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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 4 Operation ... . . 41 the end of this Rider's Manual Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Turn indicators ..61 Brake system with BMW Battery ....125 Motorrad Integral ABS . . . 86 Storage compartment .
  • Page 6 Service ....152 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ....152...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Should you want to sell your BMW Motorrad retail- BMW one day, please also re- Results of an action. member to turn over the Rid- er's Manual to the new owner; Reference to a page EWS Electronic immobilizer.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys- If your BMW is equipped with from the information supplied tem. options or accessories not in the Rider's Manual. Nor described in this Rider's Man- TPC Tire Pressure Control. ual, then this equipment is can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath seat ....Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Electrically adjustable windshield ( Battery compartment 128) Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjusting rear damping Onboard socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fill location for fuel Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 105) Headlight adjustment (vertical), beneath instru- ment panel ( Storage compartment Vehicle Identification Number...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Seat heater adjustment Engine-oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 101) 103) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 106) Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (US Mod- Toolkit ( 100)

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Switch for cruise-control system ESA button ASC button Windshield button Pushbutton, horn Left turn indicator button 61), Hazard warning flashers button ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Onboard computer but- Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Heated hand grips switch Right turn indicator button ( 62), Hazard warning flashers button Turn indicators off button 62), Hazard warn- ing flashers off button Switch for driver's seat heating...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Tachometer Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) Adjustment of clock 47), Display dimming Control, odometer Sensor for lighting of in- strument panel The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Side lights Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight...
  • Page 23 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . ABS warning light ... . . Indicator light, cruise-control system .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel gauge ( Onboard computer dis- play 49), TPC dis- play Area for warning symbols Gear indicator ( Coolant temperature dis- play ( Trip meter ( 46), TPC display (motorcycles without onboard computer) Clock ( 47), Display area for seat heater 56), Display area for display dimming ( 47),...

  • Page 25: Lights

    Warning and indicator ABS warning light Function indicators lights In some countries a different Fuel capacity display of the ABS warning The vertical bar under light is possible. the gas pump symbol indicates the remaining fuel Possible country- quantity. dependent versions. Gear Indicator light, cruise- Engaged gear is indicat-...

  • Page 26: General Warning Indicators

    bility at the rear wheel and has reduced the torque. The warning light flashes one sec- ond longer than the ASC in- tervention lasts. As a result, the driver is provided with op- tical feedback on the regula- tion carried out even after the critical driving situation.
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up in yel- EWS! warning Electronic immobilizer is active appears Lights up in yel- Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up in red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high play flashes Lights up in yel- Appears Engine electronics ( Flashes in red...
  • Page 28 Display Meaning Lights up in yel- Appears Bulbs defective ( Flashes with tem- Ice warning ( perature display Is displayed with Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) weak note Lights up in yel- Is displayed with Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead note...
  • Page 29 If possible, continue driv- placed, preferably by an Reserve fuel quantity ing in the part-load range to authorized BMW Motorrad cool down the engine. retailer. In traffic jams, switch off the Fuel down to reserve 1.1 gal (4 l)
  • Page 30 BMW Motorrad retailer. function of an oil-level indica- Continued driving is pos- tor.The correct engine oil level sible, however the accus-...
  • Page 31 If possible, do not continue Contact a specialized work- BMW Motorrad retailer. driving. shop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retail- The battery is not being Engine oil level too low charged. Displayed with Continued driving is possi- warning.
  • Page 32 ( 121) General warning light workshop, preferably an au- lights up in yellow. thorized BMW Motorrad re- Front bulb defective tailer. Defective bulb symbol Defective bulb symbol with arrow pointing to with two arrows is dis- Rear bulb defective the front is displayed.
  • Page 33 BMW Motorrad retail- your motorcycle. that the danger of black ice is particularly high on bridges Replace defective bulbs as Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) and where the road is in the soon as possible;...

