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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual S 1000 RR BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number 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

    Grip heating ....40 Refuelling ....66 BMW Motorrad Race Securing motorcycle for ABS .
  • Page 5 DTC ..... . . 103 Paint care ....145 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 162 Protective wax coating ..146 BMW Motorrad Mobility 8 Accessories .
  • Page 6 13 Index ....171...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW was supplied with equipment and accessories. equipment not described in Because of this, your motorcycle this Rider's Manual, you will...

  • 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 Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjuster for front rebound- stage damping ( Adjuster for rear compression-stage damping ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Engine oil level indicator 109) Adjuster for front compression-stage...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 113) VIN and type plate (on steering-head bearing, right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 112) Steering damper (behind right side panel) ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 114) Engine-oil filler neck 110) Adjuster for rear rebound- stage damping (...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Control for the laptimer Operating the ABS with BMW Motorrad Control for DTC ( Control for hazard warning flashers ( Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn Setting clock (...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Control for selecting the ride mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starting engine (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery ( 139) Helmet holder ( Luggage loops ( Toolkit ( 108) Fuse box ( 137) Rider's Manual...

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

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

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 21 Service-due indicator ....22 Range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Grip-heating indicator Odometer and tripmeters Clock ( Ride mode selected by the rider ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. Selection of the ride mode See Section 5 for informa- tion on the display modes for the race track.

  • Page 23: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( with BMW Motorrad DTC warning light ( Telltale light for left turn indicators General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( Telltale light for right turn indicators Warning light for fuel down...

  • Page 24: Service-Due Indicator

    Pre-Ride Check com- shop, preferably an authorised of the forecast due date. If the pletes. In this example the read- BMW Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- ing means "August 2012". meter reading at which a service...

  • Page 25: Range

    The range readout 1 indicates an approximate reading. ated by 'General' warning light 1 how far you can ride with the fuel Consequently, BMW Motorrad showing in combination with a remaining in the tank. This read- recommends that you should not...

  • Page 26: Status Indicators

    Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning ! EWS Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode ! LAMPR Lights up yellow...
  • Page 27 Warning light Status indicators Meaning ! VDS appears on Drop sensor defective ( the display Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( Slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault (...
  • Page 28 Warning light Status indicators Meaning ! DWA Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display ! SPEED Shift indicator lights appears Speed warning ( up or flashes on the display...
  • Page 29 Reserve fuel sible by a specialist workshop, nication between key and engine preferably an authorised BMW electronics is disrupted. Motorrad dealer. approx. 4 l Remove all other vehicle keys...
  • Page 30 ! LAMP appears on the display. gine runs in emergency operating workshop, preferably an author- mode. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. A defective bulb places You can continue to ride, but your safety at risk because Parking-light bulb bear in mind that the usual en-...

  • Page 31: Abs Fault

    Installing number-plate carrier Seek the advice of a specialist 92). workshop, preferably an author- The rider has switched off the SETUP ised BMW Motorrad dealer. mode, switch on ABS system. suppression of the error mes- Activating ABS function ABS self-diagnosis not sage.
  • Page 32 Possible cause: reach a speed of at least 5 km/h in order for DTC self-diagnosis to The DTC control unit has detec- with BMW Motorrad DTC complete. ted a fault. DTC warning light quick- Pull away slowly. Bear in mind You can continue to ride.

  • Page 33: Speed Warning

    Seek the advice of a specialist Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Speed warning Anti-theft alarm battery Shift indicator lights up or...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Grip heating......40 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..41 Dynamic Traction Control DTC .

  • Page 36: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel Turn the handlebars all the way ABS self-diagnosis is filler cap lock and seat lock are all to left performed. ( operated with the same key. with BMW Motorrad DTC DTC self-diagnosis is per- formed. (...

  • Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys as "authorised" for your motor- cycle. are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an A spare key attached to obligation to check the legitimacy the same ring as the ig-...

  • Page 38: Ers

    Trip I button 2 until the number Tripmeter 1 ( stops flashing. Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( This completes the process. Range (once fuel level is down to reserve) Odometer and Resetting tripmeter tripmeters Switch on the ignition. Selecting readings Select the desired tripmeter.

