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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual R 1200 GS...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 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 safe Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    You can also consult the index at Ambient temperature..22 BMW Motorrad Integ- the end of this Rider's Manual if Tyre pressures ....22 ral ABS .
  • Page 5 General instructions ..102 components ....144 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 164 Power sockets ... . 102 Paint care .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of service ..171 12 Appendix ... . . 173 Certificate ....174 13 Index .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad overview of your motorcycle. optional extras originally Indicates the end of an All maintenance and repair work ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Deutsches Institut für Normung ment. This Rider's Manual de- e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual scribes the special equipment countries may differ. (OE) offered by BMW and se- Currency lected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual The high safety and quality level...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with daytime riding lights Daytime riding light Fuel filler neck ( Seat lock ( Setting the rear damping (down at the spring strut)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 10 Battery (behind the side trim panel) ( 137) Adjuster for spring preload, Battery support point (be- rear ( hind the side trim panel) Air filter (underneath the 136) centre trim panel) ( 135) 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front 119) 118)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with speed control Cruise-control system Hazard warning flashers ABS ( with riding modes ASC ( not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with Dynamic ESA ESA (...
  • Page 17 not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with LED auxiliary head- light Auxiliary headlights ( Turn indicators ( Horn Multifunction display 10 not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with preparation for nav- igation system Navigation system 109) 11 not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica-...

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with riding modes Riding mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Start engine (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Toolkit Rider's Manual ( 114) Table of tyre pressures Payload table Adjusting the driver seat height (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Rev. counter Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with daytime riding lights Ambient brightness sensor for the automatic mode of the daytime riding light with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Warning and telltale lights...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Service-due indicator ....21 Fuel reserve ......21 Ambient temperature .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel-gauge reading Recommendation to up- shift ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with daytime riding lights Automatic daytime riding light ( not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with heated handlebar grips...

  • Page 23: Service-Due Indicator

    Service-due indicator Display range of the on- If the service-due indic- board computer ator appears more than a month before the service date, Display of the SETUP set- the date saved in the instrument tings cluster must be adjusted. This 10 not included in the stand- situation can occur if the battery ard equipment specifica-...

  • Page 24: Ambient Temperature

    Tyre pressures The distance that can still be travelled using the reserve with tyre pressure monitoring volume depends on the style of (RDC) driving (usage) and the amount of fuel remaining at the time the light came on. Ambient temperature When the motorcycle is at a At ambient temperatures be- standstill the heat of the engine...

  • Page 25: Oil Level

    The detailed description of The preconditions for the oil level The upshift recommendation BMW Motorrad RDC starts on check are as follows: must be activated in the display page ( 98). Engine at operating tempera- settings ( 48).
  • Page 26 The upshift recommendation 1 signals the economically best point in time for upshift.

  • Page 27: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with speed control Cruise-control system Idle not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with riding modes Flashing turn indicators, left Flashing turn indicators, right General warning light, in combination with warn- ing symbols in the display...
  • Page 28 not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with anti-theft alarm Alarm system (see separ- ate operating instructions) High-beam headlight 10 not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with daytime riding lights Daytime riding lights 11 not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with LED auxiliary head-...

  • Page 29: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display not included in the stand- ard equipment specifica- tion with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressure ( EWS ( Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Engine electronics ( Battery charge ( 138) Warnings (...

  • Page 30: Warnings

    Warnings The status of the 'General' warn- ing light matches the most ur- Presentation of the gent warning. warning lights The possible warnings are listed Warnings are indicated by the on the next page. corresponding warning lights. Warnings that do not have warn- ing lights of their own are in- dicated by 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination...
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes yellow Flashes...
  • Page 32 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up red Appears on the dis- Battery charge voltage insufficient play LAMP_ ! Lights up yellow appears Bulb defective ( on the display LAMPF ! Lights up yellow appears Daytime riding light faulty ( on the display Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 33 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault ( Lights up yellow is displayed with Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted one or two arrows tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes...
  • Page 34 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display -- -- " " or " " Sensor defective or system error is displayed RDC! Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA !

