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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual S 1000 RR 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 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. © 2009 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. 17.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends *01417726901* Order No.: 01 41 7 726 901 08.2009, 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

    ..... . 41 Multifunction display ..70 BMW Motorrad Race LAPTIMER mode ... 72 ABS .
  • Page 7 Paint care ....139 BMW Motorrad service ..156 9 Maintenance ..103 Protective wax coating .
  • Page 8 BMW Motorrad service network ....157 Maintenance work ..157 Confirmation of mainten- ance work ....158...

  • Page 9: General Instructions

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

  • Page 10: Overview

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

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual are quoted to the Rider's Manual describes option- standards and comply with the al extras (OE) offered by BMW tolerance requirements of the and selected optional accessor- Deutsches Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • 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 Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjuster for front rebound- stage damping ( Adjuster for rear compression-stage damping ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Engine oil level indicator 105) Adjuster for front compression-stage...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 109) VIN and type plate (on steering-head bearing, right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 108) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 110) Engine-oil filler neck 106) Adjuster for rear rebound- stage damping (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Control for the laptimer Operating the ABS Control for DTC Control for hazard warning flashers ( Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn Setting clock ( Control for race functions Control for the odometer...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Control for selecting the ride mode ( Starting engine ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery with BMW Motorrad Race ABS different battery position: set further back and turned 180° Helmet holder ( Luggage loops ( Toolkit ( 104) Rider's Manual Fuse box ( 132)

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Panels for warning and tell- tale lights ( 20) ( Rev. counter Shift light ( Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Multifunction display The instrument-cluster...

  • Page 22: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ..20 Standard warnings ....21 ABS warnings ..... . 25 DTC warnings .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicat

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display Flashing turn indicators, If the next service is due in less left than one month, the date for Flashing turn indicators, the next service is shown briefly Speedometer after the Pre-Ride Check com- right Coolant temperature pletes.

  • Page 25: Standard Warnings

    1 or indicated by a warning consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance string in the display. preferably an authorised BMW of the forecast due date. If the Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- meter reading at which a service...
  • Page 26 If a warning string 2 appears on the display it is accompanied by the 'General' warning light 3 showing red or yellow. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights show, alternating with warning strings as applic- able.
  • Page 27 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Electronic immobiliser active ( appears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode LAMPR ! Lights up yellow...
  • Page 28 Reserve fuel sible by a specialist workshop, nication between key and engine preferably an authorised BMW electronics is disrupted. Motorrad dealer. approx. 4 l Remove all other vehicle keys...

  • Page 29: Abs Warnings

    LAMP ! appears on the display. workshop, preferably an author- cases, the engine stops and re- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. A defective bulb places fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- your safety at risk because gine runs in emergency operating...
  • Page 30 Possible alternative warning light necessary on account of special regulations. The detailed descriptions relat- ing to BMW Motorrad Race ABS start on page ( 96), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next...
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 32: Dtc Warnings

    Pull away slowly. Bear in mind The detailed descriptions relating formation on situations that can that the ABS function is not to BMW Motorrad DTC start on lead to an ABS fault ( 98). available until self-diagnosis has page (...
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault (...

  • Page 34: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    DTC switched off specialist workshop, preferably and has intervened to reduce DTC warning light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad torque. The warning light flashes dealer. for longer than DTC intervention lasts. This affords the rider visual...
  • Page 35 Mode of presentation Anti-theft alarm warnings appear as plain-text warnings 2 in com- bination with the 'General' warn- ing light 3 showing after the Pre- Ride Check and relate to the ca- pacity of the internal battery that supplies power to the anti-theft alarm.
  • Page 36 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA ! Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display...

