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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) K 1300 S...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3 Displays ....19 or item of information. BMW Motorrad Integral Multifunction display ..19 ABS ......46 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 125 BMW Motorrad ASC ..71 9 Care ....111 Dimensions .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....130 Confirmation of service ..135 12 Appendix ... . . 137 Certificate .

  • Page 7: Or Item Of Information

    BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual; EWS Electronic immobilizer. more detailed informa- it is an important part of the mo- tion.

  • Page 8: Equipment

    BMW motorcycles are on account of country-specific maintained by consistent, on- differences. going development efforts em- If your BMW is equipped with bracing their design, equipment options or accessories not de- and accessories. For this rea- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 10: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Seat lock (below tail light) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjustment of rear damp- ing rate ( Onboard socket (...

  • Page 12: General View Of Left Side Of

    General view of left side of special model with HP package with special model K 1300 S with HP package Tinted windshield Aluminum plate with model name and serial number Carbon passenger seat cover ( Adjustable HP footrest with adjustable shift lever...

  • Page 14: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Engine oil level indicator Fuel filler opening ( Battery compartment 108) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification num- ber (on the upper front wheel control) Type plate (on rear cross tube) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: General View Of Right Side Of Special Model With Hp

    General view of right side of special model with HP package with special model K 1300 S with HP package Carbon center fairing panel Adjustable HP footrest with adjustable brake lever Paddock stand Use like BMW rear wheel stand (...

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Selecting display readings with onboard computer Resetting average data Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA ESA control ( ABS operation ( with automatic Stability Control ASC control (...

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip ( Starter button ( Emergency ON/OFF switch (...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Luggage loops Rider's Manual (US Model) Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Helmet holder ( Standard tool kit ( Engine oil fill location...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Tachometer Speedometer Warning and indicator lamps ( Multifunction display Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating odometer Operating clock (...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indi- cate the remaining fuel level. Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Sector for warning displays with automatic Stability Control ASC warning and indicator display ( Warning indicators ( The horizontal bars indi- cate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 22: Meanings Of Displays

    Warning and indicator Meanings of displays with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA lamps with onboard computer ESA setting ( CLOCK : Time display 10 Odometer ( TEMP : Ambient temperature 11 Clock ( with onboard computer Ø SPEED : Average speed since Onboard computer data last reset sector (...

  • Page 23: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, nual mileages then shorter ser- preferably an authorized vice intervals may be required. BMW Motorrad retailer, for When the odometer reading for setting of the date. the recalculated early service falls to within 621 miles (1000 km),...

  • Page 24: Range

    The determined range is ary. When the effects of engine an approximate reading. heat on the monitored tempera- BMW Motorrad therefore recom- ture become excessive the dis- mends that you do not try to use play responds by temporarily the full range before refueling.

  • Page 25: Tire Inflation Pressures

    Additional information on the indicator are as follows: of 68 °F (20 °C). The figure on BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure Engine at operating tempera- the left side 1 indicates the front Monitor is provided starting on ture.

  • Page 26: Warning Lamps

    The readings mean: : Oil level correct. CHECK : Check oil level during next refueling stop. : No measurement possible (above-mentioned conditions not met). If other information of the onboard computer is dis- Warnings for which no sepa- played, this symbol continues to rate warning lamp is available be shown until the oil level is de- are shown by the general warn-...
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display EWS ! Lights up yellow is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( FUEL ! Lights up yellow is indi- Fuel down to reserve ( cated Lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( play flashes...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display LAMPS ! Lights up yellow is indi- Bulbs defective ( cated Is indicated Engine oil level too low ( Check Oil indicated Appears on the dis- Outside temperature warning ( play Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC error ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap- play proved range (...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system fault ( play -- -- " " or " " is indicated RDC ! Lights up yellow is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( DWA !
  • Page 31 Have the defective key re- the fault rectified as quickly placed, preferably by an autho- as possible by an authorized Coolant temperature too rized BMW Motorrad retailer. workshop, preferably an autho- high rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 32 Possible cause: The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad The engine control unit has di- engine oil pressure is retailer. agnosed a fault. In exceptional...
  • Page 33 Please contact a spe- 101). Alternator or alternator drive de- cialized workshop, preferably Replacing front turn indicator fective. an authorized BMW Motorrad bulbs ( 103). retailer. Have the malfunction corrected Replacing rear turn indicator as soon as possible at an au-...

