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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 Tyre pressure monitoring the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status ..... . . 48 you want to find a particular topic indicators .
  • Page 5 Protective wax coating ..130 BMW Motorrad service ..148 Luggage ..... 87 Laying up motorcycle .
  • Page 6 BMW Motorrad service net- work ......149 Maintenance work ..149 Confirmation of mainten- ance work .

  • 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

    This countries may differ. Rider's Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 101) Fuel filler neck ( Power socket ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Engine-oil filler neck Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery ( 122) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 100) Rider's Manual, Toolkit Type plate Table of tyre pressures Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the on-board computer Operating ASC Operating ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 51), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Telltale lights ( Speedometer Operation of the clock Multifunction display Operating the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Rev.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 22 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......23 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less than one month, the date for the Flashing turn indicators, left next service is shown briefly after Idle Clock ( the Pre-Ride Check completes. Flashing turn indicators, Odometer and tripmeters The month is shown as a two-...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On-Board Computer Oe

    Engine temperature ( preferably an authorised BMW will be due is less than 1000 km, Fuel capacity ( Motorrad dealer. the distance is counted down in...

  • Page 26: Status Indicators With Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Rdc) Oe

    Fuel capacity Status indicators Standard warnings with tyre pressure The horizontal bars above Mode of presentation the fuel-pump symbol in- monitoring (RDC) dicate the remaining quantity of fuel. The top bar is larger than the others and the quantity of fuel it represents is correspond- ingly larger.
  • Page 27 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warning symbol 1 can show on the multifunction display. Text warnings such as 2, for example, appear in the odometer panel and are accompanied by warning-triangle symbol 3. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym- bols appear.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play appears on the display. Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure (...
  • Page 29 Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- placed, preferably by an au- operation mode gine power might not be avail- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows able. yellow. Fuel down to reserve Have the fault rectified as...
  • Page 30 BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Possible cause: dealer. The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- Alternator or alternator drive belt cient. defective Insufficient engine oil Have the fault rectified as Riding when engine-oil pressure quickly as possible by a pressure is low can result...

  • Page 31: Warnings Issued By The On

    Warnings issued by the Possible cause: danger of black ice is particularly high on bridges and where the Low-beam headlight, high-beam on-board computer road is in the shade. headlight, side-light or turn-indic- ator bulb defective. Ride carefully and think well Replacing low-beam or high- ahead.
  • Page 32 Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start on page ( 78), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 34: Asc Warnings Oe

    ABS function is not ASC warning light 1. available until self-diagnosis has The detailed descriptions relating completed. to BMW Motorrad ASC start on page ( 80), and you will find ABS fault an overview listing the possible ABS warning light shows.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC switched off ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 36: Rdc Warnings Oe

    ASC warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably torque. The warning light flashes an authorised BMW Motorrad for longer than ASC intervention dealer. lasts. This affords the rider visual Possible cause:...
  • Page 37 The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 82), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. Warning symbol 1 indicates a critical tyre pressure, and the cor- responding reading for the front tyre pressure 2 or the rear tyre pressure 3 flashes.
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( Critical tyre pres- sure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( Critical tyre pres-...
  • Page 39 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display.
  • Page 40 Measured tyre pressure is close Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad to the limit of permitted toler- dealer. to ascertain whether the mo- ance. torcycle can be ridden with the...
  • Page 41 Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred dealer. specialist workshop, preferably unless the 'General' warning...

  • Page 42: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Seek the advice of a specialist appears on the display. workshop, preferably an author- This error message appears ised BMW Motorrad dealer. only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre-...

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..42 Brakes ....... 54 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad Integral ited period of time. have the cases and the top- The battery can be recharged case fitted with locks that can via the socket.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can also have your author- multifunction display. steering lock. ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar Always keep the spare key sep- individual keys, for example if a Turn the handlebars to the full arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 46: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra The clock is now set and the keys only through an authorised time appears on the display. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- Odometer and ity system, so the dealer is un-...

  • Page 47: Residual Range

    Residual range without on-board computer The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 2. rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero. ton is pressed it moves one step The residual-range readout in- through the following sequence: dicates how far you can ride with the fuel remaining in the tank.

  • Page 48: On-Board Computer Oe

    The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. The display starts with the cur-...