  • Page 35: Electronic Immobiliser

    Avoid high load and rpm The "General" warning light thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ranges if possible. shows yellow. Have the fault rectified as Fuel down to reserve quickly as possible by a...

  • Page 36: Control Unit

    Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a control unit high specialist workshop, preferably General warning light The "General" warning light an authorised BMW Motorrad flashes yellow. shows red. dealer. The engine symbol flashes. Temperature symbol ap- Engine-oil level too low pears on the display.
  • Page 37 Battery charge voltage an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: dealer. insufficient One or several bulbs are defect- ive. The "General" warning light Bulb defective Determine defective bulbs by shows red. The "General" warning light visual inspection. The battery symbol appears shows yellow.

  • Page 38: Outside Temperature

    The ABS warning light quickly as possible by a temperatures are low; remember comes on. specialist workshop, preferably that the danger of black ice form- an authorised BMW Motorrad ing is particularly high on bridges dealer. and where the road is in shade.

  • Page 39: Asc Intervention

    BMW Motorrad dealer. has been dealt with. an ASC fault ( 97). You can continue to ride. Ride...
  • Page 40 Tyre pressure close Possible cause: Before you adjust tyre pres- sure, read the information to limit of permitted Measured tyre pressure is out- on temperature compensation side permitted tolerance. tolerance and adjusting pressure in the Check the tyre for damage with tyre pressure monitoring section entitled "Engineering and to ascertain whether the...
  • Page 41 Have the fault rectified by a authorised BMW Motorrad unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably dealer. light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad the symptoms. Under these dealer. If you are unsure whether the circumstances: vehicle can be ridden with the...
  • Page 42 There is no assurance of how specialist workshop, preferably The integral battery in the tyre- long the anti-theft alarm can re- an authorised BMW Motorrad pressure sensor has lost a sig- main operational if the vehicle's dealer. nificant proportion of its original battery is disconnected.
  • Page 43 There is no as- surance that the anti-theft alarm will be operational if the vehicle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Tyres ....... 73 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..58 Headlight .

  • Page 46: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. lock Lock the handlebars Keys You receive two different ignition If the motorcycle is on the keys and one emergency key. side stand, the surface The emergency key is small and...

  • Page 47: Ignition

    Ignition Welcome lights Switching off ignition with LED headlights Switch on ignition with daytime riding lights with LED auxiliary headlight Switch on the ignition. The side lights briefly light up. with daytime riding lights The side lights and the daytime riding lights briefly light up.

  • Page 48: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    Headlight courtesy delay will not permit the engine to be BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys started unless the key is identi- are part of an integrated security feature fied as “authorised”. system, so the dealer is under an with LED headlights...

  • Page 49: Resetting Tripmeter

    Ø SPEED Total distance travelled ( Average speed ( TRIP I Tripmeter 1 ( with tyre pressure monitoring TRIP II Tripmeter 2 ( (RDC) RANGE Range ( Tyre pressures ( SETUP SETUP-menu ( ), only when stationary DATE Date ( OILLVL Oil-level reminder ( with on-board computer Pro...
  • Page 50 Repeatedly press button 1 Repeatedly press button 1 Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until the milometer to briefly until the average value briefly until the top display line SETUP ENTER be reset is indicated in the top to be reset is indicated in the displays 2 display line 2.
  • Page 51 with preparation for navigation system GPS TM : with an installed nav- igation system: taking over GPS-time and GPS date ( or not ( CLOCK : Setting the clock DATE : Setting the date ECOSFT : Display upshift re- commendation in the display SETUP Respectively press button 1 In order to exit the...
  • Page 52 Press button 1 to increase the flashing value or button 2 to reduce the same. Keep button 2 pressed until the minutes no longer flash. Setting is complete. In order to cancel the setting at any point, keep button 1 pressed until the initial value is shown again.
  • Page 53 SETUP BC BASIC Press button 1 to increase the In the individualisation menu it is flashing value or button 2 to selected, then the factory possible to set which information reduce the same. setting will be active again. The is to be displayed in which dis- CUSTOM individualisation Keep button 2 pressed until...
  • Page 54 CONS 1 : The value is not dis- : Average consump- BELOW played. tion 1 ( CONS 2 Press button 4 briefly in order : Average consump- BELOW to change the set value. tion 2 ( CONS C The following menu items can : Current consumption be selected, the works setting is ØSPEED...