  • Page 39: Speed Warning

    Speed warning To increase the speed setting: Briefly press button 1. Adjusting speed warning Speed is increased by approx. If applicable, activate the speed 10 km/h each time you press SETUP warning in the menu the button. (see "On the race track"). The current speed setting or appears on the display.

  • Page 40: Lights

    Low-beam headlight Parking light The low-beam headlight switches Switch off the ignition. on automatically when you start the engine. High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Start the engine. To switch off the speed warn- ing: Hold down button 1 until appears on the display. Immediately after switching off Lights the ignition, push button 1 to...

  • Page 41: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the flashing turn indicators. Operating flashing turn indicators Hazard warning Switch on the ignition. flashers The turn indicators are can- Switching on hazard celled automatically after warning flashers you have ridden for approximately Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 42: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched (kill switch) off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency off switch (kill switch) Grip heating Repeatedly press button 1 until with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch the desired heating stage ap-...

  • Page 43: Bmw Motorrad Race

    BMW Motorrad Race with BMW Motorrad DTC Deactivating ABS function Switch on the ignition. You have the option of de- activating the ABS function while the motorcycle is on the move. The handlebar grips have two- stage heating. Stage two 2 is...

  • Page 44: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    Control DTC until DTC warning light 3 Press and hold down button 1 changes status. until ABS warning light 2 with BMW Motorrad DTC DTC warning light starts to changes status. show. Deactivating DTC function ABS warning light goes out;...

  • Page 45: Ride Mode

    Activating DTC function switching the ignition off and See the section entitled then on again. "Engineering details" for more information on the A DTC fault has occurred various ride modes that can be if the DTC warning light selected. shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.
  • Page 46 rear wheel is restricted (see the section entitled "Engineering details"). With the motorcycle at a stand- still, the mode you select is ac- tivated after approximately ten seconds. The newly selected riding mode is activated as you ride only when the following With the coding plug inserted, Repeatedly press button 1 until preconditions are satisfied:...
  • Page 47 Installing coding plug coding plug for riding on public roads. Switch off the ignition. with reduced power output, 79 Switch off the ignition. Remove the front seat ( 55). The following applies to motorcycles with power re- duction: Once the coding plug has been inserted, the choice of modes includes SPORT and To do so, press retainer 2 and...

  • Page 48: Brakes

    Mirrors tivated automatically, for safety reasons. Adjusting mirrors Setting riding mode ( 43). Installing front seat ( 55). Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever Changing the position of Applying light pressure from the brake-fluid reservoir can behind, turn adjusting screw 1 allow air to penetrate the brake to the desired position.
  • Page 49 torcycle. Increase spring preload bottom edge 1 of the outer when the motorcycle is heavily tube to front axle 2. loaded and reduce spring preload Apply the rider's weight to the accordingly when the motorcycle motorcycle. is lightly loaded. With the assistance of a second person, measure Adjusting spring preload distance d between points 1...
  • Page 50 board toolkit to turn adjusting Load-dependent adjust- screws 3 in direction b. ment of spring preload Make sure that the settings are identical on left and right. Negative spring displace- ment of rear wheel Adjusting spring preload 20...25 mm (With rider for rear wheel 85 kg) Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 51: Damping

    load, in other words), use the An uneven surface requires tool from the on-board toolkit softer damping than a smooth to turn adjusting ring 2 in dir- surface. ection b. An increase in spring preload To increase negative spring requires firmer damping, a re- displacement (reduce spring duction in spring preload re- preload, in other words), use...
  • Page 52 Adjusting rebound-stage Compression stage, ba- damping for front wheel sic setting, front Position 2 (comfortable set- ting with rider 85 kg) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the Make sure that the settings are tool from the on-board kit to identical on left and right.

  • Page 53: Front Wheel

    Adjusting compression- Rebound stage, basic stage damping for rear setting, front wheel Position 2 (comfortable set- Make sure the ground is level ting with rider 85 kg) and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 7 (sports setting with rider 85 kg)
  • Page 54 Adjusting rebound-stage Compression stage, ba- damping for rear wheel sic setting, rear, high Make sure the ground is level speed and firm and place the motor- Position 2 (comfortable set- cycle on its stand. ting with rider 85 kg) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 9 (sports setting To increase damping: Use the...

