self-diagnosis to ensure Possible national variant of gine must be running and the its operability. Self-diagnosis is the ABS warning light.

  • Page 87: Running In

    New tyres have a smooth sur- Running-in speed an authorised BMW Motorrad face. This must be roughened by dealer. riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres <7000 min...

  • Page 88: Brakes

    Brakes Wet brakes the rider's full force applied to the brake levers; under these cir- After the motorcycle has How can stopping cumstances the dynamic shift been washed, ridden distance be minimised? in load distribution cannot keep through water or ridden in Each time the brakes are applied, pace with the increase in de- the rain, the brake discs and...

  • Page 89: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Oil or grease on brakes Parking your Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken motorcycle Oil and grease on the brake by the stand and dismount to discs and pads considerably Placing motorcycle on the left. diminish braking efficiency.
  • Page 90 Removing motorcycle Placing motorcycle on Excessive movements could cause the centre from side stand centre stand stand to retract, and the Unlock the steering lock. If the ground is soft or un- motorcycle would topple in From the left, grip the handle- even, there is no guaran- consequence.

  • Page 91: Refuelling

    Refuelling stream deflectors immediately tank past the bottom edge of if they come into contact with the filler neck. Fuel is highly flammable. A fuel. naked flame close to the Recommended fuel Leaded fuel will destroy the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- grade catalytic converter.

  • Page 93: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......90 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 94: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 95 Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the lock up until very late, if at all. physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral Consequently, ABS does not in- tegral ABS ensures directional ABS? tervene until very late, if at all.

  • Page 96: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW How does ASC work? a gear engaged. Motorrad ABS is always main- The BMW Motorrad ASC com-...
  • Page 97 BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 98: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    A sensor integrated into each tyre measures the air temperat- Under these circumstances, Temperature BMW Motorrad recommends ure and the air pressure inside compensation rolling the throttle slightly closed the tyre and transmits this in- formation to the control unit.
  • Page 99 Tyre-pressure ranges The RDC control unit differenti- ates between three air-pressure ranges, all of which are paramet- erised for the motorcycle: Air pressure within permitted tolerance. Air pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance. Air pressure outside permitted tolerance.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....98 Power socket ......98 Luggage .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 103: Luggage

    the on-board power supply sys- Luggage Pack heavy items at the bot- tem is minimised, the supply to tom and toward the inboard Correct loading the power socket is cut off ap- side. Overloading and imbal- proximately 15 minutes after the Note the maximum permissible ignition is switched off, and it is anced loads can adversely...

  • Page 104: Case

    Case Lever 2 pops up. Payload of topcase Pull the release lever up. Opening cases The lid of the case opens. 5 kg Close the case Payload of topcase with OA Large topcase: 10 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with top- Turn the key to the OPEN pos- case fitted to the motorcycle ition in the case lock.
  • Page 105 Removing case The case is released and can be removed. Install the case Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key to the LOCK pos- position in the case lock.

  • Page 106: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever up. Open the topcase The lid of the topcase opens. Close the topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. The case is correctly engaged Turn the key to the OPEN pos- on its holders.
  • Page 107 Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Hook the topcase into position on the luggage carrier. Make The release lever engages. sure that hooks 4 are securely Lift the topcase at the rear and Turn the key to the LOCK pos- seated in the corresponding pull it off the luggage carrier.
  • Page 108 Push handle 3 down until it engages. The topcase is correctly en- gaged on its carrier. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- ition in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is se- cure.

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Toolkit ......106 Engine oil .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    Repair Manual on the DVD/ Disconnecting leads from bat- able from your authorised BMW CD-ROM also obtainable from tery terminals Motorrad dealer. your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    4 Electric torch at operating temperature to do this. Checking the oil level with LED bulb the engine cold or after no more 5 Socket than a short ride will lead to mis- interpretation; this in turn, means 3x open-ended spanners, vari- that the engine will be operated ous sizes with the incorrect quantity of oil.
  • Page 112 Remove oil filler cap 1 by turn- Seat the oil dipstick on the Engine oil, specified level ing it counter-clockwise. oil filler neck, but do not en- gage the threads. Make sure that the dipstick is seated in Between MIN and MAX guide 3.