  • Page 55: Lights

    EXIT Lights High-beam headlight and : Exit individualisation menu headlight flasher Low-beam headlight and sidelights The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 56: Daytime Riding Lights

    on, the auxiliary headlights cannot selves off. The headlights return be switched on. to full brightness once they have cooled down sufficiently. Daytime riding lights Manual daytime riding light with daytime riding lights Immediately after switching off Precondition: automatic daytime the ignition, push button 1 to riding light is switched off.
  • Page 57 If the high beam headlight The automatic riding light is switched on whilst control system cannot re- the daytime riding light is place your personal assessment switched on, the daytime riding of lighting conditions. The light light will be switched off after sensor measurement may be approx.

  • Page 58: Turn Indicators

    daytime riding light will be on again. If the daytime riding Centre button 1 to cancel the light is active, the daytime rid- switched on again once the flashing turn indicators. ing light symbol is displayed in required ambient brightness is The turn indicators are can- switched on again.

  • Page 59: Emergency Off Switch

    the button. The hazard warning Emergency off switch flashers recommence flashing as (kill switch) soon as the button is released. Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Heated handlebar grips the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 60: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the charge level Integral ABS is low, grip heating is switched...

  • Page 61: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    with riding modes the Integral function ensures that Release button 1 within two the rear wheel is also braked and seconds. Initially, the ASC symbol ABS control remains active for The ABS warning light re- changes status. Press and the rear wheel. ABS control for mains off or continues to hold down button 1 until the the rear wheel is not deactivated...

  • Page 62: Asc

    ASC warning light changes status. Riding mode ASC warning light goes out; Press and hold down button 1 BMW Motorrad has developed if self-diagnosis has not until the ASC warning light five operational scenarios for your completed the ASC warning light changes status.
  • Page 63 Sporty off-roading. Switch on the ignition. The interplay of engine torque, throttle response, ABS control and ASC control is optimised for each of these scenarios. with Dynamic ESA The chassis adjustment also ad- apts to the selected scenario. The selection arrow 1 and the first selectable riding mode 2 are Setting riding mode Press button 1.
  • Page 64 mode is indicated next to the ride only when the following selection arrow. preconditions are satisfied: The following ride modes can be Throttle twistgrip in idle posi- selected: tion RAIN : For riding on a rain-wet Clutch pulled road surface. Following activation of the new ROAD : For riding on a dry road...

  • Page 65: Cruise-Control System

    Enduro PRO Saving road speed riding mode 2 selectable. The selected riding mode is retained in memory, even after the ignition is switched off. Installing front seat ( 75). Cruise-control system with speed control For this purpose press locking mechanism 1 and withdraw Briefly push button 1 forward.
  • Page 66 Accelerate Decelerate the twistgrip back past the idle position) to deactivate the cruise-control system. Telltale light for cruise-control goes out. Resume former cruising speed Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back. Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx. 2 km/h each time you push the 2 km/h each time you push the button.

  • Page 67: Clutch

    speed saved in memory, even Clutch Position 1: smallest span though you might have intended between handlebar grip and Adjusting clutch lever slowing to a lower speed. clutch lever Attempting to adjust the Position 4: largest span Telltale light for cruise con- clutch lever while riding the between handlebar grip and trol shows.

  • Page 68: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 to the desired position. Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the The adjusting screw is Turn the mirror to the correct mirror arm. easier to turn if you push position.

