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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Service display ....21 or item of information. BMW Motorrad Integral Fuel reserve ....21 ABS .
  • Page 5 Jump-starting ... . . 132 BMW Motorrad ASC ..94 Battery ....133 Suspension .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....160 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 161 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....161 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual; EWS Electronic immobilizer. more detailed informa- it is an important part of the mo- tion.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Because If your BMW is equipped with of this, your motorcycle may dif- options or accessories not de- fer from the information supplied scribed in this Rider's Manual, in the Rider's Manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Multifunction switch, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( Adjuster for rear damp- ing (at the bottom on the spring strut) (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 10 Battery (behind side panel) 133) Adjuster for spring preload, Auxiliary terminal for jump rear ( starting (behind side panel) Air cleaner (under center 132) fairing panel) ( 131) 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front 115) 114) Height adjuster for wind-...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight ( Not included in standard equipment with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers ABS ( with riding modes ASC ( Not included in standard equipment with dynamic ESA ESA ( Not included in standard equipment with additional LED...
  • Page 17 Multifunction display 10 Not included in standard equipment with preparation for navi- gation system Navigation system 105)

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Heated grips ( Not included in standard equipment with riding modes Riding mode ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Onboard tool kit Rider's Manual (US Model) 110) Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Adjuster for the rider's seat height (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp (see anti-theft alarm system operating in- structions) Warning and indicator lamps ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....20 Service display ..... . 21 Fuel reserve .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel fill level indicator Upshift recommendation Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Grip heating level Display area of the odome- Display of the SETUP set- tings Service display Warning symbols Display area of the on- board computer Display of the SETUP set-...

  • Page 23: Service Display

    Service display 10 Not included in standard If the service display equipment appears more than a month before the service date, the with riding modes stored date must be adjusted Display of the active riding in the instrument cluster. This mode situation can occur if the battery 11 Clock...

  • Page 24: Outside Temperature

    driven with the reserve quantity, Tire inflation pressures depends on the driving style (on with Tire Pressure Control the consumption) and on the fuel (TPC/RDC) level, when the warning lamp was switched on. Outside temperature Engine heat can lead to spurious readings of outside temperature In the case of outside tempera- when the motorcycle is station-...

  • Page 25: Oil Level Indicator

    The upshift recommendation indicator are as follows: Additional information on the must be switched on in the dis- Engine at operating tempera- BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure play settings ( 46). ture. Monitor is provided starting on Engine idling for at least ten page ( 95).
  • Page 26 Upshift recommendation 1 sig- nals the economically best point in time for upshifting.

  • Page 27: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps Not included in standard equipment with cruise control Cruise control Idle Not included in standard equipment with riding modes Turn indicator, left Turn signal, right General warning lamp, ap- pears together with warn- ing symbols in display panel ( Not included in standard equipment...
  • Page 28 High-beam headlight 10 Not included in standard equipment with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight 11 Fuel reserve The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend- ing on the country.

  • Page 29: Warning Symbols In The Dis

    Warning symbols in the display panel Not included in standard equipment with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressure Electronic immobilizer Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Electronic engine manage- ment ( Battery charging ( 133) Warnings (...

  • Page 30: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps The universal warning lamp lights up for the most urgent warning. Display of the warning lamps The following page contains a list of potential warnings. Warnings are displayed with the corresponding warning lamps. Warnings for which no separate warning lamp is provided are sig- naled by the general warning lamp 1 and are accompanied by...
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display lights up yellow appears on the dis- Electronic immobilizer is active ( play lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play flashes yellow...
  • Page 32 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display LAMP_ ! lights up yellow is indi- Bulb defective ( cated appears on the dis- Outside temperature warning ( play flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly...
  • Page 33 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display lights up ASC error ( lights up yellow appears with one or Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap- two arrows proved range ( The critical tire inflation pressure flashes flashes red appears with one or...
  • Page 34 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display RDC! lights up yellow is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( DWALO ! is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery low charge cated DWA ! lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged (...
  • Page 35 Engine in emergency- Avoid high load and engine placed, preferably by an autho- operation mode speed ranges if possible. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. The general warning lamp Have the malfunction corrected lights up yellow. Fuel down to reserve as soon as possible at an au-...
  • Page 36 The general warning lamp The general warning lamp an authorized BMW Motorrad flashes yellow. lights up red. retailer. The engine symbol flashes. The temperature symbol is Engine oil level too low displayed.

