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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1200 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com- 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 *01417712101* Order No. 01 41 7 712 101 07.2007, 4th edition *01417712101*...
  • 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 Tyre pressure monitoring the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status ..... . . 53 you want to find a particular topic indicators .
  • Page 7 General instructions ..90 Protective wax coating ..134 BMW Motorrad service ..152 Power socket ....90 Laying up motorcycle .
  • Page 8 BMW Motorrad service net- work ......153 Maintenance work ..153 Confirmation of mainten- ance work .

  • 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

    Versions for individual countries may differ. items of custom 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 Clutch-fluid reservoir 105) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock (underneath rear light) ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket (...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Engine oil level indicator Fuel filler neck ( Battery compartment 129) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 102) Type plate (on rear cross- tube) Vehicle identification num- ber (on side panel, front right) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 104)

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Engine-oil filler neck 100) Toolkit ( Helmet holder (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the odometer 47), Operating the on- board computer Operating ASC Operating the ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 55), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 55), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 56), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 23: Headlight

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

  • 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 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 horizontal bars below the temperature symbol Flashing turn indicators, left indicate the coolant temperature.

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

    BMW the Pre-Ride Check completes. steps of 100 km and is shown Motorrad dealer. briefly after the Pre-Ride Check Month and year are both shown Status indicators with completes.

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

    Status indicators Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. with tyre-pressure Mode of presentation monitoring (RDC) Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 show- Tyre pressures alternate ing in combination with a warning with the clock; if the motor- word, for example 2 or in com- cycle is fitted with an on- bination with one of the warning...
  • Page 29 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS ! the display. appears Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( FUEL ! on the display. Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 30 Coolant temperature too high Use the reserve key. preferably an authorised BMW Have the defective key re- General warning light shows Motorrad dealer. placed, preferably by an au- red.
  • Page 31 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 if fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- dealer. the warning light shows.
  • Page 32 A defective bulb places specialist workshop, preferably A defective bulb places your safety at risk because an authorised BMW Motorrad your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to dealer. it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer Oe

    A combination of the bulb de- fects described above has oc- curred. See the fault descriptions above. Warnings issued by the on-board computer Mode of presentation Warnings issued by the on-board computer appear in panel 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil pears on the dis- play. Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...

  • Page 35: Abs Warnings Oe

    "Check oil level" message appears even though a check of The detailed descriptions relating the oil sight glass shows that the to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS oil level is correct. start on page ( 82), and you Seek the advice of a specialist...
  • Page 36 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 37: Asc Warnings Oe

    ABS self-diagnosis not The detailed descriptions relating completed formation on situations that can to BMW Motorrad ASC start on lead to an ABS fault ( 83). page ( 84), and you will find ABS warning light flashes.
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Meaning Appears on the dis- Quick-flashes yel- ASC intervention ( play Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Appears on the dis- ASC switched off ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC fault ( play...

  • Page 39: Rdc Warnings Oe

    ASC symbol appears on specialist workshop, preferably The ASC has detected a degree the display. an authorised BMW Motorrad of instability at the rear wheel dealer. and has intervened to reduce The rider has switched off the torque.
  • Page 40 'General' warning light flashes red. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 86), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 41 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance ( the critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( the critical tyre pressure flashes. Signal transmission disrupted ( " " or " "...
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm warnings appear as plain-text warnings 2 in com- bination with the 'General' warn- ing light 1 showing after the Pre-...
  • Page 45 Warnings, overview Meaning appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( DWALO ! on the display. appears on Lights up yellow Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( DWA ! the display.
  • Page 46 Seek the advice of a specialist The integral battery in the anti- workshop, preferably an author- theft alarm has lost a significant ised BMW Motorrad dealer. proportion of its original capa- city. There is no assurance of how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..44 Brakes ....... 59 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) .

  • Page 48: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. If you wish you can arrange to have the cases fitted with locks that can be opened with this with OE BMW Motorrad Integral key as well. Consult a specialist Turn the key to position 2. ABS: workshop, preferably an author- Lights switched off.

  • Page 49: Electronic Immobiliser

    On level ground, always turn the You can also have your author- multifunction display. handlebars to the left to set the ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar steering lock.

  • Page 50: Clock

    Replacement and extra keys You can obtain replacement/extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- ity system, so the dealer is un- Alternatively, repeatedly press der an obligation to check the...