  • Page 69: Handlebars

    1. If you want Turn adjustment wheel 1 to have the handlebars adjus- clockwise to lower the ted consult a specialist work- windscreen. shop, preferably an authorised Turn adjustment wheel 1 BMW Motorrad dealer. counter-clockwise to raise the windscreen.

  • Page 70: Damping

    duction in spring preload re- If you want to increase spring preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- quires softer damping. ection indicated by the HIGH Adjusting the damping for arrow. rear wheel Basic setting of spring Make sure the ground is level preload, rear and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.

  • Page 71: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    responds to the same by ad- Viewing suspension Basic setting of rear-sus- justing the damper valves. The settings pension damping charac- chassis and suspension will thus Switch on the ignition. teristic be adapted to the characteristics of the terrain. without Dynamic ESA Starting from the basic setting Turn adjuster screw clock- NORMAL the damping can be...

  • Page 72: Adjusting Suspension

    HARD : Sporty damping char- acteristic with riding modes In the modes ENDURO and EN- DURO PRO only two settings are possible: SOFT : Comfortable damping characteristic HARD : Sporty damping char- In the multifunction display the Press button 1 briefly to view acteristic damping is shown in area 1, the the current setting.

  • Page 73: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Anti-theft alarm is active. cycle before increasing spring type of alarm tone can be set by preload; if applicable, have your Alarm an authorised BMW motorcycle passenger dismount. dealer. An alarm can be triggered by The ESA indicator disappears the motion sensor...
  • Page 74 Confirmation tone sounds once If an alarm was triggered while (if programmed). the motorcycle was unattended, Anti-theft alarm is deactivated. the rider is notified accordingly by an alarm tone sounding once Customising anti-theft when the ignition is switched on. alarm settings The anti-theft alarm telltale light then signals the reason for the Switch on the ignition, or bring...

  • Page 75: Tyres

    BMW Motorrad dealer. headlight. If the motorcycle is screwed on firmly. is ridden in a country where Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 76: Front And Rear Seats

    Remove the rear seat and Have the basic settings of the place it, upholstered side down, headlight restored by a special- on a clean surface. ist workshop, best of all by a BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 77 Installing rear seat til the locking mechanism en- Installing front seat gages. Removing rear seat ( 74). Adjusting seat height and seat Removing front seat tilt ( 75). Removing rear seat ( 74). Place the rear seat centrally into the rear mountings 1 and into the front mounting 2.
  • Page 78 justment in the alignment 1 (identification L). In order to set the high seat position, install front height adjustment in the direction 2 (identification H). In order to remove the front In order to set the low seat po- height adjustment 1, press sition, swivel rear height adjust- down locking mechanism 2 ment 1 into position 3 (identi-...

  • Page 79: Riding

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

  • Page 80: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised kerbs and similar obstacles, bear Ensure that the case volumes BMW Motorrad dealer will be in mind that your motorcycle's on the left and right are equal. glad to advise you on the correct ground clearance is limited.
  • Page 81 stated on the label inside the fect the handling of your motor- Affix a label stating the maximum case. cycle: permissible speed in the rider's field of vision. Settings of the spring-strut and with topcase shock-absorber system Risk of poisoning Note the maximum permissible Imbalanced load payload and the speed limit for...

  • Page 82: Checklist

    into contact with the engine and Risk of overheating Checklist exhaust system. Cooling would be Use the following checklist to inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- Catalytic converter were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you If misfiring causes unburned fuel period with the motorcycle at ride off...

  • Page 83: Starting

    Starting Pre-ride check When the ignition is switched on Starting engine the instrument cluster carries out Switch on the ignition. a test of the pointer instruments, Pre-ride check is performed. warning lights and multifunction display, the "Pre-Ride-Check". ABS self-diagnosis is The test is aborted if you start performed.
  • Page 84 ABS self-diagnosis completed Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light goes Test of the diagnosis-compat- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- out. ible system components with forms self-diagnosis to ensure its the vehicle at a standstill. operability. Self-diagnosis starts If an indicator showing an ABS...

