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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 R 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 Residual range ..44 the end of this Rider's Manual Tire Pressure Control Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Wheels....97 Transmission ... 133 Brake system with BMW Front wheel stand ..104 Rear-wheel drive .
  • Page 6 Service ....142 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ....142...

  • 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

    ESA Electronic Suspension If your BMW is equipped with from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual. In ad- Adjustment options or accessories not described in this Rider's Man- dition, BMW Motorrad cannot Electronic suspension guarantee the total absence ual, then this equipment is adjustment.

  • 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 Clutch fluid reservoir Filling opening of fuel tank ( Onboard socket ( Adjusting rear damping Filler neck, engine oil Oil sight glass (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Vehicle Identification Number Brake-fluid reservoir, front (...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 116) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual and on- board toolkit ( Type plate Air pressure table Adjuster, spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting INFO button for onboard computer ASC button ESA button Pushbutton, horn Left turn indicator button 52), Hazard warning flashers button ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Heated hand grips switch Right turn indicator button ( 52), Hazard warning flashers button Turn indicators off button...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Clock operation ( Multifunction display Control, odometer 43), Warning display Anti-theft alarm indica- tor light (OE), Sensor for lighting of instrument panel Tachometer The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights...
  • Page 23 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . ABS warning light ... . . Function indicators ... . General warning indicators.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Area for warning symbols Clock ( Odometer display 43), Warnings ( Area for onboard com- puter displays Engine temperature dis- play (OE) ( Gear indicator ( Fuel level display (OE) Control, odometer 43), Warning display Clock operation (...

  • Page 25: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights Indicator light, left turn indicator ASC warning light (OE) Indicator light, neutral Battery charge-current warning light Indicator light, right turn indicator Indicator light, high-beam headlight Warning light, general Fuel-reserve warning light Engine oil-pressure warning light 10 ABS warning light (OE)

  • Page 26: Abs Warning Light

    ABS warning light Gear tion carried out even after the critical driving situation. Engaged gear is indicat- In some countries differing il- lustrations of the ABS warning General warning If no gear is engaged, the lamp are possible. indicators gear indicator displays N and the 'neutral' indicator light Possible country-depen- Display...
  • Page 27 Warnings are shown in the display of the odometer with a preceding warning triangle 1. If several warnings are ac- tive, all corresponding warn- ing lights and symbols are displayed. Warnings can be displayed with the odometer button 2 alternately with the odometers.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow Is displayed with Electronic immobilizer is active note Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears Engine electronics ( Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient Lights up Battery charge current insufficient Lights up yellow Is displayed with Bulbs defective (...
  • Page 29 In exceptional cases, the en- Have the defective key re- gine stops and can no longer placed, preferably by an be started. Otherwise, the en- authorized BMW Motorrad 3.2 quarts ( 3 l) gine runs in the emergency retailer. Refueling ( operating mode.
  • Page 30 Checking engine oil level preferably an authorized preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. When oil level is too low: Topping up engine oil Engine oil pressure Battery charge current...
  • Page 31 This error message is preferably an authorized nosity of the second glow fil- only displayed for a short BMW Motorrad retailer. ament is reduced to rear light time following the pre-ride level. Bulbs defective check.

  • Page 32: Tpc Warning Indicators Oe

    BMW Motorrad retail- TPC warning indicators Ice warning (OE) Display Temperature display flashes. The air temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 37 °F (3 °C). The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures above 3 °C.
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow The critical air Tire pressure in limit area of permis- pressure flashes sible tolerance ( Flashes red The critical air Tire pressure outside permissible pressure flashes tolerance ( Transmission error ( -- -- Lights up yellow Is displayed with...
  • Page 34 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 35 A preferably an authorized shop, preferably an autho- BMW Motorrad retailer. permanent fault has not rized BMW Motorrad retail- occurred until the general A system fault has occurred. warning light also lights up. Have the fault eliminated In this case:...