  • Page 51: Odometer And Tripmeters

    with OE On-board computer The clock is now set and the or with OE Tyre-pressure time appears on the display. monitoring (RDC): Odometer and tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. Hold down the button. Hours reading 3 flashes. Press the button. The hours reading increments Repeatedly press button 2 until by one each time you press...

  • Page 52: Resetting Tripmeter

    Resetting tripmeter Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I Switch on the ignition. Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Select the desired tripmeter. Residual range (once fuel level is down to reserve) with OE On-board computer or with OE Tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC): If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose.

  • Page 53: Residual Range

    Residual range with OE On-board computer or with OE Tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC): If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose. Residual-range reading appears The tripmeter is reset to zero. accompanied by the word Press and hold down button 2. and indicates how RANGE far you can ride with the fuel...

  • Page 54: On-Board Computer Oe

    The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- Press button 1. sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer When the motorcycle is at a...

  • Page 55: Average Speed

    Resetting average speed Average consumption If ambient temperature drops below 3 °C a warn- Switch on the ignition. ing appears, drawing your atten- Select average speed. tion to the risk of black ice form- ing. The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time.
  • Page 56 ( 49) also cov- an approximate reading. ers the range readout. You can Consequently, BMW Motorrad also view range 1 before the fuel recommends that you should not level drops to reserve. A special try to use the full range before average-consumption figure is refuelling.

  • Page 57: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Engine idling for at least 10 though the oil level shown by the seconds. oil tank's level indicator is correct. In this case, consult your author- Side stand retracted. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Make sure the motorcycle is upright.

  • Page 58: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely The tyre pressures are shown, necessary.

  • Page 59: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Switching on parking Switching on right lights flashing turn indicators Switching on left flashing Switch off the ignition. Switch on the ignition. turn indicators The turn indicators are can- Switch on the ignition. celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a...

  • Page 60: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. Left and right turn indicator If you press a turn-indicat- telltale 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 61: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch Grip heating (kill switch) A Normal operating position (run) Grip-heating switch Engine switched off. Emergency off switch (kill You cannot start the engine The handlebar grips have two- switch) unless the kill switch is in stage heating. Grip heating can the run position.

  • Page 62: Automatic Stability Control

    Activating ASC function Heating off. Press and hold down ASC but- ton 1. 50 % heat output (one dot Press and hold down ASC but- visible) ASC symbol shows con- ton 1. stantly. 100 % heat output (three ASC symbol no longer dots visible) Release the ASC button within shows;...

  • Page 63: Clutch

    Brakes switching the ignition off and then on again. Adjusting handbrake lever An ASC fault has occurred Changing the position of if the ASC warning light the brake-fluid reservoir can shows when the motorcycle ac- allow air to penetrate the brake celerates to a speed in excess system.

  • Page 64: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise. Push the protective cap up over the threaded fastener on The adjusting screw is in- Turn the mirror to the correct the mirror arm. dexed and is easier to turn position.

  • Page 65: Spring Preload

    Push the protective cap over If you want to reduce spring the threaded fastener. preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the LOW Spring preload arrow. Setting Basic setting of spring preload, rear It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to Turn the knob as far as it will suit the load carried by the mo-...

  • Page 66: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    Adjusting damping for Basic setting of rear-sus- rear wheel pension damping charac- Make sure the ground is level teristic and firm and place the motor- Turn the adjusting screw as cycle on its stand. far as it will go in the dir- ection indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the...
  • Page 67 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 68 Adjusting suspension : Comfortable damping COMF characteristic damping : Normal damping char- NORM Switch on the ignition. acteristic You can adjust the damp- : Sporty damping SPORT ing characteristic while the characteristic motorcycle is on the move. The setting shown on the dis- play is automatically accepted as the damping characteristic Press button 1.

  • Page 69: Tyres

    Have the headlight set accord- Tyres 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with ingly by a specialist workshop, luggage, tyre cold) preferably an authorised BMW Checking tyre pressure Motorrad dealer. Make sure the ground is level Tyre pressure, rear Commercially available ad-...

  • Page 70: Seat

    Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad deal- er, if you are unsure whether Turn the key counter-clockwise Lift the rear of the seat. the headlight basic setting is in the seat lock.

  • Page 71: Helmet Holder

    Installing seat Push down firmly on the seat, Use the wire rope available as applying pressure to the point an optional accessory to secure If too much pressure is ap- above the latch. the helmet to helmet holder 1. plied in the forward direc- The seat engages with an aud- tion, there is a danger that the ible click.

