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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1600 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. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 Usable fuel capacity approx. 24 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends *01418526791* Order No.: 01 41 8 526 791 *01418526791* 12.2010, 1st 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 Tyre pressures ....24 Ride mode ....59 the end of this Rider's Manual if Oil level .
  • Page 7 ....140 BMW Motorrad service ..158 Paint care ....141 BMW Motorrad service 7 Accessories .

  • 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

    (DIN). Versions for individual items of custom equipment. This countries may differ. 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 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 120) Fuel filler neck ( Seat lock ( Rear seat heating control (on rear seat) ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Adjuster, spring preload Adjuster for damping char- acteristic ( Storage compartment slipstream deflector...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Vehicle Identification Num- ber (above engine oil filler neck) Power socket ( 102) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 118) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 120) Type plate (on front sus- pension) slipstream deflector Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( 114) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with auxiliary headlight Operation of the auxiliary headlights ( Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Windscreen control Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn...
  • Page 19 Multi-controller and MENU button Operation of the multifunc- tion display ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Control for DTC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( with audio system with preparation for navigation device Operation of the audio sys- tem (see the appropriate instructions for use) Select the favourite menu.

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right with central locking Operation of the central locking system ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starting engine (...

  • Page 21: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Fuses ( 137) Battery ( 134) Toolkit ( 114) Seat-height adjustment...

  • Page 22: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Trimmer with preparation for nav- igation device Release for navigation slot Warning and telltale lights with preparation for nav- igation device with navigation system Navigation device ( 103) Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) Rev.
  • Page 23 apted automatically to suit ambi- ent brightness.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Range .

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Ride mode ( Coolant temperature Area for warnings ( Menu area ( with audio system with preparation for navigation device Area for messages relating to the audio system Status-indicator panel of the on-board computer with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) RDC readings Status indicators for seat...

  • Page 27: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Total distance covered Tyre pressures ( Clock ( 10 Fuel level Stopwatch ( 11 Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral Travel times ( Date (display mode de- pends on the time format selected) ( Meanings of the symbols at posi- Oil level ( tion 1: Average consumption...

  • Page 28: Range

    The calculated range is only Tyre pressures Range an approximate reading. with tyre pressure monitoring Consequently, BMW Motorrad The range readout indic- (RDC) recommends that you should not ates how far you can ride try to use the full range before with the fuel remaining in the refuelling.

  • Page 29: Oil Level

    The "General" warning light flashes red. CHECK! : Check the oil level the next time you stop for fuel. The detailed description of BMW Motorrad RDC starts on page – – – : Oil level cannot be 97). measured (conditions as stated above not satisfied).
  • Page 30 might be necessary to have it serviced at a date in advance of the forecast due date. If the countdown distance to the early service is less than 1000 km, countdown distance 2 appears on the display. If the service-due indicat- or appears more than a If the countdown to the next month before the service date,...

  • Page 31: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning light ( Telltale light of the left turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Telltale light for neutral High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light of the right turn indicators Warning light for engine...

