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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual F 800 GT...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6 Riding ....67 Warning and telltale BMW Motorrad ASC ..47 Safety instructions ..68 lights .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 139 BMW Motorrad ABS ..82 Topcase ....122 Dimensions .
  • Page 6 13 Appendix ... . . 157 Certificate for electronic immobiliser ....158 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring (Reifendruck- Control, RDC) .
  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .
  • Page 8: Overview

    NOTICE Specific instruc- When the time comes to sell sembled complete with tions on how to operate, your BMW please remember to all the BMW Motorrad control, adjust or look after items hand over this Rider's Manual; it optional extras originally of equipment on the vehicle.
  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Optional accessories. tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung You can obtain When you ordered your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual BMW Motorrad motorcycle, you chose various optional accessories countries may differ. items of custom equipment. through your authorised...
  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .
  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument cluster) Seat lock ( Oil filler neck and oil dip- stick ( Payload table (on left on steering-head bearing)
  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Tank filler cap ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Power socket ( 118) Adjuster, spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...
  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Tool for adjusting spring preload ( Standard toolkit ( Rider's Manual Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Helmet holder ( Stowage with service toolkit Location of the service toolkit ( Table of tyre pressures...
  • Page 17: Underneath The Centre Trim

    Underneath the centre trim panel Battery ( 113) Stowage with tyre repair kit Location of the tyre repair...
  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Change of status indicators on the display ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn No standard equipment with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) ESA ( No standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...
  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Starter ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( No standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Operate the heated handlebar grips ( 46).
  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Function key Multifunction display Function key Photosensor (for con- trolling the brightness of the instrument lighting) with alarm system (DWA) Anti-theft alarm LED (see the operating instructions for the anti-theft alarm) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev.
  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Multifunction display ....21 Warnings ......22 On-board computer display .
  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS ( No series production with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( General warning light (in combination with warnings in the display) ( High-beam headlight Flashing turn indicators, right Idle Flashing turn indicators, left...
  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning for engine elec- tronics ( No standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Display showing chosen grip heating level ( No standard equipment with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( No standard equipment with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressure ( Warning for coolant tem-...
  • Page 24: Warnings

    Warnings No standard equipment with on-board com- Mode of presentation puter Warnings are indicated by the Symbols explaining the corresponding warning lights. readings shown in the val- ues area ( 10 Coolant temperature display 11 No standard equipment with on-board com- In addition, the warning triangle 3 puter can also be displayed next to the...
  • Page 25 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Outside temperature warning ( x.x °C " " flashes lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 26 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " or Sensor defective or system error -- -- " " appears on the display lights up yellow + " " appears Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak on the display.
  • Page 27 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC fault (...
  • Page 28: Outside Temperature

    Have the defective key re- by a specialist workshop, placed, preferably by an au- Always take extra care preferably by an authorised thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. when temperatures are BMW Motorrad dealer. low; remember that there is Coolant temperature too...
  • Page 29 Visually inspect to ascertain the display. quickly as possible by a which bulb is defective. specialist workshop, preferably Replacing low-beam and/ an authorised BMW Motorrad WARNING or high-beam headlight bulb dealer. 105). Unusual ride characterist- Replacing bulb for parking light...
  • Page 30 Seek the advice of a specialist side permitted tolerance. read the information on tempera- workshop, preferably an author- Check the tyre for damage ture compensation and adjusting ised BMW Motorrad dealer. and to ascertain whether the pressure in the section entitled "Engineering details".
  • Page 31 Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring the tyre in its present condition: specialist workshop, preferably (RDC) Correct the tyre pressure at the an authorised BMW Motorrad earliest possible opportunity. General warning light shows dealer. yellow. Have the tyre checked for...
  • Page 32 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably pressure control system can re- light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad main operational. the symptoms. Under these dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist...
  • Page 33: Abs Fault

    (ASC) motorcycle has to move forward specialist workshop, preferably a few metres for the wheel ASC telltale and warning an authorised BMW Motorrad sensors to be tested. light slow-flashes. dealer. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind that the ABS function is not...
  • Page 34: Display