  • Page 34: Tpc Oe

    Warning indicators of the determined tire pressure is outside the permissible tol- Tire Pressure Control erance, the general warning light flashes in red. Display of TPC warning On motorcycles with- indicators out an onboard comput- er, this display appears in the area of the odometer.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up in yel- The critical air Tire pressure in limit area of permis- pressure flashes sible tolerance ( Flashes in red The critical air Tire pressure outside permissible pressure flashes tolerance ( Transmission error ( -- -- Lights up in yel- Is displayed with...
  • Page 36 Tire pressure outside workshop, preferably an au- permissible tolerance The critical air pressure thorized BMW Motorrad re- flashes. General warning light tailer. flashes in red. If you are unsure about the The measured tire pressure is...
  • Page 37 Contact a specialized work- Have the fault eliminated shop, preferably an autho- by a specialized workshop, Watch the TPC display in rized BMW Motorrad retail- another environment. A preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. permanent fault has not occurred until the general A system fault has occurred.

  • Page 38: Abs Warning Indicators

    ABS warning indicators Display ABS warnings are indi- cated by the ABS warn- ing light. The warning light can light up continuously or flash. In some countries an alterna- tive display of the ABS warn- ing light is possible. Possible country- dependent versions.
  • Page 39 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 40: Asc Warning Indicators Oe

    To check preferably an authorized the wheel sensors, the BMW Motorrad retailer. motorcycle must be driven a few yards. ASC warning Ride off slowly. It must be indicators...
  • Page 41 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC error ( Lights up ASC deactivated (...
  • Page 42 30 mph preferably an authorized (50 km/h). BMW Motorrad retailer. Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the ASC function ASC deactivated is not available until the self-...

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Brakes ......lock ......Handlebars .
  • Page 44 Tires ......

  • Page 45: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- lizer (EWS) ( 44). Ignition switch and steer- ing lock, tank filler cap Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 46: Electronic Immobilizer

    The electronic immobilizer with the electronics in the side stand, the surface of helps protect your BMW mo- key; these signals are specific the ground will determine torcycle from theft, and this to your motorcycle and they...

  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Replacement and spare keys Hazard warning flashers in are only available through an operation. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Left/right turn indicator tailer. The keys are part of an lights flash. integrated security system, so Switch off ignition.

  • Page 48: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Switching off hazard Odometer and warning flashers tripmeters Odometer Press tripmeter button 1 once briefly each time. Press turn-indicator cancel button 1. The odometer reading ap- Hazard warning flashers are pears in display field 1. switched off. Selecting tripmeter Switch on ignition. When you switch on the ignition, the information shown by the tripmeter when...

  • Page 49: Multifunction Display

    Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Multifunction display button is pressed after maximum brightness is Tire pressures (OE) on mo- Adjusting dimming reached, brightness is torcycles without onboard reduced by one level. computer Resetting tripmeter Clock Switch on ignition. Setting clock Select desired tripmeter. Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to ac-...

  • Page 50: Tire Pressure Control Tpc Oe

    Press and hold button 1 un- til display changes. The display stops flashing. Clock setting ended. Tire Pressure Control Displaying tire pressures Switch on ignition. Press and hold button 1 un- The tire pressures are dis- til display changes. played as an additional val- ue of the onboard computer.

  • Page 51: Residual Range

    Residual range The determined residu- al range is an approxi- mate reading. BMW Motor- rad therefore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. Onboard computer Selecting readings The onboard-computer dis- play field indicates the values Switch on ignition.

  • Page 52: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature select some other display The determined range mode. is an approximate read- ing. BMW Motorrad therefore Range recommends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling. Calculation of average speed The display of the ambient temperature 1 is only active when the engine is running.
  • Page 53 Resetting average speed Calculation of average Resetting average consumption consumption Repeatedly press BC but- ton 1 until average speed The average consumption 1 is Repeatedly press BC but- appears in display. calculated by dividing the dis- ton 1 until average con- Press and hold BC button tance covered since the last sumption appears in dis-...