  • Page 55: Tyres

    Tyres Rebound stage, basic Tyre pressure, rear setting, rear Check the tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im- Position 2 (comfortable set- 2.9 bar (Tyre cold) pair the motorcycle's hand- ting with rider 85 kg) If tyre pressure is too low: ling characteristics and increase Position 4 (normal setting Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 56: Front And Rear Seats

    Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are unsure whether the Open seat lock 1 with the igni- headlight beam-throw setting is tion key.

  • Page 57: Helmet Holder

    Installing front seat Lock the seat lock with the ig- nition key. Removing front seat Push the upholstery of the front seat forward slightly Engage the front seat in above the screw holes and mount 2, then lower the rear of hold it in this position.

  • Page 58: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops Securing luggage to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( 54). Turn the rear seat upside down. Use the loops 1 and the rear The helmet catch can footrests, for example, to se- scratch the panelling. cure luggage to the rear seat. Make sure the lock is out of the In this process, take care not to way when you hook the helmet...

  • Page 59: Riding

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

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Imbalanced load silencer. the year. Your authorised BMW Loose clothing When you park the motorcycle Motorrad dealer will be glad to Insufficient tyre pressure make sure that no-one comes...

  • Page 61: Checklist

    ( ride off. period with the motorcycle at with BMW Motorrad DTC Brakes a standstill: overheating would DTC self-diagnosis is per- Brake-fluid levels, front and rear result.
  • Page 62 Phase 1 You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat- extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge The engine will switch itself off the battery before you start the if you start it with the gearbox in engine, or use jump leads and a neutral and then engage a gear...
  • Page 63 Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis completed The needle of the revolution BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- counter moves to the position The ABS warning light goes forms self-diagnosis to ensure its for zero engine revolutions. out. operability. Self-diagnosis is per-...

  • Page 64: Running In

    You can continue to ride. Bear The authorised BMW Motorrad DTC warning light slow- in mind that the DTC function dealer deactivates this monit- is not available.

  • Page 65: Shifting Gear

    Brake pads Avoid extreme angles of heel. Shift light flashing: engine speed too high New brake pads have to bed Shifting gear down before they can achieve Shift speed their optimum friction levels. You Shift light When the motorcycle is on the can compensate for this initial re- move, the shift light indicates the duction in braking efficiency by...

  • Page 66: Steering

    BMW Motor- shift lever. rad recommends disengaging the clutch for upshifts in these Attempting to adjust the circumstances.

  • Page 67: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Race ABS pre- torcycle is at a standstill. braking force can be transmitted vents the front wheel from lock- without the wheel locking. ing up. Turn adjusting screw 1 in dir- To optimise stopping distance, ection A to increase damping.

  • Page 68: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Riding in the rain or through On a gradient, the motorcycle puddles of water. should always face uphill; se- motorcycle lect 1st gear. After the motorcycle has been Side stand washed. Refuelling Switch off the engine. Riding on salted or gritted roads.

  • Page 69: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    onto the road surface. This could Usable fuel capacity cause a fall. Do not overfill the fuel tank. approx. 17.5 l Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Reserve fuel Use only unleaded fuel. Refuel with fuel of the grade approx.
  • Page 70 Make sure that the motorcycle Pull the straps down and tight. cannot topple sideways. Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand. Remove screws 1 and remove the cover panel of the bottom At the rear, secure the straps fork bridge.

  • Page 71: On The Race Track

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

  • Page 72: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display sequent viewing in the INFO mode. Selecting display mode INFO mode: The data saved beforehand in LAPTIMER mode can be viewed in INFO mode. Note that this mode can be activ- ated only when the motorcycle is at a standstill. When the display shows SETUP mode: SETUP mode is INFO-MENU...
  • Page 73 Overview of mode selection solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Operating odometer Setting clock ( 35). Starting timing ( 74). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu Speed warning (...