    Ambient temperature ASC telltale and warning quickly as possible by a light shows. specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad Fuel level dealer. The rider has switched off the Due to the complex shape of the ASC system.
  • Page 35: Fuel Reserve

    Service-due indicator ation), the more difficult it be- comes to determine the reserve volume. However, the tank will at least contain the fuel reserve volume indicated on the back cover. with on-board computer After the fuel warning light comes on, the distance that If the fill-level indicator reaches has travelled since this time is -mark 1, the fuel tank...
  • Page 36: Ambient Temperature

    3 °C, service is less than 1000 km, the BMW Motorrad dealer. even though no ambient- countdown distance 1 appears temperature warning is is- on the display in steps of 100 Ambient temperature sued.
  • Page 37: Tyre Pressure

    The front tyre pressure is on the The detailed description of left 1; the reading on the right 2 BMW Motorrad RDC starts on is the rear tyre pressure. Immedi- page ( 85). ately after the ignition is switched -- -- on "...
  • Page 39: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 46 BMW Motorrad ASC ....47 Clutch ......48 Brakes .
  • Page 40: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Switching off ignition preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. lock Switching on ignition Keys You receive two ignition keys and one emergency key. The emer- gency key is small and light so that it can always be kept in a wallet or purse, for example.
  • Page 41: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can obtain emergency/extra identified as “authorised”. keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys NOTICE are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an A spare key attached to the...
  • Page 42: Reading

    with on-board computer Press and hold down button 1 Press button 1 to select the until the hours number 2 reading in values area 2. Press button 1 to select the flashes. The following values can be dis- reading in values area 2. Repeatedly press button 1 until played: The following values can be dis-...
  • Page 43: Resetting Tripmeter

    Distance travelled since fuel with on-board computer down to reserve Press button 3 to select the reading in values area 4. The following values can be dis- played: Total distance travelled (shown here) Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( Trip II Press and hold down button 1 Tripmeter 2 ( until tripmeter 2 reading is re-...
  • Page 44: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Operate stopwatch Press and hold down button 1 until the value shown is reset. You can switch from the odo- If necessary, use button 1 to meter reading to a stopwatch 1. switch from the odometer to Stopwatch The readout is in hours, minutes, the stopwatch.
  • Page 45: Lights

    Lap timer Changing button : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on functions the handlebar fitting. : Stopwatch operated by means of button 2 in the in- strument panel. To save the setting, press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down until the reading changes.
  • Page 46: Turn Indicators

    The turn indicators are cancelled the headlight flasher. indicators automatically after the defined time and distance. The defined Switch on the ignition. Parking light time and distance can be set by Switch off the ignition. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency off switch flashers (kill switch) Operate hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. NOTICE The hazard warning flashers Press button 1 to switch on place a strain on the battery. the hazard warning flashers. Do not use the hazard warning Ignition can be switched off.
  • Page 48: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The emergency off switch is a NOTICE kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily. The heating in the heated handlebar grips can be activated only when the engine is running. NOTICE The increase in power consump- Repeatedly press button 1 until tion caused by having the heated the desired heating stage 2 handlebar grips switched on can...
  • Page 49: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    1 until the heated handlebar grip symbol 2 is no longer shown on the display. BMW Motorrad ASC Press and hold down button 1 with Automatic Stability Control until the ASC warning light (ASC) changes status.
  • Page 50: Clutch

    Brakes You also have the option of switching the ignition off and Adjust the handbrake then on again. lever NOTICE WARNING An ASC fault has occurred if the Changed position of the ASC warning light shows when brake fluid reservoir. the motorcycle accelerates to a Air in the brake system.
  • Page 51: Mirrors

    Mirrors accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjust spring preload for rear wheel Removing seat ( 54). Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and Adjust the mirror to the desired the handlebar grip.
  • Page 52: Damping