  • Page 72: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops way when you hook the helmet into position. Luggage loops On the right-hand side of underneath seat the motorcycle, the helmet could be damaged by heat from the end silencer. Attach the helmet on the left- hand side of the motorcycle only.

  • Page 73: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....70 Checklist ......72 Starting .

  • Page 74: 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 75: Catalytic Converter

    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 76: Checklist

    Cases correctly installed and gaged. Do not pull the clutch un- luggage secured with OE BMW Motorrad Integral til after you have switched on the At regular intervals: ABS: ignition, as otherwise the engine Engine oil level (every refuelling will refuse to start.

  • Page 77: Pre-Ride Check

    Phase 1 with OE Automatic Stability 0 °C, disengage the clutch after Control (ASC): switching on the ignition. General warning light shows red. Switch on the ignition. The start attempt is auto- Pre-ride check is performed. matically interrupted if bat- appears on the dis- CHECK! tery voltage is too low.
  • Page 78 BMW Motorrad ABS warning light flashes. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- dealer. formed automatically when you switch on the ignition. The en- Possible national variant of ABS self-diagnosis gine must be running and the the ABS warning light. BMW Motorrad ABS performs...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Oil or grease on brakes 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 82 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 83: Refuelling

    Refuelling ately if it comes into contact with fuel. Fuel is highly flammable. A Leaded fuel will destroy the naked flame close to the catalytic converter. fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- Use only unleaded fuel. plosion. Do not smoke. Never bring a Make sure the ground is level naked flame near the fuel tank.
  • Page 84 Usable fuel capacity 19 l Reserve fuel ≥4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove the key and close the protective cap.

  • Page 85: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..... . 82 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....84 Tyre pressure monitoring .

  • Page 86: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Integral Abs Oe

    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 87: Bmw Motorrad Integral

    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 88: Electronic Engine Manage- Ment 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 89 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 90: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    A sensor integrated into each tyre measures the air temperat- Under these circumstances, Temperature ure and the air pressure inside BMW Motorrad recommends compensation rolling the throttle slightly closed the tyre and transmits this in- so as to restore stability with the formation to the control unit.
  • Page 91 Tyre-pressure ranges The RDC control unit differenti- ates between three tyre-pressure ranges, all of which are paramet- erised for the motorcycle: Tyre pressure within permitted tolerance. Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance. Tyre pressure outside permit- ted tolerance.

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....90 Power socket ......90 Luggage .

  • Page 94: 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 95: Luggage

    Luggage the on-board power supply sys- 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 96: Case Oa

    Opening cases Pull the grey release lever Payload of tankbag (OPEN) up again. Pull case lid 2 out of the retain- max 5 kg Note the maximum permissible Closing cases payload of the luggage carrier. Payload of luggage carri- max 5 kg Turn the lock barrel in the OPEN direction.
  • Page 97 Adjusting case volume Removing cases Close the case lid. Close the lock straps. Press the lock straps against Turn the lock barrel in the RE- the case body. LEASE direction. Turn the lock strap The case volume adapts to the Pull the black release lever contents.
  • Page 98 Installing case Pull the black release lever (RELEASE) up. Press the case into top hold- er 3. Push the black release lever (RELEASE) down. The case is locked into place. Lock the case. Check that it is correctly en- gaged. Pull the case out of the top holder.
  • Page 99 moved up or down for this purpose. Adapting case Open the case. Remove screws 1. Adjust the height of the holder. Tighten screws 1.

  • Page 101: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....98 Toolkit ....... 98 Engine oil .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    You will find information on un- indicator glass your motorcycle, which is avail- dertaking work of this nature in Disconnecting leads from bat- able from your authorised BMW the Repair Manual on the DVD/ tery terminals Motorrad dealer. CD-ROM also obtainable from...

  • Page 103: Engine Oil

    4 Electric torch into the oil tank before the level is read. The engine oil must be LED bulb at operating temperature to do 5 Socket this. Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more 3x open-ended spanner, for than a short ride will lead to mis- example for connecting and interpretation;...

  • Page 104: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Switch off the ignition. Damage to the engine can result if it is operated without enough oil, but the same also applies if the oil level is too high. Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Wipe the area around the filler neck clean.

  • Page 105: Brake System, General

    Install cap of oil filler neck 1 specialist workshop, preferably and turn it clockwise to close. and out of the oil tank. an authorised BMW Motorrad Pull the transparent tube down dealer. Install the seat ( out of the frame and drain the...