  • Page 34: Outside Temperature

    Possible cause: Outside temperature ABS self-diagnosis not warning completed A combination of several bulb defects is present. with onboard computer ABS warning lamp flashes. See the fault descriptions Ice crystal symbol appears above. Possible cause: on the display. Engine oil level too low The self-diagnosis routine was Possible cause: not completed;...

  • Page 35: Abs Error

    Stability Con- as soon as possible at an au- situation has passed. trol thorized workshop, preferably ASC self-diagnosis not ASC symbol is displayed. an authorized BMW Motorrad completed retailer. with automatic Stability Con- Possible cause: ASC intervention trol...

  • Page 36: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Before adjusting the tire in- suitability for continued use. as soon as possible at an au- flation pressure, observe thorized workshop, preferably If it is still possible to drive with the information on temperature tire: an authorized BMW Motorrad compensation and on inflation retailer.
  • Page 37 A con- cialist service facility, preferably Have the tire checked for dam- tinuous error is only present if an authorized BMW Motorrad age at an authorized service the general warning lamp also dealer. facility, preferably an authorized lights up.
  • Page 38 The battery for the tire inflation tery is completely discharged. cialist service facility, preferably pressure sensor is no longer Operation of the anti-theft alarm an authorized BMW Motorrad charged to full capacity. Oper- system is no longer ensured dealer. ation of the tire inflation pressure...
  • Page 39 The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm system is only ensured for a lim- ited time with the vehicle battery disconnected. Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 40: Operation

    Battery can be recharged via authorized workshop for this with automatic Stability Con- onboard socket. purpose, preferably an authorized trol BMW Motorrad retailer. Locking handlebars ASC self-diagnosis in progress. If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the surface of the ground will determine...

  • Page 41: Ews Electronic Immobi

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The recognized as "authorized" for keys are part of an integrated se- your motorcycle. curity system, so the retailer is...
  • Page 42 Adjust the clock only when the with onboard computer motorcycle is stationary. with Tire Pressure Control Switch on ignition. (TPC/RDC) without onboard computer without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Press and hold button until hours 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired hours are shown.

  • Page 43: Display

    Display Operating range (after reaching reserve level) Selecting display readings with onboard computer Switch on ignition. without onboard computer with Tire Pressure Control without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) (TPC/RDC) Press the button 1 to select a display in the sector 4. with onboard computer The following data can be dis- played:...

  • Page 44: Lights

    the trip odometer in the sec- with Tire Pressure Control Select average fuel consump- (TPC/RDC) tor 3 resets. tion or average speed. The following data can be dis- with onboard computer played: Tire inflation pressure (RDC P) with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Resetting trip odometer Switch on ignition.

  • Page 45: Turn Indicators

    on longer than absolutely Headlight high beam and necessary. flasher Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- Immediately after switching off beam headlight with the ignition the ignition push button 1 to...

  • Page 46: Hazard Warning Flashers

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. ers place a strain on the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard off hazard warning flashers. warning flashers for longer than Emergency ON/OFF absolutely necessary. switch If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition...

  • Page 47: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The engine can be switched The increase in power con- off easily and quickly using the sumption caused by the emergency ON/OFF switch. heated grips can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the battery is in- adequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure starting capability.

  • Page 48: Bmw Motorrad Integral

    BMW Motorrad Integral Switch on ABS function case, the ASC setting does not change. ABS warning lamp lights Switch off ABS function Stop motorcycle or switch on Release button 1 within two ignition with motorcycle sta- seconds. tionary. ABS warning lamp remains...

  • Page 49: Asc Automatic Stability

    Activate ASC function As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and then on again. If the ABS warning light lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 4 mph (5 km/h), an ABS error has occurred.

  • Page 50: Clutch

    Brakes As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and Adjusting handbrake lever then on again. Changing the position of If the ASC warning light the brake-fluid reservoir can lights up after switching allow air to penetrate the brake the ignition off and on and then system.

  • Page 51: Footrest System

    Footrest system Lowest position: arrow 2 points to the number 1. with special model K 1300 S Install screws 1 with specified with HP package torque. Adjusting footrests Footrest on bracket Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 52: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Remove bolt 1 while bracing Remove screw 1. nut 2. Position foot piece 2 in desired Position foot piece in desired position and install screw 1 Move mirror into desired posi- position and install screw 1 with specified torque. tion by applying light pressure with specified torque.