    Damping Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting Damping must be adapted to suit Turn the adjuster as far as the condition of the surface on it will go counter-clockwise which the motorcycle is ridden (One-up without luggage) and to suit spring preload. Turn the adjuster as far as An uneven surface requires it will go counter-clockwise,...
  • Page 53: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Possible settings Basic setting of rear- With the help of Electronic suspension damping Suspension Adjustment ESA, characteristic you can calibrate the rear-wheel Turn the adjusting screw as damping to the terrain with ease. far as it will go in the clock- Call up settings wise direction and then back it off one and a half turns (One-...
  • Page 54: Tyres

    characteristic if you allow a certain length of time to pass without pressing button 1. The ESA indicator disappears from the display as soon as adjustment completes. Tyres Checking tyre pressure The currently selected damping Press button 1 to view the cur- WARNING is shown on the multifunction rent setting.
  • Page 55: Headlight

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Consult a specialist workshop, If tyre pressure is incorrect: preferably an authorised Correct tyre pressure. Adjusting headlight beam BMW Motorrad dealer, in order throw to avoid damaging the plastic Headlight lens of the light. Adjusting headlight for...
  • Page 56: Seat

    Installing the seat Position for heavy load Turn the key to the left in seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Neutral position Position the seat in holder 1 ition while pressing down the and apply firm downward pres- rear part of the seat.
  • Page 57 Use a plastic-sheathed steel ATTENTION cable to secure the helmet to helmet holder 1. Incorrect positioning of the helmet lock. Scratch marks on trim panel. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet into position. Position the helmet as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 59: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm DWA Overview ......58 Activation ......58 Alarm function .
  • Page 60: Dwa

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with alarm system (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, start it...
  • Page 61 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor in the control unit (anti- after switching off the ignition, theft alarm activated) you must press button 1 for longer than one second. Activation phase The anti-theft alarm needs 15 seconds to achieve fully active...
  • Page 62: Alarm Function

    this way, you have to switch the Deactivating motion Alarm triggers ignition on and then off again. sensor An alarm can be triggered by: the motion sensor Motion sensor when attempt to switch on the igni- motorcycle is to be tion with an unauthorised key transported disconnection of the anti-theft...
  • Page 63: Deactivation

    Information on alarm Deactivating alarm control. This function does not change the status of the anti- function triggering theft alarm. If an alarm was triggered after While an alarm is in progress an the last activation of the alarm alarm tone sounds and the turn function, the rider is notified indicators flash.
  • Page 64: Programming

    Programming the ignition is not subsequently Automatic activation of the switched on, the alarm func- alarm function after the igni- with alarm system (DWA) tion automatically goes active tion is switched off: No again after 30 seconds if "Ac- Programming options Programming anti-theft tivation after ignition OFF"...
  • Page 65 Under what Within ten seconds, switch on the ignition. circumstances is Press button 2. Acknowledgement tone sounds programming aborted? Step 2: three times. There are two ways in which pro- No function allocated to this step. The programming function is gramming can be cancelled: Press button 1 or button 2.
  • Page 66: Registration Of The Remote Con

    Registering remote automatically 30 seconds after Acknowledgement tone sounds completion of the last step in twice. control the programming routine You can now register a maximum of four remote control units with The anti-theft alarm LED goes the anti-theft alarm. Registration out and four acknowledgement is a three-step process and has tones sound.
  • Page 67: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Synchronising remote synchronise the remote registration control control? Registration is terminated in the following situations: The remote control has to be 4 remote control units have synchronised if the buttons of been logged on. the remote control have been Ignition is switched OFF.
  • Page 68: Battery

    Battery remote control has to be activ- Slide old battery 3 forward from under retainer 4. ated. with alarm system (DWA) ATTENTION When does the battery have to be changed? Batteries unsuitable or not inserted in compliance with The batteries in the remote con- correct procedure.
  • Page 69: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....68 Comply with checklist ....70 Starting .
  • Page 70: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised Note the maximum permissible Pack heavy items at the bot- BMW Motorrad dealer will be payload of the luggage carrier. glad to advise you on the correct tom of the cases and toward Payload of luggage car- the inboard side.
  • Page 71: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of burn injury Spring-strut and shock-ab- Stop the engine immediately if sorber system not set up cor- it misfires rectly CAUTION Use only unleaded fuel Imbalanced load Comply with all specified main- Engine and exhaust system Loose clothing tenance intervals. become very hot when the Insufficient tyre pressure vehicle is in use.
  • Page 72: Comply With Checklist