  • Page 49: Average Speed

    the temperature drops below this the corresponding amount of fuel threshold for the first time. used. Average speed Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. Average consumption Average speed is calculated on the basis of the time elapsed...

  • Page 50: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    ( 45) also cov- an approximate reading. ers range readout. You can also Consequently, BMW Motorrad view the range before the fuel recommends that you should not level drops to reserve. try to use the full range before A special average-consumption refuelling.

  • Page 51: Lights

    Low-beam headlight right is the rear tyre pressure. High-beam headlight switched appears directly after the -- -- The low-beam headlight switches ignition is switched on, because Move full-beam headlight on automatically when you start the sensors do not transmit tyre switch 1 to the centre position.

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Switching on right flashing turn indicators Switching on left flashing Switch on the ignition. turn indicators The turn indicators are can- Switch on the ignition. celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a you have ridden for approxim-...

  • Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. Left and right turn indicator If you press a turn-indicat- telltale lights flash. or button with the ignition Switch off the ignition. switched on, the turn-indicator The hazard warning flashers function is activated instead of continue to operate.

  • Page 54: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Normal operating position Press and hold down ASC but- (run) ton 1 until the ASC warning light changes status. Engine switched off. Emergency off switch (kill ASC warning light starts to You cannot start the engine switch) show.

  • Page 55: Grip Heating Oe

    Activating ASC function switching the ignition off and The increase in power con- then on again. sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat- An ASC fault has occurred tery if you are riding at low en- if the ASC warning light gine speeds.

  • Page 56: Clutch

    Clutch The adjusting screw is easi- er to turn if you push the Adjusting clutch lever clutch lever forward. If the position of the clutch Span between handlebar grip fluid reservoir is changed, and clutch lever increases. air can enter the clutch system. Turn adjusting screw 1 Do not twist the handlebar fitting counter-clockwise.

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Mirror to clamping piece Adjusting mirrors 22 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Spring preload Adjustment for rear suspension Push the protective cap up It is essential to set spring pre- over the threaded fastener on Turn the mirror to the correct load of the rear suspension to the mirror arm.

  • Page 58: Damping

    An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. Adjusting damping for rear wheel Your motorcycle's hand- Basic setting of spring Make sure the ground is level ling will suffer if you do not preload, rear...

  • Page 59: Electronic Suspension Ad

    damping characteristic while the screw 1 in the direction indic- silencer is hot. ated by the S arrow. Use a screwdriver extension and Basic setting of rear-sus- wear protective gloves. pension damping charac- Adjust the damping character- teristic istic, using the tool from the Turn the adjusting screw as on-board toolkit to turn adjust- far as it will go in the direc-...
  • Page 60 1. Adjuster, spring preload In order to ensure rapid adjust- ment at ambient temperatures below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- commends adjusting the sus- Press button 1. Press button 1. pension to the setting for two-up...

  • Page 61: Tyres

    Wait until adjustment com- One-up At high road speeds, tyre pletes (reading stops flashing) valves have a tendency to before pulling away. open as a result of centrifugal One-up with luggage force. If the temperature is very low, take the weight off the motor- Fit valve caps with rubber seals cycle before increasing spring and screw them on firmly to pre-...

  • Page 62: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an au- right thorised BMW Motorrad deal- If the motorcycle is ridden in a er, if you are unsure whether country where the opposite rule Turn the key 1 clockwise in the...
  • Page 63 Installing seat the seat are engaged in re- cesses 4 of the body panels. If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.

  • Page 65: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....64 Checklist ......66 Starting .

  • Page 66: Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 67: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic converter Risk of overheating if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe. If misfiring causes unburned fuel Do not permit flammable materi- to enter the catalytic converter, als to come into contact with the there is a danger of overheating hot exhaust system.

  • Page 68: Checklist

    Brakes the gearbox in neutral and then Pre-ride check is performed. engage a gear before retracting Brake-fluid levels, front and rear the side stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral Clutch Clutch fluid level Gearbox ABS self-diagnosis is Damping-characteristic setting You can start the engine when performed.
  • Page 69 BMW Motorrad Integral The engine starts. ABS: ABS warning light...
  • Page 70 BMW Motorrad ASC performs self-diagnosis to ensure its op- ABS self-diagnosis erability. Self-diagnosis is per- Possible national variant of BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- formed automatically when you the ABS warning light. forms self-diagnosis to ensure switch on the ignition. The en- its operability.

