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  • Page 3 Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..23 4 Operation ....47 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status indicat- Ignition switch and steering...
  • Page 5 Stowage compartment ..67 6 Engineering details ..91 Wheels ....117 Clutch .
  • Page 6 Running gear ....150 Brakes ....152 Wheels and tyres ..152 Electrics .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Specific instructions on Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Electronic Suspension find these features described in the basis of the data, illustrations Adjustment separate manuals. or descriptions in this manual. Electronic Suspension Technical data Adjustment. All dimensions, weights and RDC Tyre pressure control power ratings stated in the (ReifenDruck-Control) Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the Equipment...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight beam-throw ad- justment ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 113) On-board socket (OE/OA) 100) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension adjustable shift lever Engine oil level indicator 109) Power socket ( 100) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( with seat heating Control for rear-seat heat- ing (underneath rear seat) Tank rucksack adapter Fuel filler neck ( Clutch-fluid reservoir electrically adjustable wind- screen ( Storage compartment Engine-oil filler neck 110)

  • Page 16: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operation of the audio sys- tem (optional extra, see separate instructions for use) High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise-control sys- Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Windscreen control Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn With Electronic Suspen-...
  • Page 17 10 Control for the odometer with on-board com- puter Operating the on-board computer (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control with seat heating Front seat heating control Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 21: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Front-seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 135) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 114) Rider's Manual Toolkit Helmet holder ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE, see separate instruc- tions for use) Operation of the clock Adjust the dimmer 53). Control for the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting)

  • Page 23: Headlight

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

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ..24 Anti-theft alarm warnings ... 43 Status indicators with on-board computer ......25 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 26: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neut- ral appears on the display. Multifunction display If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The column below the tem- perature symbol indicates the engine temperature.

  • Page 27: Status Indicators With On

    Status indicators with pletes. In this example the read- If service is overdue, the due ing means "March 2010". date or the odometer reading at on-board computer which service was due is accom- with on-board computer panied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow.

  • Page 28: (Rdc)

    Status indicators Status indicators with with tyre pressure grip heating monitoring (RDC) with heated handlebar grips with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Status indicator for heating stages ( Telltale light of cruise control Status indicator for heating stage ( with cruise-control system Tyre-pressure readout Status indicators with seat heating...

  • Page 29: Telltale Light Of Cruise Con

    Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Mode of presentation Telltale light of cruise con- trol ( Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- eral' warning light 1 showing in combination with one of the warning symbols 2. The 'Gener- al' warning light shows red or yel- low, depending on the urgency of the warning.
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Electronic immobiliser active ( appears on the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 31 Electronic immobiliser Lack of fuel can result in The engine is running in the engine misfiring and emergency operating mode. active cutting out unexpectedly. Mis- Full engine power or full engine General warning light shows firing can damage the catalytic rpm might not be available and yellow.
  • Page 32 an authorised BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil. the engine or the ABS. This can dealer. result in dangerous situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue your Insufficient engine oil The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey. pressure cient. Possible cause: General warning light Riding when engine-oil...

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On- Board Computer

    complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause: soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. Low-beam headlight, high-beam possible. headlight, side light or turn indic- Possible cause: ator bulb defective. Possible cause: Rear light or brake light bulb de- Replacing low-beam and high- A combination of the bulb de- fective.

  • Page 34: Warnings Issued By The On-Board

    Warnings issued by the on-board computer appear in panel 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Engine-oil level too low ( appears on the display. Appears on the dis- play Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( ure reading flashes. Flashes...