  • Page 85: Running In

    BMW Motorrad Mileage until the dealer. running-in check New tyres do not provide full grip straight away. Wet 500...1200 km...

  • Page 86: Off-Roading

    Apply the brakes in good time Rims until the brakes have been After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. checking the rims for damage BMW Motorrad recommends The brake pads will wear after off-roading. checking the following after riding...

  • Page 87: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- wheel. The sharper the motor- Delayed braking action or poor vents the front wheel from lock-...

  • Page 88: Parking Your Motorcycle

    tee that the motorcycle will rest Riding on salted or gritted If the ground is soft or un- roads. firmly on the stand. even, there is no guaran- tee that the motorcycle will rest After work has been carried on Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firmly on the stand.
  • Page 89 Fuel expands when hot. tank past the bottom edge of Fuel escaping from an the filler neck. overfilled tank could make its way If filling occurs after the fuel onto the road surface. This could level has gone below the cause a fall.

  • Page 90: Fuel Grade

    Secure motorcycle against top- Do not fuel leaded fuel or fuel BMW motorcycle dealer.) pling; this is best done with the with metallic additives, e.g. man- 91 ROZ/RON support of a 2nd person.
  • Page 91 At the rear, secure the straps Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both ents. sides and tighten the straps. Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly; components such as brake lines the vehicle's suspension should or wires.

  • Page 93: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......93 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..98...

  • Page 94: Riding Mode

    Riding mode with Dynamic ESA In the mode ENDURO the ABS is adjusted to off-road opera- The adjustment of the Dynamic with riding modes tion using road tyres. ESA also depends on the riding In the mode ENDURO PRO mode selected. Selection there will be no ABS control at Five ride modes enable the mo-...

  • Page 95: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral

    Basic setting ENDURO PRO: While the brakes are slowing the HARD. motorcycle with ABS actively in- The desired riding mode is ini- tervening, the BMW Motorrad tially preselected. The mode Mode changes Integral ABS adapts braking-force change does not take place until...
  • Page 96 At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by transferable limit, the wheels start BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the to lock and the vehicle loses its must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after directional stability;...
  • Page 97 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, tain circumstances it is possible ABS? exceptional riding conditions can that the BMW Motorrad Integ- Within the limits imposed by lead to a fault message being ral ABS will be unable to prevent physics, the BMW Motorrad In- issued.

  • Page 98: Electronic Engine Management With

    Take care when cornering! When BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- you apply the brakes on a corner, activated in these cases. the motorcycle's weight and...

  • Page 99: Asc

    ASC. her style of riding accordingly. The BMW Motorrad ASC can Slip can be increased by Do not take risks that would neg- shut down automatically under very-heavy-duty massive-bar...

  • Page 100: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to The control unit can adminis- and decreases as tyre temper- control a situation of this nature.
  • Page 101 most instances, therefore, these the tyre is inflated to the correct gauge readings will not tally with pressure. the pressures shown by the multifunction display. Pressure adaptation Compare the RDC readings on the multifunction display with the value in the table on the inside cover of the Rider's Manual.

  • Page 103: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....102 Power sockets ..... 102 Cases .

  • Page 104: General Instructions

    Automatic shutdown for your motorcycle that are ap- or in connection with BMW Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting automatically under the following Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...

  • Page 105: Cases

    Opening cases remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. The power sockets are switched off approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on-board electrics. Cable routing The cables from the power sock- Push yellow button 1 down ets to the auxiliary devices must and at the same time open the...
  • Page 106 Adjusting case volume Removing cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in Turn key 1 in the case lock to line with the forward direction of right angles with the forward travel can result in damage to the direction of travel.
  • Page 107 Installing cases Pull red release lever 1 up. Press latching flap 1 down until resistance is felt. Latching flap 2 pops up. Pull red release lever 1 up. Next simultaneously press Fully open the latching flap. Latching flap 2 pops up. down latching flap and red re- Take a firm grip of the handle Fully open the latching flap.