  • Page 54: Cruise Control Oe

    Engine idling for at least 30 seconds. the oil dipstick, the oil level sensor may be defective. In Engine at operating temper- this case, please contact your ature. authorized BMW Motorrad Motorcycle is vertical. retailer. The readings mean:...
  • Page 55 Setting road speed Step-by-step Stepless acceleration acceleration Briefly push button 3 in SET Briefly press button 3 in SET direction direction and hold. Briefly push button 3 in SET Cruise-control indicator The motorcycle accelerates direction light lights up. steplessly. Speed is increased by 1 Release button 3.
  • Page 56 Step-by-step Stepless deceleration Cruise control is deactivat- deceleration Cruise-control indicator light goes out. Indicator light in switch re- mains on. Resuming former cruising speed Briefly press button 3 in RES direction and hold. Briefly push button 3 in RES The motorcycle decelerates direction.

  • Page 57: Emergency On/Off Switch

    only to the cruising speed Emergency ON/OFF The engine can be easily and saved in memory, even quickly switched off using the switch though you might have emergency ON/OFF switch. intended slowing to a lower speed. Cruise-control indicator light lights up. Stored speed is resumed.

  • Page 58: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    Heated hand grips drain the battery if you are Seat heating riding at low engine speeds. Dependency on battery If the battery is inadequate- charging level ly charged, the heated hand Seat heating can be activat- grips are switched off to en- ed only when the engine is sure starting capability.
  • Page 59 Seat heating of passenger seat Heating function off. Switch in middle posi- tion: Heating off. 50 % heating output Switch pressed toward 100 % heating output Switch for seat heating, right: 50 % heating ca- rear seat pacity. The passenger seat can be Switch pressed toward heated at two levels.

  • Page 60: Clutch

    Clutch Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not reposition the handle- bar controls on the handle- bars or the handlebars in their The following symbols are Turn adjusting wheel A to mounts.

  • Page 61: Handlebars

    Consult a certified the lights by switching on the workshop, preferably an au- high-beam headlight with the thorized BMW Motorrad re- ignition switched on or by op- tailer, for adjustment of the erating the headlight flasher. handlebars.

  • Page 62: Headlight

    To prevent damage to the High-beam headlight is plastic lens, consult a spe- switched on. cialized workshop, preferably Move switch 1 for high- an authorized BMW Motorrad beam headlight to center retailer. position. When riding in countries High-beam headlight is where traffic drives on the op- switched off.

  • Page 63: Turn Indicators

    Have the headlight adjusted Headlight range to the relevant conditions by a adjustment specialized workshop, prefer- ably an authorized BMW Mo- torrad retailer. Headlight range and spring preload The headlight range gener- ally remains constant due to A Neutral position...
  • Page 64 Switching off turn indicator Press left-hand turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- tor button 1. cator button 2. After driving for approx. After driving for approx. Press turn-indicator cancel ten seconds or after cov- ten seconds or after cov- button 1. ering a distance of approx.

  • Page 65: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment Closing storage Automatic Stability compartment Control ASC Opening storage compartment Deactivating ASC function Switch on ignition. The ASC function can also be deactivated while driving. Close lid 1 and press down. Lock engages with an audi- Turn lock barrel 2 perpen- ble click.

  • Page 66: Front And Rear Seats

    flashing to being continuously being continuously lit to Front and rear seats lit. flashing. Removing passenger Release ASC button with- Release ASC button with- seat in five seconds after ASC in five seconds after ASC Make sure ground is level warning light lights up.
  • Page 67 the locking tabs 3 at the top with OE Seat heating: and bottom. Pull the seat to the rear to release it from its holders. Lay the seat on the cover side on a clean surface. Removing driver's seat Removing passenger seat Lift the seat at the rear and release the key.
  • Page 68 possible at the top or bot- with OE Seat heating: tom. End position A: high seat position. End position B: low seat po- sition. Installing driver's seat Installing passenger seat Pull the seat height adjust- ment 1 into the end posi- Close connector 2.