  • Page 53: Damping

    Damping Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is stationary. at rear wheel Setting Make sure ground is level and To increase the spring preload, The damping must be adjusted firm and park motorcycle. turn the adjustment wheel 1 to the road conditions and the in the direction of the arrow spring preload.

  • Page 54: Esa Electronic Suspension

    Settings To decrease damping, turn ad- justing screw 1 in arrow direc- You can use the ESA Electronic tion S. Suspension Adjustment feature to adapt your motorcycle to its Basic setting of rear current load as well as the road wheel rear-wheel damp- surface.
  • Page 55 The displays provide the follow- ing information: COMF : Comfortable damping NORM : Normal damping SPORT : Sport, performance- oriented damping One-up One-up with luggage Press button 1 to display cur- Press the button 1 to view the rent adjustment. current adjustment setting in Two-up (with luggage) the display.

  • Page 56: Tires

    Tires service facility, preferably an au- Tire pressure, front thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking tire pressure Ordinary adhesive tape Incorrect tire inflation pres- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire damages the plastic lens.

  • Page 57: Seat

    In the case of very high payloads, specialized workshop, preferably Removing seat the available spring preload ad- an authorized BMW Motorrad justment might not be adequate. Make sure ground is level and retailer. To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 58: Helmet Holder

    The seat can be heard to lock Locking helmet on into place. motorcycle Removing seat ( 55). Removing passenger seat cover with special model K 1300 S with HP package Raise seat at rear and release key. Removing seat ( 55).

  • Page 59: Luggage Loops

    with luggage belts to lash lug- Turn over seat. gage down to the passenger seat. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. Take loops 1 out of holders 2 When hooking on the helmet, and lay outwards. watch the position of the helmet Installing seat ( 56).

  • Page 60: Riding

    Your authorized ter of the motorcycle as possi- BMW Motorrad retailer will be Payload of tank rucksack ble. happy to advise you and has Observe maximum payload and...

  • Page 61: Catalytic Converter

    into contact with the engine and with tank bag Poor tire tread exhaust system. Etc. Observe maximum payload of tank bag and corresponding Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter top speed. Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel Payload of tank bag monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, odorless but highly toxic.

  • Page 62: Checklist

    Danger of overheating Checklist Starting Cooling would be inade- Use the following checklist to Starting the engine quate if the engine were al- check important functions, set- Switch on ignition. lowed to idle for a lengthy period tings and wear limits before you Pre-Ride Check in progress.
  • Page 63 The self-diagnosis routine engine, or use jump leads and a is determining whether the Phase 2 donor battery to start. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is General warning light shows ready for operation. The self- Engine starts. yellow. diagnosis routine launches...
  • Page 64 ABS warning lamp flashes. The self-diagnosis routine ASC self-diagnosis is determining whether the completed BMW Motorrad Integral ASC is The ASC symbol is no longer ABS self-diagnosis ready for operation. The self- displayed. completed diagnosis routine launches...

  • Page 65: Breaking In

    Brake pads thorized workshop, preferably Always think well ahead and New brake pads must be run in an authorized BMW Motorrad avoid extreme angles. before they achieve their opti- retailer. Shifting gears mum friction force. This initial...

  • Page 66: Brakes

    The dynamic load distribution be- When driving at constant speed BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- tween the front and rear wheel in low gears at high engine vents the front wheel from lock- changes during braking.

  • Page 67: Parking Your Motorcycle

    The side stand is designed severe damage. or offroad. to support only the weight of the motorcycle. The BMW integrated braking Poor braking action due to function ensures that the rear Do not lean or sit on the moisture and dirt.

  • Page 68: Refueling

    Excessive movements Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel Do not overfill the fuel tank. could result in the center with an ethanol content of 85 %, Fuel attacks plastic sur- stand retracting, and the vehicle or with Flex Fuel. faces, making them cloudy could topple as a result.

  • Page 69: Fastening Motorcycle For Transport

    Unlock cap of fuel tank with can be refueled, if the fuel tank ignition key and fold up. was completely emptied, i.e., if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5 gal (Approx. 19 l) Reserve fuel quantity The motorcycle can tip away to the side and fall...
  • Page 70 Fasten rear straps on both Components can be dam- sides to the passenger foot- aged. pegs and then tighten them. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; the brake lines or wiring harnesses. vehicle should be pulled down Place front strap over the against its springs with the sus- frame and route downward.