  • Page 106: Brake Pads

    Make sure the ground is level visible. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. 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 107: Brake Fluid

    Checking rear brake pad preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. thickness Brake pads worn past Brake fluid the minimum permissible Checking brake-fluid brake-pad thickness can cause level, front brakes a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances A low fluid level in the...
  • Page 108 (Brake-fluid reservoir cycle on its centre stand. horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 109: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad brake fluid reservoir 1. dealer. The brake fluid level in the Checking clutch fluid level DOT4 brake fluid brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear.

  • Page 110: Tyres

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The clutch system is filled with a special hydraulic fluid that does not have to be changed. Tyres Measuring tread depth of Check the clutch fluid level in tyres Clutch fluid level clutch fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 111: Rims

    Recommended tyres down to the level of the marks. The locations of the marks are For each size of tyre BMW Mo- indicated on the edge of the tyre, torrad tests and classifies as e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by roadworthy certain makes.

  • Page 112: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC sensor. Remove the front wheel Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Remove screws 1 on left and Once the calipers have Install the rear-wheel stand right.
  • Page 113 6. back and out until clear of the Roll the front wheel forward to brake discs. with OE BMW Motorrad Integral remove. ABS: with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: The left axle clamping...

  • Page 114: Installing Front Wheel

    OE BMW Motorrad Integral Always have the security of the Roll the front wheel into posi- ABS: fasteners checked by a specialist tion between the front forks. workshop, preferably an author- Take care not to dam- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 115: Removing Rear Wheel

    8. 19 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand. Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: Position covers 2 on left and right. Install screws 1 on left and right. Remove the rear wheel stand, Install securing screws 3.
  • Page 116 with OA Centre stand: Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Remove clamp 3 from the si- Remove screw 4 for the brack- lencer. et of the silencer from the rear footrest.

  • Page 117: Installing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Place a support underneath Install wheel studs 5 and tight- If you are using the BMW Mo- the rear wheel and remove en to the specified torque in torrad rear-wheel stand: re- studs 5.
  • Page 118 Install screw 4 for the brack- Align clamp 3 on the silencer If the gap between the rear et of the silencer in the rear with mark A (arrow) on oxygen wheel and the silencer is footrest, but do not tighten it at sensor B.

  • Page 119: Front-Wheel Stand

    A front-wheel stand for simple, auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad safe changing of the front wheel recommends the BMW Motor- is available from BMW Motorrad. rad rear-wheel stand. The BMW special tool number with OA Centre stand: is 36 3 971 and the front-wheel...

  • Page 120: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand ensure that it clears the sensor Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the de- ring of the BMW ABS. sired height. Tighten adjusting screws 1. BMW Motorrad offers a rear- Centre the front-wheel stand...
  • Page 121 Installing rear-wheel stand Push the rear wheel stand from Lift the motorcycle upright, the left into the rear axle. simultaneously pressing the lever down until the stand sup- Install the retaining disc from Use screws 1 to set the rear- ports the motorcycle in the up- the right;...

  • Page 122: Bulbs

    indicators in the display tell you ation from the bulb. This leads that a bulb defect has occurred. to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because Replacing low-beam and it is easier for other users to high-beam headlight bulb oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 123 Remove cover 1 (high-beam Disengage spring clip 4 from Remove bulb 5. headlight) or cover 2(low-beam the latches and swing it up. Replace the defective bulb. headlight) by turning cover The spring clip might face Bulb for high-beam counter-clockwise. in a direction other than headlight that shown here, depending on the light.

  • Page 124: Replacing Parking-Light

    Replacing parking-light bulb 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. Install bulb 5. When installing, Connect plug 3. Make sure the ground is level make sure that tab 6 is point- and firm and place the motor-...
  • Page 125 Remove bulb holder 2 from the headlight housing by turning it counter-clockwise. Remove securing screws 1 Insert bulb 3 into the bulb from both sides of the bulb socket. housing. Turn the bulb socket clock- wise to install it in the headlight Remove bulb 3 from the bulb housing.
  • Page 126 Switch off the ignition. Remove the seat ( Install securing screws 1 at The headlight cable could both sides of the bulb hous- catch in the steering if it is ing. not routed correctly. Remove screw 1. Use the appropriate retaining Replacing brake light and clips to secure electric wires at rear light bulb...
  • Page 127 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Turn bulb holder 3 counter- Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise clockwise to remove it from the to install it in the bulb housing. bulb housing. Press bulb 4 into socket 5 and turn it clockwise to install.
  • Page 128 Switch off the ignition. Install screw 1. Press bulb 2 into fitting 3 and remove by turning it counter- Install the seat ( Remove screw 1. clockwise. Replacing turn indicator Replace the defective bulb. bulbs, front and rear Bulbs for flashing turn If it is not standing firmly, indicators, front the motorcycle could topple...