    Do not allow the engine to idle Check engine oil level ( 89). Always before riding off: unnecessarily. Checking front brake pad thick- Operation of the brake system Ride away immediately after ness ( 91). Operation of the lights and sig- starting the engine.
  • Page 73 chart in the section entitled Pre-ride check is performed "Technical data" ( 130) ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Pre-ride check gress. ( The instrument panel runs a test with Automatic Stability Control of the instruments and the telltale (ASC) and warning lights when the ig- ASC self-diagnosis is in pro- nition is switched on: this is the gress.
  • Page 74 ABS telltale and warning quence. specialist workshop, preferably light flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad If a needle did not move or if a dealer. warning light or telltale light did Phase 2 not show:...
  • Page 75: Running In

    Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad Mileage until the first dealer. Test of the diagnosis-capable running-in check system components while the Running in motorcycle is on the move 500...1200 km (speed at least 5 km/h). Engine Brake pads Until the first running-in check,...
  • Page 76: Redline Warning

    Tyres Redline warning Activating redline warning New tyres have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in. This running in pro- cedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip.
  • Page 77: Brakes

    After the vehicle has been wheel. The sharper the motor- BMW Motorrad ABS prevents washed cycle decelerates, the more load the front wheel from locking up. Riding on salted or gritted is shifted to the front wheel.
  • Page 78: Parking Your Motorcycle

    dirt, or dismount and clean the Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Always check that the ground brakes. topples. under the stand is level and firm. Think ahead and brake in good Do not sit or lean on the time until full braking efficiency vehicle while it is propped on is restored.
  • Page 79 motorcycle is propped on its side Do not smoke. Never bring ATTENTION a naked flame near the fuel stand. tank. Leaded fuel. Damage to catalytic converter. WARNING Do not attempt to run the vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel Escape of fuel due to heat- with metallic additives, e.g.
  • Page 80: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    Securing motorcycle NOTICE for transportation The "usable fuel capacity" spe- Make sure that all components cified in the technical data is the that might come into contact quantity that the fuel tank could with straps used to secure the hold if it had been run dry and motorcycle are adequately pro- the engine had cut out due to a tected against scratching.
  • Page 81 both sides and tighten the Secure the vehicle to prevent it toppling, preferably with the as- straps. sistance of a second person. Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand.
  • Page 83: Engineering Details

    ABS ....... . 82 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....84 Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) ..85...
  • Page 84: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    Brake system with turn and directional stability is circumstances, the system re- maintained irrespective of the acts instantly and adjusts braking BMW Motorrad ABS condition of the road surface. force accordingly to achieve op- How does ABS work? timum braking.
  • Page 85 BMW Motorrad ABS? Riding for a lengthy period with WARNING Within the limits imposed by the front wheel lifted off the physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS Brake system not regularly ground (wheelie). ensures directional stability on serviced. Rear wheel rotating with the any surface.
  • Page 86: Electronic Engine Manage

    BMW Motorrad ASC? accordingly. negate the additional safety Do not take risks that would offered by this system. The BMW Motorrad ASC is de- negate the additional margin of signed as an assistant system Special situations safety offered by this system.
  • Page 87: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    The display shows " " for each The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- a gear engaged. tyre until the tyre-pressure signal able to control a situation of this is received for the first time. The Accelerating the motorcycle to nature.
  • Page 88 Tyre-pressure ranges The tyre-pressure readings Example: According to the shown by the multifunction Rider's Manual, tyre pressure The RDC control unit differenti- display are temperature- should be 2.5 bar, but the ates between three tyre-pressure compensated. They are based reading in the multifunction ranges, all of which are paramet- on a tyre air temperature of 20 display is 2.3 bar.
  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....88 Toolkit ......88 Engine oil .
  • Page 90: General Instructions

    Further information on mainten- Screwdriver handle ance and repair works is available Reversible screwdriver from your BMW Motorrad author- blade ised dealer in the form of a DVD. Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 BMW Motorrad has assembled a service toolkit that is ideal for...
  • Page 91: Engine Oil