  • Page 69: Helmet Holder

    Installing passenger seat Helmet holder If too much pressure is Helmet holders under applied in the forward passenger seat direction, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. with OE Seat heating: Push passenger seat un- der driver's seat and press...

  • Page 70: Mirrors

    Removing passenger seat Mirrors Windshield Adjusting mirrors Adjusting windshield Move the mirrors into the Switch on ignition. The helmet catch can desired position by press- Press button 1 at top. scratch the paneling. ing lightly on one of the cor- Windshield is raised.

  • Page 71: Shock Absorbers

    is heavily loaded and reduce can be pulled out and angled adjustment comprises 20 spring preload accordingly down. turns. when the motorcycle is lightly Make sure ground is level Spring-preload basic loaded. and firm and park the mo- setting torcycle. Adjusting spring preload Turn handwheel as far for rear wheel...
  • Page 72 Adjusting rear shock To decrease damping, turn adjusting screw 1 in arrow absorber direction S. Your motorcycle's han- The range of adjustment dling will suffer if you do comprises three and not match the spring-preload a half turns of the adjusting and damping-characteristic screw.

  • Page 73: Electronic Suspension

    Electronic suspension in the area 1, and the spring preload in the area 2. adjustment ESA Calling up settings Settings Switch on ignition. Press button 1. The damping cannot be adjusted while the mo- torcycle is being ridden. Using the electronic Current setting is displayed.

  • Page 74: Tires

    is set as indicated. During At high road speeds, tire Starting from the current setting procedure, display valves have a tendency state, the display is in the flashes. to open as a result of centrifu- following order: gal force. One-up Adjusting spring preload To avoid a sudden loss of tire Start engine.
  • Page 75 Rear tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Single rider, with cold tire) 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire) In case of insufficient tire pressure: Correct air pressure.

  • Page 77: Riding

    Tire Pressure Control TPC . . . General brake system ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC...

  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Inhaling exhaust fumes of the year. Your authorized cle. therefore represents a BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross health hazard and can even glad to advise you and has weight limit and observe the...

  • Page 79: Catalytic Converter

    Do not touch parts of the igni- Risk of fire Tampering with control tion system when the engine unit of electronic engine- Temperatures on the exhaust is running. management system system are high. Flammable materials Modification of the Catalytic converter (e.g.

  • Page 80: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine Use the following checklist Side stand to check important functions, You cannot start the motor- settings and wear limits be- cycle with the side stand ex- fore you ride off. tended and a gear engaged. Brakes The engine will switch itself off Front and rear brake fluid if you start it with the trans-...
  • Page 81 ASC self-diagnosis is per- you start the engine, or use Phase 1 jump leads and a donor bat- formed. ( General warning light tery to start. lights up in red. Engine starts. CHECK! warning appears. Consult the troubleshooting chart if the engine refuses Phase 2 to start.
  • Page 82 Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking the wheel sensors The readiness for operation while starting off. of the BMW Motorrad ASC ABS self-diagnosis ABS warning light flash- is checked by the self- The readiness for operation diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is...

  • Page 83: Running In

    Brake early. preferably an authorized Engine run-in speed BMW Motorrad retailer. Tires Running in <7000 min New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be rough- Do not accelerate at full...

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    essential if the tires are to Use your left foot to extend the handlebars to the left to achieve maximum grip. set the steering lock. side stand fully. New tires have not The side stand is de- Turn handlebars to full left achieved their full signed to support only or right lock position.

  • Page 85: Refueling

    when the motorcycle is mov- press stand down until its Push motorcycle forward off ing and lead to a fall. curved feet touch ground. center stand. Retract the side stand before Place full weight of body on Make sure that center stand moving the vehicle.