  • Page 36: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    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 alternative illustrations of the ABS warn- ing lamp are possible. Possible country-depen- dent versions. Possible country-depen- dent versions.
  • Page 37 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 38: Asc Warning Indicators Oe

    3 mph (5 km/ by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized Ride off slowly. It must be BMW Motorrad retailer. noted that neither the ABS nor the integral function is ASC warning available until the self-diag- indicators nosis has been completed.
  • Page 39 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC error ( Lights up ASC deactivated (...
  • Page 40 3 mph by a specialized workshop, (5 km/h). preferably an authorized Ride off slowly. It must be BMW Motorrad retailer. noted that the ASC function is not available until the self- ASC deactivated diagnosis has been com- ASC warning light lights pleted.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Turn indicators ....lock ......Automatic Stability Control Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Engine can be started. the Topcase (OA) can be op- Pre-ride check is erated with the same key. performed. ( with OE BMW Motorrad Turn key to position 2. Integral ABS: Light switched off. Turn key to position 1. Handlebars not locked.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    You set the steering lock. can also have your authorized via the onboard socket. BMW Motorrad retailer dis- Turn handlebars to full left Locking handlebars able particular keys, for exam- or right lock position.

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 45: Resetting Tripmeter

    Switching off hazard always reappears on the mul- the following order beginning tifunction display. with the current value: warning flashers Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Tire pressures (OE) Warnings if necessary Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter.

  • Page 46: Residual Range

    (several liters). The determined residu- Residual range 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. The tire pressures are shown...

  • Page 47: Onboard Computer Oe

    Onboard computer Ambient temperature Selecting readings Switch on ignition. The onboard-computer dis- play field indicates the values The display of the ambient below in the following order temperature 3 is only active beginning with the current when the engine is running. value: Otherwise is shown.

  • Page 48: Average Consumption

    es until you select some other Resetting average speed Average consumption display mode. Average speed Repeatedly press INFO The average consumption 3 is button 1 until the average calculated by dividing the dis- speed appears in the tance covered since the last The average speed 3 is cal- display.

  • Page 49: Clock

    The determined range is an approximate read- ing. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling. The operating description of Clock...

  • Page 50: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Press and hold button 1 un- gency ON/OFF switch while til display changes. riding. The display stops flashing. The engine can be easily and Clock setting ended. quickly switched off using the emergency ON/OFF switch. Emergency ON/OFF switch Press and hold button 1 un- til display changes.

  • Page 51: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    BMW Motorrad Integral If the battery is inadequate- changed, air can enter the ABS continues to function. ly charged, the heated hand clutch system. grips are switched off to en- Do not reposition the handle- Heated hand grips sure starting capability.

  • Page 52: Brakes

    The adjusting screw has Adjusting the brake lever Turn adjusting screw 1 a limit position and can while driving can lead to counterclockwise. be turned more easily when accidents. Distance between handle- you press the clutch lever Only adjust the brake lever bar grip and handbrake forward.

  • Page 53: Switching On High-Beam

    With the engine switched High-beam headlight is off, you can switch on switched off. the lights by switching on the Press bottom part of high-beam headlight with the switch 1 for high-beam ignition switched on or by op- headlight. erating the headlight flasher. High-beam headlight is switched on as long as Switching on high-beam...

  • Page 54: Headlight

    BMW Motorrad to the relevant conditions by a switched on. retailer. specialized workshop, prefer- Indicator light for left-hand ably an authorized BMW Mo- Turn indicators turn indicator flashes. torrad retailer. Switching on left-hand Switching on right-hand Ordinary adhesive tape...

  • Page 55: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Switching off turn Automatic Stability indicator Control ASC Deactivating ASC function Switch on ignition. The ASC function can also be deactivated while driving. Press right-hand turn indi- cator button 2. Right-hand turn indicator is Press turn-indicator cancel switched on. button 3. Indicator light for right-hand After driving for approx.

  • Page 56: Seat

    flashing to being continuously being continuously lit to Seat lit. flashing. Removing seat Release ASC button with- Release ASC button with- Make sure the ground is in five seconds after ASC in five seconds after ASC level and firm and park the warning light lights up.

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    on left and right lie in recesses 4 of fairing. Firmly press down on the seat at the rear. Seat engages. Check firm seating of seat. Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Remove seat 2 upward. Set down seat 2 at rear so that supports 3 rest on rear Installing seat fairing.

  • Page 58: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload Removing seat ( Spring preload and weight The spring preload must be adapted to the load of the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly Slide up protective cap over loaded.

  • Page 59: Shock Absorbers

    To decrease spring preload, Shock absorbers turn handwheel 1 in direc- Damping and spring tion of arrow LOW. preload The damping must be adapt- ed to the spring preload. An increase in spring preload re- quires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping.