  • Page 74: Laptimer Mode

    LAPTIMER mode Labels for the values this freeze period can be set as described on page ( 88). shown on the display Mode of presentation The following times can be dis- played in the second line: The time for the preceding lap, labelled "LASTLAP".
  • Page 75 Overview of LAPTIMER mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Ending timing ( 75). Interrupting timing ( 75). Starting timing ( 74). Customising display layout 74).
  • Page 76 Customising display Starting timing of another lap can be started only by an external signal. layout Infrared receiver with infrared receiver An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the in- strument panel in LAPTIMER mode. The instrument panel can be operated in this way only Press button 1 to start timing.
  • Page 77 Interrupting timing Ending timing you delete the current timing session in the INFO mode. Fastest lap anticipated This function has to be activated SETUP in the menu ( 89). Press button 1 to interrupt tim- Begin by pressing button 1 to ing.
  • Page 78 time. "Fastest lap" indicator 1 lights up.

  • Page 79: Info Mode

    INFO mode button 2 is pressed the laps are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting saved lap ATBEST All-time best lap ( BEST Best lap saved ( LAST Last lap saved ( All other laps saved in memory Aggregate time for all laps TOTAL saved in memory ( Exiting INFO mode...
  • Page 80 Overview of INFO mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Selecting saved lap 77). Delete the lap times 81). Direct jump to the CLEAR ALL menu Exiting INFO mode 79). Clearing all saved data 80). Activating ROAD mode 80).
  • Page 81 Information per lap Lap time for the lap cur- rently displayed Exiting INFO mode Press and hold down button 2 to exit the INFO menu. Alternately: Top speed The readings already recorded (max) and lowest speed remain saved in memory. (min) on the lap currently displayed Repeatedly press but-...
  • Page 82 Clearing all saved data Activating ROAD mode means that other races can sub- sequently be timed and the lap times of those races compared with the best lap from earlier races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted from memory. If the all-time best lap is from a race timed in the past, it is ac- companied on the display by the...
  • Page 83 Deleting lap times best time until the best time was deleted becomes the new best lap. LAST the last lap in memory the lap in question is deleted. The lap that was the second- last time until the last time was deleted becomes the new last lap.

  • Page 84: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode parameters are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting a parameter Engine speed for shift light ON SFT-ON Engine speed for shift light SFTOFF OFF ( Shift-light brightness SFT-BR Shift-light flash frequency SFT-FL Display setup in laptimer mode SETUP LAPTIMER Repeatedly press button 1 or Display hold time for the most button 2 until the parameter...
  • Page 85 Overview of SETUP mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Selecting a parameter 82). Direct jump to ROAD mode Setting parameter ( 84). Exiting setup mode 84).
  • Page 86 Setting parameter Exiting setup mode Engine speed for shift light ON Press and hold down button 2 Press and hold down button 1 until the multifunction display until the parameter starts to Engine speed for shift light ON in switches to ROAD mode. flash.
  • Page 87 Engine speed for shift Shift-light brightness Shift-light flash frequency light OFF Shift-light brightness expressed Frequency at which the shift light as a percentage of maximum and the speed warning flash, in Engine speed for shift light OFF brightness. Hz (1/s). in rpm.
  • Page 88 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The second line shows the run- The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- ning time for the current lap, recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the the best lap saved in memory the running time for the current all-time best lap is shown in the...
  • Page 89 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- The second line is blank, the recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the third line shows the running time the best lap saved in memory is third line is blank.
  • Page 90 Display-freeze period for Minimum lap time Indicator for bulb failure the most recent time If an infrared receiver is used for If a bulb or the number-plate car- timing laps, you can set the min- rier is removed in preparation for Freeze time in seconds.
  • Page 91 Fastest lap indicator Speed warning Display brightness The "Fastest lap anticipated" Activating this function activates You can set display brightness to 75) function is switched on. any of five levels. another main menu in which you can set a top speed. A warning is issued if the motorcycle ex- ceeds this limit.

  • Page 92: In The Gravel Trap

    In the gravel trap the points where chafing might occur. with BMW Motorrad DTC Use the HP Race Cover DTC deactivation Kit from BMW Motorrad to cover the screw holes and On very loose surfaces (for ex- restore the security of the ample in a gravel trap of a race mounting.

  • Page 93: Removing And Installing Number

    Removing and installing Open retainer 2 and discon- nect the plug. number-plate carrier Removing number-plate with anti-theft alarm (DWA) carrier Switch off the ignition. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Engage the left and right mir- If applicable, deactivate the...
  • Page 94 Carefully disengage anti-theft Use a small screwdriver to Remove screws 8 with wash- alarm bracket 5 from the rear push retainer 7 to the left and ers and remove the number- frame and turn it up. at the same time push the plug plate carrier.
  • Page 95 secure it to the rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Hold the number-plate carrier Connect the plug, making sure in position and work the cable that retainer 6 engages. through opening 9. Install screws 8 with the wash- Push the plug of the number- ers.