  • Page 108: Topcase

    Topcase with topcase Opening topcase Push yellow button 1 forward Closing the carry handle and at the same time open the while the case lock is in lid of the topcase. line with the forward direction of travel can result in damage to the Closing topcase locking tongue.
  • Page 109 Adjusting topcase volume Removing topcase Open the topcase and remove all its contents. Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is Turn key 1 in the topcase lock horizontal can result in damage to the vertical position. to the locking tongue. Keep the yellow latch 2 held Engage pivot lever 1 at the Make sure that the topcase lock...
  • Page 110 Installing topcase Pull red lever 1 back as far as it Engage the topcase in front will go. holders 1 of the topcase carrier Pull red lever 1 back as far as it plate. Latching flap 2 pops up. will go. Press the topcase onto the Fully open the latching flap.

  • Page 111: Navigation System

    Navigation system with preparation for navigation system Operating navigation system If the BMW Motorrad Navigator is fitted, some of its functions can be controlled directly from Press latching flap 1 forward Closing the carry handle the handlebars using the Multi- until resistance is felt.
  • Page 112 Operation to the right: Play right. display of the Navigator. next title. In the BMW special menu, the The function is triggered by menu items are selected by turn- BMW Special Menu a long operation to the left.
  • Page 113 PIN to be entered is issued. down. Security settings Screen brightness Special functions The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Screen brightness is adjusted by can be secured against unau- Integration of the BMW Motor- the motorcycle while the unit is rad Navigator has produced a thorised use with a four-digit PIN cradled.

  • Page 115: Maintenance

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

  • Page 116: General Instructions

    116). 66). BMW Motorrad dealer. Some of the work calls for spe- cial tools and a thorough know- ledge of the technology involved. If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 117: Engine Oil

    Check the oil level in oil-level at operating temperature. indicator 1. Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad has assembled and firm and place the motor- a tools service set that is ideal cycle on its centre stand. for carrying out extended service Wait five minutes for the oil to work (e.g.

  • Page 118: Brake System

    Have the oil level corrected Install the cap of the oil filler by a specialist workshop, neck. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake system Wipe the area around the filler neck clean. Top up the engine oil Check operation of brakes...
  • Page 119 Have the brakes checked by a In order to ensure the dependab- specialist workshop, preferably ility of the brake system, do not an authorised BMW Motorrad permit the brake pads to wear dealer. past the minimum permissible thickness. Check front brake pad...

  • Page 120: Front Brakes

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check brake-fluid level, front brakes Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 121 MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal, mo- torcycle upright) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 122: Coolant

    If the brake fluid level drops be- components. low the permitted level: Do not touch hot engine Have the defect rectified as components. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Check the coolant level in ex- an authorised BMW Motorrad pansion tank 1. dealer.
  • Page 123 Checking coolant level If the coolant drops below the 120). permitted level: Close the cap of the coolant Top up the coolant. expansion tank. Topping up coolant Remove screws 1. Remove side panel in positions 2, 3 and 4 from the mountings.

  • Page 124: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a minimum permissible tread specialist workshop, preferably Install screws 1. depth. an authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level dealer. and firm and place the motor- Rims and tyres cycle on its stand.

  • Page 125: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad dealer or on spokes. tems and consequently cannot the Internet at www.bmw- If the notes vary: be changed.

  • Page 126: Removing Front Wheel

    (RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer or brake calipers. specialist workshop to the fact Once the calipers have that the wheel is fitted with an been removed, there is RDC sensor.
  • Page 127 Raise front of motorcycle until pension. the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Remove screw 1. Install the front-wheel stand Remove left-hand axle clamp- 129).

  • Page 128: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove spacer bush 1 from Lift front wheel and fit quick- the wheel hub. release axle 1. Remove front-wheel stand and...
  • Page 129 Install screw 1 and tighten to Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 4 on specified torque. Counter-hold screw 1 to the specified left and right and tighten to quick-release axle on the right- torque. specified tightening torque. hand side. Clamping screw for Brake caliper on tele- Quick-release axle in...