  • Page 71: Lowered Suspension

    Test of the diagnosis-compat- specialist workshop, preferably ible system components with Lowering the motorcycle's sus- an authorised BMW Motorrad the motorcycle at a standstill. pension shortens suspension dealer. ASC warning light slow- travel (see the section entitled flashes.

  • Page 72: Brakes

    Brakes Exceeding the specified en- efficiency by exerting greater gine speeds while running pressure on the levers. How can stopping in will lead to increased engine New brake pads can ex- distance be minimised? wear. tend stopping distance by a Each time the brakes are applied, Keep to the specified engine significant margin.
  • Page 73 Dirt or mud on brakes brakes might not take effect When riding on loose sur- with BMW Motorrad Integral immediately. faces or muddy roads, the Apply the brakes in good time brakes may fail to take effect ABS has to intervene to keep until the brakes have dried out.

  • Page 74: Parking Your Motorcycle

    pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor- the brake pads in good time. extended. cycle should always face uphill; select 1st gear. Slowly lean the motorcycle to Parking your the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 75: Refuelling

    Placing motorcycle on Refuelling Excessive movements could cause the centre centre stand Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the If the ground is soft or un- naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in even, there is no guaran- fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- consequence.

  • Page 76: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    stream deflectors immediately Usable fuel capacity if they come into contact with fuel. approx. 18 l Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Reserve fuel Use only unleaded fuel. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- ≥3 l cycle on its stand.
  • Page 77 At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both and fall on its side. ents. sides and tighten the straps. Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly;...

  • Page 79: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..... . 78 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....80 Tyre pressure monitoring .

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Integral Abs Oe

    ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...

  • Page 81: Bmw Motorrad Integral

    What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent tegral ABS ensures directional...

  • Page 82: Electronic Engine Manage- Ment With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW How does ASC work? a gear engaged. Motorrad ABS is always main- The BMW Motorrad ASC com-...
  • Page 83 BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 84: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    A sensor integrated into each Under these circumstances, tyre measures the air temperat- Tyre-pressure ranges BMW Motorrad recommends ure and the air pressure inside The RDC control unit differenti- the tyre and transmits this in- rolling the throttle slightly closed...
  • Page 85 Temperature the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops.

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....86 Power socket ......86 Luggage .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-...

  • Page 89: Luggage

    Luggage tem is minimised, the supply to speed limit for riding with cases the power socket is cut off ap- on the motorcycle. Correct loading proximately 15 minutes after the Payload of cases Overloading and imbal- ignition is switched off, and it is anced loads can adversely also temporarily interrupted dur- ing the start procedure.

  • Page 90: Case Oa

    Case Lever 2 pops up. Maximum permissible Pull the release lever all the speed for riding with top- Opening cases way up. case fitted to the motorcycle Open the lid. ≤180 km/h Closing cases with tank rucksack Note the maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack.
  • Page 91 Removing cases The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key to the LOCK pos- position in the case lock.

  • Page 92: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever up. Opening topcase The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. The case is correctly engaged Turn the key to the OPEN pos- on its holders. ition in the topcase lock.
  • Page 93 Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Hook the topcase into pos- ition on the luggage carrier. The release lever engages. Make sure that front and rear Lift the topcase at the rear and Turn the key to the LOCK pos- hooks 4 are securely seated in pull it off the luggage carrier.
  • Page 94 Push handle 3 down until it engages. The topcase is correctly en- gaged on its carrier. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- ition in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is se- cure.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....94 Toolkit ....... 94 Engine oil .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Tool for oil cap lease axle from the front If you are in doubt consult a spe- For opening the oil filler cap wheel cialist workshop, preferably your Torx wrench, T40 Electric torch authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    Socket the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. Open-ended spanners of In order to ensure that the en- various sizes gine oil level is read correctly, Adapter check the oil level only after a To accommodate the 1/ lengthy trip.

  • Page 98: Brake System

    Check the engine oil level Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, prefer- Install the cap of the oil filler ably an authorised BMW Mo- neck. torrad dealer. Wipe the area around the filler Brake system neck clean.