  • Page 96: Removing And Installing Front

    applies by analogy to the left side panel. Removing side panel ( 115). From the front, work the anti- Remove screw 2 and remove theft alarm into position in the the turn indicator. Work the holder. cable through the fairing side panel.
  • Page 97 the motorcycle on which you Install screws 2. are working. The letter "R" for right or "L" for left is stamped on the back of the slipstream deflector. Install screws 1. Installing front flashing turn indicator Engage the fairing side panel in mount 6 on the engine spoiler.
  • Page 98 Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Work the cable through the fairing side panel. Remove screw 1 on the in- Clip in the turn-signal cable at board side of the right side position 1.

  • Page 99: Engineering Details

    Race ABS ......100 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ..103...

  • Page 100: Ride Mode

    In these cases, do not insert the RACE standard tyres recommended coding plug for riding on public SLICK (only with coding plug by BMW Motorrad. The SLICK roads. inserted) mode is for racing slicks and sur- faces with a very high level of...
  • Page 101 virtually linear, engine response is The SLICK mode was developed RACE soft. for situations in which the rider RACE is the sportiest mode has an open view of the road The ABS always intervenes early available without the coding plug enough to prevent as effectively ahead and the surroundings and inserted.

  • Page 102: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    In order to achieve this state, the ground is also deactivated. the motorcycle must be at BMW Motorrad Race When this mode is selected the a standstill with the ignition controller of the DTC system...
  • Page 103 At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by transferrable limit, the wheels BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the start to lock and the motorcycle must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after loses its directional stability;...
  • Page 104 BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- of maintenance. the rear wheel to lift off the ceptional riding conditions can In order to ensure that the BMW ground. lead to a fault message being is- Motorrad Race ABS is always When you brake, bear in mind sued.

  • Page 105: Electronic Engine Manage

    Under these circumstances the momentum take over and even traffic conditions and adopting indicator for a DTC fault shows. BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- his or her style of riding accord- Self-diagnosis has to complete able to counteract their effects.
  • Page 106 The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- If the coding plug for the SLICK able to control a situation of this mode is not inserted, you can nature.

  • Page 107: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....106...

  • Page 108: General Instructions

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

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Battery ......139 Toolkit .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    48). cial tools and a thorough know- Extension for screwdriver ledge of motorcycle technology. blade If you are in doubt consult a Adjusting rear suspen- specialist workshop, preferably sion (in combination with your authorised BMW Motorrad plain screwdriver blade) dealer.

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    gine oil level is read correctly, Open-ended spanner 10 Reversible screwdriver blade check the oil level only after a Width across flats 10/13 lengthy trip. With star-head and Torx Adjust the chain tension 119). Make sure the engine is at op- Remove the front seat plastic adapter for socket erating temperature and hold...

  • Page 112: Brake System

    Have all work on the brake sys- preferably an authorised BMW high. tem undertaken by trained and Motorrad dealer. Always make sure that the oil qualified specialists.
  • Page 113 From the rear toward Have the brakes checked by a If genuine BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably brake pads 1. brake pads are not installed, an authorised BMW Motorrad it is absolutely essential to Brake-pad wear limit, dealer. measure the thickness of the front brake-pad carrier plates.
  • Page 114 BMW Motorrad recommends Make sure the ground is level min 1.0 mm (Friction pad installing only genuine BMW and firm and hold the motor- only, without backing plate.) Motorrad brake pads. cycle upright. Move the handlebars to the...
  • Page 115 Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 116: Coolant

    Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant Checking coolant level Brake fluid level, rear Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 117: Body Panels

    applies by analogy to the left side panel. Open cap 1 of the expansion Remove screw 1 on the in- tank. board side of the side panel. Top up coolant to specified Remove screws 1 and remove level. slipstream deflector 2. Checking coolant level 114).
  • Page 118 Installing side panel Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Seat the side panel in the rub- ber buffer at position 4. Engage the fairing side panel in Install screws 3 with the wash- mount 6 on the engine spoiler.

