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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual (US Model)
S 1000 R

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 R...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . 22 BMW Motorrad ASC ..51 Overview ..... 6 Dynamic Traction Control Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 168 BMW Motorrad ASC ..108 Battery ....149...
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....172 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 173 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....173 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Versions for indi- vidual countries may differ. Equipment Notice concerning When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various current status items of custom equipment. This The high safety and quality stan- Rider's Manual describes optional...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view of left side with DDC ....... . 13 General view, right side .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front compres- sion damping (red scale value display) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Chain adjustment values Engine oil level indicator 119) OA plug for navigation...

  • Page 15: General View Of Left Side With

    General view of left side with DDC with Dynamic Damping Con- trol Adjusting spring preload on front wheel ( 78). Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Chain adjustment values Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Engine oil level indicator 119) OA plug for navigation...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 124) Vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) and type plate (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 123) Adjustment of front rebound-stage damping (yellow scale value display) Steering damper Coolant level indicator 125) OA plug Engine oil fill location 120) Adjustment of rear...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 149) Helmet holder ( Luggage loops ( Onboard tool kit ( 116) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Anti-theft alarm system Fuse box ( 147) Rider's Manual (US Model) Pro driving modes -Coding plug (...

  • Page 19: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Lap timer ( with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers BMW Motorrad Race ABS ASC ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC ( with Dynamic Damping Control DDC (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Riding mode ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 21: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps ( Tachometer Shiftpoint lamp ( Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA indicator lamp Multifunction display...

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lamps ..22 Multifunction display ....23 Warning lamps ..... . 24 Fuel down to reserve .

  • Page 24: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ASC warning lamp ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning lamp ( ABS warning lamp ( Turn indicator, left Universal warning lamp (appears together with warnings in display panel) Turn indicator, right Fuel reserve ( Idle High-beam headlight Engine electronics warning...

  • Page 25: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Gear indicator, shows "N" in neutral (idling) with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips Coolant temperature General information Clock ( Fuel level Riding mode ( Refer to Chapter 5 for in- formation regarding the dis- play modes available for track use.

  • Page 26: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lamps and Display warning symbol are displayed; Warnings are displayed with the warnings appear alternately. corresponding warning lamps. The possible warnings are listed on the following pages. Warnings for which no individual warning lamp is present are sig- naled by the universal warning lamp 1 which lights up in combi-...
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel EWS! lights up yellow is indicated EWS active ( flashes red Coolant tempera- Coolant temperature too high ( ture display flashes lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode LAMPR! lights up yellow is indi-...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel VDS! is indicated Fall sensor defective ( flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS switched off ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off (...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off ( lights up DTC error ( DDC! lights up yellow is indicated DDC error ( DWALO! is indi- DWA battery charge level low (...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel NO CODING lights up yellow Encoding missing ( indicated...
  • Page 31 Continued driving is possible, the fault rectified as quickly rized BMW Motorrad retailer. however the accustomed en- as possible by an authorized gine output and speed range workshop, preferably an autho- Coolant temperature too may not be available.
  • Page 32 LAMP! is indicated. bulb ( 143). cialized workshop, preferably Failure of a bulb on the an authorized BMW Motorrad Front lamps defective motorcycle is a safety risk retailer. No fault is displayed when the because it potentially makes the low-beam or high-beam headlight...
  • Page 33 Contact an authorized service is suppressed by activating the ABS switched off EQIP WARN LAMP function in facility, preferably an authorized SETUP MENU BMW Motorrad retailer. ABS warning lamp lights Motorcycle has fallen over ABS self-diagnosis not Possible cause: completed VDS!

  • Page 34: Abs Error

    Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an au- ASC switched off thorized workshop, preferably ASC warning lamp lights an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: ASC intervention The ASC system has been deac- ASC warning lamp flashes tivated by the rider.

  • Page 35: Asc Error

    DTC self-diagnosis not is not available until the self- as soon as possible at an au- diagnosis has been completed. completed thorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad with Dynamic Traction Control DTC switched off retailer. (DTC) with Dynamic Traction Control...
  • Page 36 Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad DWA battery charge level retailer. The DTC system has been deac- tivated by the rider. with anti-theft alarm system DDC error Switching the DTC function on (DWA) General warning lamp 53). shows yellow. DWALO! is indicated.