  • Page 37: Drop Switch

    (Vertical Down Sensor) proportion of its original capa- workshop, preferably an author- appears on the blank display. city. There is no assurance of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. how long the anti-theft alarm can Possible cause: remain operational if the motor- Drop switch The drop switch has detected a cycle's battery is disconnected.
  • Page 38 The drop switch is registered with the motorcycle's electronics, but it is not currently installed. Install the drop switch. Possible cause: A defect in the drop switch has been detected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 39: Operation

    ......41 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..41 Dynamic Traction Control DTC .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    (EWS) if a key is lost ABS self-diagnosis is or mislaid ( 37). performed. ( Ignition switch and steering lock, with BMW Motorrad Race ABS tank filler cap lock and seat lock and DTC are all operated with the same DTC self-diagnosis is per- key.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra unit has recognised the key as keys only through an authorised "authorised" for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys Press and hold down button 2 A spare key attached to are part of an integrated security...

  • Page 42: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Residual range Press button 2 to step the The following values can be dis- minutes reading down. played: When the minutes reading is Total distance covered correct, press and hold down Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( button 2 until the number Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( stops flashing.

  • Page 43: Lights

    The calculated range is an Start the engine. approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Lights Immediately after switching off...

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after flashers you have ridden for approxim- Switching on hazard ately 10 seconds, or covered a warning flashers distance of about 200 m. Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 45: Emergency Off Switch

    ABS warning light shows. switch) BMW Motorrad Race Operating the kill switch when riding can cause with BMW Motorrad Race the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall. Deactivating ABS function Do not operate the kill switch Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 46: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    BMW Motorrad Race ABS The ABS function is deactiv- If the coding plug for the and DTC ated. SLICK function is not inserted, switching the ignition off and Activating ABS function then on again will have the same effect.

  • Page 47: Ride Mode

    Activating DTC function then on again will have the same effect. A DTC fault has occurred if the DTC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 10 km/h after the igni- tion was switched off and then on again.
  • Page 48 Press button 1. If the coding plug has been in- Repeatedly press button 1 until serted the menu includes the the arrow is to the left of the SLICK mode 4 as an extra se- setting you want. lectable item. With the motorcycle at a stand- Activating SLICK mode ( 45).
  • Page 49 menu disappears from the dis- to-surface grip is of the very high play. level generally encountered only on race tracks. This calls for a The mode selected in this way correspondingly high level of skill is retained with the engine- and experience on the part of the characteristic adaptations, ABS rider.

  • Page 50: Brakes

    Attempting to adjust the From position 1: widest span handbrake lever while rid- between handlebar grip and ing the motorcycle can lead to clutch lever accidents. to position 6: narrowest span Do not attempt to adjust the between handlebar grip and handbrake lever unless the mo- handlebar lever torcycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 51: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Load-dependent adjust- Setting ment of spring preload It is essential to set spring pre- Negative spring displace- load of the front suspension to ment of front wheel suit the terrain. Increase spring 10...15 mm (With rider preload for riding in rough terrain 85 kg) and reduce if the terrain is level.
  • Page 52 words), use the tool from the plate carrier to screw 2 of the on-board toolkit to turn adjust- chain guard. ing screws 3 in direction a. Apply the rider's weight to the To increase the difference (re- motorcycle. duce spring preload, in other With the assistance of a words), use the tool from the second person, measure...

  • Page 53: Damping

    Adjusting compression- Tighten screw 1 to the spe- cified tightening torque. stage damping for front wheel Clamping screw to top spring retainer 3 Nm Damping Setting Your motorcycle's hand- Damping must be adapted to suit ling will suffer if you do not the surface on which the motor- match the spring-preload and cycle is ridden and to suit spring...
  • Page 54 Adjusting rebound-stage Compression stage, basic damping for front wheel setting, front Position 3 (comfortable set- ting with rider 85 kg) Position 5 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the Make sure that the settings are tool from the on-board kit to identical on left and right.
  • Page 55 Rebound stage, basic setting, front Position 2 (comfortable set- ting with rider 85 kg) Position 5 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the Adjust compression-stage tool from the on-board kit to damping for long bump Adjusting compression- turn the adjusting screw in the...
  • Page 56 Compression stage, basic setting, rear, high speed Position 2 (comfortable set- ting with rider 85 kg) Position 6 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 10 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the Adjust compression-stage tool from the on-board tool- damping by turning adjusting Compression stage, basic kit to turn the adjusting screw...