  • Page 119: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a Hold slipstream deflector 2 in specialist workshop, preferably position, making sure that it is an authorised BMW Motorrad the correct part for the side of Pull clutch lever 1 until resist- dealer. the motorcycle on which you ance is perceptible.

  • Page 120: Rims And Tyres

    BMW Motorrad The locations of the marks are To increase clutch play: turn dealer. indicated on the edge of the tyre, screw 2 in the tightening dir- e.g.

  • Page 121: Chain

    Clean the drive chain with a suitable cleaning product, dry it and apply chain lubricant. To prolong chain life, BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad chain lubric- Use a screwdriver to push the ant, or:...
  • Page 122 Make sure that scale read- workshop, preferably an author- chain is tensioned. ings 4 are the same on left and ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Measure the length of the right. chain over 9 rivets below the Tighten locknuts 3 on left and rear wheel swinging arm.

  • Page 123: Wheels

    Make sure the ground is level Tyre recommendation calculations. Any change in these and firm and place the motor- For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for cycle on its stand. Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 124 BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Installing auxiliary stand at front wheel ( 128). Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being disc 5.

  • Page 125: Installing Front Wheel

    Quick-release axle in Hold clip 6 in position. fasteners checked by a specialist threaded bush workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. 50 Nm The front wheel must be Tighten right axle clamping installed right way round to screws 1 to the specified tight- rotate in the correct direction.

  • Page 126: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel right. Slacken adjusting screws 2 on Place the motorcycle on an left and right. auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad Remove adjusting plate 4 and recommends the BMW Motor- push the axle in as far as it will rad rear-wheel stand.
  • Page 127 Remove quick-release axle 5 Remove the brake line from When rolling the rear wheel and remove adjusting plate 6. holder 8. clear of the motorcycle, take care not to damage ABS sensor 9. Roll the rear wheel as far Remove the brake and ABS forward as possible and line from holder 8.
  • Page 128 10 back workshop, preferably an author- far enough to allow the rear ised BMW Motorrad dealer. wheel to clear it. Roll the rear wheel on the sup- The sprocket and the port into the swinging arm as spacer sleeves on left...
  • Page 129 ing brake-caliper carrier 10 for- ward at the same time. Insert right adjusting plate 6 Insert left adjusting plate 4. into the swinging arm with Install axle nut 1 with its stop 12 to the front. washer, but do not tighten the Roll the rear wheel as far Lift the rear wheel and work nut at this point.

  • Page 130: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad Seat the brake and ABS line in...

  • Page 131: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing auxiliary stand at rear wheel Turn brackets 2 long ends in. Engage the auxiliary stand in the front suspension and apply Adjust adapters 3 to the width even pressure to push it down of the pins inserted in the front to the ground.

  • Page 132: Bulbs

    Install adapter pins (83 30 2 Turn brackets 2 long ends out. Engage the auxiliary stand in 152 841) 1 in the rear wheel the rear wheel swinging arm Adjust adapters 3 to the width swinging arm on left and right and apply even pressure to of the pins inserted in the rear and tighten to the specified...
  • Page 133 Switch off the ignition. Remove cover 2 so that the Release spring clip 4 at left high-beam headlight bulb can and right and swing it up. Remove cover 1 so that the be replaced. Remove bulb 5 from the low-beam headlight bulb can socket.

  • Page 134: Replacing Parking-Light

    Engage spring clip 4 in the Bulbs for the low-beam catch on left and right. headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base Remove parking-light cover 1.
  • Page 135 Replacing parking-light bulb, right Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket. socket. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove cover 1.
  • Page 136 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Push down retainer 2 (using a Install socket 3 in the headlight screwdriver if necessary) and housing, making sure that re-...
  • Page 137 Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install and remove it from the bulb it in the bulb housing. housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Pull the glass out of the re-...
  • Page 138 Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Pull number-plate light 1 out of Seek the advice of a specialist the new bulb in order to keep the bulb housing. workshop, preferably an author- the glass free of foreign matter. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 139: Fuses

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

  • Page 140: Jump Starting

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

  • Page 141: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. minutes before repeating the veloped a float charger spe- Compliance with the points be-...