  • Page 37: Fuel Down To Reserve

    This fault message is only damage to the catalytic con- facility, preferably an authorized shown for a short time im- verter. BMW Motorrad retailer. mediately following the Pre-Ride- Do not drive to the extent that Check. Encoding missing the fuel tank is completely empty.

  • Page 38: Cruising Range

    The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recom- mends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling. Service display If the vehicle covers high an-...
  • Page 39 General warning lamp BMW Motorrad retailer, for lights up yellow and setting of the date. SERVICE! is continually displayed. When a service date elapses without service, the general warning lamp lights up in yellow, appearing together with the date and mileage (kilometer) display.

  • Page 41: Operation

    BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..50 BMW Motorrad ASC ....51 Dynamic Traction Control DTC ..52...

  • Page 42: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Ignition Steering and ignition lock Switch on ignition Keys You are provided with 2 ignition keys. Should you lose your keys, re- fer to the information regarding the electronic immobilizer (EWS) 41). Turn key to position 1 while moving handlebars slightly. Single-key locking Ignition, lights and all electrical Insert key into the steering and...

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Dynamic Traction Control If you loss your vehicle key, you (DTC) can have it disabled by your au- DTC self-diagnosis is per- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The motorcycle's electronic formed. ( When having a key disabled you circuitry monitors the data stored...

  • Page 44: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display RACE INFO: The stored in- LAPTI- formation from the Select display mode can be displayed here. This display mode can only be activated with the motorcycle stopped. SETUP MENU: The behav- ior of the instrument cluster can be adjusted to the driver's preferences here.
  • Page 45 Overview of display modes — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Onboard computer dis- plays ( Start time recording Start RACE INFO ( Start SETUP menu...

  • Page 46: Setting The Clock

    Selecting displays in Reset average data ROAD mode Switch on ignition. Switch on ignition. Press button 2 repeatedly until SETUP MENU ENTER displayed. Press and hold button 2. Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 2 repeatedly until briefly until average value to Press button 1 repeatedly until SETUP EQUIPMENT EN- be reset appears in display.
  • Page 47 Press button 2 to decrease minutes. If minutes were displayed as desired, press and hold but- ton 2 until hours 3 flash. Press button 1 to increase hours. Press button 2 to decrease hours. When hours have been set as desired, press button 2 until hours no longer flash.

  • Page 48: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    The alarm Switch on ignition. tone type can be adjusted by Turn indicators light up once. an authorized BMW Motorrad Confirmation tone sounds once retailer. (if programmed).
  • Page 49 DWA is now switched off. DWA Adjusting Switch on ignition ( 40). Repeatedly press but- Press button 1 briefly to ton 1 briefly, until 2 respectively select the SETUP EQUIPMENT EN- SETUP EQIP DWA menu is shown in display line. item.

  • Page 50: Headlight

    If there are questions vated. whether the headlight headlight flasher range is correct, consult a Start engine. Headlight specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Adjusting headlight for retailer. RHD/LHD traffic This motorcycle's headlight fea- Lights tures a symmetrical low beam. Parking lamps...

  • Page 51: Turn Indicators

    Hazard warning After driving for approx. 10 seconds or after cover- flashers ing a distance of approx. 300 m, Switch on hazard warning the turn indicators are automati- flashers cally switched off. Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 52: Emergency On/Off Switch

    ABS warning lamp lights Engine switched off Operating position Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) BMW Motorrad Race Operating the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding Switching the ABS can cause the rear wheel to lock function off and thus cause a fall.

  • Page 53: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    3 mph (min 5 km/h) and then ABS warning lamp 3 Press and hold button 1 until changes its display behavior. ABS warning lamp 2 display BMW Motorrad ASC The DTC setting remains un- changes. changed. Switching the ASC...

  • Page 54: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    Switching the ASC If the coding plug is not in- stalled, the ignition can also be function on switched off and then on again as an alternative. If ASC warning light lights up after switching ignition off and on and then continuing driving at following minimum speed, an ASC error Press and hold button 1 until...