  • Page 32: Warnings

    Warnings 11 Telltale light of cruise con- Up to four warning symbols can trol ( be displayed at any given time. Mode of presentation The status of the 'General' warn- 12 General warning light, in Warnings are indicated by the ing light matches the most ur- combination with warnings corresponding warning lights.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play Lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( turns yellow Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing turns red Lights up Engine fault (...
  • Page 34 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- On-board system voltage critical ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Rear light failure ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Front light failure ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 35 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault ( Flashes red + tyre pressure in Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( + " " or " Signal transmission disrupted ( " appears on the display.
  • Page 36 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Headlight aiming changed ( play Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play Appears on the dis- Central locking locked ( play briefly shows yellow...
  • Page 37 Have the defective key re- fault rectified as soon as pos- sible by a specialist workshop, placed, preferably by an au- Coolant temperature too preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. high Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve red.
  • Page 38 Have the fault rectified as on the display. specialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably A discharged battery can dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad render various systems un- dealer.
  • Page 39 When riding at low engine rpm critical specialist workshop, preferably switch off consumers that are General warning light shows not necessary for road safety an authorised BMW Motorrad yellow. (e.g. heated body warmer or dealer. auxiliary headlights). The split battery symbol On-board system voltage appears on the display.
  • Page 40 Bulb symbol with two ar- and where the road is in shade. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rows appears on the dis- play. Ride carefully and think well Front light failure Possible cause: ahead.
  • Page 41 DTC warning light slow- quickly as possible by a with Dynamic Traction Control flashes. specialist workshop, preferably (DTC) an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: dealer. DTC warning light shows. Self-diagnosis did not complete, so the DTC function is not avail- DTC intervention able.
  • Page 42 Signal transmission quickly as possible by a Incorrect tyre pressures im- disrupted specialist workshop, preferably pair the motorcycle's hand- an authorised BMW Motorrad with tyre pressure monitoring ling characteristics. dealer. (RDC) If tyre pressure is incorrect it is essential to adapt your style of...
  • Page 43 Under these an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad circumstances: dealer. dealer. Have the fault rectified by a Sensor defective or Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably system error A system error has occurred. an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a dealer.
  • Page 44 BMW Motorrad tional. dealer. Have the defect rectified as Seek the advice of a specialist...
  • Page 45 Seek the advice of a specialist quickly as possible by a spe- battery is disconnected. workshop, preferably an author- cialist workshop, preferably Seek the advice of a specialist ised BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorised BMW-Motorrad workshop, preferably an author- dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..44 Windscreen ......61 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

  • Page 48: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Consult a specialist Locking handlebars with Dynamic Traction Control workshop, preferably an author- (DTC) ised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the surface of DTC self-diagnosis is per- the ground will determine wheth- formed.

  • Page 49: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra cycle. keys only through an authorised A spare key attached to BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys the same ring as the ig- are part of an integrated security nition key used to start the en- system, so the dealer is under an gine could "irritate"...

  • Page 50: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Selecting menu item Selecting menu The type of menu shows at po- sition 1; cursor 2 indicates the Use multi-controller 1 to move current selection. Each line 3 the cursor in a menu. Press button 2 to step through indicates a menu that can be se- the sequence of menus, starting lected.
  • Page 51 Setting parameters An arrow 1 at the top or bottom Resetting values: of the display indicates that there You can reset average values Direct selection: are other items in this menu marked with an arrow 1 by long- If you move the cursor to a menu that you can view by turning pressing the multi-controller to item that requires no other set-...
  • Page 52 Selecting from a list: Setting numerical values: Setting relative values: A circle 2 beside each selectable If there are one or more numer- A bar indicator enables you to item means that the items are ical values between the arrows 3, set a value in a range between part of a selection list.
  • Page 53 Exiting menu Press multi-controller 1 to the Press and hold down button 3. left to return to the next highest The lozenge appears to the Arrow 3 appears when you are in MENU menu; press button 2 to right of the menu designa- a submenu.

  • Page 54: On-Board Computer

    Language Reset! ØConsump.1 : Display lan- appears on the dis- : Average guage (German, English, Span- play press the multi-controller consumption 1 ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- to the right and hold in this po- ØConsump.2 : Average tuguese) sition) consumption 2 Time format Range...

  • Page 55: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Operating stopwatch Push multi-controller 1 to the Time during which the mo- right and hold it in this position torcycle was at a standstill Info Call up the menu and to reset the stopwatch. since the last reset. Stopwatch select Measuring travel times Odometer and Info...

  • Page 56: Lights

    Trip A Lights High-beam headlight Automatic trip meter ( resets automatically eight hours Side light after ignition OFF) The side lights switch on auto- Resetting tripmeter matically when the ignition is switched on. Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. The side lights place a strain on the battery.
  • Page 57 Settings Call up the appears on the display. Vehicle menu and select Headlamp The cornering light function is not active for as long as the setting is changed. Beam throw The xenon headlight has con- tinuous beam throw control that Immediately after switching off keeps beam throw constant re- the ignition, push button 1 to...

  • Page 58: Turn Indicators

    Operating ground lighting with central locking If the function is switched off with ground lighting as described above, the ground Switch on the ignition. lighting switches on nonethe- Settings Call up the less when you unlock the cent- Vehicle menu and select ral locking system.

  • Page 59: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the (kill switch) battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Push button 1 to the left to switch on the left flashing turn indicators.