  • Page 71: Detail

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 72 How is the BMW Motorrad Under these circumstances the conditions offroad or on the race- rear wheel can lift off the ground, track. Integral ABS noticeable to and the outcome can be a high- the rider? Special situations siding situation in which the mo- If the ABS system must reduce torcycle can flip over.

  • Page 73: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Be careful in curves! When you BMW Motorrad ASC? can be reactivated by switching apply the brakes on a corner, The BMW Motorrad ASC is an the ignition off and then on again. the motorcycle's weight and assistance system for the rider...

  • Page 74: Tire Pressure Control Tcp

    In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- values to the control unit. In the following unusual driving ommends turning back the throt- The sensors are equipped with...
  • Page 75 varies according to tire temper- til a speed of approx. 18 mph Inflation pressure within the (30 km/h) is reached. Before ini- permissible tolerance. ature. As a result, the pressure tial reception of the tire inflation figures indicated by the gauges Inflation pressure at the limits at filling stations will usually vary pressure,...

  • Page 76: Esa Ii Electronic Suspension

    37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to the chassis to all riding condi- completely encloses the plastic produce the correct tire inflation tions, including while riding. element and sits on the steel pressure. spring. Accordingly, the spring The combination of spring rate is lower, the less the sleeve base, damping and spring rate ESA II Electronic...

  • Page 77: Accessories

    Operating electrical acces- Use only parts and accessories You will find all BMW Motorrad sories approved by BMW for your optional accessories on You can start using electrical ac- motorcycle. our website: "www.bmw-...

  • Page 78: Case

    strain on the onboard electrical Opening case Pull gray release lever (OPEN) system. upwards again while simultane- ously pulling case lid 3 out of Cable routing retainer. The cords from the power Close case sockets to the devices must be routed in such a way that they: do not interfere with the rider's freedom of movement...
  • Page 79 Press case lid against case body. The case volume is adapted to the contents. Removing case Also press locks 3 of lock Press lock straps 1 outward straps into locking devices 2 and pull upward. until they engage. The maximum volume has been set.
  • Page 80 Secure hold Pull black release lever 1 (RE- Pull black release lever 1 (RE- LEASE) upwards while simul- LEASE) upwards while simulta- If a case wobbles or is difficult to taneously pulling the case out- neously pushing the case into fit, it must be adapted to the gap ward.

  • Page 81: Tire Repair Kit

    Use the screws 1 inside the case Remove screws 1 and side Position flat tire kit using a rub- for this purpose. trim. ber strap as shown. To protect the side panel Tire repair kit from scratches, lay it on the seat.

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    If special tightening torques are Auxiliary tool kit to be taken into account for with special model K 1300 S assembly, these are listed. An with HP package overview of all required tightening torques is contained in the chapter "Technical Data".

  • Page 83: Engine Oil

    Torx wrench T30 Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle at op- Adjust footbrake lever. erating temperature vertically. Angled screwdriver with with center stand Generation Phillips blade Adjust shift lever. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle at Engine oil operating temperature on its Checking engine oil level...

  • Page 84: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Engine oil, capacity ity, preferably an authorized Always make sure that the oil BMW Motorrad retailer. level is correct. Products recommended by Add engine oil up to specified BMW Motorrad level.

  • Page 85: Brake System

    0.5 quarts (0.5 l) (Difference brake pads to determine their authorized workshop, preferably between Min and Max) thickness. Direction of view: an authorized BMW Motorrad Checking engine oil level between wheel and front wheel retailer. 81). control to brake calipers 1.
  • Page 86 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Conduct a visual inspection of Front brake-pad wear Check rear brake pad the brake pad thickness. Di-...
  • Page 87 Have the brake pads replaced Move handlebars into straight- at an authorized service facil- ahead position. ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake-pad wear Checking front brake fluid limit level A low fluid level in the min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 88 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle verti- cally. with center stand Generation A low fluid level in the Front brake fluid level Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 89: Clutch

    BMW Motorrad re- Move handlebars into straight- tailer. ahead position. Clutch Check clutch function Pull back the clutch lever. Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If no clear pressure point can be felt: Rear brake fluid level Have the clutch checked by an...

  • Page 90: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Have tires replaced even be- For every size of tire, soon as possible by an autho- fore the minimum tread depth BMW Motorrad has tested and rized workshop, preferably an is reached. approved certain makes as authorized BMW Motorrad re- roadworthy.