  • Page 36: Abs Warnings

    Engine-oil level too low Ice warning ABS warnings appears on the display. The ambient-temperature read- Mode of presentation ing flashes. Oil-level symbol appears on the display. Ice-crystal symbol flashes. Possible cause: Possible cause: The electronic oil-level sensor has registered an excessively low The air temperature measured oil level.
  • Page 37 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 38: Asc Warnings

    Self-diagnosis not You can continue to ride the motorcycle, but make due pro- completed vision for the fact that the ABS ABS warning light flashes. function is not available. Bear in mind the more detailed in- Possible cause: formation on situations that can lead to an ABS fault ( 93).
  • Page 39 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 40: Rdc Warnings

    ASC intervention Pull away slowly. Bear in mind is not available. Bear in mind the more detailed information that the ASC function is not ASC warning light quick- on situations that can lead to available until self-diagnosis has flashes. completed. an ASC fault ( 95).
  • Page 41 Warning symbol 2 indicates a The tyre pressures for front critical tyre pressure, and the cor- wheel 3 and rear wheel 4 responding reading on the dis- are shown. The graphic here play flashes. indicates that the reading for the front wheel is flashing, which If the critical value is close to the means that pressure in the front...
  • Page 42 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical pres- sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical pres-...
  • Page 43 Tyre pressure close Tyre pressure outside Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest possible opportunity. to limit of permitted permitted tolerance tolerance Before you adjust tyre pres- General warning light sure, read the information flashes red. General warning light shows on temperature compensation yellow.
  • Page 44 Signal transmission Possible cause: Tyre symbol appears on the display. disrupted Wireless communication with the RDC sensors has been disrupted. -- -- " " or " " is displayed. -- -- " " or " " is displayed. Possible causes include radio- Possible cause: Possible cause: communication systems operat-...

  • Page 45: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Tyre-pressure sensor Anti-theft alarm battery weak warnings General warning light shows Mode of presentation yellow. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) appears on the display. Battery symbol appears on the display. This error message appears only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre- pressure sensor has lost a sig-...
  • Page 46 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play...
  • Page 47 Anti-theft alarm battery Battery symbol appears on the display. weak Battery symbol appears on This error message appears the display. only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. This error message appears only briefly after the pre- Possible cause: ride check completes. The integral battery in the anti- theft alarm has lost its entire ori- Possible cause:...

  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..49 Seat height ......64 Electronic immobiliser EWS ..50 Windscreen .
  • Page 50 Helmet holder ..... . 76...

  • Page 51: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switch off the ignition steering lock Keys You receive two master keys and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 50). Ignition switch and steering lock, tank filler cap lock and the seat Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 52: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    bars to the left or right. However, Ignition, lights and all function warning appears in the multifunction display. the motorcycle is more stable on circuits switched off. a level surface with the handle- Always keep the spare key sep- Handlebars locked. bars turned to the left than with arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 53: Clock

    Clock Press and hold down the but- ton until the minutes number 3 Setting clock flashes. Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly press the button while riding the motorcycle until the minutes number is can lead to accidents. correct. Set the clock only when the mo- Hold down the button until the torcycle is stationary.
  • Page 54 Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( RANGE Residual range ( , once fuel level is down to reserve) with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Tyre pressures ( with on-board computer The following values can be dis- Press and hold down button 1 played in panel 3: until the tripmeter reading is reset.

  • Page 55: Multifunction Display

    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. Multifunction display Adjust the dimmer The residual-range readout 1 in- Press button 1. Attempting to adjust the dicates how far you can ride with The current level of dimming dimmer while riding the...

  • Page 56: On-Board Computer

    On-board computer Ambient temperature with on-board computer Select the readings Switch on the ignition. The following values can be dis- played in panel 2: When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine °C Ambient temperature ( can falsify ambient-temperature Range ( reading 1.

  • Page 57: Average Speed

    drops below this threshold for sensor cannot register the fuel during which the engine was stopped are excluded from the the first time. level correctly. This is the reason calculation. why the range is calculated only Range when the motorcycle is on the Resetting average speed move.

  • Page 58: Average Consumption

    Average consumption Oil level Press and hold down button 1 until the average-consumption Average consumption 1 is cal- Oil-level indicator 1 gives you reading is reset. culated by dividing the distance an indication of the engine oil covered since the last reset by level.

  • Page 59: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Tyre pressure The readings mean: monitoring RDC Oil level is correct with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Check the oil level with the dipstick the next time you Viewing tyre-pressure stop for fuel. If you call up anoth- readings er reading on the on-board com- Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 60: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Immediately after switching off necessary.