  • Page 60: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa

    To decrease damping, turn Electronic suspension in the area 2. The odometer display is hidden for the dura- adjusting screw 1 in arrow adjustment ESA direction S. tion of the ESA display. Settings Basic setting for rear- Calling up settings wheel damping Switch on ignition.

  • Page 61: Tires

    Adjusting spring preload Two-up (with luggage) Starting engine If button 1 is not pressed for a longer time, spring preload is set as indicated. During setting procedure, display flashes. The spring preload can- not be adjusted while the Briefly press button 1. motorcycle is being ridden.
  • Page 62 cap with rubber sealing ring Rear tire pressure on the rear wheel and tighten it securely. 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver Incorrect tire pressure with passenger and/or reduces the life of the load, with cold tire) tires. Ensure proper tire pressure. In case of insufficient tire pressure: Check the tire pressure us-...

  • Page 63: Riding

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

  • Page 64: 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 65: Catalytic Converter

    Do not touch parts of the igni- Danger of overheating Make sure that no highly tion system when the engine flammable materials can is running. come in contact with the hot exhaust system. Catalytic converter Cooling would be If misfiring causes unburned inadequate if the engine fuel to enter the catalytic con- were allowed to idle for...

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Do not modify the engine- Clutch fluid level Transmission electronics control unit. Shock absorber setting and You can start the engine spring preload when the transmission is in Tampering with con- Tread depth and tire pres- neutral or if you pull the clutch trol unit of electronic sure with a gear engaged.

  • Page 67: Starting Engine

    Pre-ride check is to start. ( 128) performed. ( Pre-ride check with OE BMW Motorrad After the ignition is switched Integral ABS: on, the instrument cluster Switch on ignition. conducts a test of the pointer Press starter button 1.
  • Page 68 The pointers of the tachome- The readiness for operation ter and speedometer are run consecutively: of the BMW Motorrad Integral back. At the same time, all Indicator light, high-beam ABS is checked by the self- switched-on warning and in- headlight, and indicator diagnosis.
  • Page 69 ABS warning light flash- ASC warning light flash- ASC self-diagnosis es slowly. The readiness for operation Possible country-specific of the BMW Motorrad ASC ASC self-diagnosis version of ABS warning is checked by the self-diag- completed light. nosis. Self-diagnosis is per-...

  • Page 70: Running In

    Brake early. Engine run-in speed BMW Motorrad retailer. Tires Running in New tires have a smooth sur- 4000 min face. This must be rough- The first 600 miles Do not accelerate at full ened by riding in a restrained (1,000 km) throttle.

  • Page 71: Remove From Side Stand

    Always check that the ground However, the motorcycle Hold motorcycle upright and is more stable on a level under the stand is level and balanced. firm. surface with the handlebars An extended side stand turned to the left than with can catch on the ground Switch off the engine.

  • Page 72: Refueling

    With your right hand, grip Place left hand on left han- bottom edge of the filler neck. rear frame or rear grab han- dlebar grip. dle. With your right hand, grip Fuel attacks plastic Place right foot on pin of rear frame or rear grab han- surfaces, making them center stand, and press...

  • Page 73: Tire Pressure Control

    Open fuel tank cap with ig- Tire Pressure Control Recommended fuel nition key by turning coun- type terclockwise. Function 98 ROZ/RON (Super Plus A sensor is located in each unleaded) tire, which measures the air 95 ROZ/RON (Super un- temperature and the air pres- leaded (fuel type can be sure inside the tire and sends used with reduced perfor-...

  • Page 74: General Brake System

    sult two sets of wheels with Air pressure within the per- Wet brakes TPC sensors can be driv- missible tolerance. After the motorcycle has en. If a TPC control unit is Air pressure at the limits of been washed, ridden installed without the wheels the permissible tolerance.

  • Page 75: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    The poorer the friction The BMW Motorrad Integral immediately because of dirt ABS adapts the braking force coefficient of the road surface or moisture on the disks or...

  • Page 76: Motorrad Integral

    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 77: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    What are the design In addition to problems on characteristics of the the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, unusual driving condi- BMW Motorrad Integral Rear wheel lift tions can also lead to a fault ABS? Even during severe braking, message.