    Engine oil with centre stand Remove oil dipstick 1. Check that the engine is at op- Checking engine oil level erating temperature, make sure the ground is level and firm ATTENTION and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil.
  • Page 92: Brake System

    If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the oil dipstick. Top up the engine oil Remove oil dipstick 1. Engine oil, specified level Check engine oil level ( 89).
  • Page 93 In order to ensure the depend- Have the brakes checked by a ability of the brake system, do specialist workshop, preferably not permit the brake pads to an authorised BMW Motorrad wear past the minimum per- dealer. missible thickness. Checking front brake pad...
  • Page 94 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Checking brake-fluid to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 95 NOTICE Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- Wear of the brake pads causes cialist workshop, preferably the brake fluid level in the reser- an authorised BMW Motorrad voir to sink. dealer.
  • Page 96: Coolant

    If the brake fluid level drops be- ibility, shine a light at the bot- low the permitted level: tom of the tank. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 97: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Coolant, specified level an authorised BMW Motorrad Operate the clutch lever until dealer. resistance can be felt whilst Between MIN and MAX marks...
  • Page 98: Rims And Tyres

    Move the rubber grommet 1 to sary, preferably by an author- the tyre tread has worn down one side. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. to the level of the marks. The Slacken nut 2. locations of the marks are indic- Check the tyre tread To increase clutch play: screw ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
  • Page 99: Wheels

    Detailed information is be changed. available from your authorised If you decide that you would like ATTENTION BMW Motorrad dealer or in the to fit non-standard wheels to Tyre removal not in compli- internet at your motorcycle, it is very im- ance with correct procedure.
  • Page 100: Removing Front Wheel

    Remove screws 1 of the brake brake discs. calipers on left and right. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
  • Page 101: Installing Front Wheel

    Raise front of motorcycle until Damage, or threaded fasteners the front wheel can turn freely. work loose. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel Always have the security of stand for lifting the motorcycle. the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably...
  • Page 102 Slip spacing bushing 1 into Raise the front wheel, insert Clamp of quick-release the wheel hub on the left-hand quick-release axle 2 and axle side. tighten to specified torque. Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in ATTENTION screws six times in alternate telescopic forks sequence Front wheel installed wrong...
  • Page 103: Removing Rear Wheel

    Make sure the ground is level wheel. and firm and place the mo- Roll the rear wheel out toward torcycle on a suitable auxili- the rear. ary stand; BMW Motorrad re- commends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
  • Page 104: Front-Wheel Stand

    Use of a non-standard wheel. ATTENTION Malfunctions in operation of ABS. See the information on the Use of the BMW Motorrad effect of wheel size on the front wheel stand without ABS system at the start of this also accompanying use of chapter.
  • Page 105 Use basic stand with front- push it against the front axle. wheel adapter. The basic stand and its accessory compon- ents are available from your BMW Motorrad authorised Apply uniform pressure to push dealer. the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle.
  • Page 106: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Remove retaining disc 2. To the left, while holding the un- are available from your do so, press release button 3. lock button down. BMW Motorrad authorised dealer. Hold the motorcycle upright and at the same time press the...
  • Page 107: Bulbs

    handle of the stand back until both rollers of the stand are on the ground. Then press the handle down to the ground. Bulbs Replacing low-beam and/ or high-beam headlight Remove cover 1 for the high- Disconnect plug 1. bulb beam headlight or cover 2 for Make sure the ground is level the low-beam headlight as ap-...
  • Page 108 Replacing bulb for parking Replace the defective bulb. Close and lock spring wire clips 2. light Bulb for high-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor- H7 / 12 V / 55 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 109 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Remove socket 1 by turning it Turn socket 1 clockwise to in- counter-clockwise.
  • Page 110 The LED rear light can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. without LED rear light Press bulb 1 into its socket Make sure the ground is level and turn it clockwise to install.
  • Page 111 LED turn indicators The LED flashing turn indic- ators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise Removing turn indicator and remove it from the bulb bulbs, front and rear housing.
  • Page 112: Body Panels

    Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Remove four screws 1 on it in the bulb housing. left and right and remove the Body panels centre trim panel. Removing centre trim panel Removing seat ( 54). Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into the bulb housing and close the housing.
  • Page 113: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Installing centre trim panel ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump-started Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam- age to the on-board electronics If the motorcycle has to be jump-started connect the leads ATTENTION to the battery terminals; never Slip the centre trim panel un- Missing plastic washer for attempt to jump-start the en- painted components.
  • Page 114 Start the engine of the vehicle ATTENTION with the discharged battery in the usual way; if the en- Jump-starting with a voltage gine does not start, wait a few greater than 12 V. minutes before repeating the Damage to the on-board elec- attempt in order to protect the tronics.
  • Page 115: Battery

    NOTICE Do not open the battery. charging. Do not top up with water. BMW Motorrad has developed a Be sure to read and comply ATTENTION float charger specially designed with the instructions for char- for compatibility with the elec-...
  • Page 116: Removing Battery

    Comply with the operating in- ATTENTION NOTICE structions of the charger. After charging, remove the pole Charging a fully discharged The motorcycle's on-board elec- terminal of the charger from battery via the on-board tronics know when the battery the battery posts. socket or the extra socket.
  • Page 117: Installing Battery

    Always proceed in compliance Always proceed in compliance shop, preferably an authorised with the specified disconnec- with the specified installation BMW Motorrad dealer. tion sequence. sequence. Switch off the ignition. Disconnect negative lead 1 Connect positive lead 2 to the Insert the battery into the bat- first.
  • Page 118 Cable harness on the battery 5 Nm Please ensure that the bat- tery minus line 1 has sufficient clearance from the arrow to the relay carrier 2. Installing centre trim panel 111). Install the seat ( 54). Setting clock ( 39).
  • Page 119: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....118 Power sockets ..... 118 Cases .
  • Page 120: General Instructions

    Automatic shutdown Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com". The sockets will be automat- ies approved by BMW for your ically switched off during the vehicle. start procedure. BMW has conducted extens- ive testing of the parts and ac-...
  • Page 121: Cases

    Cases The power supply to the sock- ets is switched off no more Opening cases than 15 minutes after the igni- with cases tion is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on- board electrics. Low-wattage electrical accessories might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics.
  • Page 122 Removing cases with cases Pull the black release lever 1 Turn the key 1 to position RELEASE RELEASE ) up and simultan- eously pull the case out. Turn the key 1 to position Then lift the case out of the RELEASE bottom holder.
  • Page 123 WARNING riding with cases fitted, as stated with cases on the label inside the case. Case installation not in com- Contact your authorised BMW pliance with correct proced- Motorrad dealer if you cannot ure. find your combination of vehicle Impairment of road safety.
  • Page 124: Topcase

    The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase with topcase Screws 1 inside the case allow Turn key 1 in the topcase lock OPEN you to make this adjustment. to the position. Topcase Opening topcase Pull release lever 1 all the way with topcase Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down.
  • Page 125 the vehicle key is not left in the Lift the topcase at the rear and topcase. remove it from the luggage carrier. Installing topcase with topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock RELEASE to the position.
  • Page 126 Maximum payload and see label in topcase maximum permissible speed Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted, as stated on the label inside the topcase. Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot...
  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing the vehicle ....126 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .
  • Page 128: Care Products

    Care products WARNING BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Wet brake discs and brake that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning pads after vehicle wash, after and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...
  • Page 129: Cleaning Easily Damaged

    Plastics with a wet cloth. products. ATTENTION Chrome parts ATTENTION Use plenty of water and BMW Use of unsuitable cleaning shampoo to clean chrome, par- Application of silicone sprays agents. ticularly if it has been exposed to to rubber seals.
  • Page 130: Paint Care

    Paint care Protective wax coating specks of tar be removed with BMW tar remover and the parts Washing the vehicle regularly If water is no longer forming treated with this product should will help prevent damage to beads on the paint surface, it subsequently be waxed.
  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 130 Riding specifications ....141 Threaded fasteners ....131 Engine .
  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start: Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set kill switch to operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 30 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Quick-release axle in telescopic forks M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel...
  • Page 134: Engine