  • Page 129: Jump Starting

    Jump starting Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear The wires leading to the power socket do not have RY10W / 12 V / 10 W a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Battery fully insulated crocodile clips at terminal of the donor battery, both ends. and the other end to the neg- Maintenance instructions ative terminal of the discharged Jump-starting with a donor- Correct upkeep, recharging and battery. battery voltage higher than storage will prolong the life of Start the engine of the vehicle 12 V can damage the vehicle...
  • Page 131 BMW Motorrad to the motorcycle's on-board Use BMW chargers with the dealer. electrical system. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 (220 V) or, as applicable, The motorcycle's on-board 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).
  • Page 132 Comply with the operating in- for caring for your battery. Al- structions of the charger. ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use If you are unable to charge the battery through the on- Removing battery- board socket, you may be using compartment cover a charger that is not compatible If it is not standing firmly,...

  • Page 133: Removing Battery

    Installing battery- compartment cover Remove screws 3 and pull the Disconnection in the wrong retainer to the rear. sequence increases the risk Lift the battery up and out; of short-circuits. Install battery compartment work it slightly back and forth Always proceed in the correct cover 2.
  • Page 134 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Fully open the throttle once or Installation in the wrong twice.

  • Page 135: Care

    Care Care products ..... 132 Washing motorcycle ....132 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 136: Care Products

    Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the If plastic parts are cleaned that you use BMW insect re- effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off using unsuitable cleaning insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 136 Riding specifications ....149 Threaded fasteners ....137 Engine .

  • Page 140: 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 ( 72). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72).

  • Page 141: 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 142 Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 25 Nm...

  • Page 143: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec- tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry- sump lubrication. Displacement 1157 cm Cylinder bore 79 mm Piston stroke...

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 146: 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 2.91:1 Running gear Type of front suspension...

  • Page 147: 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 148 Front: Dunlop, D220F ST, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear: Dunlop, D220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) with OE Sports wheel: Front, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 120/70 ZR17 M/ C (58W) Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) Front, Metzeler, Sportec M3 C, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear, Metzeler, Sportec M3 C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C...
  • Page 149 Front, Michelin, Pilot Road N, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road K, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) with OE Sports wheel: Front, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2...

  • Page 150: Electrics

    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 Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 5 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-...

  • Page 151: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators:...

  • Page 152: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2288 mm Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, At DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider with OE Double seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider Weights Unladen weight 237 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight...

  • Page 153: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 155: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 152 BMW Motorrad service quality ..152 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..152 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 156: 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 157: Work

    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 158: 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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 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 163: 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 164 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 165: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Brake fluid Technical data, 147 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking level, front, 13, 103 Warning for bulb failure, 28 Checking level, rear, 13, 104 Self-diagnosis, 74 Brake pads Warning, 31 Case Checking front, 102 Adapting, 95 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Checking rear, 103 Adjusting, 93 Warning, 42 Running in, 75...
  • Page 166 Headlight Damping Frame Adjustment for driving on left/ Technical data, 147 Adjusting, 11, 61 driving on right, 65 Front-wheel stand, 115 Beam throw, 66 Fuel High-beam headlight, 19 Electrics Quantity reading, 22 Low-beam headlight, 19 Technical data, 146 Refuelling, 13, 79 Side light, 19 Emergency off switch (kill Technical data, 140...
  • Page 167 Multifunction display, 18 Reserve Keys, 44 Warning, 26 Overview, 22 Residual range, 49 Restoring to use, 134 Laying up, 134 Odometer and tripmeters Rev. counter, 18 Lights Resetting, 48 Rims Headlight flasher, 16, 54 Selecting readings, 47 Test, 107 High-beam headlight, 54 On-board computer Running gear Low-beam headlight, 54...
  • Page 168 Spring preload Toolkit, 15 Vehicle identification number, 13 Adjusting, 11, 61 Service kit, 98 Starter, 17 Standard kit, 98 Torques, 137 Steering lock Warning lights, 18 Locking, 45 Transmission Warnings For starting, 72 Mode of presentation, 24 Technical data, 141 Warnings, overview, 25, 30, 32, Technical data Troubleshooting chart, 136...

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