  • Page 55: Riding Mode

    Use of the riding modes Release button 1 within two DTC warning lamp goes seconds. out; if self-diagnosis has BMW Motorrad has developed 4 DTC warning lamp remains not been completed, it begins to riding scenarios for your motor- flash.
  • Page 56 Pro driving modes Details on the selectable driving modes are provided Brisk riding on dry roads. in the chapter "Technology in Sporty riding on dry roads. Detail". For each of those 4 scenarios, the optimum balance between engine torque, throttle response, ABS control and ASC or DTC control for the situation con- cerned is provided.

  • Page 57: Cruise Control

    DYNAMIC PRO : For sporty riding (with coding plug in- stalled only). When the vehicle is stationary, the selected riding mode is ac- tivated after approx. 2 seconds. The new riding mode is acti- vated during operation under the following conditions: The throttle grip is in the neu- To do so, press in locking de- Dirt and moisture can get...
  • Page 58 Switching on cruise Adjustment range for Increase speed control cruise control 19...112 mph (30...180 km/h) Speed is increased each time button is pressed. Indicator lamp for cruise- control system lights up. 1 mph (1 km/h) Press button 1 forward and The motorcycle maintains your hold.
  • Page 59 Decreasing speed Deactivate cruise control throttle grip, the motorcycle will decelerate only to the cruising Actuate brakes or clutch or speed saved in memory, even throttle grip (take back throttle though you might have intended beyond back position) to deac- slowing to a lower speed.

  • Page 60: Brakes

    Brakes Tires Adjusting handbrake lever Checking tire pressure Changing the position of Incorrect tire inflation pres- the brake-fluid reservoir can sure results in poorer hand- allow air to penetrate the brake ing characteristics of the motor- system. cycle and reduces the life of the tires.

  • Page 61: Heated Handlebar Grips

    tery if you are riding at low en- Tire pressure, front gine speeds. If the battery is in- adequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire starting capability. cold) Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire The handlebar grips can be cold)

  • Page 62: Mirrors

    Mirrors Install the passenger seat Adjust mirrors Unlock seat lock 1 with the vehicle ignition key. Mount passenger seat in Lift passenger seat at rear, mounts 1 on left and right. Move mirror into desired posi- then remove by pulling back tion by twisting.

  • Page 63: Helmet Holder

    Installing driver`s seat Lock seat lock with ignition key. Removing rider`s seat Press cover of driver's seat over screw sockets toward Mount driver`s seat in front somewhat and hold in mount 1, then position over place. screw sockets 2. When doing Press cover of driver's seat Install screws 1.

  • Page 64: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops Securing luggage on motorcycle Removing passenger seat 60). Turn over passenger seat. Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction The helmet catch can with passenger footrests, to scratch the paneling. lash luggage onto passenger When hooking on the helmet, seat.

  • Page 65: On The Racetrack

    On the racetrack LAPTIMER ......64 RACE INFO ......68 SETUP MENU .

  • Page 66: Laptimer

    LAPTIMER Marking displayed value LAST BEST: Required time of the previous lap is shown The following times can be Display in the third line and the best shown in the third line: lap time of the stored values is LASTLAP: Time of the previ- shown in the fourth line.
  • Page 67 Display overview — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Interrupt time entry 67). Start time recording 66). Display times ( 66).
  • Page 68 Displaying times Start time recording modes the recording of a new lap can only be started via an external signal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver The lap timer can be conve- niently operated with an infrared signal. For this purpose, infrared receivers available as optional To display desired time, press Press button 1 to start record-...
  • Page 69 Fastest lap expected received before this time expires Mileage for the interme- are then ignored. This function must be activated diate elapsed time SETUP RACETRACK in the Interrupting time entry 328.1 ft (100 m) menu (see SETUP MENU chap- ter). If the current intermediate elapsed time is better than that of the previous fastest lap...