  • Page 130: Removing Rear Wheel

    Fit ABS sensor line into the workshop, preferably an author- mounting clips 1 and 2. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Insert the ABS sensor into its Seat the rear wheel on the bore and install screw 3.

  • Page 131: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its ers. Do not lubricate the wheel centre stand or another auxiliary studs. stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad Install wheel studs 1 and front-wheel stand. tighten to specified torque. Slacken adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 132: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb The positions of the plug, the spring wire retainer and the bulb might not be as illus- trated below. Make sure the ground is level Align the two adapters 2 so and firm and place the motor- If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely cycle on its stand.
  • Page 133 Remove cover 1 by turning Disengage spring clip 1 and Install bulb 2, making sure that it counter-clockwise so as to swing it aside. tab 3 is correctly positioned. replace the high beam lamp. Remove bulb 2. The bulb might face in a direction other than that Replace the defective bulb.

  • Page 134: Replacing Parking-Light

    Replacing LED headlight with LED headlights LED headlights can be re- Remove cover 1 by turning it placed only as a complete counter-clockwise. unit. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove bulb 1 from the socket.
  • Page 135 Consult a Use a clean, dry cloth to hold specialist workshop, preferably the new bulb in order to keep an authorised BMW Motorrad the glass free of foreign matter. dealer. Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove turn indicator headlight housing.
  • Page 136 Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise and remove it from the bulb housing. Installing turn-indicator Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install bulbs, front and rear it in the bulb housing.

  • Page 137: Air Filter

    LEDs. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Working from the inboard side, BMW Motorrad dealer. insert the glass into the bulb housing and close the housing. Air filter Remove screws 1. Replacing air-filter Remove air filter housing cover.

  • Page 138: Jump-Start

    Remove air filter element 2. Install screws 1. Installing front seat ( 75). Jump-start The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 139: Battery

    Make sure that the battery of the positive terminal of the donor Do not use proprietary donor vehicle has a voltage rating battery. start-assist sprays or other of 12 V. products to start the engine. Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative Make sure the ground is level Installing front seat (...
  • Page 140 Use BMW suitable chargers. A connected directly to the battery four weeks. suitable charger is available from posts.
  • Page 141 Fitting battery cover If you are unable to charge ways fully recharge the battery the battery through the on- before restoring it to use board socket, you may be using Remove battery cover a charger that is not compatible with your motorcycle's electron- ics.

  • Page 142: Removing Battery

    Removing battery with anti-theft alarm If applicable, switch off the anti- theft alarm. Switch off the ignition. Remove battery cover ( 139). Pull retaining plate in position 1 Disconnect positive lead 1. outwards and remove in an Installing battery upward direction. Slightly lift battery and remove from the mounting to such an extent that the battery positive...

  • Page 143: Fuses

    Replacing fuses workshop, preferably an author- First insert retaining plate into ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the mountings 1 and then push Install plug 1. under the battery in position 2. Installing front seat ( 75).
  • Page 144 Fuse assignment 15 A Instrument cluster, alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A Multifunction switch left, tyre pressure control (RDC)

  • Page 145: Care

    Care Care products ..... 144 Washing motorcycle ....144 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 146: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning Warm water intensifies the and care products you can mover to soften and wash off effect of salt.

  • Page 147: Paint Care

    Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or rasives to clean plastic parts. care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Even insect-remover pads or shampoo to clean chrome, par- cleaning pads with hard surfaces...

  • Page 148: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad deal- Protective wax coating ers can provide suitable auxili- ary stands. BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Restoring motorcycle products containing carnauba to use wax or synthetic wax. It is time to rewax the paint- Remove the protective wax work when water "puddles"...

  • Page 149: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 148 Weights ......162 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 151: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirror arm...
  • Page 152 Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 tighten in riding direction at the front of the block 19 Nm...

  • Page 153: Engine

    Engine Engine design Air- / fluid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two upper spur-gear- driven camshafts and a counterbalance shaft. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.5:1 Nominal output 92 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 125 Nm, at engine speed: 6500 min Maximum engine speed...