  • Page 113: Brake System, General

    BMW Mo- Brake system, general The pressure point must be torrad dealer. clearly perceptible. Reliability Install the oil dipstick. Press the footbrake lever. A fully functional brake system is Install the front seat ( The pressure point must be a basic requirement for the road clearly perceptible.
  • Page 114 (grooves) must be clearly cycle on its stand. visible. If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 115: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake fluid Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes Visually inspect the brake pads Check the brake fluid level in A low fluid level in the from the right to ascertain their brake fluid reservoir 1.
  • Page 116 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front efficiency.

  • Page 117: Clutch

    The tyre is worn specialist workshop, preferably out when the tyre tread has worn Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad down to the level of the marks. dealer. The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre,...

  • Page 118: Rims

    Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Recommended tyres cycle on its centre stand. For each size of tyre BMW Mo- torrad tests certain makes, and approves those that it certifies Incorrect tyre-removal pro- as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 119 Remove screws 1 on left and Force the brake pads slightly Once the calipers have right. apart by rocking brake been removed, there is calipers 3 back and forth A Pull the front mudguard for- a risk of the brake pads being against brake discs 4.
  • Page 120 ABS sensor to be damaged. BMW Motorrad recommends Segmentation differs between in- the BMW Motorrad front-wheel In order to ensure that the dividual types of sensor ring; it is stand for lifting the motorcycle. threaded bush remains correctly...
  • Page 121 There is a risk of damaging parts of the front brake, particularly the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, in the course of the procedure described below. Take care not to damage the brake system, in particular the ABS sensor with cable and the ABS sensor ring.
  • Page 122 Route the ABS sensor cable Install the front mudguard and The cable of the ABS between the brake caliper and install screws 1 on left and sensor could chafe through the front forks as illustrated right. if it comes into contact with the here.
  • Page 123 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist Remove clamp 3 from the si- workshop, preferably an author- lencer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 124 Roll the rear wheel into position Turn the silencer to its initial at the rear-wheel adapter. position. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. Align clamp 3 on the silencer with mark A (arrow) on oxygen sensor B. Install screw 4 for the brack- Tighten clamp 3 on the silen- et of the silencer in the rear cer to the specified tightening...

  • Page 125: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand A front-wheel stand for simple, safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motorrad. The BMW special tool number is 36 3 971 and the front-wheel stand is available from your au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 126 Use locating pins 3 to set the ensure that it clears the sensor and raise the motorcycle. front-wheel stand to the de- ring of the BMW ABS. sired height. Tighten adjusting screws 1. Centre the front-wheel stand relative to the front wheel and...

  • Page 127: Bulbs

    Have the bulb replaced as aged. Always make sure that the soon as possible by a specialist Wear protective goggles and motorcycle is stable and firmly workshop, preferably an author- gloves when changing bulbs. supported. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 128 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. To remove the cover of the Disengage spring clip 5 from low-beam headlight bulb, push the latches and swing it up. locking lever 3 down, swing the The spring clip might face cover down and remove.
  • Page 129 Remove bulb 6. Install bulb 6. Connect plug 4. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam head- light H7 / 12 V / 55 W with OE Xenon lights: Close and lock spring clips 5.
  • Page 130 Replacing parking-light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Parking light, left: disconnect Remove bulb 3 from the bulb Make sure the ground is level plug 2.
  • Page 131 Switch off the ignition. Insert bulb 3 into the bulb Parking light, right: connect socket. plug 1. Remove screws 1. Turn the bulb socket clockwise Replacing brake-light, Pull the bulb housing to the to install. rear light and rear- rear until it is clear of the hold- indicator bulbs ers.
  • Page 132 Turn bulb socket 2 (brake-light Press bulb 4 into socket 5 and Press bulb 4 into socket 5 and /rear-light bulb) or 3 (indicat- remove by turning it counter- turn it clockwise to install. or bulb) counter-clockwise to clockwise. remove from the bulb housing. Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 133 Replacing front turn Pull the bulb housing forward to remove indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.
  • Page 134 Press bulb 4 into bulb hous- Press bulb 4 into socket 3 and Connect plug 2. ing 3 and remove by turning it turn it clockwise to install. counter-clockwise. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H21W / 12 V / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb.

  • Page 135: Jump Starting

    Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at terminal of the donor battery, and the other end to the neg- both ends. The wires leading to the ative terminal of the discharged Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have battery.