  • Page 70: Race Info

    RACE INFO The total sum of all stored lap TOTAL times Select stored lap Delete the stored data DELETE LAPS Delete the stored best lap time BEST-EVER DELETE RACE INFO EXIT dis- play mode Press button 1 or button 2 to display stored laps consecu- tively.
  • Page 71 Display overview — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Select stored lap ( 68). Delete lap times ( 71). Exit INFO MENU ( 70). Delete recordings ( 71).
  • Page 72 Information on race lap Driving mode used most for driving; is continually displayed. Exiting INFO MENU Press and hold button 2 to exit RACE INFO display mode. Alternately: Top speed The recorded values are (max), Average speed (Ø) stored. and lowest speed (min) of As an alternative: press and displayed race lap.
  • Page 73 Deleting recordings are deleted. As a result, a new Delete lap times race can be recorded at other times and compared with the best lap from previous races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted. If the all-time best lap is from a stored recording, the correspond- ing lap number is also displayed.
  • Page 74 been the second to last lap is taken over as the new last lap. a random stored lap, it is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps is maintained. The deleted lap time is sub- tracted from the overall time. To delete all-time best lap BEST-EVER BEST-...

  • Page 75: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU SETUP EQUIPMENT the total of all stored lap times TOTAL and the all-time best DWA Adjusting Select parameter BEStEV DWA AUTO ON/OFF lap time CLOCK TIME Display duration for last Setting time HOLD stopped time Set brightness DISP BRIGHT Debounce time (waiting time until a new lap can be started) Switch display for lamp fault...
  • Page 76 Overview SETUP MENU — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Display settings Racetrack settings...
  • Page 77 Set parameter Exit settings SETUP MENU Press and hold button 2 until To exit , press and hold button 1. displayed parameter begins to flash. A value which is still flashing Press button 1 or button 2 re- will not be saved. peatedly until desired value is As an alternative, press but- displayed.

  • Page 78: Spring Preload

    Spring preload carrier and screw 2 of chain guard. Setting Load motorcycle with driver. The spring preload on the front With the assistance of a helper, wheel must be adapted to the measure distance D between weight of the rider. Higher points 1 and 2 again and cal- weight requires a higher spring culate difference (spring deflec-...
  • Page 79 Tighten screw 1 to specified torque. Clamp screw on upper spring plate without Dynamic Damping Control 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Hold motorcycle in vertical po- Your motorcycle's han- Adjust spring preload at sition, preferably with the help dling will suffer if you do rear wheel of a second person (not the not match the spring-preload and...
  • Page 80 use the tool from the onboard Adjustment of spring tool kit to turn the adjustment preload dependent on ring 1 in direction B. loading Adjusting spring preload Compression of rear-wheel on front wheel springs with Dynamic Damping Con- 0.8...0.9 in (20...24 mm) (With trol rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 81: Damping

    Adjusting compression adjusting screws 1 with tool of Adjustment of spring onboard tool kit in direction A. damping on front wheel preload dependent on To increase spring deflection loading (decrease spring preload), turn adjusting screws 1 with tool of Compressing front wheel onboard tool kit in direction B.
  • Page 82 Compression stage, ba- sic setting, front Position 3 (standard setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented set- ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Rebound-stage damping To increase damping: turn ad- To increase damping: turn ad- on front wheel justing screw with tool from justing screw with tool from onboard tool kit so that mark-...
  • Page 83 Rebound stage, basic Rebound stage, basic setting, front setting, rear Position 3 (standard setting Position 4 (standard setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented set- Position 7 (sport-oriented set- ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Adjusting rebound-stage Factory settings at front...
  • Page 84 Factory settings for re- bound at rear Position 4 Displaying damping with with Dynamic Damping Con- trol Damping is displayed in the mul- Press button 1 briefly to dis- Switch on ignition ( 40). tifunction display in area 1, and play current adjustment.

  • Page 85: Mirror Removal And Installation

    Mirror removal and Installing mirrors To set motorcycle load: installation Press and hold button 1 re- peatedly until desired setting is Removing mirror displayed. The load setting cannot be adjusted while the motorcy- cle is underway. The following settings are avail- able: One-up Install mirror 3.

  • Page 86: Tion 2

    Removing and installing this as a defective lamp or bulb Before the connector and the corresponding warn- for the anti-theft alarm license-plate carrier ing message will appear in the system is disconnected, it Removing license-plate display. This warning message must be ensured that the DWA carrier is suppressed by activating the has been deactivated in the...
  • Page 87 with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Remove screws 4 with wash- Position license-plate carrier 2 ers 3. and thread in wiring harness 1. Take off license-plate car- Install screws 4 with wash- Install bracket 3 for anti-theft rier 2 and thread out wiring ers 3.