  • Page 99: Brake Pads

    Have all work on the brake sys- tem performed by a specialist Brake pads worn past the workshop, preferably an author- minimum permissible thick- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under Checking operation of certain circumstances they can...
  • Page 100 (grooves) must be clearly and firm and place the motor- visible.) cycle on its stand. If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 101: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced thickness is at least 50 % straight-ahead position. by a specialist workshop, One ring visible: brake-pad preferably an authorised BMW thickness is at least 25 % Motorrad dealer. No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as...
  • Page 102 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 103: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a Brake fluid level, rear reservoir 1. specialist workshop, preferably Wear of the brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad DOT4 brake fluid causes the brake fluid level dealer. in the reservoir to sink. It is impermissible for the...

  • Page 104: Tyres

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Tyres Checking tyre tread depth Your motorcycle's handling and grip can be impaired even before the tyres wear to the minimum tyre tread depth Check the clutch fluid level in permitted by law. Clutch-fluid level (visual reservoir 1.

  • Page 105: Rims

    Any change in these Tyre recommendation e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by influencing variables, caused for For each size of tyre BMW Mo- an arrow. example by a switch to wheels torrad tests and classifies as other than those installed ex- If the tyre tread is worn to minim- roadworthy certain makes.

  • Page 106: Remove The Front Wheel

    Mask off the parts of the wheel Be sure to notify the authorised over the brake disc on reas- BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- rim that could be scratched in sembly. the process of removing the...
  • Page 107 BMW Motorrad Integral Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Install the front-wheel stand 111) Force the brake pads slightly apart by rocking brake...

  • Page 108: Installing Front Wheel

    Note the direction-of-rotation ar- Installing front wheel workshop, preferably an author- rows on the tyre or the wheel Possible malfunctions when ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rim. ABS and ASC systems in- Roll the front wheel into posi- tervene if non-standard wheels tion between the front forks.
  • Page 109 BMW Motorrad Integral Clamp screw of quick- Brake caliper to slider release axle tube Do not damage the ABS sensor on the left-hand side 19 Nm 30 Nm when rolling in the wheel. Remove the front-wheel stand. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim.

  • Page 110: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel with BMW Motorrad Integral Remove clamp 1 from the si- lencer. Place the motorcycle on an Do not remove the sealing auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad grease from the clamp. recommends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand...
  • Page 111 Always have the security of the quence fasteners checked by a specialist 60 Nm workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. Remove studs 1 from the rear wheel, while supporting the...
  • Page 112 Turn the silencer to its initial Align clamp 1 so that mark A If the gap between the rear position. is in line with the mark on the wheel and the silencer is silencer and tighten the screw too small, the rear wheel can to the specified torque.

  • Page 113: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary Align the two adapters 2 so stand before lifting the front that the front forks are securely wheel with the BMW Motorrad seated. front-wheel stand. Tighten adjusting screws 1. Place the motorcycle on an Slacken adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 114: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Remove retaining disc 2. To do so, press release button 3. Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (0 402 244) with ad- apter shaft (0 402 250) appro- If the motorcycle is on the priate to the motorcycle.

  • Page 115: Bulbs

    light fails the second filament of Do not touch the glass of the brake light shines at reduced new bulbs with your fingers. brightness to double as a rear Use a clean, dry cloth to hold light. Even though you have this the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 116 Replacing low-beam or Turn bulb socket of high-beam headlight 2 counter-clockwise high-beam headlight bulb to remove. If necessary, re- If it is not standing firmly, move the bulb socket of the the motorcycle could topple parking-light bulb to facilit- in the course of the operations ate removal of the high-beam described below.

  • Page 117: Replacing Parking-Light

    the colour coding of the Bulb for low-beam and wire is correct: high-beam high-beam headlight headlight=white. Install the headlight in housing H11 / 12 V / 55 W 117) Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple There is a risk of mixing up in the course of the operations the full-beam headlight bulb...
  • Page 118 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove bulb socket 1 from Install bulb socket 1 in the the housing. housing. Install the headlight in housing 117) Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. Remove bulb 2 from bulb socket 1.
  • Page 119 Installing headlight in Replacing brake light and housing rear light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Install cover 2;...
  • Page 120 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Remove screw 3. Turn bulb socket 5 counter- clockwise to remove it from the housing. Press bulb 6 into socket 7 and turn it clockwise to install.
  • Page 121 Replacing turn indicator bulb, front/rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise Install screw 3. Make sure the ground is level to install it in the bulb housing.
  • Page 122 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn Pull the glass out of the reflect- Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install indicators, rear or housing at the threaded- it in the bulb housing.