  • Page 37: Bulb Defective

    Battery charging voltage an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: retailer. insufficient One or several bulbs are defec- tive. The general warning lamp Bulb defective Determine defective bulbs via lights up red. The general warning lamp visual inspection. The battery symbol is dis- lights up yellow.

  • Page 38: Asc Intervention

    ( 93). It remains possible to continue Have the malfunction corrected ABS deactivated riding. Think well ahead when as soon as possible at an au- driving. The ABS warning lamp thorized workshop, preferably lights up. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 39: Asc Deactivated

    The ASC warning lamp as soon as possible at an au- lights up. thorized workshop, preferably The ASC warning lamp an authorized BMW Motorrad flashes slowly. Possible cause: retailer. Possible cause: The ASC system has been deac- tivated by the rider.
  • Page 40 The measured tire inflation pres- shop, preferably an authorized Before adjusting the tire in- sure is outside the permissible BMW Motorrad retailer. flation pressure, observe tolerance. If you are unsure about the driv- the information on temperature...
  • Page 41 Have fault eliminated at a spe- 95). cialist service facility, preferably One or two TPC/RDC sensors an authorized BMW Motorrad Watch the RDC display at a have failed. dealer. higher rate of speed. A con-...
  • Page 42 The operation of Contact an authorized work- shop, preferably an authorized the tire inflation pressure control shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. is only ensured for a limited time. BMW Motorrad retailer. Contact an authorized work- shop, preferably an authorized Anti-theft alarm system BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Tires ....... . 69 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..54 Headlight .

  • Page 44: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Steering and ignition authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. lock Locking handlebars Keys Two different main keys and one If the motorcycle is on the emergency key are provided with side stand, the surface the vehicle. The emergency key of the ground will determine...

  • Page 45: Ignition

    Ignition Welcome light Electrically powered acces- sories remain operational for Switch on ignition. Switching on ignition a limited period of time. The parking lamp briefly lights Battery can be recharged via onboard socket. with additional LED After the ignition is switched headlight off, the instrument cluster re- The auxiliary headlights and the...

  • Page 46: Ews Electronic Immobilizer

    Replacement and spare keys are recognized as "authorized" for only available through an autho- your motorcycle. rized BMW Motorrad dealer. The Press button 1 briefly to select A further key attached to keys are part of an integrated se- the display in the top line of...

  • Page 47: Resetting Tripmeter

    with onboard computer Pro Outside temperature ( with onboard computer Pro TEMP The following information is ad- Stopwatch driving time Engine temperature ( RDTIME ditionally displayed using the on- GTMP board computer Pro: Resetting tripmeter TRIP A Average consumption 1 Automatic odometer ( CONS 1 Switch on ignition.
  • Page 48 Repeat pressing button 1 Repeat pressing button 1 Press button 1 briefly to re- briefly, until the average value briefly, until in the top line of spectively switch to the next SETUP ENTER to be reset is shown in the the display 2 menu item.

  • Page 49: Setting The Clock

    with preparation for navigation system GPS TM : If a navigation sys- tem is installed: apply GPS time and GPS date ( ) re- spectively do not apply them CLOCK : Setting the clock DATE : Setting the date ECOSFT : Show upshift rec- SETUP In order to exit the...