  • Page 61: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after flashers you have ridden for approxim- Operating hazard warning ately 10 seconds, or covered a flashers distance of about 200 m. Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 62: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The increase in power con- sumption caused by the (kill switch) grip heating can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability.

  • Page 63: Seat Heating

    length of time to pass without making further changes. Seat heating with seat heating Front-seat heating Start the engine. Seat heating can be ac- The handlebar grips have two- Repeatedly press button 1 until tivated only when the en- stage heating. Stage two is for the desired heating stage ap- gine is running.
  • Page 64 soon as the seat is warm. The off to ensure the battery's start- the seat quickly: it is advisable to heating stage you have selected switch back to stage one as soon ing capability. is indicated by the symbol in the as the seat is warm.

  • Page 65: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    100 % heating power Activating ASC function Automatic Stability Control ASC with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Deactivating ASC function Press and hold down button 1 Switch on the ignition. until the ASC warning light Press and hold down button 1 You have the option of de- changes status.

  • Page 66: Seat Height

    You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.
  • Page 67 Switching on cruise Cruise control can be used Push button 2 forward and in the speed range from hold it in this position. control 50 km/h to 180 km/h. The motorcycle accelerates steplessly. Telltale light for cruise con- The current speed is main- trol shows.

  • Page 68: Deactivating Cruise Control

    Telltale light for cruise-control Telltale light for cruise con- goes out. trol shows. Resuming former cruising Switch off cruise control speed Push button 2 back and hold it in this position. The motorcycle decelerates steplessly. The current speed is main- Slide switch 1 to the left.

  • Page 69: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is easi- clutch lever while riding the er to turn if you push the Operating the stowage motorcycle can lead to accidents. clutch lever forward. compartment Do not attempt to adjust the Brakes clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 70: Shift Mechanism

    Shift mechanism Mirrors Adjust the mirrors Adjusting shift lever Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and Pivot the mirror to the correct Slacken screw 1. the handlebar grip. position by pressing gently at Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- Turn adjusting screw 1 the edge.

  • Page 71: Damping

    accordingly when the motorcycle ection indicated by the HIGH Basic setting of spring is lightly loaded. arrow. preload, rear If you want to reduce spring Adjusting spring preload preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- Turn the knob as far as it for rear wheel ection indicated by the LOW will go in the LOW direction,...

  • Page 72: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Adjusting damping for Basic setting of rear-sus- rear wheel pension damping charac- Make sure the ground is level teristic and firm and place the motor- Turn the adjusting screw as cycle on its stand. far as it will go in the direc- tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back three quarters of a turn in the dir-...

  • Page 73: Esa

    load status must be set and the desired riding mode selected. Three load statuses can be set, with any of the three riding modes available for each one. The detailed description of the ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment system is on page 97).

  • Page 74: Tyres

    Tyres ther changes. The ESA setting The display field starts at the then automatically disappears current status and cycles through Checking tyre pressure from the display. the following sequence: Incorrect tyre pressures im- Set the load status One-up pair the motorcycle's hand- ling characteristics and increase Starting engine the rate of tyre wear.

  • Page 75: Headlight

    Headlight Headlight beam throw and Check tyre pressures against the data below. spring preload Adjusting headlight for Headlight beam throw is gener- Tyre pressure, front driving on left/driving on ally kept constant when spring right preload is adjusted to suit load. If the motorcycle is ridden in a 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) Spring preload adjustment might...

  • Page 76: Front And Rear Seats

    Headlight beam-throw adjustment Turn the knob as far as it Turn the key to unlatch seat will go in the UP direction: lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Neutral position. ition while pressing down the Headlight beam-throw ad- rear part of the rear seat.
  • Page 77 with seat heating with seat heating Installing front seat with seat heating Disengage the latch and dis- Disengage the latch and dis- connect plug 2. connect plug 3. Connect plug 3. Remove the rear seat and Remove the front seat and place it, upholstered side down, place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface.

  • Page 78: Helmet Holder

    that the seat is correctly loc- with seat heating The rear seat engages with an ated. audible click. Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( 74). Connect plug 2. If you install the seat in the low position, check that the seat's rubber buffers 5 are in the bot- tom positions in mounts 6.
  • Page 79 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet into position. Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Install the rear seat ( 76).