  • Page 154: Fuel

    If e.g. the engine is to be op- erated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 re- search octane number, then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer.) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

  • Page 155: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity approx. 4.2 l, with filter change Products recommended by BMW Motorrad Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 156: 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-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

  • Page 157: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, trailing arm mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by trailing arm and frame Design of front wheel suspension Central shock absorber with helical spring...
  • Page 158 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central shock absorber complete with torsion spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESA Central shock absorber complete with torsion...

  • Page 159: 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 Aluminium cast wheel...

  • Page 160: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Aluminium cast wheel with cross-spoked wheels Cross-spoked wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.50"x17" Tyre designation, rear 170/60 - 17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, Total for all sockets...
  • Page 161 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D-J ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 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 W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V...

  • Page 162: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm Time to active after activation approx. 30 s Alarm duration approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Frame Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit, steel pipe rear frames Type plate location Frame, front, right (supporting pipe) Location of the vehicle identification number Front frame (steering head)

  • Page 163: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2190 mm, about spray guard Height of motorcycle 1440 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1415 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 955 mm, Across mirrors with hand protectors 980 mm, about hand guards...

  • Page 164: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 238 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload 212 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 165: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 164 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......164 Maintenance work .

  • Page 166: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motor- rad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive after-sales service network in As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your place to look after you and motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 167 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on the age of the vehicle and the distance it has covered.

  • Page 168: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 169 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 170 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 171 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 172 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 173: 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 174 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 175: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......174...
  • Page 176 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 177: Index

    Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 14 Checking front, 117 Engineering details, 96 Checking rear, 117 Control, 14 Operation, 59 Running in, 83 Engineering details, 93 Self-diagnosis, 82 Brakes Operation, 58 Adjusting handlebar lever, 65 Average values Self-diagnosis, 82 Resetting, 48 Checking operation, 116 Warnings, 36...
  • Page 178 Daytime riding lights Technical data, 153 Case automatic daytime riding Topping up, 116 Operation, 103 light, 55 Warning for engine oil level, 34 Checklist, 80 manual daytime riding light, 54 Equipment, 7 Clock Position on the vehicle, 11 Adjusting, 49 Control, 14 Dimensions Clutch...
  • Page 179 Heated handlebar grips Lights General views Control, 16 Instrument panel, 18 automatic daytime riding Operation, 57 Left multifunction switch, 14 light, 55 Horn, 14 Left side of vehicle, 11 Control, 14 Multifunction display, 20 Headlight flasher, operating, 53 Ignition Right multifunction switch, 16 High-beam headlight, Switching off, 45 Right side of vehicle, 13...
  • Page 180 Motorcycle Power socket Seat Notes on use, 102 Position of the height Care, 143 adjustment, 17 Position on the vehicle, 13 Cleaning, 143 Seats Pre-ride check, 81 Lashing, 88 Adjusting seat height, 75 Laying up, 146 Lock, 11 Parking, 86 Rear-wheel drive Removing and installing, 74 Multifunction display, 18...
  • Page 181 Brakes, 157 Transmission Vehicle Technical data, 154 Bulbs, 159 Restoring to use, 146 Troubleshooting chart, 148 Clutch, 153 Vehicle Identification Number Turn indicators Dimensions, 161 Position on the vehicle, 13 Control, 14 Electrics, 158 Control, right, 16 Engine, 151 Operation, 56 Warning lights, 18 Engine oil, 153 Type plate...
  • Page 182 Weights Payload table, 17 Technical data, 162 Wheels Change of size, 123 Check spokes, 123 Checking rims, 122 Install the rear wheel, 128 Installing front wheel, 126 Removing front wheel, 124 Technical data, 157 Windscreen Adjuster, 13 Adjusting, 67...
  • Page 183 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprinting, even only in extracts, is only permitted with written au- thorization by BMW Motorrad, Aftersales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 184 If e.g. the engine is to be operated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 research octane number, then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

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