  • Page 60: Grip Heating

    Engine switched off The grips have five-stage heat- Symbol 1 appears on the display, ing. Stage five is for heating the indicating that the handlebar grip Normal operating position grips quickly: it is advisable to heating is ON. (run) switch back to a lower stage as If this warning symbol ap- soon as the grips are warm.
  • Page 61 Seat heating can be activ- ated only when the engine is running. Seat heating Call up the menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Set switch 1 to the desired indicating that the seat heating is heating stage. If this warning symbol ap- pears it tells you that the on-board system voltage is low.

  • Page 62: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    switch back to stage one as soon might have been temporarily as the seat is warm. switched off. Dynamic Traction 2 Switch centred: Heating off. 3 One-dot section of switch Control DTC pressed: 50 % heating power. with Dynamic Traction Control 4 Two-dot section of switch (DTC) pressed: 100 % heating...

  • Page 63: Ride Mode

    Ride mode Throttle twistgrip in fully closed position Setting riding mode Clutch pulled Switch on the ignition. Once the new riding mode has been activated, the selection display disappears. The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine- characteristic and DTC adapt- ation settings even after the The current setting is shown at...

  • Page 64: Front Seat

    Front seat Installing front seat Removing front seat Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the front Connect plug 2 of the seat seat. heating. Use the ignition key to unlock Place the seat, upholstered seat lock 1 and lift the rear of side down, on a clean surface.

  • Page 65: Windscreen

    Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Adjusting front-seat height Remove the front seat. ( 60). Turn the adjusting plate to Insert the adjusting plate in the position A for the lower seat desired position into mounts 3 height.

  • Page 66: Slipstream Deflector

    There is no guarantee that the deflectors pressure-sensitive finger guard system will function correctly if a windscreen that does not have BMW approval is installed. Under these circumstances: Before switching off the igni- tion always check that there is Press top section of button 1 nothing to obstruct movement to raise the windscreen.

  • Page 67: Cruise-Control System

    Cruise-control system Saving road speed Accelerating Switching on cruise control Briefly push button 2 forward. Briefly push button 2 forward. Speed is increased by approx. Cruise control can be set 1 km/h each time you push the within a speed range from Slide switch 1 to the right.
  • Page 68 Decelerating Deactivating cruise Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise- control control system. If you release Brake, pull the clutch lever the twistgrip the motorcycle will or turn the throttle twistgrip decelerate only to the cruising (close the throttle by turning speed saved in memory, even the twistgrip back past the though you might have intended...

  • Page 69: Stowage Compartments

    Stowage compartments Temperatures inside the Do not turn the handlebar fitting stowage compartments can on the handlebar. be high, particularly in summer, Attempting to adjust the Operating the stowage and it is important to remem- clutch lever while riding the compartment ber that high temperatures might motorcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 70: Brakes

    Mirrors The adjusting screw is easi- er to turn if you push the Adjusting mirrors clutch lever forward. The anti-hopping function of the clutch can cause the clutch lever to pulsate briefly in some situations (e.g. variation of load). Brakes Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span Adjusting handbrake lever...

  • Page 71: Damping

    accordingly when the motorcycle Pull knob 1 out for better ac- Push the knob back in to its is lightly loaded. cessibility. original position. Your motorcycle's hand- Adjusting spring preload Damping ling will suffer if you do not for rear wheel match the spring-preload and Setting Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 72: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    variant and the damping charac- Basic setting of rear-sus- teristic. pension damping charac- You have a choice of three load teristic variants with any of three damp- ing characteristics selectable for Turn the adjusting screw as each one. far as it will go in the direc- tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direc-...

  • Page 73: Central Locking

    Adjusting suspension cursor down to set the vehicle Select the vehicle load variant load. you want. Start the engine. The suspension adjusts to suit The load cannot be set You can adjust the damp- the new setting and the ESA while the motorcycle is in ing characteristic while the reading changes accordingly.
  • Page 74 Unlocking Alternatively: Press button 1 Once a lock has been locked on the remote control. manually it subsequently has to be unlocked manually as well. The stowage compartment in the left side panel and the with anti-theft alarm (DWA) cases are locked. The functions of the remote with preparation for audio sys- control for the anti-theft alarm...
  • Page 75 Switch on the ignition. First turn the key in the top- Turn the key in the stowage- case lock 45° past the LOCK compartment lock 45° out past Press button 2 on the remote position, then turn it to the dot the vertical position and press control three times.
  • Page 76 Step through the following pro- Switch on the ignition. To complete logon: cedure with each remote con- Switch off the ignition. trol in turn: Three acoustic signals sound. Logon is also ended when four remote controls have been logged on. if you have logged on the first remote control and then do not press a button within approxim-...