  • Page 81: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....80 Checklist ......82 Starting .

  • Page 82: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions counterpart motorcycle with Correct loading standard-height suspension. Overloading and imbal- Rider's equipment Risk of accident by unex- anced loads can adversely Do not ride without the correct pectedly early contact with affect the motorcycle's handling. clothing. Always wear: the ground.

  • Page 83: Catalytic Converter

    with tank rucksack Risk of poisoning Payload of cases Note the maximum permissible Exhaust fumes contain carbon payload of the tank rucksack. monoxide, which is colourless and odourless but highly toxic. See label in case Payload of tank rucksack Inhaling the exhaust fumes Maximum permissible therefore represents a speed for riding with...

  • Page 84: Checklist

    Tampering with the Stop the engine immediately if Damping-characteristic setting it misfires. and spring preload engine control unit Use only unleaded fuel. Tyre-tread depth and tyre Tampering with motor- pressures Comply with all specified main- cycle settings (e.g. elec- tenance intervals. Cases correctly installed and tronic engine management unit, luggage secured...

  • Page 85: Starting Engine

    Gearbox If the engine refuses to start, consult the troubleshooting You can start the engine when chart in the section entitled the gearbox is in neutral or if you "Technical data". ( 144) pull the clutch with a gear en- gaged.
  • Page 86 with cruise-control system: few metres for the wheel sensors function nor the integral brak- SET light shows. to be tested. ing function is available. Have the fault rectified as Phase 1 If the 'General' warning light does quickly as possible by a Test of the diagnosis-compat- not show: specialist workshop, preferably...

  • Page 87: Running In

    Running in ASC warning light slow- Running-in speeds flashes. The first 1000 km While running in the motor- Phase 2 maximum engine rpm for cycle, vary the throttle opening Test of the diagnosis-compat- short bursts (Odometer read- and engine-speed range fre- ible system components while ing 600...900 km) quently;...

  • Page 88: Brakes

    Tyres Descending mountain braking force can be transmitted without the wheel locking. passes New tyres have a smooth sur- To optimise stopping distance, face. This must be roughened by There is a danger of the apply the front brakes rapidly and riding in a restrained manner at brakes fading if you use keep on increasing the force you...

  • Page 89: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Salt on brakes moisture on the discs or brake Extend the side stand and prop pads. the motorcycle on the stand. The brakes may fail to take Apply the brakes in good time The side stand is designed effect immediately if the until the brakes have been to support only the weight motorcycle was ridden on salt-...

  • Page 90: Refuelling

    Excessive movements Fuel attacks plastics, which could cause the centre become dull or unsightly. stand to retract, and the Wipe off plastic parts immediately motorcycle would topple in if they come into contact with consequence. fuel. Do not lean or sit on the mo- Fuel can attack the material torcycle with the centre stand of the windscreen and the...

  • Page 91: Secure The Motorcycle For Transport

    tank past the bottom edge of Usable fuel capacity the filler neck. When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure approx. 25 l that you top up the tank to a Reserve fuel level above reserve, as other- wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level.
  • Page 92 At the rear, secure the straps Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both ents. sides and tighten the straps. Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly; components such as brake lines the motorcycle's suspension or wires.

  • Page 93: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......92 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....94 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC .

  • Page 94: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    Brake system with How does ABS work? What are the effects of surface irregularities? BMW Motorrad Integral The amount of braking force that can be transferred to the road Humps and surface irregular- depends on factors hat include ities can cause the wheels to Partially integral brakes the coefficient of friction of the lose contact temporarily with the...

  • Page 95: Bmw Motorrad Integral

    What is the design ing force accordingly to achieve Rear wheel lift optimum braking. baseline for BMW Under very severe and sudden Motorrad Integral ABS? deceleration, however, under cer- 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-...

  • Page 96: Electronic Engine Management With

    exceptional riding conditions can What significance momentum take over and even lead to a fault message being BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is devolves on regular issued. unable to counteract their effects. maintenance? Exceptional riding Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine conditions: tem cannot perform beyond management with BMW...
  • Page 97 What is the design conditions and adopting his or is has to complete before fault her style of riding accordingly. messages can be issued. baseline for 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...