  • Page 78: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    ASC Engine management its maintenance condition. (shifting weight in curves, with BMW Motorrad To ensure that the BMW Mo- loose loads). The system is torrad Integral ABS is in an not optimized for special re- optimally maintained condi-...
  • Page 79 Do not reduce the addition- In addition to problems on the al safety provided with risky BMW Motorrad ASC, unusual driving. driving conditions can also lead to a fault message. Special situations Unusual driving conditions: At an increasing angle, the...

  • Page 81: Accessories

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

  • Page 82: 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 83: Luggage

    ignition and/or during start- Luggage Make sure that weight is ing, the onboard socket is uniformly distributed be- Correct loading switched off to take the load tween right and left. off the motorcycle electrical Pack heavy items at bottom Overloading and uneven system.
  • Page 84 Closing case Press lock barrel 1. Press release lever 2 down. Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Release lever engages. Pull release lever 2 com- Pull up release lever com- Turn key in case lock to pletely toward rear. pletely. LOCK position. Close case lid and press Open case lid.
  • Page 85 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 carrying handle upward as far as possible.

  • Page 86: Topcase Oa

    Turn key in case lock to Close Topcase lid and LOCK position. press down. Check that nothing is trapped between Case is locked. the lid and the case. Check case for firm seating. Topcase Opening Topcase Press lock barrel 1. Unlocking lever 2 pops up.
  • Page 87 Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into lug- Press handle 3 down until it gage rack. Make sure that engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull front and rear hooks 4 are off luggage rack. Topcase is locked. securely seated in corre- Turn key in Topcase lock to Mounting Topcase sponding mounts 5.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

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

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    BMW Motor- fort. rad dealer. If special tightening torques are to be taken into account...
  • Page 91 Adjusting 2 1/4" bits Onboard-toolkit service shock absorbers on rear 5x Torx wheel 2x Phillips Your BMW Motorrad retailer Replacing turn indicator 1x Straight-blade offers the onboard-toolkit ser- bulbs vice set for additional work. 3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm...

  • Page 92: Engine Oil

    5 Socket wrench To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, 3x Open-ended wrench, only check the oil level after a various wrench sizes longer trip. 6 Bit adapter The warning on insuf- Mounting for 1/4" bits ficient engine oil pres- 9x12 mm and 3/8"...

  • Page 93: General Brake System

    Have oil level corrected by for engine oil with toolkit. ized workshop, preferably by a specialized workshop, Add engine oil up to speci- an authorized BMW Motorrad preferably an authorized fied level. retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 94: Brake Pads

    Have all work on the brake system performed by a spe- Continuing to use brake cialized workshop, preferably pads beyond the mini- by an authorized BMW Motor- mum pad thickness leads to rad retailer. reduced braking power and under certain circumstances Checking brake to brake damage.
  • Page 95 If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Rear brake pads - ma- retailer. terial thickness Wear limit...

  • Page 96: Brake Fluid

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al-...
  • Page 97 Move handlebars into If the brake fluid level drops straight-ahead position. below the permissible level: Removing seat ( Have the defect correct- ed as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 98: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked Rear brake fluid level by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Read off clutch fluid level at Brake fluid DOT4 reservoir 1. Checking clutch fluid The brake fluid level must...

  • Page 99: Tires

    Tires tires cated on the edge of the tire, Checking tire tread For every size of tire, BMW e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Motorrad has tested certain depth by an arrow. makes and approved those it...
  • Page 100 Use only wheels and tires that BMW Motorrad has approved for your type of motorcycle. Extensive information is available at your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com. Press brake pads in brake...
  • Page 101 OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: Remove axle clamping Remove spacing bushing 6 screw 4. on left side from wheel hub. Remove quick-release Unclip ABS line from hold- Installing front wheel axle 5 while supporting ers 9. wheel. ABS malfunctions due to...
  • Page 102 5 with appropriate torque. BMW Integral ABS, can be Roll front wheel into front damaged. forks. Quick-release axle in Take care not to damage the...
  • Page 103 Ease brake calipers onto Removing rear wheel brake disks. Components of the ex- with OE BMW Motorrad haust system can be Integral ABS: hot. Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system. Place motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Mo-...
  • Page 104 Turn end muffler out. torques of the screw connec- Shift into first gear. tions checked by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Make sure that wheel cen- tering device and contact surfaces of wheel hub are grease-free.
  • Page 105 Screw in screws 1 hand- Turn the end muffler to its Align clamp 1 with mark- tight and tighten with initial position. ing A on marking on end torque. muffler and tighten screw to specified torque. Rear wheel on wheel carrier Torca clamp on muf- fler and manifold...