  • Page 77: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Replacing battery of Using a battery of the wrong type or inserting the remote control battery with the polarity reversed If you press a button on the re- can cause irreparable damage to mote control and the LED does the device. not show or lights up only briefly: Use a battery compliant with Replace the battery of the re-...
  • Page 78 Activation with remote Switch off the ignition. Activation takes approximately control 30 seconds to complete. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Turn indicators flash twice. with central locking Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Switch off the ignition. Anti-theft alarm is active. To deactivate the motion sensor (for example if you are about to transport the...
  • Page 79 Confirmation tone sounds Motion sensor is deactivated. An alarm lasts for approximately twice (if programmed). 26 seconds. While an alarm is in Alarm Anti-theft alarm is active. progress an alarm tone sounds with anti-theft alarm (DWA) and the turn indicators flash. You can program the type of alarm An alarm can be triggered by tone.
  • Page 80 when the ignition is switched on. Deactivation with remote the "activation after ignition off" The anti-theft alarm telltale light parameter is set. control then signals the reason for the with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Turn indicators flash once. alarm for one minute. with central locking Confirmation tone sounds once The meanings of the flash codes...

  • Page 81: Tyres

    Automatic Tyres : Anti- If tyre pressure is too low: theft alarm is activated auto- Correct tyre pressure. Checking tyre pressure matically when the ignition is Incorrect tyre pressures im- switched off. pair the motorcycle's hand- Automatic : Anti- ling characteristics and increase theft alarm has to be activated the rate of tyre wear.

  • Page 83: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....80 Checklist ......82 Starting .

  • Page 84: Safety Instructions

    Speed neys, and to every season of stated on the label inside the the year. Your authorised BMW If you ride at high speed, always case. Motorrad dealer will be glad to bear in mind that various bound-...
  • Page 85 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel Cooling would be monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, inadequate if the engine and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating were allowed to idle for a lengthy and damage.

  • Page 86: Checklist

    Checklist Starting the twistgrip slightly to open the throttle. 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 87 Phase 2 ABS warning light flashes. General warning light shows ABS self-diagnosis yellow. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- ABS self-diagnosis forms self-diagnosis to ensure its CHECK! appears on the dis- completed operability. Self-diagnosis is per- play.

  • Page 88: Running In

    Phase 2 ing function is available. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified as Test of the diagnosis-compat- quickly as possible by a ible system components while...

  • Page 89: Brakes

    Tyres braking force can be transmitted Running-in speed without the wheel locking. New tyres have a smooth sur- To optimise stopping distance, face. This must be roughened by apply the front brakes rapidly and riding in a restrained manner at <5000 min (Odometer keep on increasing the force you...

  • Page 90: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Riding on dirt-covered surfaces Always check that the ground With the BMW integrated or off-road. under the stand is level and brake system, the rear brake is firm. activated when the handbrake Wetness and dirt result in lever is pressed.

  • Page 91: Refuelling

    Refuelling On a gradient, the motorcycle should always face uphill; se- Fuel is highly flammable. A lect 1st gear. naked flame close to the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- Centre stand plosion. Switch off the engine. Do not smoke. Never bring a If the ground is soft or un- naked flame near the fuel tank.

  • Page 92: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    motorcycle are adequately pro- onto the road surface. This could Recommended fuel tected against scratching. Use cause a fall. grade adhesive tape or soft cloths, for Do not overfill the fuel tank. example, for this purpose. Super unleaded Leaded fuel will destroy the 95 ROZ/RON catalytic converter.
  • Page 93 At the rear, secure the straps The ball joint and the brake to the rear frame on both sides lines can suffer damage. and tighten the straps. Take care not to damage Do not pull the straps over the components. footrests.