  • Page 98: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Tyre pressure If the front wheel lifts clear of the ferent sets of wheels with RDC ground under severe accelera- sensors can be alternated on monitoring RDC tion, the ASC reduces engine the motorcycle. An error mes- with tyre pressure monitoring torque until the front wheel re- sage is issued if wheels without (RDC)

  • Page 99: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Temperature Electronic Suspension the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Adjustment ESA II Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation With Electronic Suspension sensitive variable: pressure in- Adjustment (ESA II) Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- Suspension adjustments...
  • Page 100 The combination of spring rate to increase. The maximum spring rate is achieved when the mount, suspension and spring sleeve completely encloses the rate ensure that the suspension geometry is always perfectly plastic element and rests on the steel spring. By the same token, adjusted.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....100 Power sockets ..... 100 Case .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    General instructions Power sockets BMW Motorrad cannot assess each non-BMW Notes on use of power sockets: BMW Motorrad recommends product to determine wheth- the use of parts and accessories er it can be used on or in con- automatic shutdown for your motorcycle that are ap- nection with BMW motorcycles Power sockets are shut down...

  • Page 103: Case

    Case remains operational if the igni- Lever 2 pops up. tion is subsequently switched off. Pull the release lever all the Opening cases The power sockets are switched way up. off approximately 15 after the ig- The lid of the case opens. nition is switched off, in order to Closing cases prevent overloading of the on-...
  • Page 104 Remove the cases The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock.

  • Page 105: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Close the topcase Push case handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock.
  • Page 106 Removing topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier. Installing topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the topcase position in the topcase lock.
  • Page 107 Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Toolkit ......108 Engine oil .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    General instructions Toolkit Reversible-blade screw- driver with star-head and Standard toolkit The "Maintenance" chapter de- plain tips scribes straightforward proced- Adjusting damping for ures for checking and replacing rear wheel ( 70). certain wear parts. Replacing brake-light, Special tightening torques are lis- rear-light and rear-indic- ted as applicable.

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    Tools service set Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a...

  • Page 112: Brake System

    Install the cap of the oil filler If the oil level is below the MIN neck. mark: Top up the engine oil ( 110). Brake system If the oil level is above the MAX Reliability mark: A fully functional brake system is Have the oil level corrected a basic requirement for the road by a specialist workshop,...

  • Page 113: Brake Pads

    Checking operation of brakes Pull the handbrake lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. Press the footbrake lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If pressure points are not clearly Visually inspect the left and perceptible: Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain Have the brakes checked by a front...
  • Page 114 cause damage to the brake sys- tem. In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, rear...

  • Page 115: Brake Fluid

    Brake fluid In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not Check the brake-fluid permit the brake pads to wear level, front brakes past the minimum permissible thickness. A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air Have the brake pads replaced to penetrate the brake system.
  • Page 116 If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: Check the front brake pad thickness ( 111). Check the brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the Check the brake fluid level in brake reservoir can allow air Brake fluid level, front front reservoir 1.

  • Page 117: Clutch

    Installing front seat ( 75). Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Check the brake fluid level in Have the clutch checked by a Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 118: Tyres

    Do not attempt to top up the Measure the tyre tread depth system with fluids of any kind. in the main tread grooves with wear marks. Have the defect rectified as Tyres have wear indicators quickly as possible by a spe- integrated into the main cialist workshop, preferably tread grooves.

  • Page 119: Wheels

    Have damaged rims checked Effect of wheel size ant to consult a specialist work- shop beforehand, preferably an and, if necessary, replaced by a on suspension-control authorised BMW Motorrad deal- specialist workshop, preferably systems an authorised BMW Motorrad er. In some cases, the data pro- Wheel size is very important as grammed into the control units dealer.

  • Page 120: Remove The Front Wheel

    cialist workshop that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. If the motorcycle is equipped with RDC, each wheel rim bears an adhesive label indicating the position of the RDC sensor. When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor.