  • Page 57: Tyres

    mark 2 points to a higher read- Always check that the tyre pres- If tyre pressure is too low: ing on the scale. sures are correct. Correct tyre pressure. To reduce damping: Use the At high road speeds, tyre Front and rear seats tool from the on-board kit to valves have a tendency to turn the adjusting screw in the...
  • Page 58 seat, upholstered side down, Remove the front seat Install the front seat on a clean surface. Installing rear seat Push the upholstery of the Engage the front seat in front seat forward slightly mount 2, then lower the rear of above screws 1 and hold it in the seat to bring the holes into Engage the rear seat in...

  • Page 59: Helmet Holder

    Luggage loops Securing luggage to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( 53). Turn the rear seat upside down. Push the upholstery of the The helmet catch can front seat forward slightly scratch the panelling. above the screw holes and Make sure the lock is out of the hold it in this position.
  • Page 60 Use the loops 1 and the rear footrests, for example, to se- cure luggage to the rear seat. In this process, take care not to damage the rear trim panels.

  • Page 61: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......59 Starting .

  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. the year. Your authorised BMW gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Motorrad dealer will be glad to...

  • Page 63: Checklist

    Tampering Catalytic converter Risk of fire If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are Tampering with motor- to enter the catalytic converter, high. cycle settings (e.g. elec- there is a danger of overheating tronic engine management unit, Flammable materials (e.g. and damage.

  • Page 64: Starting

    Recharge Starting performed. ( the battery before you start the Side stand with BMW Motorrad Race ABS engine, or use jump leads and a and DTC donor battery to start. You cannot start the motorcycle...
  • Page 65 The needle of the revolution with BMW Motorrad Race counter moves to the position Phase 1 for zero engine revolutions. BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- The telltale and warning lights go forms self-diagnosis to ensure its out. operability. Self-diagnosis is per-...

  • Page 66: Running In

    DTC self-diagnosis cycle, vary the throttle opening DTC warning light slow- and engine-speed range fre- with BMW Motorrad Race ABS flashes. quently; avoid riding at constant and DTC engine rpm for prolonged peri- ods.

  • Page 67: Shifting Gear

    Shifting gear Try to do most of your rid- exerting greater pressure on the levers. ing during this initial period on Shift light twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- New brake pads can ex- ing high-speed main roads and tend stopping distance by a highways if possible.
  • Page 68 SETUP the load change. BMW Motor- menu. rad recommends disengaging the clutch for upshifts in these Shift assistant circumstances.

  • Page 69: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Race ABS pre- the rain, the brake discs and To optimise stopping distance, vents the front wheel from lock- pads might be wet and the apply the front brakes rapidly and ing up.

  • Page 70: Refuelling

    Dirt or mud on brakes Apply the brakes in good time Fuel expands when hot. until the brake discs and brake Fuel escaping from an When riding on loose sur- pads have dried out. overfilled tank could make its way faces or muddy roads, the onto the road surface.
  • Page 71 Open the protective cap. tank past the bottom edge of Reserve fuel the filler neck. When refuelling after run- approx. 4 l ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a Press the fuel tank cap down level above reserve, as other- firmly to close.

  • Page 73: On The Race Track

    On the race track Multifunction display ....70 LAPTIMER mode ....72 INFO mode .

  • Page 74: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display sequent viewing in the INFO mode. Selecting display mode INFO mode: The data saved beforehand in LAPTIMER mode can be viewed in INFO mode. Note that this mode can be activ- ated only when the motorcycle is at a standstill. When the display shows SETUP mode: SETUP mode is INFO-MENU...
  • Page 75 Overview of mode selection solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Operating odometer Set the clock ( 37). Starting timing ( 74). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu...

  • Page 76: Laptimer Mode

    LAPTIMER mode Labels for the values this freeze period can be set as described on page ( 87). shown on the display Mode of presentation The following times can be dis- played in the second line: The time for the preceding lap, labelled "LASTLAP".
  • Page 77 Overview of LAPTIMER mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Ending timing ( 75). Interrupt the timing 75). Starting timing ( 74). Customise the display lay- out ( 74).
  • Page 78 Customising display Starting timing of another lap can be started only by an external signal. layout Infrared receiver with infrared receiver An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the in- strument panel in LAPTIMER mode. The instrument panel can be operated in this way only Press button 1 to start timing.
  • Page 79 Interrupting timing Ending timing you delete the current timing session in the INFO mode. Press button 1 to interrupt tim- Begin by pressing button 1 to ing. interrupt timing. Press button 1 again to re- To save the reading as the last sume timing.