  • Page 86: Tire Pressure Control

    Wipe off any fuel that gets on- er edge of the filler neck is Tire Pressure Control reached. to plastic parts immediately. Leaded fuel will destroy Recommended fuel Function the catalytic converter. type A sensor is located in each Use only unleaded fuel. tire, which measures the air 98 ROZ/RON (Super Plus Make sure ground is level...

  • Page 87: General Brake System

    two sets of wheels with TPC Air pressure within the per- Wet brakes sensors can be driven. If a missible tolerance. After the motorcycle has TPC control unit is installed, Air pressure at the limits of been washed, ridden however the wheels have no the permissible tolerance.

  • Page 88: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    Dirt or mud on brakes ably poorer friction coefficient rear brake. When the motorcycle than a dry, clean asphalt sur- The BMW Motorrad Integral is ridden on loose sur- face. The poorer the friction ABS adapts the braking force faces or muddy roads, the...
  • Page 89 At the same tact to the road. At this point first actuated after this, the time, the clutch should also in time, the BMW Motorrad brake pressure already built be actuated. With the "forced Integral ABS must assume up can be felt earlier than braking"...

  • Page 90: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral In addition to problems on Rear wheel lift ABS? the BMW Motorrad Integral Even during severe braking, ABS, unusual driving condi- The BMW Motorrad Integral a high level of tire grip can tions can also lead to a fault...

  • Page 91: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    BMW Motorrad considerable influence on the To ensure that the BMW Mo- control options of the ASC torrad Integral ABS is in an (shifting weight in curves, optimally maintained condi- How does BMW loose loads).
  • Page 92 The condition for a fault until the front wheel touches message is the completed the ground again. self-diagnosis. In this case, BMW Motorrad In the following unusual driv- recommends turning back ing states, the BMW Motorrad the throttle twist grip some-...

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Onboard socket ....Luggage ..... . Case .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW- ing conditions experienced by approved products, and ex-...

  • Page 95: Luggage

    Operating electrical Improperly routed cables Make sure that weight is can impede the rider. uniformly distributed be- accessories tween right and left. Route the cables as You can start using electri- described above. Pack heavy items at bottom cal accessories only when and toward inboard side.
  • Page 96 Closing case Press lock barrel 1. Press release lever 2 down. Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Release lever engages. Pull up red release lever 2 Pull release lever upward. Turn key in case lock to completely. LOCK position. Case lid opens. Close case lid and press Case is locked.
  • Page 97 Removing case First pull handle 3 out, then Insert case in brackets 4. pull upward as far as possi- Turn key in case lock to RE- ble. LEASE position. Case is released and can Handle pops out. be removed. Mounting case Pull up handle as far as possible.

  • Page 98: Topcase Oa

    Turn key in case lock to Closing Topcase LOCK position. Case is locked. Check case for firm seating. Topcase Opening Topcase Press lock barrel 1. Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull up red release lever 2 Pull release lever upward. completely.
  • Page 99 Press release lever 2 down. Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into lug- gage rack. Make sure that Release lever engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull hooks 4 are securely seated off luggage rack. Turn key in Topcase lock to in corresponding mounts 5.
  • Page 100 Topcase is locked. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position. Topcase is locked. Check Topcase for firm seating.

  • Page 101: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ..100 Toolkit ..... . . 100 Engine oil ....101 General brake system .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    If special tightening torques Onboard-toolkit service are to be taken into account for assembly, these are also Your BMW Motorrad retailer listed. offers the onboard-toolkit ser- If you are interested in infor- vice set for additional work.