  • Page 121: Installing Front Wheel

    the process of removing the brake calipers. Force the brake pads 5 slightly Release axle clamping screw 1. apart by rocking brake cal- Remove quick-release axle 2, liper 6 back and forth against while supporting the wheel. Remove screw 2 of the ABS brake disc 7.
  • Page 122 of wheel size on the ABS and Ease the brake calipers on to ASC systems at the start of this the brake discs. chapter. Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author-...

  • Page 123: Removing Rear Wheel

    Install securing screws 1 on Hold the front-wheel cover in Parts of the exhaust system left and right and tighten to position and install bolts 1 on can be hot. specified tightening torque. left and right. Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system.

  • Page 124: Install The Rear Wheel

    Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the Remove screw 2 for the brack- Remove studs 3 from the rear rear-wheel adapter.
  • Page 125 footrest, but do not tighten it at Rear wheel to wheel car- this point. rier Tightening sequence: tight- en in diagonally opposite se- quence 60 Nm Push the end silencer onto the If the gap between the rear pipe at the exhaust-flow control valve and turn it to its initial wheel and the silencer is position.

  • Page 126: Front-Wheel Stand

    cycle resting only on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple. Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Make sure the ground is level Tighten screw 1 to the spe- and firm and place the motor- Slacken adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 127: Bulbs

    Bulbs General instructions A warning appears in the multi- function display if a bulb is de- fective. If the brake or rear light fails, the symbol is accompan- ied by the 'General' warning light, which lights up yellow. If the rear light fails the second filament of Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the...
  • Page 128 The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam- aged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs. The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled "Technical data". Remove cover 1 for the high- Release spring clip 4 at left Replacing low-beam and beam headlight or covers 2 for...
  • Page 129 Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Engage spring clip 4 in the Install cover 1 for the high- catch on left and right. beam headlight or cover 2 for the low-beam headlight.
  • Page 130 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove the side-light bulb Remove bulb 3 from the bulb through opening 1. holder. Replace the defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Fit the bulb 3 in the bulb hold- Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 131 motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. If applicable, remove the cases. Insert the bulb holder into the Turn bulb holders 2 for the headlight housing and turn indicator bulbs or bulb hold- lever 2 clockwise to latch it in...
  • Page 132 Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Press bulb 4 into its socket Engage the bulb housing at and turn it counter-clockwise to position 5.
  • Page 133 Replacing front turn Bulbs for flashing turn indicator bulb indicators, front Remove the flashing turn indic- PY21W / 12 V / 21 W ator with fairing panel ( 132). Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to remove.

  • Page 134: Body Panels

    Body panels Removing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel Insert bulb holder 1 into the Guide tool from toolkit parallel bulb housing and turn the bulb to edge 1 of the speaker grille holder clockwise to latch it in and through aperture 2. position.
  • Page 135 Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel Work the flashing turn indicator Work the flashing turn indicator and the fairing panel forward to with fairing panel into place at remove. positions 5 and 6. Connect plug 4. Disconnect plug 4. Install screw 3 while holding the fairing panel in position.

  • Page 136: Jump Starting

    Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at end to the positive terminal of both ends. the donor battery. The wires leading to the Then connect one end of the Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have black jump lead to the negative battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate terminal of the donor battery,...

  • Page 137: Battery

    Reinstall the protective cap on ging the battery on the follow- on-board systems. You can ob- tain additional information from battery positive terminal. ing pages your authorised BMW Motorrad Do not turn the battery upside Do not use proprietary dealer. down start-assist sprays or oth- er products to start the engine.

  • Page 138: Removing Battery

    extent that it is completely flat, it The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from has to be disconnected from the electronics know when the the battery terminals. on-board circuits and charged battery is fully charged. The The battery has to be re- with the charger connected dir- on-board socket is switched off charged at regular intervals...

  • Page 139: Installing Battery

    Installing battery Connect battery positive lead 4 first. Place the battery in the battery Fit protective cap 3 to the pos- compartment, positive termin- itive terminal of the battery. al on the right in the forward The connect battery negative direction of travel.