  • Page 80: Info Mode

    INFO mode button 2 is pressed the laps are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting saved lap ATBEST All-time best lap ( BEST Best lap saved ( LAST Last lap saved ( All other laps saved in memory Exiting INFO mode INFO RETURN Option for deleting the data from memory...
  • Page 81 Overview of INFO mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Selecting saved lap 76). Delete the lap times 80). Direct jump to the CLEAR ALL menu Exit the INFO mode 78). Clear all the saved data 79).
  • Page 82 Information per lap Lap time for the lap cur- rently displayed Exiting INFO mode Press and hold down button 2 to exit the INFO menu. Alternately: Top speed The readings already recorded (max) and lowest speed remain saved in memory. (min) on the lap currently displayed Repeatedly press but-...
  • Page 83 Clearing all saved data Activating ROAD mode means that other races can sub- sequently be timed and the lap times of those races compared with the laps timed in earlier races. If the all-time best lap is from a race timed in the past, it is ac- companied on the display by the appropriate lap number.
  • Page 84 Deleting lap times best time until the best time was deleted becomes the new best lap. LAST the last lap in memory the lap in question is deleted. The lap that was the second- last time until the last time was deleted becomes the new last lap.

  • Page 85: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode parameters are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting a parameter Engine speed for shift light ON SFT-ON Engine speed for shift light SFTOFF OFF ( Shift-light brightness SFT-BR Shift-light flash frequency SFT-FL Display setup in laptimer mode SETUP LAPTIMER Repeatedly press button 1 or Display hold time for the most button 2 until the parameter...
  • Page 86 Overview of SETUP mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Selecting a parameter 81). Direct jump to ROAD mode Set the parameter ( 83). Exit the setup mode 83).
  • Page 87 SETUP MENU Exiting setup mode Setting parameter appears on the display. Engine speed for shift light ON Press and hold down button 2 Press and hold down button 1 until the parameter starts to until the multifunction display switches to ROAD mode. flash.
  • Page 88 Engine speed for shift Shift-light brightness Shift-light flash frequency light OFF Shift-light brightness expressed Frequency at which the shift light as a percentage of maximum flashes, shown in Hz (1/s). Engine speed for shift light OFF brightness. If you select ON the shift light in rpm.
  • Page 89 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The second line shows the run- The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- ning time for the current lap, recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the the best lap saved in memory the running time for the current all-time best lap is shown in the...
  • Page 90 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- The second line is blank, the recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the third line shows the running time the best lap saved in memory is third line is blank.
  • Page 91 Minimum lap time Display-freeze period for the most recent time If an infrared receiver is used for timing laps, you can set the min- Freeze time in seconds. imum time that must elapse from After the start of a new lap the when the first signal is received time for the preceding lap re- until a second signal will be ac-...

  • Page 92: In The Gravel Trap

    Remove the fairing-panel rear wheel no longer turns. Un- fasteners. der these circumstances, BMW On each side, remove nuts 1 Motorrad recommends temporar- and remove the mirrors. ily deactivating DTC.

  • Page 93: Number-Plate Carrier

    Mirror to front panel car- rier Thread-locking compound: Mechanical thread lock 5 Nm Removing and installing number-plate carrier Disconnect plug 1. Remove screws 2 and remove Removing number-plate the number-plate carrier. Work Protect the plug on the motor- the cable through opening 3. carrier cycle to prevent the ingress of foreign matter.