  • Page 106: Front Wheel Stand

    A front wheel stand for sim- auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- ple, safe changing of the front torrad recommends BMW wheel is available from BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Motorrad. The front wheel Installing rear-wheel stand If the gap between the...
  • Page 107 Loosen adjusting screws 1. Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is rest- front forks rest securely on Push two mounts 2 far ing on the center stand: them. enough apart that front The motorcycle is raised too forks fit between them.

  • Page 108: Rear-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motor- rad offers a rear wheel stand. This rear wheel stand with the BMW special tool num- ber 36 3 980 can be obtained Push the rear-wheel stand from your authorized BMW from the right onto the rear Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 109: Lamps

    is used as a substitute in that Do not touch the glass the luminosity of the second of new bulbs with your glow filament is reduced to fingers. For installation, use rear light level. Failure of the a clean, dry cloth. Dirt de- rear light is nevertheless indi- posits, in particular oil and cated in the display.

  • Page 110: Replacing Low-Beam Or

    Switch off ignition. Removing headlight from housing ( 107) Remove screw 3. Press together clips of bulb socket 4 on right and left Carefully remove headlight 4 and remove bulb 3 from from housing. bulb socket. Replacing low-beam or Remove bulb holder of low- Replace defective bulb.

  • Page 111: Replacing Parking Light

    and low-beam bulb when in- Replacing parking light stalling the bulb sockets. bulb Watch the color coding of If it is not standing firm- the cables for the low-beam ly, the motorcycle could headlight (yellow) and high- topple in the course of the beam headlight (white).
  • Page 112 Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull bulb socket 1 out of Install bulb socket 1 in housing. housing. Inserting headlight in hous- ing ( 111) Insert bulb 2 in bulb sock- et 1. Pull bulb 2 out of bulb sock- et 1.
  • Page 113 Inserting headlight in Replacing brake and rear housing light bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the work described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firm- ly supported. Insert cover 2 while mak- Make sure the ground is ing sure that lugs 5 of cover...
  • Page 114 Remove 3 screws 1 and Pull lamp housing out of Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 take off cover 2. holders 4 toward rear. and remove it by turning it counterclockwise. Replace defective bulb. Bulb of tail/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5...21 W Remove screw 3.

  • Page 115: Indicator Bulb

    Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 Insert lamp housing in hold- Install cover 2 with 3 and install it by turning it ers 4. screws 1. clockwise. Installing seat ( Replacing front/rear turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the work described below.
  • Page 116 Switch off ignition. Bulb of rear turn indi- cators R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it coun- Remove screw 1. terclockwise.

  • Page 117: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a onboard socket do not donor-battery voltage have a load-capacity rating higher than 12 V can damage adequate for jump-starting the motorcycle electronics. the engine. Excessively high The battery of the donor ve- current can lead to a cable hicle must have a voltage of...

  • Page 118: Battery

    battery from the onboard Allow both engines to idle Compliance with the points electrical system. for a few minutes before below is important in order to disconnecting the jump maximize battery life: Remove protective cap from leads. positive battery terminal 1. Keep the surface of the bat- First disconnect jump lead tery clean and dry...
  • Page 119 Always charge a completely le charger to the battery. the battery first. drained battery directly at the terminals of the disconnected BMW Motorrad has de- Charging the battery via battery. veloped a trickle-charger the onboard socket is specially designed for com-...

  • Page 120: Removing Battery

    charger terminal clips from the battery terminals. In the case of longer pe- riods when the motor- cycle is not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly. See the instruc- tions for caring for your bat- tery. Always fully recharge the battery before returning it to Remove screw 3 and take An incorrect disconnec-...
  • Page 121 Always observe the proper sequence. Never install the battery with- out the protective cap. Install positive cable. Push on protective cap 1. Install negative cable 2. Installing seat ( Setting clock ( Push battery retaining strap over battery and install screw 3.

  • Page 123: Care

    Care Care products ....122 Washing your motorcycle ..122 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......123 Paint care .

  • Page 124: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry. your authorized BMW Mo- mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies torrad retailer.

  • Page 125: Cleaning Sensitive

    Clean plastic parts with water cooling. the affected areas with a wet and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden cloth. sion. This includes in particu- hose with low water pressure.