  • Page 50: Setting The Date

    Increase the flashing value us- Increase the flashing value us- ing button 1 respectively de- ing button 1 respectively de- crease it using button 2. crease it using button 2. Press and hold button 2, until Press and hold button 2, until the minutes stop flashing.
  • Page 51 SETUP BC BASIC In the individualization menu it is selected, the factory set- possible to adjust, which infor- ting becomes active again. The mation should be shown in which CUSTOM individualization re- display line. mains stored. SETUP In the menu, select SETUP BC BASIC menu item.
  • Page 52 CONS 2 : The value is not indi- : Average consump- BELOW cated. tion 2 ( CONS C Press button 4 briefly to : Current fuel con- change the adjusted value. sumption ( ØSPEED The following menu items can be : Average speed BELOW selected.

  • Page 53: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlamp and headlight flasher Lowbeam headlamp and parking lamps The parking lamps come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched Immediately after switching off on longer than absolutely the ignition press the 1 button necessary.

  • Page 54: Turn Signals

    Turn signals (300 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off. Operating turn indicator Switch on ignition. Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- Press button 1 to switch on ers place a strain on the the auxiliary headlights.

  • Page 55: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off hazard warning flashers. Operating position Ignition can be switched off. Emergency on/off switch Press button 1 again to switch Heated handlebar grips (kill switch) off hazard warning flashers. with heated handlebar grips Operating the emergency Operate heated grips...

  • Page 56: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    If no further changes are made hand grips are switched off to the selected heating level is ensure starting capability. adopted as the setting. BMW Motorrad Integral Switch off ABS function Stop motorcycle or switch on ignition with motorcycle sta- The handlebar grips can be tionary.

  • Page 57: Asc Automatic Stability Control

    the rear wheel also braked via with riding modes The ABS warning lamp re- the integral function. The ABS mains off or continues to First the ASC symbol changes control for the rear wheel is not flash. its display behavior. Press switched off until the footbrake and hold button 1 until ABS ABS function is switched on.

  • Page 58: Riding Mode

    ASC Riding mode The ASC warning lamp warning lamp changes. lights up. BMW Motorrad developed for The ASC warning lamp your motorcycle five usage sce- Release button 1 within two does not light up anymore; narios, from which you can select seconds.
  • Page 59 Switch on ignition. For every of these scenarios, the respectively optimum interac- tion of engine torque, throttle response, ABS control and ASC control is provided. with dynamic ESA The suspension settings is ad- justed to the selected scenario as well. The selection arrow 1 and the first selectable riding mode 2 are Set riding mode...
  • Page 60 shown next to the desired rid- The new riding mode is acti- ing mode. vated during operation under the following conditions: The following riding modes can be selected: Throttle grip in neutral position RAIN : When riding on wet Clutch disengaged roads.

  • Page 61: Cruise Control

    Enduro PRO Setting road speed mode 2 can be selected. The selected riding mode re- mains active even after the ig- nition is switched off. Install rider's seat ( 71). Cruise control with cruise control To do so, press locking de- vice 1 down and pull the cap Briefly press button 1 forward.
  • Page 62 Acceleration Decreasing speed Deactivating cruise control Actuate brakes or clutch or throttle grip (take back throttle beyond back position) to deac- tivate cruise-control system. Cruise control indicator lamp goes out. Resume former cruising speed Briefly press button 1 forward. Briefly press button 1 back- ward.

  • Page 63: Clutch

    Clutch Opening the throttle does Position 1: smallest distance not deactivate the cruise- between handlebar grip and Adjusting clutch lever control system. If you release clutch lever Adjusting the clutch lever the twistgrip the motorcycle will Position 4: largest distance while driving can lead to decelerate only to the cruising between handlebar grip and...

  • Page 64: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 into desired position. Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror The adjusting screw can Move mirror into desired posi- arm. be turned more easily if tion by twisting. you press the handbrake lever Loosen the nut 2.