  • Page 94: Removing And Installing Front Turn

    Removing and installing front turn indicators Removing front flashing turn indicator Remove the side panel 111). Hold the number-plate carrier Remove screw 2 and remove in position and work the cable the turn indicator. Work the through opening 3. cable through the fairing side panel.
  • Page 95 Installing front flashing turn indicator Seat the side panel in the rub- Remove screws 2, 3 and 4. ber buffer at position 5. Pull the fairing side panel at Install screws 2, 3 and 4. position 5 to disengage it from Remove screw 1 on the in- the rubber buffer and remove.
  • Page 96 Hold the flashing turn indicator in position and install screw 2. Clip in the turn-signal cable at position 1. Install the side panel ( 112).

  • Page 97: Engineering Details

    Race ABS ......96 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....99...

  • Page 98: Ride Mode

    The DTC system intervenes early standard tyres recommended enough to prevent the rear wheel Each of these modes produces by BMW Motorrad. The SLICK from spinning whenever possible. perceptible differences in the way mode is for racing slicks and sur- the motorcycle behaves.
  • Page 99 Engine power, power increase serted in order for you to access that detects the tendency of and throttle response are all set this mode. BMW Motorrad re- the rear wheel to lift clear of up for maximum sportiness. commends inserting the cod- the ground is deactivated.

  • Page 100: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    How does ABS work? the motorcycle must be at a standstill with the ignition The amount of braking force that with BMW Motorrad Race switched on, can be transferred to the road depends on factors hat include the coefficient of friction of the...
  • Page 101 At this instant the the integral function. If the um transferrable limit, the wheels BMW Motorrad Integral ABS brake pedal is depressed after start to lock and the motorcycle must assume an extremely low the handbrake lever is pulled, loses its directional stability;...
  • Page 102 BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- the abilities dictated by its level ceptional riding conditions can of maintenance. lead to a fault message being is- In order to ensure that the BMW sued. Motorrad Race ABS is always...

  • Page 103: Electronic Engine Manage

    Electronic engine ate the additional safety offered before fault messages can be by this system. issued. management with BMW The BMW Motorrad DTC can Motorrad DTC Special situations shut down automatically under with BMW Motorrad Race ABS the exceptional riding conditions...
  • Page 104 Engine braking torque can cause the rear wheel to skid, with a corresponding loss of stability. The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- able to control a situation of this nature.

  • Page 105: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....102 Luggage ......102...

  • Page 106: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. affect the motorcycle's handling. without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....104 Bulbs ......125 Toolkit .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    136). Adjusting spring preload ledge of motorcycle technology. Adjusting front and rear for front wheel ( 47). If you are in doubt consult a spe- suspension Extension for hook cialist workshop, preferably your wrench authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    Reversible screwdriver a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that blade the engine will be operated with With star-head and Torx the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- Remove the front seat gine oil level is read correctly, 54).

  • Page 110: Brake System

    Top up the engine oil ( 106). neck. specialist workshop, preferably If the oil level is above the MAX an authorised BMW Motorrad Damage to the engine mark: dealer. can result if it is operated Have the oil level corrected...

  • Page 111: Brake Pads

    Have the brake pads replaced Press the footbrake lever. by a specialist workshop, The pressure point must be Visually inspect the left and preferably an authorised BMW clearly perceptible. right brake pads to ascertain Motorrad dealer. their thickness. Viewing dir-...

  • Page 112: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, rear Brake fluid to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 113 Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front brake fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 114: Coolant

    Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant Check the brake fluid level in Checking coolant level Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 115: Side Panel

    tion: From in front toward the inside of the right side panel. Open cap 1 of the expansion Remove screw 1 on the in- tank. board side of the side panel. Top up coolant to specified The procedure described level. Coolant, specified level here for the right side apply Check the coolant level...
  • Page 116 Installing side panel Remove screws 2, 3 and 4. Connect plug 6. Pull the fairing side panel at Engage the fairing side panel in position 5 to disengage it from mount 7 on the engine spoiler. the rubber buffer and remove. The procedure described here for the right side apply applies by analogy to the left side...

  • Page 117: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a To reduce clutch play: turn specialist workshop, preferably screw 2 in the loosening direc- an authorised BMW Motorrad 0.5...1.0 mm (at the handle- tion, i.e. out off the handlebar dealer. bar fitting, with engine cold) fitting.