  • Page 126: Paint Care

    BMW Motor- stand pivot with a suitable rad recommends removing lubricant. Washing the motorcycle tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Coat bare metal and regularly will help counteract mover. Then add a protective chrome-plated parts with the long-term effects of wax coating to the paint at an acid-free grease (e.g.
  • Page 127 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..128 Threaded fasteners ... 129 Engine ..... . . 131 Riding specifications .

  • Page 130: 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 ( 64). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 64).

  • Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece Left-hand thread 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Clamping piece on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Front wheel Value Valid Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5...
  • Page 132 Rear wheel Value Valid Torca clamp on muffler and manifold 41 lb/ft (55 Nm) End muffler on footrest system M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Brakes Value Valid...

  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust section, installed longitu- dinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management. Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0:1 Rated output 109 hp (80 kW), At: 7500 min Maximum torque...
  • Page 134 Engine oils of the ACEA classifica- tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom- mends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo- torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- L30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tem-...

  • Page 135: Riding Specifications

    SAE 10 W- L50 L-4 °F (L-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Clutch Clutch design single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated torsional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Gear ratios...

  • Page 136: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.75:1 Running gear Front suspension design BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in en- gine and on telescopic fork, centrally posi- tioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Total suspension travel of front suspension 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel...

  • Page 137: Brakes

    Total spring travel at rear wheel 5.5 in (140 mm) Brakes Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake pad Sintered metal Rear wheel brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake pad Organic...

  • Page 138: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/ or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/ or load, with cold tire Electrical system Rated load of onboard socket...
  • Page 139 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.01 ±0.1 Spark-plug electrode gap 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New 0.04 in (1 mm), Wear limit Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des- Bosch YR5LDE ignation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.01 ±0.1 Secondary spark-plug electrode gap...

  • Page 140: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel tube front frame section with steel tube rear frame section and carrying drive unit Location of type plate Rear frame section centered under passen- ger seat Location of vehicle identification number Upper midsection of frame front (VIN) Dimensions Motorcycle length...

  • Page 141: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 492 lbs (223 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg) Maximum payload 500 lbs (227 kg)

  • Page 143: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..142 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... . . 142...

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad

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

  • Page 145: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

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

  • Page 146: 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 147: 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 148 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 149 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 150 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 151 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 152: 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 153 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 154 Installing, 118 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case Maintenance instruc- Closing, 82 tions, 116 Functional description, 73 Mounting, 83 Removing, 118 Warning indicators, 34 Opening, 81 Brake fluid Warning light, 23 Removing, 83 Checking front brake fluid Accessories Center stand level, 94 General instructions, 80 Placing on center stand, 69 Checking rear brake fluid...
  • Page 155 Electrical system Handlebar fittings Adjusting damping, 58 Technical data, 136 General view, left, 16 Adjusting spring preload, 59 Emergency ON/OFF General view, right, 17 Button, 16 switch, 17, 48 Hazard warning flashers, 16 Calling up settings, 58 Engine Switching off, 43 Engine-electronics warning Functional description, 41 Switching on, 42...
  • Page 156 Ignition Replacing front/rear turn Motorcycle indicator bulb, 113 Switching off, 40 General view of left side, 11 Replacing low-beam or General view of right Switching on, 40 high-beam bulb, 108 side, 13 Immobilizer Warning indicator, 27 Returning to use, 124 Replacing parking light bulb, 109 Indicator lights, 18...
  • Page 157 Onboard socket, 11 Seat Dimensions, 138 Installing, 55 Overview of warning indica- Electrical system, 136 Removing, 54 tors, 26, 31, 35, 37 Engine, 131 Seat lock, 13 Engine oil, 132 Service, 142 Frame, 138 Pre-ride check, 65 Service Card, 143 Fuel, 4, 131 Side stand Rear-wheel drive, 134...
  • Page 158 Toolkit, 15 Warning indicators Service set, 89 Display, 24 Standard equipment, 89 Warning lamps, 18 Topcase Overview, 23 Closing, 84 Warning light, general, 23 Mounting, 85 Warning symbols Opening, 84 Display range, 22 Removing, 84 Weights Torques, 129 Technical data, 139 Transmission Wheels During starting, 64...
  • Page 159 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 160 Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire *01477703987* BMW recommends *01477703987* Order No.: 01 47 7 703 987 06.2006, 1st Edition...
  • Page 161 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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