  • Page 88: Removing And Installing Front Turn

    Connect connector 1, position and fasten cable tie arrow. If the lamp defect warn- ing message for racetrack use is suppressed in the dis- play, this must be activated in SETUP MENU under the EQIP WARN LAMP function before the motorcycle is put into operation in road traffic.
  • Page 89 Position turn indicator and in- stall screw 1. Install right cover ( 129).

  • Page 91: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....90 Checklist ......91 Starting .

  • Page 92: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed journeys, and to every season Speed of the year. Your authorized rooms. BMW Motorrad retailer will be If you ride at high speed, always Burn hazard happy to advise you and has bear in mind that various bound-...

  • Page 93: Checklist

    Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In Before every journey extreme cases, the motorcycle Brakes If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. Front and rear brake fluid levels to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle there is a danger of overheating Coolant level unnecessarily.
  • Page 94 Pre-Ride-Check ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( In the "Pre-Ride-Check", the with Dynamic Traction Control instrument-cluster module exe- (DTC) cutes a test routine to check the DTC self-diagnosis is per- status of the warning lamps and formed. ( the tachometer. This test routine Engage neutral, or pull back stops if the engine is started be- clutch lever if a gear is en-...
  • Page 95 BMW Motorrad All segments are shown in the ABS self-diagnosis display. retailer. completed The ABS symbol is no longer ABS self-diagnosis Phase 2 displayed. The general warning lamp The self-diagnosis routine changes from yellow to red. Watch all warning and indicator is determining whether lamps on the display.
  • Page 96 The self-diagnosis routine retailer. Watch all warning and indicator is determining whether DTC self-diagnosis lamps on the display. BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis with Dynamic Traction Control ASC self-diagnosis not routine runs automatically when (DTC) completed you switch on the ignition.

  • Page 97: Breaking In

    <7000 min (Odometer read- available at all. ing 0...186 miles (0...300 km)) Have the malfunction corrected <9000 min (Odometer as soon as possible at an au- reading 186...621 miles thorized workshop, preferably (300...1000 km)) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 98: Shifting Gears

    Tires Shifting gears Engine run-in speed New tires have a smooth sur- Shiftpoint lamp face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at No full throttle (Odometer various lean angles until the tires reading 0...621 miles are run in. This running in proce- (0...1000 km)) dure is essential if the tires are to Carrying out the first...
  • Page 99 BMW Motorrad recommends rider should shift into the next- speed ranges. During accelera- only upshifting with clutch highest gear.

  • Page 100: Brakes

    Lifting the weight transfer to the front off the ground is prevented by wheel. Increases in the load at the BMW rear wheel lift-off assis- an individual wheel are accom- tant. panied by a rise in the effective...

  • Page 101: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Descending mountain When driving on roads spread Fold out side stand and park with salt. motorcycle. passes After working on the brakes The side stand is designed There is a danger of the due to oil or grease residues. to support only the weight brakes fading if you use When driving on soiled roads of the motorcycle.
  • Page 102 additives, e. g. manganese or Fuel expands when ex- Iron. posed to heat. When the tank is overfilled, fuel can escape Ethanol E85 might damage and get onto the road. This re- the engine and fuel supply sults in a danger of falling. system.

  • Page 103: Fastening Motorcycle For Transport

    When refueling after run- Press fuel tank cap down firmly Secure motorcycle against tip- ning on reserve, make sure to close. ping away to the side, prefer- that you top up the tank to a ably with the help of a second Remove key and close protec- level above reserve, as other- person.
  • Page 104 Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down against its springs with the sus- pension compressed as much as possible.

  • Page 105: Technology In De

    Race ABS ......106 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....108 Engine Management with Dynamic Traction Control .

  • Page 106: Riding Mode

    RAIN ROAD , and The ASC/DTC system intervenes roads. DYNAMIC driving modes early enough to always prevent are designed for riding with the rear wheel from spinning if series tires recommended possible. by BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 107: Switchover

    ROAD with Dynamic Traction Control up. The lift-off detection for the (DTC) rear wheel is also deactivated. In the ROAD mode the full en- The DTC system intervenes gine output is available. with Dynamic Traction Control even later so that dynamic ac- The behavior of the ABS system (DTC) celeration is also possible.