  • Page 118: Tyres

    BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad recommends wear marks. dealer. the use of BMW Motorrad Tyres have wear indicators chain lubricant to prolong chain integrated into the main life. tread grooves. The tyre is worn Wipe off excess lubricant.
  • Page 119 Checking chain tension Chain deflection Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. 30...40 mm (Motorcycle with no weight applied, supported Turn the rear wheel until it reaches the position with the on its side stand) lowest amount of chain sag.

  • Page 120: Wheels

    Wheels Locknut of the final-drive Tyre recommendation chain tensioning screw For each size of tyre BMW 16 Nm Motorrad tests and classifies Tighten quick-release axle as roadworthy certain makes. nut 1 to the specified tight- BMW Motorrad cannot assess ening torque.
  • Page 121 BMW Motorrad Race other than those installed ex- works, can have serious effects on the performance of the con- trol systems.
  • Page 122 BMW Motorrad front-wheel Remove quick-release axle 2, stand for lifting the motorcycle. while supporting the wheel. Install the auxiliary stand at Roll the front wheel forward to front wheel ( 122). remove. Installing front wheel Possible malfunctions when ABS and DTC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheels are installed.
  • Page 123 19 Nm 38 Nm Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks. Remove the front-wheel stand with BMW Motorrad Race and the auxiliary stand. Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. Raise the front wheel, insert...
  • Page 124 ceptible, and repeat this opera- tion several times. Remove the rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove quick-release axle 5, Roll the rear wheel as far for- supporting the rear wheel as ward as possible and disen- you do so.
  • Page 125 8 to the rear and workshop, preferably an author- remove. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The sprocket and the Roll the rear wheel into the spacer sleeves on left swinging arm as far as neces- and right are loose fits in the sary to permit the brake-caliper wheel.

  • Page 126: Front-Wheel Stand

    Adjust the chain tension 115). Front-wheel stand Installing auxiliary stand at front wheel The BMW Motorrad front Insert left adjusting plate 4. wheel stand is not designed Install axle nut 1 with its wash- to support motorcycles not fitted er, but do not tighten the nut...
  • Page 127 Set the height of the auxiliary stand before lifting the front stand to raise the front wheel wheel with the BMW Motorrad slightly clear of the ground. front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 128: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing auxiliary stand at rear wheel Install adapter pins Turn brackets 2 long ends out. (2 152 841) 1 in the rear wheel Adjust adapters 3 to the width swinging arm on left and right of the pins inserted in the rear and tighten to the specified wheel swinging arm.

  • Page 129: Bulbs

    it is easier for other users to Make sure the ground is level oversee the motorcycle. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a Switch off the ignition. complete set of spare bulbs if possible.
  • Page 130 Replace the defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- ation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life.
  • Page 131 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove parking-light cover 1. Remove bulb 4 from the sock- Replace the defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Insert bulb 4 into the socket. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 132 Install socket 3 in the socket, Remove cover 1. Remove bulb 4 from the sock- making sure that retainer 2 en- gages Replace the defective bulb. Install the cover. Do not touch the glass of Replacing parking-light new bulbs with your fingers. bulb, right Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 133 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install socket 3 in the socket, Remove screw 1. making sure that retainer 2 en- gages Install the cover. Replacing turn indicator Insert bulb 4 into the socket. bulbs, front and rear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 134 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Working from the inboard side, and remove it from the bulb insert the glass into the bulb housing.
  • Page 135 Seek the advice of a specialist ation from the bulb. This leads workshop, preferably an author- to overheating and shortens the ised BMW Motorrad dealer. bulb's operating life. Maximum number of de- Bulb for number-plate Pull parking-light bulb socket 1...

  • Page 136: Fuses

    Pull the defective fuse up and out of the fuse box. If fuse defects recur fre- quently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Press parking-light bulb sock- et 1 into the light housing.

  • Page 137: Jump Starting

    Jump starting Installing fuse fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate 12 V can damage the vehicle for jump-starting the engine. Ex- electronics.