  • Page 65: Handlebars

    1 markings. Consult Turn handwheel 1 clockwise to an authorized workshop, prefer- lower the windshield. ably an authorized BMW Motor- Turn handwheel 1 counter- rad retailer, for adjustment of the clockwise to raise the wind- handlebars. shield.

  • Page 66: Damping

    Adjusting damping on rear To increase spring preload, turn handwheel 1 in direction wheel of arrow HIGH. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Basic setting of spring Adjust damping from the left preload, rear side of the vehicle. without dynamic ESA Turn adjustment wheel as far as possible into LOW...

  • Page 67: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    valves. As a result, the running Basic setting of rear gear is adjusted to the conditions wheel rear-wheel damp- of the ground. Based on the NORMAL default setting, damping can be addition- without dynamic ESA ally adjusted harder (HARD) or Turn the adjusting screw as softer (SOFT).
  • Page 68 The display is automatically The following settings are avail- Press and hold button 1 re- hidden again after a short time. able: peatedly until desired setting is SOFTER displayed. : Comfortable damp- Adjusting the suspension The following settings are avail- Switch on ignition.

  • Page 69: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    The alarm tone The alarm can be triggered by has been completed. type can be adjusted by an au- the motion sensor thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm system an attempt to use an unau- If an alarm was triggered while (DWA)
  • Page 70 Deactivation Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) in normal operating po- sition. Switch on ignition. Turn indicators light up once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm system is de- Repeat pressing button 1 Press button 1 briefly to re- activated.

  • Page 71: Tires

    This motorcycle's headlight fea- the rear tire and make sure that an authorized BMW Motorrad tures a symmetrical low beam. the cap is screwed on firmly. retailer. No special adjustments or proce-...

  • Page 72: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Lift passenger seat at front and Have the headlamp default set- release key. ting readjusted by an autho- Take off passenger seat and rized workshop, preferably an place on a clean surface with authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 73 upholstered side facing down- uniformly backward and down, Take off rider's seat and place ward. until the locking mechanism on a clean surface with uphol- engages. stered side facing downward. Installing passenger seat Removing rider's seat Installing rider's seat Remove passenger seat Remove passenger seat 70).
  • Page 74 Adjust seat height and seat tilt Remove rider's seat ( 71). In order to adjust the low seat First, slide the front height position, install the front height adjustment under mounts 1. adjustment in orientation 1 (L Then press locking mecha- marking).
  • Page 75 justment 1 into position 3 (L marking). In order to adjust the high seat position, swivel rear height ad- justment 1 into position 2 (H marking). If seat tilt should be changed: Position the front and rear height adjustment differently.

  • Page 77: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....76 Checklist ......78 Starting .

  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized Ensure that case volumes on stacles. BMW Motorrad retailer will be left and right are equal. happy to advise you and has Make sure that weight is uni- The lowering of the motorcycle...
  • Page 79 Risk of poisoning with topcase Insufficient tire inflation pres- sure Observe maximum payload and Exhaust fumes contain carbon Poor tire tread top speed as indicated on label monoxide, which is colorless and in topcase. Etc. odorless but highly toxic. Inhaling exhaust fumes Maximum speed with with tank rucksack therefore represents a...

  • Page 80: Checklist

    Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In Brakes extreme cases, the motorcycle Front and rear brake fluid levels If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. Coolant level to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle Clutch there is a danger of overheating unnecessarily.
  • Page 81 Pre-Ride-Check with riding modes ASC self-diagnosis in progress. In the "Pre-Ride-Check", the in- strument cluster executes a test Engage neutral, or pull back routine to check the status of clutch lever if a gear is en- the instrument dials, the warn- gaged.
  • Page 82 The self-diagnosis routine retailer. completed. is determining whether the The ABS warning lamp ABS self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad Integral ASC is flashes. ready for operation. The self- The self-diagnosis routine diagnosis routine launches is determining whether the ABS self-diagnosis...