    Engine Engine design Twin-cylinder 4-stroke engine, DOHC steering, 4 valves operated by rocker arm, liquid cooling for cylinder and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal output...
  • Page 135: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation. 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 136: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed transmission, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...
  • Page 137: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housing Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 125 mm, at wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam- adjustable rear wheel axle Type of rear suspension direct-acting central spring strut with adjustable...
  • Page 138: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site.
  • Page 139 Front wheel Front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17 Load index, front tyre min. 49 with power reduction to 35 kW min. 45 with power reduction to 25 kW Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel...
  • Page 140: Electrics

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
  • Page 141: 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 P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W...
  • Page 142: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2156 mm Height of motorcycle 1250 mm, without rider at unladen weight, to top edge of windscreen Width of motorcycle 905 mm, across mirrors Front-seat height 800 mm, without rider at unladen weight with Comfort seat 820 mm, without rider at unladen weight with seat, low 765 mm, without rider at unladen weight...
  • Page 143: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 420 kg Maximum payload 207 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with power reduction to 25 kW approx.
  • Page 145: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 144 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......144 Maintenance work .
  • Page 146: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extensive BMW Motorrad dealer. network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances In order to help ensure that your torcycle in more than 100 coun-...
  • Page 147 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on...
  • Page 149: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check Standard BMW service 148) Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air-filter element Replace belt and rear jud- der damper Check the belt pulley, belt pinion and judder damper for belt pinion...
  • Page 150: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW service Check the ease of movement Confirm BMW service in the of the side stand. on-board documentation. A standard BMW service con- Check the ease of movement sists of the following mainten- of the centre stand (if vehicle ance work: fitted with the "centre stand"...
  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    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 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 156: 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 157 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 159: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil- iser ....... . 158 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring (Reifendruck-Control, RDC) .
  • Page 160 FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 161 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.
  • Page 162 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 163 Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 48 change, 66 Checking operation, 90 Engineering details, 82 Charging battery when Safety instructions, 75 Self-diagnosis, 72 connected, 113 Technical data, 136 Warnings, 31 Charging battery when disconnected, 114 Accessories General instructions, 118 Cases Installation, 115 Operation, 119...
  • Page 164 Engine oil Fuses Damping Technical data, 138 Checking fill level, 89 Adjuster, 13 Filler neck, 11 adjusting, 50 Oil dipstick, 11 General views Deactivating Technical data, 133 Instrument panel, 18 Alarm, 61 Topping up, 90 Left side of vehicle, 11 Motion sensor, 60 Equipment, 7 Multifunction display, 21...
  • Page 165: Immobiliser

    Heated handlebar grips Lap-Timer, 43 Maintenance Control, 17 General instructions, 88 Lighting Operation, 46 Maintenance schedule, 147 Replacing bulb for parking Helmet holder Maintenance intervals, 144 light, 106 Helmet, securing, 54 Mirrors Replacing high-beam headlight Position on the vehicle, 14 adjusting, 49 bulb, 105 Horn, 16...
  • Page 166 Redline warning Service toolkit Odometer Stowage, 14 Switching on, 74 Control, 18 Service-due indicator, 33 Warning light, 18 Resetting, 41 Spark plugs Refuelling, 77 Technical data, 138 Registration Speedometer, 18 Remote control, 64 Parking, 76 Spring preload Remote control Power socket registration, 64 Adjuster, 13 Notes on use, 118...
  • Page 167 Dimensions, 140 Trim panels Vehicle Identification Number Position on the motorcycle, 13 Installing centre trim panel, 111 Electrics, 138 Removing centre trim Engine, 132 panel, 110 Engine oil, 133 Warning lights Troubleshooting chart, 130 Frame, 139 Overview, 20 Turn indicators Fuel, 133 Warnings Control, 16...
  • Page 168 Wheels Change of size, 97 Checking rims, 96 Installing front wheel, 99 Installing the rear wheel, 102 Removing front wheel, 98 Removing rear wheel, 101 Technical data, 136...
  • Page 170 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 171 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418559401* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 401 08.2015, 4th edition, 01...

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