  • Page 141: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing motorcycle ....140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 142: Care Products

    Care products painted parts prior to washing Warm water intensifies the the motorcycle. effect of salt. BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off that you use the cleaning and the motorcycle immediately after road salt.

  • Page 143: Paint Care

    Radiator Paint care Even fly-remover pads or clean- ing pads with hard surfaces can Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly produce scratches. prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term gine due to inadequate cooling. Soften stubborn dirt and effects of substances that dam- For example, use a garden hose...

  • Page 144: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad recommends Stand the motorcycle in a dry BMW tar remover for removing room in such a way that there specks of tar. Remember to wax is no load on either wheel. Au- the parts treated in this way. thorised BMW Motorrad deal- ers can provide suitable auxili- Protective wax coating...

  • Page 145: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 144 Riding specifications ....156 Threaded fasteners ....145 Engine .

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. 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...

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 40 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9...
  • Page 148 Shift lever Value Valid Selector lever to selector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm...

  • Page 149: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min...

  • Page 150: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40...

  • Page 151: Clutch

    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 10000 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 152: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.620 (34:13 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame...
  • Page 153 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring and single- tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload With Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA Central spring strut with coil and elastomeric springs and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber,...

  • Page 154: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets...

  • Page 155: 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 max 10 A, all sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits.

  • Page 156: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front PY21W / 12 V / 21 W...

  • Page 157: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 905 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unladen weight with low front seat...

  • Page 158: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 236 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 159: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality ..158 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....158 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 160: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad service the necessary technical know- Certain signs of wear, moreover, how. BMW Motorrad recom- may otherwise not be noticed Advanced technology requires mends that you contact your au- until it is too late to put them specially adapted methods of thorised BMW Motorrad dealer right at moderate cost.

  • Page 161: Bmw Motorrad Service

    contact the Mobile Service or- "Service Contact Europe" or the date when the next service will be due. ganisation of BMW Motorrad. "Service Contact Africa, Amer- The specialists will provide the ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania". Riders who cover long distances necessary advice and assistance.

  • Page 162: Ance Work

    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 163 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 164 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 165 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 166 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 167: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 168 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 169 Maintenance instructions, 135 Replacing front turn indicator Abbreviations and symbols, 6 bulb, 131 Removal, 136 Replacing high-beam headlight Stowage, 19 Engineering details, 92 bulb, 126 Warning, battery charge Self-diagnosis, 84 Replacing low-beam headlight current, 30 Warnings, 34 bulb, 126 BMW Motorrad service, 158 Accessories Replacing parking-light Brake fluid...
  • Page 170 Clutch Engine Front-wheel stand Adjusting clutch lever, 67 Installing, 124 Control, 16 Checking fluid level, 115 Fuel Starting, 82 Filler neck, 13 Fluid reservoir, 13 Technical data, 147 Fill-level indicator, 24 Technical data, 149 Temperature gauge, 24 Refuelling, 88 Confirmation of maintenance Warning, engine electronics, 29 Technical data, 148 work, 160...
  • Page 171 Ignition Switching on low-beam Handlebar fittings headlight, 58 Switching off, 49 General view, left side, 14 Switching on, 49 Switching on the side lights, 58 General view, right side, 16 Low-beam headlight Immobiliser, 50 Hazard warning flashers Warning, 29 Switching on, 58 Control, 14 Instrument cluster Lowered suspension...
  • Page 172 On-board computer Reserve volume Side light Warning, 29 Ambient temperature, 54 Switching on, 58 Residual range, 52 Average consumption, 56 Spark plugs Restoring to use, 142 Technical data, 153 Average speed, 55 Rev. counter, 20 Speedometer, 20 Control, 14 Running gear Spring preload Oil level, 56 Technical data, 150...
  • Page 173 Engine, 147 Transportation Warnings, 27 Lashing, 89 Engine oil, 148 DWA, 43 Troubleshooting chart, 144 Frame, 154 With ABS, 34 Turn indicators Fuel, 148 With ASC, 36 Control, 14 Rear-wheel drive, 150 With on-board computer, 31 Installation, 133 Running gear, 150 With RDC, 38 Operation, 58 Spark plugs, 153...
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