  • Page 95: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......93 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..97 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 96: Ride Mode

    Ride mode same time, the level of rider as- ROAD sistance that the DTC system The engine's full power is Selection offers decreases accordingly. available in this mode. Power Three riding modes enable the Consequently, you must always increase when you open the motorcycle's characteristics to bear the following in mind with throttle is more direct than in...

  • Page 97: Brake System With Bmw

    While the brakes are slowing the face. The lower the coefficient motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad of friction, the longer the braking Integral ABS adapts braking-force distance. distribution between front and...
  • Page 98 At this instant the the integral function. If the um transferrable limit, the wheels start to lock and the motorcycle BMW Motorrad Integral ABS brake pedal is depressed after loses its directional stability; a fall must assume an extremely low...
  • Page 99 BMW lead to a fault message being of maintenance. issued. Motorrad Integral ABS? In order to ensure that the BMW Exceptional riding Within the limits imposed by Motorrad Integral ABS is always conditions: physics, the BMW Motorrad In-...

  • Page 100: Electronic Engine Management With

    You have the option of deactiv- momentum take over and even ibility for assessing road and ating the BMW Motorrad DTC system for these circumstances. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is traffic conditions and adopting his unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 101: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    (wheelie) and DTC de- proximately 15 minutes after the a corresponding loss of stability. activated. motorcycle comes to a stop. The BMW Motorrad DTC is un-...

  • Page 102: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    this nature is the temperature- 2.5 bar. You must now increase An error message is issued if dependent tyre pressure. In tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- wheels without sensors are fitted to a motorcycle equipped with an most instances, therefore, these ference between the value in the RDC control unit.
  • Page 103 istics on both spring struts and of which can be restricted the spring rate on the rear spring electro-hydraulically using strut are also adjusted. This al- a displaceable sleeve. The lows the suspension to be very more the sleeve encloses the accurately adapted to all riding plastic element, the more the conditions, even when the motor-...

  • Page 105: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....102 Power sockets ..... 102 Navigation device .

  • Page 106: General Instructions

    BMW proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting If this warning symbol ap- Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...

  • Page 107: Navigation Device

    Installing navigation sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off device if the power drain caused by their Switch on the ignition. electrical consumers is high. If the power drain is low the sock- ets remain operational for a cer- tain period of time before being switched off.
  • Page 108 Check that the navigation Pull slot cover up as far as it Press cover 7 to push the device is secure in the cradle. will go. cradle into the slot until it snaps into position. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position.
  • Page 109 Integration of the BMW Motorrad tail. tank to the Navigator, so it is no Navigator IV into the K 1600 GT/ Zoom – : Performs functions longer necessary to enter this L series has produced a number marked with a minus sign - value.

  • Page 110: Cases

    Screen brightness Security settings Screen brightness is adjusted by The BMW Motorrad Navigator Turn the key to the in the case the motorcycle while the unit is IV can be secured against unau- lock to the position indicated cradled.
  • Page 111 Removing cases Pull the release lever all the The case is released and can way up and open the lid of the be removed. case. Installing cases Closing cases Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock.

  • Page 112: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase. Closing topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the in the top- Turn the key in the case lock case lock to the position indic- to the LOCK position and re- ated by the dot.
  • Page 113 Removing topcase Work the topcase-end plug through to the rear. Switch off the ignition. Open the topcase. Remove the front seat. ( 60). If applicable, empty the top- case and lift out the bottom mat. Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the rear seat.
  • Page 114 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier.
  • Page 115 Work the cable into position at Slip the rear seat under positions 6. mounts 3 and lower it into position. Connect plug 1. Connect plug 2 of the seat Install screws 1. heating.

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....114 Toolkit ......114 Engine oil .

  • Page 118: General Instructions

    If you are in doubt consult a spe- headlight bulb ( 131). cialist workshop, preferably your Check that the engine is at op- Removing number-plate authorised BMW Motorrad deal- erating temperature, make sure carrier. the ground is level and firm...
  • Page 119 Remove the oil dipstick and preferably an authorised BMW centre stand. check the oil level. Motorrad dealer. Allow the engine to idle until Install the oil dipstick. the fan starts up, then allow it to idle one minute longer.