  • Page 103: Engine Oil

    5 Socket wrench gine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations 3x Open-ended wrench, and therefore to incorrect oil various wrench sizes fill quantities. 6 Bit adapter To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, Mounting for 1/4"...
  • Page 104 If oil level is above MAX mark: Place oil dipstick on oil fill Have oil level corrected by location, but do not install. a specialized workshop, Make sure that dipstick is preferably an authorized inserted into guide 3. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 105: General Brake System

    Have all work on the brake ing reliability of the brake sys- system performed by a spe- tem, make sure that the brake cialized workshop, preferably pads are not worn beyond by an authorized BMW Motor- their minimum thickness. rad retailer.
  • Page 106 Direc- torcycle. tion of view: between wheel If the wear indicating mark is and front suspension at no longer clearly visible: brake caliper. Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 107: Brake Fluid

    Move handlebars into carrier plate) straight-ahead position. Brake disk must not be visible through bore hole of inner brake pad. If the brake disk is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 108 If the brake fluid level drops below the permissible level: Have the defect correct- ed as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, Read off brake fluid level at preferably an authorized brake-fluid reservoir 1. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 109: Clutch

    Checking tire tread el in the brake-fluid reservoir a specialized workshop, depth falls. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The handling of your motorcycle can already Clutch change for the worse before the legally prescribed mini- Checking clutch mum tread depth is reached.

  • Page 110: Rims

    Approved wheels and e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or tires by an arrow. For every size of tire, BMW If the minimum tread depth is Motorrad has tested certain reached: makes and approved those it Replace tire concerned.
  • Page 111 Inform the BMW Motorrad retailer or the specialized workshop of the TPC sensor. Removing front wheel Placing on center stand Push brake pads in brake Once the calipers have caliper 3 apart slightly by been removed, there is rocking back and forth A in a risk of the brake pads be- relation to brake disks 4.
  • Page 112 To lift motorcy- ed sensor wheels which may the ABS sensor. cle, BMW Motorrad recom- not be interchanged. Only in- mends using BMW Motor- To ensure the proper align- stall the correct sensor wheel rad front wheel stand.
  • Page 113 During the following work, parts of the front brake, in particular of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, can be damaged. Take care not to damage the brake system, in particular the ABS sensor with cable and...
  • Page 114 Route ABS sensor cable Install front mudguard and The cable of the ABS between brake caliper and screws 1 on right and left. sensor could chafe front suspension as shown through if it comes into Press the handbrake lever in illustration. firmly a number of times un- contact with the brake disk.
  • Page 115 Remove bolt 1 of muffler Remove bolt 4 of end muf- Remove mounting bolts 5 of cover 2. fler bracket on rear footrest. rear wheel, holding wheel as you do so. Pull cover towards rear. Turn end muffler down. Lower rear wheel onto Shift into first gear.
  • Page 116 BMW Motorrad Turn the end muffler to its retailer. initial position. Roll the rear wheel onto the rear wheel support. Place the rear wheel on the rear wheel support. Align clamp 3 on end muf- fler with marking A (arrow) on lambda probe B.

  • Page 117: Front Wheel Stand

    Front wheel stand Front wheel stand A front wheel stand for sim- ple, safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motorrad. The front wheel stand with the BMW special tool number 36 3 971 can be obtained from your authorized...
  • Page 118 BMW Motorrad front wheel Center front wheel stand Tighten adjusting screws 1. stand. relative to front wheel and push it against front axle. Mounting front wheel stand Placing on center stand If the motorcycle is raised too far at the...