  • Page 83: Breaking In

    Mileage until running-in Checking the diagnosable sys- thorized workshop, preferably check an authorized BMW Motorrad tem components while driv- ing. So that the ASC self-diag- retailer. 311...746 miles nosis can be completed, the (500...1200 km)

  • Page 84: Offroad Riding

    After driving offroad various heel angles until the tires brake pad wear. BMW Motorrad recommends are run in. This running in proce- Check the brake pad thickness that the following be observed dure is essential if the tires are to...

  • Page 85: Brakes

    The dynamic load distribution be- Locking up of the front wheel is must be expected in the follow- tween the front and rear wheel prevented by the BMW Motorrad ing situations: changes during braking. The Integral ABS. heavier you brake, the greater...

  • Page 86: Parking Your Motorcycle

    When driving on roads spread Fold out side stand and park Excessive movements with salt. motorcycle. could result in the center stand retracting, and the After working on the brakes The side stand is designed motorcycle would topple as a due to oil or grease residues.
  • Page 87 Fuel attacks plastic sur- Unlock cap of fuel tank 1 with The "usable fuel quantity" faces, making them cloudy ignition key by turning it clock- indicated in the Technical or unattractive. wise, and fold it up. data is the fuel quantity, which can be refueled, if the fuel tank Immediately wipe off plastic parts was completely emptied, i.e., if...

  • Page 88: Fuel Specifications

    The motorcycle can tip content of 10 %, i. e., E10, programmed first by your away to the side and fall may be used for refueling. authorized BMW Motorrad over. retailer.) Secure motorcycle against tip- 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) ping away to the side, prefer-...
  • Page 89 Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand or center stand. Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the Components can be dam- vehicle should be pulled down aged.

  • Page 91: Technology In Detail

    Integral ABS ......91 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....94 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC ..95...

  • Page 92: Riding Mode

    Riding mode with dynamic ESA In the ENDURO mode, ABS is aligned to off-road operation The Dynamic ESA alignment with riding modes using street tires. depends on the selected riding In the ENDURO PRO mode, mode as well. Selection no ABS control is applied to There are five riding modes to ABS and/or ASC can be the rear wheel, if the foot-...

  • Page 93: Brake System With

    The footbrake lever acts only on back, the rear brake. ROAD default: NORMAL. Brake levers may not be actu- The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS DYNAMIC default: HARD. ated, adapts the braking force distribu- In the ENDURO and ENDURO tion between the front and rear the clutch must be actuated.
  • Page 94 After detecting the actual con- ble that the BMW Motorrad Inte- justed to the maximum transfer- ditions, the system adjusts the gral ABS will not prevent the rear able braking force.
  • Page 95 ABS fault is indicated. The To ensure that the BMW Motor- condition for a fault code is the rad Integral ABS is in an opti- completed self-diagnosis.

  • Page 96: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    When a tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible values are detected slip limit is exceeded, the engine ASC BMW Motorrad can be de- over a longer period of time, the torque is adapted by the engine activated for these cases.

  • Page 97: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    ASC deactivated. the engine torque until the front (TPC/RDC) wheel touches the ground again. Rear wheel spinning in place In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- with front brake engaged (burn Function out). ommends turning back the throt- A sensor is located in each tire,...

  • Page 98: Tire Inflation Pressure

    the outside temperature and on compensated with the air pres- of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC the driving style and duration. sure tester at the filling station. control unit is installed, however The tire inflation pressures are Example: according to the the wheels have no sensors, then shown temperature-compen-...

  • Page 99: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....98 Onboard power sockets ... . 98 Case ....... . 99 Topcase .

  • Page 100: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without Automatic deactivation proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 101: Case

    Case Operating electrical acces- sories with case You can start using electrical ac- cessories only when the ignition Opening case is switched on. The accessory remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. Onboard sockets are switched off approx.
  • Page 102 Removing case Engage pivot lever 1 in upper If the carrying handle is end position to obtain smaller folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- volume. of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. Engage pivot lever 1 in lower direction of travel, the lock tab Hold down yellow locking de-...
  • Page 103 Mounting case Pull up red release lever 1. Insert case from the top into mounts 1 and 2. Locking flap 2 pops up. Pull up red release lever 1. Fold locking flap all the way Locking flap 2 pops up. open.