  • Page 120: Brake System

    Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Top up the engine oil to the an authorised BMW Motorrad specified level. dealer. Check the engine oil level 114). Checking front brake pad Install the oil dipstick.
  • Page 121 Have the brake pads replaced toward brake pads 1. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad by a specialist workshop, only, without backing plate. preferably an authorised BMW Do not permit wear to pro- Motorrad dealer. gress to the point at which the wear indicators (grooves) Checking rear brake pad are reached.)
  • Page 122 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front preferably an authorised BMW front reservoir 1. Motorrad dealer. Wear of the brake pads DOT4 brake fluid causes the brake fluid level Checking brake-fluid in the reservoir to sink.
  • Page 123 BMW Motorrad dealer. If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: Check the front brake pad thickness ( 116). Checking brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in level, rear brakes Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 124: Coolant

    Have the clutch checked by a Allow the engine to cool down. specialist workshop, preferably Coolant, specified level an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch fluid level between MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank...

  • Page 125: Rims And Tyres

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Rims and tyres cycle on its stand.

  • Page 126: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation calculations. Any change in these (RDC) For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 127 RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 128 Carefully pull the brake calipers BMW Motorrad recommends correctly aligned the gap back and out until clear of the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel between the ABS sensor ring brake discs. stand for lifting the motorcycle. and the ABS sensor will not be...
  • Page 129 Raise the front wheel, insert threads can suffer damage. quick-release axle 3 and tight- Always have the security of the en to specified torque. fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 130 Insert the ABS sensor into its Install securing screws 3 on Clip retaining clip 1 of the bore and install screw 1. left and right and tighten to sensor cable to the brake line. specified tightening torque. Secure new cable tie 2. Ease the brake calipers on to Remove the adhesive tape Front brake caliper to...
  • Page 131 Hold the front-wheel cover in Remove screws 1 on left and Risk of burns caused by the position and install bolts 1 on right. hot exhaust system. left and right. Remove the number-plate car- Do not touch the exhaust system rier.

  • Page 132: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand fasteners checked by a specialist Tightening sequence: tight- Installing front-wheel workshop, preferably an author- en in diagonally opposite ised BMW Motorrad dealer. stand sequence Roll the rear wheel into position The BMW Motorrad front 60 Nm at the rear-wheel adapter and wheel stand is not designed attach it.
  • Page 133 There is a risk of damaging clear of the ground and the mo- the sensor ring of the BMW torcycle could topple to one side. Motorrad Integral ABS. When raising the motorcycle, Push the left pin in just far Slacken adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 134: Jump Starting

    ally brought into contact with the Apply uniform pressure to push Then connect one end of the motorcycle. the front-wheel stand down black jump lead to the negative and raise the motorcycle. terminal of the donor battery, Use only jump leads fitted with and the other end to the neg- fully insulated crocodile clips at Jump starting...

  • Page 135: Bulbs

    Bulbs to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. General instructions A warning appears in the multi- Replacing high-beam function display if a bulb is de- headlight bulb fective. The description below A defective bulb places steps you through the your safety at risk because procedure for replacing the it is easier for other users to...
  • Page 136 with audio system with prepar- ation for navigation device Turn covers 1 counter-clock- Release spring clip 3 at left wise to remove. and right and swing it up. Remove screws 1. The bulb is pressurised and Work speaker unit 2 to the rear can cause injury if dam- to remove.
  • Page 137 Install bulb 4, making sure that Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- Seat the speaker unit in tab 5 is correctly positioned. stall. mount 4. Engage spring clip 3. with audio system with prepar- ation for navigation device Install screws 1. Connect plug 2.

  • Page 138: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- low is important in order to max- BMW Motorrad has de- imise battery life: veloped a float charger spe- cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo-...
  • Page 139 Always disconnect the battery electrics. ics. If this happens, disconnect from the on-board circuits be- Use BMW chargers with the the battery from the on-board fore recharging it with a charger part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 systems and connect the charger...
  • Page 140 Installing battery Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. Place the battery in the battery Once the battery is fully compartment, positive termin- charged, disconnect the al on the right in the forward charger's terminal clips from direction of travel. the battery terminals.

  • Page 141: Fuses

    Install the front seat ( 60). fuse box open with fuses workshop, preferably an author- assignment as follows: Switch on the ignition. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Not used Settings Set the time in Not used Install the front seat ( 60).
  • Page 142 Main relay, instrument pan- el, ignition switch Not used with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with central locking 7.5 A Anti-theft alarm Central locking...