  • Page 119: Lights

    A defective bulb places ably an authorized BMW Mo- diation from the bulb. Over- your safety at risk be- heating and therefore short torrad retailer. cause it is easier for other...
  • Page 120 Make sure ground is level and firm and park the mo- torcycle. Switch off ignition. To remove cover of high- Remove spring strap 5 from beam bulbs, press locking detents and fold up. lever 3 downward, fold cov- The alignment of the er toward rear and remove.
  • Page 121 Remove bulb 6. Install bulb 6. Close connector 4. Replace defective bulb. High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W with OE Xenon light: Close and lock spring Install cover 1 (low beam) or strap 5.
  • Page 122 Replacing parking-light bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level Left side lamp: disconnect Remove bulb 3 from bulb and firm and park the mo- connector 2.
  • Page 123 Switch off ignition. Insert bulb 3 into bulb sock- Right side lamp: connect connector 1. Remove screws 1. Install bulb socket by turn- Replacing brake light, Pull lamp housing toward ing clockwise. tail light and rear turn rear out of brackets. indicator bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could...
  • Page 124 light/turn indicator bulb) Use a clean, dry cloth to from lamp housing by turn- hold new bulb. ing counterclockwise. Install bulb socket 2 (turn indicator bulb) or 3 (brake light/tail light bulb) in lamp Press the bulb 4 into the housing by turning clock- Press bulb 4 into fitting 5 fitting 5 and install it by turn-...
  • Page 125 Make sure cables are not Switch off ignition. pinched. Turn bulb holder 3 counter- clockwise to remove it from Remove screw 1. bulb housing. Install screws 1. Pull out lamp housing to- ward front Replacing front turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 126: Jump-Starting

    Replace defective bulb. Bulb of front turn indi- cators H21W / 12 V / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold new bulb. Install bulb socket 3 in lamp Insert lamp housing into housing by turning clock- trim. wise.

  • Page 127: Battery

    topple in the course of the usual way; if engine refuses Touching live parts of operations described below. to start, wait a few minutes the ignition system with before repeating attempt to the engine running can cause Make sure that the motorcy- protect starter and support- electric shock.
  • Page 128 Compliance with the points le charger to the battery. the battery first. below is important in order to maximize battery life: BMW Motorrad has de- If you switch on Keep the surface of the bat- veloped a trickle-charger the ignition and the...
  • Page 129 Charging disconnected topple in the course of the 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in doubt, charge the operations described below. battery disconnected battery directly Make sure that the motorcy- Charge battery using a suit- at the terminals. cle is steady on its stand.
  • Page 130 Installing battery compartment cover If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level Install screws 1. An incorrect disconnec- and firm and park the mo- Installing driver's seat...

  • Page 131: Installing Battery

    Lift battery up and out, us- Always observe the proper ing tilting movements if it is sequence. difficult to move. Never install the battery with- out the protective cap. Installing battery First install positive battery Switch off ignition. cable 1. Place battery in battery Mount protective cap 2 on compartment with positive...

  • Page 133: Care

    Care Care products ....132 Washing your motorcycle ..132 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......133 Paint care .

  • Page 134: Care Products

    We recommend that you use Brake early until the brakes available at your authorized BMW insect remover to soft- are dry or braked until dry. BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW en and wash off insects and Warm water intensifies...

  • Page 135: Cleaning Sensitive

    Clean plastic parts with water cooling. Windshield and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden sion. This includes in particu- Clean off dirt and insects with hose with low water pressure. lar:...

  • Page 136: Paint Care

    However, remove particularly using only BMW auto wax or workshop, preferably an aggressive materials imme- agents that contain carnauba authorized BMW Motorrad diately;...
  • Page 137 Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 139: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..138 Threaded fasteners ... 139 Engine ..... . . 140 Riding specifications .

  • Page 140: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 78). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 78).

  • Page 141: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw on quick- release axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

  • Page 142: Engine

    Rear wheel Value Valid M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Handlebars Value Valid Mounting of handlebar adjustment on lower handlebar bridge M8 A2-70 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Engine Type Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four stroke inline engine angled 55° toward front.
  • Page 143 Technical data Effective displacement 1157 cc (1157 cm Cylinder bore diameter 3.1 in (79 mm) Piston stroke 2.3 in (59 mm) Compression ratio 13:1 Rated output 152 hp (112 kW), At engine speed: 9500 min with OE 79 kW power reduction: 107 hp (79 kW), At engine speed: 8500 min Maximum torque 96 lb/ft (130 Nm), At engine...
  • Page 144 JASO MA) Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recom- mend using oil additives, as these can wors- en clutch operation. Ask your BMW Motor- rad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

  • Page 145: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission integrated in engine housing...
  • Page 146 Gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio Transmission gear ratios 2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear 1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear 1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear 1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear 0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear 1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angle drive...