  • Page 104: Topcase

    Next, press locking flap and Turn key in case lock in the red release lever 2 down at the direction of travel and remove. same time. Topcase Locking flap clicks into place. with topcase Opening the topcase Press yellow button 1 forward while opening the topcase lid.
  • Page 105 Removing topcase Engage pivot lever 1 in front If the carrying handle is end position to set larger vol- folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in topcase lock into ume. of the Topcase lock is horizontal, vertical position. Engage pivot lever 1 in rear the lock tab can be damaged.
  • Page 106 Mounting the topcase Pull red lever 1 toward rear. Hook topcase into front hold- ers 1 of topcase retaining plate. Locking flap 2 pops up. Pull red lever 1 toward rear. Press topcase onto topcase Fold locking flap all the way Locking flap 2 pops up.

  • Page 107: Navigation System

    Turning the Multi-Controller in- creases respectively decreases Before folding down the carrying handle, make sure that the slot of the volume of a BMW Motor- the Topcase lock is vertical. rad communication system con- nected via Bluetooth. During vol- Fold carrying handle 1 down.
  • Page 108 BMW special menu Menu items in the BMW special A function is triggered by menu are selected by turning the long actuation to the left. Repeat last navigation Multi-Controller. announcement. Store current way point as fa- A function is triggered by Short actuation of the Multi-Con- vorite.
  • Page 109 Special functions Security settings Screen brightness The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Screen brightness is adjusted by Integration of the BMW Motorrad can be secured against unau- the motorcycle while the unit is Navigatorhas produced a number thorized use with a four-digit PIN cradled.

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....110 Onboard tool kit ....110 Engine oil .

  • Page 112: General Instructions

    Remove front and removing and installing wheels), to carry out some of the work rear turn signal bulb BMW Motorrad has put together described here. If you are in 129). a service tool kit matched to your doubt, consult an authorized Remove the battery motorcycle.

  • Page 113: Engine Oil

    If the oil level is below MIN mark: BMW Motorrad retailer. Top up engine oil ( 111). Engine oil If oil level is above MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected Checking engine oil level...

  • Page 114: Brake System

    (Difference between MIN Have the brakes checked at an and MAX) authorized workshop, preferably Checking engine oil level an authorized BMW Motorrad 111). retailer. Reinstall engine oil fill location cap. Check front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 115 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Check rear brake pad Conduct a visual inspection of Front brake-pad wear thickness the brake pad thickness. View-...
  • Page 116 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level Check brake fluid level in front A low fluid level in the Rear brake-pad wear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 117: Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level

    MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal, motorcycle standing upright) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 118: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the Do not touch hot engine. approved level: Read off coolant level on ex- Have the defect corrected as pansion tank 1. soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 119: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Open cap 1 of coolant expan- sion tank and add coolant up Install screws 1. to specified level.

  • Page 120: Wheel Rims And Tires

    For every size of tire, ity, preferably an authorized the edge of the tire, e.g. by the BMW Motorrad has tested and BMW Motorrad retailer. letters TI, TWI or by an arrow. approved certain makes as...

  • Page 121: Removing Front Wheel

    (TPC/RDC) The wheel sizes play a major role is not damaged. Inform the in the chassis control systems BMW Motorrad retailer or the ABS and ASC. Especially the di- authorized workshop of the TPC/ ameter and width of the wheels RDC sensor.
  • Page 122 Raise front of motorcycle until left and right brake calipers. the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Remove screw 1. Mounting front wheel stand Remove left axle clamping 124).