  • Page 91: Removing Front Wheel

    (TPC/RDC) The wheel sizes play a major role is not damaged. Inform the in the chassis control systems BMW Motorrad retailer or the ABS and ASC. Especially the di- authorized workshop of the TCP/ ameter and width of the wheels RDC sensor.
  • Page 92 Unclip two retaining clips 1 of Push brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have sensor cable on brake line. apart by turning brake caliper 4 been removed, there is back and forth against brake Mask off areas of wheel rim a risk of the brake pads being rotor 5.

  • Page 93: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends loosen or remove the left clamp- the BMW Motorrad front wheel ing device. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Remove right-hand axle clamp- Mounting front wheel stand ing screw 2.
  • Page 94 II Always have the tightening Remove rear wheel stand. torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction. Lift front wheel and install...

  • Page 95: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel with the brake disk. wheel carrier Place motorcycle on an auxil- Make sure that sensor cable is iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- routed correctly. 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) ommends BMW Motorrad rear Snap the two retaining clips 1 wheel stand.
  • Page 96 Loosen screw 3 on clamp far Remove screw 4 on the rear Danger of burns from the enough that the clip can be footrest while supporting the hot exhaust system. twisted. end muffler. Do not touch the exhaust sys- Do not remove sealing grease tem.

  • Page 97: Installing Rear Wheel

    Installing rear wheel Shift into first gear. When using the BMW Motorrad rear wheel Malfunctions may occur stand: remount the lock during control interventions washer. by ABS or ASC if a wheel other than the standard wheel is in- stalled.
  • Page 98 Turn the end muffler to its ini- tial position. Align end muffler so that speci- Align clip as shown. fied distance is complied with. Tighten screw 3 on the ball pipe clip with the appropriate Distance from muffler to torque. Tighten screw 4 on the rear tire footrest with the appropriate...

  • Page 99: Front Wheel Stand

    Push two mounting pins 2 far Place motorcycle on an auxil- enough apart that front sus- without center stand Genera- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- pension fits between them. tion II ommends BMW Motorrad rear Use locating pins 3 to set front Remove rear wheel stand.

  • Page 100: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Use basic stand with part num- ber (83 30 0 402 245) with rear axle adapter (83 30 0 402 250). with special model K 1300 S with HP package The sensor ring of the If the motorcycle is resting...

  • Page 101: Lamps

    Remove the lock washer 2; to do so, press the unlock but- ton 3. Make sure ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its side stand. Position motorcycle upright To ensure a secure position, while simultaneously pressing install lever 4 on the short side grip of stand back so that both of the stand.
  • Page 102 Switch off the ignition. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. To avoid contamination on the bulb's glass surface, never Remove the covers 1 on the touch or hold the bulb any- high-beam bulbs and/or the...

  • Page 103: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcy- cle. Switch off the ignition. Insert bulb 5 while ensuring Attach the plug 3. that the lug 6 is in the correct position. Unlock and disconnect plug connection 1 beneath headlight at position 2.
  • Page 104 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Remove bulb socket 3 from Install bulb socket 3 in head- the headlight housing from be- light housing from below by...
  • Page 105 Replacing front turn indicator bulbs Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcy- cle. Switch off the ignition. Pull lamp housing on screw Remove bulb 3 from bulb connection side out of mirror holder. housing. Replacing defective bulb Remove bulb holder 2 from lamp housing by turning it Bulbs for flashing turn...
  • Page 106 Install bulb 3 in bulb socket. Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Replacing rear turn indicator bulbs Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcy- cle. Switch off the ignition. Install bulb socket 2 in lamp Pull lamp housing on screw housing by turning clockwise.
  • Page 107 Contact an authorized service R10W / 12 V / 10 W facility, preferably an authorized To prevent contaminants from BMW Motorrad retailer. being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use Maximum number of de- Insert lamp glass in turn indica- a clean, dry cloth to hold it.

  • Page 108: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Make sure ground is level and wait a few minutes before re- firm and park motorcycle. peating attempt in order to pro- The wires leading to the tect starter motor and donor Removing battery compartment power socket do not have battery.
  • Page 109 Charging the battery via thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Do not turn the battery upside the onboard socket is only down. possible with suitable chargers. Charging connected...

  • Page 110: Removing Battery

    Comply with operating instruc- be recharged regularly. See the tions of charger. instructions for caring for your battery. Always fully recharge If you are unable to the battery before returning it to charge the battery via use. the onboard socket, you may be using a charger that Removing battery is not compatible with your...