  • Page 108: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    Brake system with How does the ABS work? Motorcycle must be stopped with the ignition switched on BMW Motorrad Race The maximum braking force that can be transferred to the road surface is partially dependent on Throttle grip must be turned...
  • Page 109 If the footbrake lever is ground. tact to the road. At this point in first actuated after this, the brake time, the BMW Motorrad Integral pressure already built up can be Special situations ABS must assume extremely low felt earlier than the counter-pres-...

  • Page 110: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Engine management Apart from problems on the BMW Motorrad Race ABS is in a BMW Motorrad Race ABS, properly maintained condition, it with BMW Motorrad unusual riding conditions can is vital that the specified service also cause a fault message to be intervals are kept to.
  • Page 111 In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- tions offroad or on the racetrack. ASC function is deactivated for ommends turning back the throt-...

  • Page 112: Engine Management With Dynamic Traction Con

    DTC function ground again. sible for adapting his/her driving is deactivated. In these cases, In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- style. a DTC error is displayed. The ommends turning back the throt- Do not reduce the additional...

  • Page 113: Trol

    This case cannot be con- not measured. trolled by BMW Motorrad DTC. Dynamic Damping Adjustment How does DDC work? with Dynamic Damping Con-...

  • Page 115: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....114 Luggage ......114...

  • Page 116: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles and, conse- You will find all BMW Motorrad quently, they are not sufficient in optional accessories on some circumstances. our website: "www.bmw- Use only parts and accessories motorrad.com".

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....116 Onboard tool kit ....116 Rear-wheel stand .

  • Page 118: General Instructions

    61). to carry out some of the work damping at rear wheel Replacing bulb for front described here. If you are in 81). and rear turn indicator doubt, consult an authorized 145). workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 119: Rear-Wheel Stand

    61). ing pieces. The basic stand and its accessories are avail- 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Rear-wheel stand able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Mounting rear-wheel stands The motorcycle can tip away to the side and fall over. Secure motorcycle against tip-...

  • Page 120: Front Wheel Stand

    Attach the rear wheel stand to Raise motorcycle, preferably long sides facing the outside. the rear wheel swing arm and with a BMW Motorrad rear- press it on the ground evenly. Adjust the mounting pieces 2 wheel stand. to the width of the pins...

  • Page 121: Engine Oil

    The basic stand and right in front suspension. and its accessories are avail- able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Attach the front wheel stand to the front suspension and press it on the ground evenly. Engine oil...

  • Page 122: Topping Up Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad retailer. To reduce the environmen- tal impact, BMW Motorrad Topping up engine oil recommends checking the en- Make sure ground is level and gine oil after every journey of at firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 123: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked at an Add engine oil up to specified authorized workshop, preferably level. an authorized BMW Motorrad Check engine oil level ( 119). retailer. Install cap of engine oil fill loca- tion 1.
  • Page 124 BMW Motorrad retailer. Only use brake pads with a car- rier plate with a thickness of at If genuine BMW Motorrad least 0.18 in (4.5 mm). brake pads are not installed, BMW Motorrad recommends be sure to check thickness of...
  • Page 125 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level Conduct a visual inspection of Make sure ground is level and Rear brake-pad wear the brake pad thickness.
  • Page 126 Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 127: Coolant

    Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Check level of brake fluid in Checking coolant level Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 128: Fairings And Panels

    view: from front looking at out- Switch off ignition ( 41). side of right-hand side panel. with engine spoiler Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified level. Remove screws 1. Check coolant level ( 125). Detach retaining hook 2 and Coolant, specified level Close cap of expansion tank.
  • Page 129 Detach fairing side panel 2 on with engine spoiler right from grommets 3 while making sure that rear area is detached first, then remove in driving direction. Installing right fairing side panel Remove screws 1 and take off windshield 2. Install engine spoiler 1 while making sure that retaining hook 2 is fastened.
  • Page 130 Remove screw 1. Remove screws 1 and lamp Lay on cover on left 1 from mask 2. above. Pull cover on right 2 to side and detach from both hold- Connect connector 2 for turn Installing lamp mask ers 3. indicators and install cable.

  • Page 131: Clutch

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking clutch lever play Lay on cover on right 1 at top. Install windshield 1 and screws 2. Connect connector 2 for turn indicators and install cable. Windshield on bracket Fasten cover on right in hold-...