  • Page 123: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacer bushing 1 from the wheel hub. Installing front wheel Pull quick-release axle 1 out...
  • Page 124 tion arrows on the tires or on the rim. Roll front wheel into front sus- pension. Install screw 1 with specified Tighten the right-hand axle torque. Brace quick-release clamping screw 1 with the axle on the right side at the specified torque.

  • Page 125: Removing Rear Wheel

    Engage the brakes repeatedly, continuing until the brake pads seat against the rotors. Insert the ABS sensor wire into retaining clips 1 and 2. Insert ABS sensor in its socket and install screw 3. Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Install securing screws 4 on left Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel, firm and place motorcycle on...

  • Page 126: Front Wheel Stand

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized numbers. Do not lubricate the BMW Motorrad front wheel lug bolts. stand. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Install wheel studs 1 with spec- Make sure ground is level and retailer.
  • Page 127 Loosen adjustment screws 1. Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is resting front suspension rests securely Push the two mounts 2 out- on the center stand: the on them. ward, continuing until the front motorcycle is raised too far at the supension fits between them.

  • Page 128: Lamps

    Lamps place the lowbeam headlamp bulb. Replacing lowbeam and high-beam headlamp bulbs The alignment of connec- tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following illustrations. Disconnect plug 1. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 129 LED headlights Insert spring clip 1 into catch. LED headlights can be completely replaced only. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 130: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Switch off ignition. To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
  • Page 131 Remove screw 1. The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove bulb 1 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 132 The LED additional headlights can only be completely replaced; it is not possible to replace indi- vidual LEDs. Please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an autho- Insert inside end of lens into rized BMW Motorrad retailer. light housing and close.

  • Page 133: Air Cleaner

    Air cleaner Replacing air cleaner insert Remove screws 1. Insert new respectively cleaned air cleaner insert 2. Remove air cleaner housing cover. Insert frame 1. Remove rider's seat ( 71). Remove screws 1 and screws 2. Remove center fairing panel. Remove frame 1.

  • Page 134: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. The wires leading to the Remove the battery cover power socket do not have 135). a load-capacity rating adequate When jump-starting the engine, for jump-starting the engine. Ex- do not disconnect the battery cessively high current can lead from the onboard electrical sys- to a cable fire or damage to the...

  • Page 135: Battery

    Start engine of the vehicle with BMW Motorrad has devel- also required for warranty claims. discharged battery in usual oped a trickle-charger spe- Compliance with the points be- way;...
  • Page 136 Charging disconnected Use suitable BMW chargers. motorcycle electronics. The correct charger is available battery through the authorized To charge the battery via the Charge battery using a suitable battery terminals, disconnect the BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 137: Removing The Battery

    Removing the battery Installing battery cover Removing battery cover with anti-theft alarm Switch off anti-theft alarm sys- tem if necessary. Switch off ignition. Remove the battery cover 135). Insert battery cover into mount 1 and press it into Remove screw 1. mounts 2.

  • Page 138: Install Battery

    Pull mounting plate on posi- Remove positive cable 1. First, insert mounting plate into tion 1 outward and remove it supports 1. Next, press it un- Install battery upward. der the battery at position 2. Slightly lift and remove battery as much from the holder that the positive terminal becomes accessible.

  • Page 139: Fuses

    If the fuses blow frequently, Fuses have the electrical system checked by an authorized spe- Replacing fuses cialized workshop, preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer. 15 A Install connector 1. Instrument cluster, anti- Install rider's seat ( 71). theft alarm system (DWA),...

  • Page 141: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing your vehicle ....140 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 142: Care Products

    Brake early until the brake rotors and pads are dry. BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and effect of salt. care products available at your mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 143: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road silicone. 'Insect sponges' or sponges with salt, carefully clean chrome parts hard surfaces can also lead to with plenty of water and BMW Paint care scratches. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 144: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g., Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room, mover. Then add a protective raising it to remove weight wax coating to the paint at these from both wheels.