  • Page 138: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- Compliance with the points be- attempt in order to protect the veloped a float charger spe- low is important in order to max-...
  • Page 139 Remove the front seat ( 54). with BMW Motorrad Race Connecting battery to motorcycle Disconnection in the wrong Note the different positions Connect battery positive lead 2 sequence increases the risk of the battery and terminals 1 first. of short-circuits.
  • Page 140 BMW Motorrad Race charger's terminal clips from service-due indicator functions the battery terminals. correctly. If you want to have the date set The battery has to be re- consult a specialist workshop, charged at regular intervals preferably an authorised BMW in the course of a lengthy period Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 141: Care

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

  • Page 142: Care Products

    Do not use cleaning agents that BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. contain alcohol, solvents or ab- that you use BMW insect re- rasives to clean plastic parts. mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 143: Paint Care

    Do not use cleaning agents. Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can polish or BMW paint cleaner for Chrome cause damage. this purpose. Use plenty of water and BMW...

  • Page 144: Protective Wax Coating

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

  • Page 145: Technical Data

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

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract the side stand ( 60). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever ( 60). Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 19 Nm Radial brake caliper to axle mount M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw...
  • Page 148 Rear wheel Value Valid Clamping screw to top spring retainer M5 x 25 3 Nm Spring strut to main frame M10 x 65 56 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to front panel carrier M6, Replace nuts 5 Nm Mechanical thread lock...

  • Page 149: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 32° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel in- jection, integrated six-speed gearbox, wet-sump lubrication. Displacement 999 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 49.7 mm...

  • Page 150: Fuel

    17.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.9 l, with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C...

  • Page 151: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 152: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17 / 44 Secondary transmission ratio 2,588 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...

  • Page 153: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material 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 154: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Fuses Retainer 1 (Instrument panel)
  • Page 155 Battery Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 10 Ah with anti-theft alarm (DWA) 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light...

  • Page 156: Frame

    Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy rear frame Type plate location Steering head, right VIN location Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2056 mm Height of motorcycle 1138 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height...

  • Page 157: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 203 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 405 kg Maximum payload 202 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 159: Service

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

  • Page 160: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 161: 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. countries. In Germany alone, you once a year;...

  • Page 162: Ance Work

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

  • Page 167: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 168 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 169 Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Chain Checking brake-pad Adjusting tension, 115 thickness, 107 Control, 14 Checking tension, 115 Running in, 63 Engineering details, 96 Checking wear, 116 Brakes Operation, 41 Lubricating, 114 Adjusting brake lever, 46 Self-diagnosis, 61 Checklist, 59 Checking operation, 106 Warnings, 25 Clock, 20...
  • Page 170 Engine Fuses, 150 Damping Position on the motorcycle, 16 Control, 15 Adjuster, front, 11 Ride mode, 15 Replacing, 132 Adjuster, rear, 11, 13 Starting, 60 Technical data, 150 Adjusting, 49 Technical data, 145 Dimensions Warning for engine Technical data, 152 Gear indicator, 20 electronics, 24 Drop switch...
  • Page 171 Headlight Motorcycle Laying up, 140 Overview, 18 Laying up, 140 Lights Helmet holder, 16, 55 Restoring to use, 140 Control, 14 High-beam headlight Multifunction display, 17 Headlight flasher, 14, 39 Switching on, 39 Overview, 20 High-beam headlight, 14 Telltale light, 20 Race functions, 14 Parking light, 39 Horn, 14...
  • Page 172 Service, 156 Rear-wheel drive Technical data Service Card, 156 Technical data, 148 Battery, 151 Service-due indicator, 20 Rear-wheel stand Brakes, 149 Shift light, 17 Installing, 124 Bulbs, 151 Shifting gear Refuelling, 66 Clutch, 147 Shift assistant, 64 Reserve volume Dimensions, 152 Shift light, 63 Warning, 24 Electrics, 150...
  • Page 173 Toolkit Vehicle identification number, 13 Contents, 104 Stowage, 16 Torques, 143 Warning lights, 17 Transmission Warnings, 21 For starting, 60 Mode of presentation, 21 Technical data, 147 With ABS, 25 Trim panels With anti-theft alarm, 30 Removing and installing, 111 with drop switch, 33 Troubleshooting chart, 142 with DTC, 28...

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