  • Page 143: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing motorcycle ....140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 144: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. rasives to clean plastic parts. that you use BMW insect re- Even fly-remover pads or clean- mover to soften and wash off ing pads with hard surfaces can insects and stubborn dirt on produce scratches.

  • Page 145: Paint Care

    Treat rubber components with soft sponge and plenty of water. We recommend BMW vehicle water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af-...

  • Page 146: 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 147: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....144 Weights ......156 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand Retract the side stand ( 82). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 149: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 30 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel...

  • Page 150: Engine

    Engine Engine design transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, integral six- speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 1649 cm Cylinder bore 72 mm Piston stroke 67.5 mm Compression ratio 12,2:1 Nominal output 118 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min...

  • Page 151: Fuel

    4 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 4.5 l, with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / ~-20 °C JASO MA2 SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2 ~-20 °C...

  • Page 152: Clutch

    Clutch clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1,617, Primary transmission ratio 1.941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.429 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear 0.958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 153: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2,75 (33:12) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension...

  • Page 154: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step- lessly adjustable. with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.

  • Page 155: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 156: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A, All sockets Battery battery type Gel battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new 1.0 mm, Wear limit Lighting...
  • Page 157 Fuses Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box Not used, Slot 1 Not used, Slot 2 Not used, Slot 3 4 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tyre pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system 4 A, Slot 6: Beam throw control, Adaptive Head-...

  • Page 158: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm Time to active after activation 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of the remote control 10 m Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency...

  • Page 159: Frame

    Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy rear frame type plate location Wheel carrier, front right VIN location Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2324 mm, Across luggage carrier with topcase 2456 mm, over topcase Height of motorcycle 1440 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight...

  • Page 160: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 319 kg, DIN unladen weight, without cases, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 540 kg Maximum payload 221 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 161: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality ..158 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....158 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 162: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 163: 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 164: 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 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 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 168 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 169: 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 170 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 171: Index

    34 Operation, 106 Warning for battery voltage Engineering details, 93 Central locking low, 35 Operation, 69 Self-diagnosis, 83 BMW Motorrad service, 158 Checklist, 82 Warnings, 36 Brake fluid Clock, 22 Ambient temperature Checking fluid level, front, 118 Clutch Black ice warning, 36...
  • Page 172 Temperature gauge, 22 Fuel Damping Filler neck, 11 Warning for engine Adjuster, rear, 11 Fill-level indicator, 22 electronics, 33, 34 Adjusting, 67 Refuelling, 87 Engine oil Dimensions Technical data, 147 Checking fill level, 114 Technical data, 155 Warning for fuel down to Filler neck, 13 reserve, 33 Oil dipstick, 13...
  • Page 173 Instrument panel Handlebar fittings Maintenance Ambient-light brightness General instructions, 114 General view, left side, 14 sensor, 18 Maintenance intervals, 159 General view, right side, 16 Overview, 18 Mirrors Hazard warning flashers Adjusting, 66 Control, 14 Mobility services, 158 Jump starting, 130 Operation, 55 Motorcycle Headlight...
  • Page 174 Seat heating Odometer and tripmeters, 22 Rear-wheel drive Control, 11 Technical data, 149 Control, 14 Operation, 56 Refuelling, 87 Operation, 51 Service, 158 Remote control Resetting, 52 Warning, 41 registration, 71 Select the readings, 51 Service-due indicator, 25 Replacing battery, 73 On-board computer Side stand synchronising, 72...
  • Page 175 topcase Running in, 85 Technical data Closing, 108 Table of tyre pressures, 17 Battery, 152 Opening, 108 Technical data, 151 Brakes, 150 Operation, 108 Bulbs, 152 Torques, 145 Clutch, 148 Vehicle identification number, 13 Transmission Dimensions, 155 Technical data, 148 Electrics, 152 Transportation Warning lights, 18...
  • Page 176 Windscreen Adjusting, 61 Control, 14...
  • Page 177 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 178 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 179 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 180 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...
  • Page 181 Certifications Tire Pressure Control TPC FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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