  • Page 145: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 144 Weights ......157 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 diagonally...
  • Page 148 Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front (in the direc- tion of travel) 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

  • Page 149: Engine

    Engine Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two spur gear-driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft. Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.5:1 Rated output 125 hp (92 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 92 lb/ft (125 Nm), at engine speed: 6500 min...

  • Page 150: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad retailer.) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx. 20 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 151: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4.2 l), with filter replace- ment Products recommended by BMW Motorrad Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l), Difference between...

  • Page 152: Transmission

    0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 1.061 (35:33 teeth), Transmission output ratio Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

  • Page 153: Suspension

    Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame Design of the front-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring...

  • Page 154: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and expan-...

  • Page 155: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel with cross-spoke wheels...

  • Page 156: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuse box 15 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A, Slot 2: left multifunction switch, Tire Pres- sure Control (RDC) Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 157: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-theft alarm system Activation time during commissioning Approx. 30 s Alarm duration Approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Frame Frame design Steel-tube frame with partially self-supporting drive unit, steel-tube rear frame Location of type plate Front right frame (reinforcement tube) Location of the vehicle identification number Front frame (steering head)

  • Page 158: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.2 in (2190 mm), Across splash guard Motorcycle height 56.7 in (1440 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight with lowering 55.7 in (1415 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 37.6 in (955 mm), Across mirrors with hand protector...

  • Page 159: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 525 lbs (238 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, fuel tank 90 % full, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg) Maximum payload 467 lbs (212 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 161: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 160 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 161 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......161 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 162: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 163: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service To ensure that your BMW con- of a breakdown (BMW Roadside sistently remains in optimal con- Assistance, breakdown assis- With its worldwide service net- dition BMW Motorrad urges you tance, vehicle recovery and re- work, BMW Motorrad can attend to observe the recommended trieval, etc.).
  • Page 164 BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 165: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 166 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 167 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 168 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 169 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 170: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 171 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 173: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......172...
  • Page 174 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 175: Index

    Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handlebar lever, 61 Resetting, 45 Checking operation, 112 Control, 14 Safety instructions, 83 Operating, 54 Battery Technical data, 152 Charging connected Self-diagnosis, 80 battery, 133 Technology in detail, 91 Charging disconnected Case Warning indicators, 36 Operating, 99 battery, 134...
  • Page 176 Fill location, 13 Damping Handlebars Oil level indicator, 23 Adjusting, 63 Adjusting, 64 Technical data, 149 Hazard warning flashers Rear adjuster, 11 Topping up, 111 Control, 14, 16 Dimensions Warning for engine oil level, 34 Technical data, 156 Operating, 52 Equipment, 7 Driving mode Headlight...
  • Page 177 Indicator lights, 18 Lights Lashing down, 86 Overview, 25 Control, 14 Parking, 84 Instrument cluster Lowbeam headlamp, 51 Returning to use, 142 Ambient light sensor, 18 Operating auxiliary driving Storage, 142 Overview, 18 light, 51 Multifunction display, 18 Operating headlight flasher, 51 Control, 14 Operating high-beam head Operating, 44...
  • Page 178 Outside temperature Rider's Manual (US Model) Spring preload Display, 22 Position on vehicle, 17 Adjusting, 63 Overview of warning Running gear Rear adjuster, 13 indicators, 29 Technical data, 151 Starting, 78 Overviews Running in, 81 Control, 16 Instrument cluster, 18 Steering lock Left side of vehicle, 11 Locking, 42...
  • Page 179 Standards, 7 Transmission Engine oil level, 34 Technical data, 150 Suspension, 151 Fuel reserve, 33 Troubleshooting chart, 144 Transmission, 150 Immobilizer, 33 Turn indicators Weights, 157 Outside temperature Control, 14 warning, 35 Wheels and tires, 153 Control, right, 16 Overview, 27 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Operating, 52 Display, 22...
  • Page 180 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplicaton of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 181 If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality, the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

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