  • Page 111: Installing Battery

    Consult a certified service fa- cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- Remove screws 1. ting of the date. Remove battery compartment Installing battery compartment cover forward and upward cover ( 110).
  • Page 112 Installing battery compartment cover Position battery compartment cover at the rear and close while ensuring the anchorages are in position 2. Install screws 1.

  • Page 113: Care

    Brake early until the brake disks and pads are dry. BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and effect of salt. care products available at your mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 114: Paint Care

    BMW clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Motorrad recommends remov- ish for additional treatment. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective...

  • Page 115: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating Returning motorcycle To preserve the finish of your to use vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- mends using BMW Car Wax or Remove the protective wax agents that contain carnauba or coating. synthetic waxes. Clean the motorcycle.

  • Page 116: Technical Data

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 66).

  • Page 117: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper on wheel carrier M8 x 30 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping bolt 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) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 118 Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Footrests Value Valid Footrest on bracket M8 x 20 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with HP footrest sys- Foot piece on foot lever 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) with HP footrest sys-...

  • Page 119: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke in- line engine, angled 55° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cas- sette transmission, dry-sump lubrication Displacement 1293 cc (1293 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm)

  • Page 120: Fuel

    91 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5 gal (Approx. 19 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change (unmarked container) 1.1 gal (4 l), with filter change (larger marked...

  • Page 121: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio 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...

  • Page 122: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.82 (31:11) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension...
  • Page 123 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central strut with coil spring and single-tube gas- filled shock absorber controlled by linkage system. Infinitely-variable adjustment of spring preload and rebound rate...

  • Page 124: Brakes

    Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 125: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17 permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold Electrical system...
  • Page 126 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 127: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-on tubular steel rear frame Location of type plate On right wheel carrier Location of the vehicle identification number Front right side frame section Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.5 in (2196 mm) Motorcycle height 48.1 in (1221 mm), Across windshield at DIN un- laden weight...

  • Page 128: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 560 lbs (254 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1014 lbs (460 kg) Maximum payload 454 lbs (206 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 129: Service

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 130: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (BMW Roadside To ensure that your BMW con- Assistance, breakdown assis- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- tance, vehicle recovery and re- dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend trieval, etc.).
  • Page 131 BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 132: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 133 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 134 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 135 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 136 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 137: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 138 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 139: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 140: Certificate

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 141: Index

    Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 5 Battery Checking front, 83 Charging connected Checking rear, 84 Control, 15 battery, 107 Running in, 63 Operating, 46 Charging disconnected Brakes Self-diagnosis, 61 battery, 108 Adjusting handlebar lever, 48 Technology in detail, 69 Closing battery Checking operation, 83 compartment, 110 Warning indicators, 32...
  • Page 142 Electrical system Footrests Case Adjustable, 10, 14 Operating, 76 Technical data, 123 Adjusting, 49 Checklist, 60 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16 Clock Frame Operating, 44 Adjusting, 39 Technical data, 125 Engine Clutch Front wheel stand Starting, 60 Mounting, 97 Adjusting handlebar lever, 48 Technical data, 117 Fuel Checking fluid level, 87...
  • Page 143 Headlight Instrument cluster Maintenance Ambient light sensor, 18 Adjusting for RHD/LHD General instructions, 80 Overview, 18 traffic, 54 Maintenance intervals, 128 Adjusting headlight range, 55 Mirrors Headlight range, 55 Adjusting, 50 Jump-starting, 106 Headlight range adjustment, 8 Mobility Services, 128 Heated grips Motorcycle Control, 16...
  • Page 144 Service, 128 Passenger seat cover, 10 Odometer and tripmeters Reporting safety defects, 127 Removing, 56 Control, 15 Service display, 21 Resetting, 42 Pre-ride check, 61 Shifting gear Onboard socket, 8 Gearshift assistant, 63 Information on use, 75 Spark plugs Rear-wheel drive Onboard toolkit Technical data, 124 Technical data, 120...
  • Page 145 Clutch, 119 Inflation pressure table, 17 Engine electronics, 29 Dimensions, 125 Inflation pressures, 123 Engine oil level, 32 Electrical system, 123 Recommendation, 88 Engine oil pressure, 30 Engine, 117 Running in, 63 Fuel reserve, 29 Engine oil, 118 Technical data, 122 Immobilizer, 29 Frame, 125 Torques, 115...
  • Page 146 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 147 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold BMW recommends *01418550517* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 517 08.2013, 5th edition, 07...

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