  • Page 123: Jump Starting

    engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the Install screw 1.

  • Page 124: Battery

    Allow both engines to idle for a BMW Motorrad has de- Keep the surface of the battery few minutes before disconnect- veloped a float charger spe- clean and dry ing the jump leads.
  • Page 125 Al- et, with the battery connected electrics. ways fully recharge the battery to the motorcycle's on-board Use BMW chargers with the before restoring it to use electrical system. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 Comply with the operating in-...

  • Page 126: Installing Battery

    Always make sure that the Then pull back protective motorcycle is stable and firmly cap 1 and disconnect the supported. positive cable. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Remove the seat ( Engage the retainer at the bot- tom, push it over the battery...
  • Page 127 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the seat ( Set the clock (...

  • Page 129: Care

    Care Care products ..... 128 Washing motorcycle ....128 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 130: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. using unsuitable cleaning mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 131: Paint Care

    Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab-...

  • Page 132: 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 133: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 132 Riding specifications ....145 Threaded fasteners ....133 Engine .

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling (...

  • Page 135: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold...
  • Page 136 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 25 Nm...

  • Page 137: Engine

    Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 80 kW, Over: 7500 min Torque 115 Nm, Over: 6000 min Maximum engine speed...

  • Page 138: Fuel

    Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 139: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation...

  • Page 140: Transmission

    0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1...

  • Page 141: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube,...
  • Page 142 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre-...

  • Page 143: Brakes

    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 wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 144: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A, Per on-board socket with extra socket 5 A, Total for all sockets...
  • Page 145 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug mm, When new max 1.0 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig- Bosch YR5LDE nation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of secondary spark plug mm, When new...

  • Page 146: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location Rear frame, centre, under rear seat VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2145 mm Height of motorcycle 1160 mm, in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors with lowered suspension 1140 mm, in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 147: Weights

    with lowered suspension 1730 mm Weights Unladen weight 223 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload 227 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 149: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 148 BMW Motorrad service quality ..148 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..148 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 150: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 151: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

  • Page 152: 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 153 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 154 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 155 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 156 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 157: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 158 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 159: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Abbreviations and symbols, 6 beam headlight bulb, 114 Warning, battery charge current, 28 Replacing parking-light Engineering details, 78 bulb, 115 BMW Motorrad service, 148 Self-diagnosis, 68 Replacing turn indicator bulb, BMW Motorrad Service Warnings, 29 front/rear, 119 Card, 148 Accessories...
  • Page 160 Warning, engine oil Left side of motorcycle, 11 Damping pressure, 28 Multifunction display, 22 Adjuster, rear, 11 Equipment, 7 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Adjusting, 56 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Dimensions Control, 16 Underneath the seat, 15 Technical data, 144 Operation, 57 Grip heating, 53 Control, 17...
  • Page 161 High-beam headlight Lights Motorcycle Control, 16 Headlight flasher, 49 Laying up, 130 Switching on, 49 Switch on the high-beam Parking, 72 headlight, 49 Telltale light, 22 Restoring to use, 130 Switch on the parking lights, 49 Horn, 16 Multifunction display, 18 Switching on the low-beam Overview, 22 headlight, 49...
  • Page 162 Parking light Seat Technical data Installation, 60 Switching on, 49 Brakes, 141 Lock, 13 Power socket, 11, 86 Bulbs, 143 Removal, 60 Pre-ride check, 67 Clutch, 137 Service, 22, 148 Dimensions, 144 Service Card, 148 Rear-wheel drive Electrics, 142 Side light Technical data, 138 Engine, 135 Switching on, 49...
  • Page 163 Topcase Table of tyre pressures, 15 Operation, 90 Technical data, 141 Torques, 133 Transmission Vehicle identification number, 13 Technical data, 138 Transportation Lashing, 74 Warnings, 24 Troubleshooting chart, 132 With ABS, 29 Turn indicators With anti-theft alarm, 40 Control, left, 16 With ASC, 32 Control, right, 17 With on-board computer, 29...
  • Page 164 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 165 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417712401* Order No. 01 41 7 712 401 02.2008, 3rd edition...

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