  • Page 142: Installing Battery

    Connecting battery to Remove the front seat ( 55). Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the motorcycle charger's terminal clips from the battery terminals. The battery has to be re- charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse.
  • Page 143 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Place the battery in the battery compartment, positive terminal on the right in the forward dir- ection of travel.

  • Page 145: Care

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

  • Page 146: Care Products

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

  • Page 147: Paint Care

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

  • Page 148: Protective Wax Coating

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

  • Page 149: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....148 Riding specifications ....160 Threaded fasteners ....149 Engine .

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuel ( 66).

  • Page 151: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 19 Nm Radial brake caliper to axle mount M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm Rear quick-release axle in...
  • Page 152 Rear wheel Valid Adapter to rear wheel swinging M8 x 30 20 Nm Clamping bolt to upper spring M5 x 25 3 Nm Spring strut to main frame M10 x 65 56 Nm Mirrors Valid Mirror to front panel carrier M6, Replace nuts 8 Nm mechanical...

  • Page 153: Engine

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

  • Page 154: Fuel

    BMW recommends BP fuels Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.5 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 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 155: Clutch

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

  • Page 156: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm Number of teeth, rear-wheel drive (Pinion / 17 / 45 sprocket) Secondary transmission ratio 2.647 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...

  • Page 157: Brakes

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

  • Page 158: Electrics

    Rear wheel rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Fuses Current rating of fuse 1 (Instrument panel ) 10 A...
  • Page 159 Current rating of fuse 6 (Horn) 7.5 A Current rating of fuse 7 (Ignition switch) Current rating of fuse 8 (Sensor group) Main fuse 40 A Battery battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation...

  • Page 160: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light unit Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy...

  • Page 161: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2056 mm Height of motorcycle 1138 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider Weights Unladen weight 202 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %...

  • Page 162: Riding Specifications

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

  • Page 163: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 162 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......162 Maintenance work .

  • Page 164: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extens- ive after-sales service network As owner of a new BMW mo- In order to help ensure that your in place to look after you and torcycle, in circumstances in BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 165 1000 km in BMW Service advance when the time for a ser- The BMW Service is carried out vice is approaching, on the basis once a year; the extent of servi- of the programmed values.

  • Page 166: 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 167 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 168 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 169 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: 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 172 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 173 Brake fluid Technical data, 157 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front, 112 Warning for bulb failure, 28 Checking fluid level, rear, 113 Control, 14 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 100 Chain Reservoir, rear, 13 Adjusting tension, 119 Operation, 41 Brake pads Checking tension, 119 Self-diagnosis, 61...
  • Page 174 Coolant Fuel Electrics Checking fill level, 114 Refuelling, 66 Technical data, 156 Fill-level indicator, 13 Technical data, 152 Emergency off switch (kill switch) Topping up, 114 Fuel reserve Operation, 40 Range, 23 Warning for overtemperat- Position on the motorcycle, 15 Warning, 27 ure, 27 Engine...
  • Page 175 Mirrors Hazard warning flashers Keys, 34 Adjusting, 46 Control, 14 Removing and installing, 90 Operation, 39 Mobility services, 162 Laying up, 146 Headlight Motorcycle Lights Adjustment for driving on left/ Care, 143 Control, 14 driving on right, 53 Cleaning, 143 Headlight flasher, operating, 38 Beam throw, 54 Lashing, 67...
  • Page 176 Steering lock Odometer and tripmeters Safety instructions Locking, 34 Operation, 36 for brakes, 65 For riding, 58 Technical data Seats Parking, 66 Battery, 157 Installation, 54 Pre-ride check, 60 Brakes, 155 Lock, 11 Bulbs, 157 Removal, 54 Clutch, 153 Service, 162 Rear-wheel drive Dimensions, 159 Service-due indicator, 22...
  • Page 177 Toolkit Vehicle identification number Installing front wheel, 123 Contents, 108 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Removing front wheel, 121 Position on the vehicle, 16 Removing rear wheel, 124 Torques, 149 Technical data, 155 Warning lights, 17 Transmission Overview, 21 Technical data, 153 Warnings troubleshooting chart, 148 ABS, 29...
  • Page 178 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2012 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 179 Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends *01418543251* Order No.: 01 41 8 543 251 08.2012, 2nd edition...

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