  • Page 147: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.82 Running gear Front suspension design Double leading link Total spring travel of front suspension 4.5 in (115 mm), Static 4.9 in (125 mm), Dynamic Rear-wheel suspension design Lever-system-coupled central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube...

  • Page 148: Brakes

    Brakes Front-wheel brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear-wheel brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake lining material Organic Wheels and tires Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size...

  • Page 149: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Capacity of onboard socket...
  • Page 150 Technical data Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Spark-plug electrode gap (New) 0.03 in (0.8 mm) Spark-plug electrode gap (Wear limit) Spark plug is replaced after maintenance in- terval Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 151: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light allow/welded design with screwed- on tubular steel rear frame Location of type plate On rear cross frame tube Location of vehicle identification number At front right on frame side-section Dimensions Motorcycle length 91.3 in (2318 mm) Motorcycle width 38.7 in (982 mm), Across case Motorcycle height (Up to upper edge of...

  • Page 152: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 635 lbs (288 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1146 lbs (520 kg) Recommended fuel type 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can be used with reduced performance and con- sumption)

  • Page 153: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..152 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... . . 152...

  • Page 154: Bmw Motorrad

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- we recommend that you ad-...

  • Page 155: Bmw Motorcycle Service Card - Breakdown Service On The Road

    BMW Motorrad certain time, others depend Service Network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With our worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the...

  • Page 156: Maintenance Schedules

    (30 000 km, 50 000 the distance it has covered. km, 70 000 km etc.)) if this Your authorized BMW Motor- distance is covered within a rad retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...

  • Page 157: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-In Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 158 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 159 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 160 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...
  • Page 161 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in...

  • Page 162: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 163 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 164: General Instructions

    Brake lever Cruise control, 16 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handbrake Deactivating, 54 lever, 58 Indicator light, 23 Warning light, 23 Brake pads Resuming speed, 54 Accessories Checking front, 103 Setting road speed, 53 General instructions, 91 Checking rear, 104 Step-by-step accelera- Anti-theft alarm, 18 Brakes...
  • Page 165 Hazard warning flashers, 16, Electrical system Warning indicator, 27 Technical data, 147 Switching off, 46 Emergency ON/OFF Switching on, 45 Frame switch, 17, 55 Headlight Technical data, 149 Engine Adjusting headlight Front wheel stand Engine-electronics warning range, 61 Mounting, 116 indicator, 28 High-beam headlight, 19 Fuel...
  • Page 166 Indicator lights, 18 Replacing tail light bulb, 121 Multifunction display, 18 Overview, 23 Adjusting dimming, 47 Technical data, 148 Instrument cluster Lights Overview, 22 Lighting sensor, 18 Switching off parking Overview, 18 light, 60 Odometer and tripmeters Switching on high-beam Odometer, 46 headlight, 60 Jump-starting, 124...
  • Page 167 Running gear Passenger seat Tachometer, 18 Technical data, 145 Heating, 57 Technical data Running in, 81 Battery, 147 Installing, 67 Brakes, 146 Removing, 64 Bulbs, 148 Safety instructions, 75 Pre-ride check, 79 Clutch, 143 Brakes, 85 Seat, 15 Dimensions, 149 Range, 50 Electrical system, 147 Seat lock, 11...
  • Page 168 Tires Vehicle Identification Num- Approved, 108 ber, 13 Checking air pressure, 72 Checking tread depth, 107 Technical data, 146 Warning indicators Toolkit, 15 Display, 24 Service set, 100 Warning lamps, 18 Standard set, 100 Overview, 23 Topcase Warning light, general, 23 Closing, 96 Weights Mounting, 97...
  • Page 169 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 170 Rear tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire *01477706157* BMW recommends *01477706157* Order No.: 01 47 7 706 157 06.2006, 2nd Edition...
  • Page 171 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...

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