  • Page 136: Battery

    Always disconnect the battery sidered. BMW Motorrad has de- from the on-board circuits be- Compliance with the points be- veloped a float charger spe- fore recharging it with a charger...
  • Page 137 If it is not standing firmly, with your motorcycle's electron- Use BMW chargers with the the motorcycle could topple ics. If this happens, disconnect part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 in the course of the operations...
  • Page 138 Installing battery- Removing battery compartment cover Remove the battery-compart- ment cover ( 133) Remove screws 1. Lift the battery compartment cover up and back to remove. Place the battery-compartment cover in mounts 2 Disconnection in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short-circuits.
  • Page 139 Remove screws 4 and pull the Installation in the wrong preferably an authorised BMW retainer to the rear. sequence increases the risk Motorrad dealer. of short-circuits. Lift the battery up and out; Fully open the throttle once or work it slightly back and forth Always proceed in the correct twice.

  • Page 141: Care

    Care Care products ..... 138 Washing motorcycle ....138 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 142: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. using unsuitable cleaning mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 143: Paint Care

    Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab-...

  • Page 144: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads. Restoring motorcycle...

  • Page 145: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 142 Riding specifications ....153 Threaded fasteners ....143 Engine .

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting 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 ( 80). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 80).

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 148 Handlebars Value Valid Fastener, handlebar adjuster to bottom handlebar yoke 20 Nm...

  • Page 149: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder with cam followers, liquid cooled cylinders and heads, integrated coolant pump, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 1157 cm Cylinder bore...

  • Page 150: Fuel

    JASO MA) Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH. 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 151: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear...

  • Page 152: Rear-Wheel Drive

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

  • Page 153: Brakes

    Brakes 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 Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Tyre combinations recommended at time of going...

  • Page 154: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...
  • Page 155 Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation GEL 19 Battery type Gel battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 156: Frame

    Frame Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel rear frame Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear VIN location Frame side section, front right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2318 mm Width of motorcycle 982 mm, Across mirrors Height of motorcycle 1438 mm, At DIN unladen weight Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider...

  • Page 157: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 520 kg Maximum payload max 238 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 159: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 156 BMW Motorrad service quality ..156 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..156 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 160: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 161: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

  • Page 162: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 163 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 164 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 165 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 166 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 167: Confirmation Of 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 168 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 169 Warning, battery charge Replacing rear-indicator Abbreviations and symbols, 6 current, 28 bulbs, 127 Beam throw, 13 Technical data, 151 Self-diagnosis, 82 Brake fluid Warning, bulb failure, 29, 30 Warnings, 32 Checking level, front, 13 Accessories Checking level, rear, 15 General instructions, 97 Care, 137 Test, 111 Anti-theft alarm, 18...
  • Page 170 Cruise-control system, 16 Warning, engine oil level, 32 Gear indicator, 22 Operation, 63 Warning, engine oil Grip heating, 17, 59 pressure, 28 Telltale light, 25 Currency, 7 Equipment, 7 ESA, 16, 69 Handlebar fittings Adjust spring preload, 71 General view, left side, 16 Damping Adjust suspension damping, 71 General view, right side, 17...
  • Page 171 Selecting readings, 51 Ignition Maintenance Warnings, 30 General instructions, 106 Switching off, 47 Mirrors Switching on, 47 Adjusting, 68 Parking, 85 Immobiliser, 48 Motorcycle Power socket, 11, 98 Warning, 27 Restoring to use, 140 Pre-ride check, 81 Instrument cluster Multifunction display, 18 Overview, 18 Adjust the dimmer, 51 Sensor for lighting, 18...
  • Page 172 Seat, 15 Steering lock Wheels and tyres, 149 Adjust the seat height, 62 Locking, 48 Telltale lights, 18 Seat heating, 60 Stowage compartment, 13, 66 Toolkit, 15 Seat lock, 11 Service kit, 106 Suspension damping, rear Seats Adjusting, 11 Standard kit, 106 Install the front seat, 75 Topcase Install the rear seat, 75...
  • Page 173 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Warnings, 25 Label on wheel rim, 114 ABS, 32 Operation, 54 ASC, 34 Status indicators, 54 DWA, 41 Warnings, 36 Mode of presentation, 25 On-board computer, 30 Tyres Approved, 114 RDC, 36 Checking tread depth, 113 Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33, 35, 38, 42 Checking tyre pressures, 72...

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