  • Page 132: Chain

    If clutch pedal free play is outside the clutch play is correctly ad- the chain's service life tolerance: justed. BMW Motorrad recommends Adjusting clutch lever play using BMW Motorrad chain 130). Chain lubricant or: Adjusting clutch lever Lubricating chain Lubricant...

  • Page 133: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Adjusting chain tension Tighten locknuts 3 on left and right to the specified torque. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Locknut of drive-chain tensioning screw 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten nut 1 for quick-release axle to specified torque. Rear-wheel quick-release Using a screwdriver, push the axle in swinging arm...

  • Page 134: Wheels

    Tire recommendation sary calculations. A change in For every size of tire, these sizes due to conversion to BMW Motorrad has tested and others than the wheels installed approved certain makes as as standard equipment can seri- roadworthy. BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 135: Removing Front Wheel

    TI, TWI or by an arrow. ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. When the minimum tread depth is reached: Checking tire tread depth Replace tires concerned.
  • Page 136 Do not operate the handbrake Raise motorcycle, preferably suspension. lever when the brake calipers with a BMW Motorrad rear- To ensure the proper alignment have been removed. wheel stand. of the threaded bush, do not...

  • Page 137: Installing Front Wheel

    Quick-release axle in Lay on brake caliper 1 on left workshop, preferably an threaded bush and position cable guide 2. authorized BMW Motorrad Install screws 3 with specified retailer. 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) torque.

  • Page 138: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Radial brake calipers on Raise motorcycle, preferably the axle adapter with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Mount rear-wheel stands Fasten cable for wheel speed 117). sensor in bracket arrow. Support the rear wheel, e.g.,...
  • Page 139 Remove axle nut 1 with Remove quick-release axle 1 Remove screw 1 and detach washer. and take out adjusting plate 2. brake line from bracket 2. Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and right. Loosen adjusting screws 3 on left and right. Remove adjusting plate 4 and slide axle as far as possible to- ward inside.

  • Page 140: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening rear until rear-wheel rim can be torques checked by a specialized guided past it. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The chain sprocket and retailer. the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel on support into in the wheel.
  • Page 141 Raise the rear wheel and in- stall the quick-release axle 3 through the shim in the brake- caliper support and the rear wheel. Ensure that the quick-release axle seats securely against the travel stop on the adjustment plate. Roll rear wheel further into Roll rear wheel as far forward swing arm while simultaneously as possible and lay chain 1 on...

  • Page 142: Bulbs

    Remove right cover ( 128). Fasten brake line in holder 2 Disconnect plug connection 1. and install screw 1. Remove screws 1 and tilt Adjust chain tension ( 131). headlight on right somewhat to side. Bulbs Replacing bulbs for low- beam headlight The alignment of the con- nector may differ from the...
  • Page 143 Replace defective bulb. Install the cover. Install right cover ( 129). Bulbs featuring specifi- cation ratings for higher Replacing bulb for high- levels of illumination are com- beam headlight mercially available as special ac- Switch off ignition ( 41). cessories. These bulbs have a Remove left cover ( 127).
  • Page 144 Bulbs featuring specifi- cation ratings for higher levels of illumination are com- mercially available as special ac- cessories. These bulbs have a shorter service life than conven- tional bulbs and also generate more heat. Under some circum- stances the high levels of heat radiation can damage the head- To fasten bulb 1 for high-beam Detach connector from...

  • Page 145: Light Bulb

    Replacing right parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove right cover ( 128). Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket. socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove cover panel 1.
  • Page 146 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb. Push locking device to side Insert socket 1 in headlight (using a screwdriver if neces- housing until locking device sary) and pull socket 1 out of...
  • Page 147 Replacing bulb for front Bulbs for flashing turn and rear turn indicator indicators, rear Switch off ignition ( 41). with LED turn indicators To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb. Remove bulb 1 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 148 Replacing bulbs for Replace defective bulb. license plate light Bulb for license-plate Switch off ignition ( 41). light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb.

  • Page 149: Fuses

    If the fuses blow frequently, BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace defective fuses with new have the electrical system fuses. checked by an authorized spe- cialized workshop, preferably Switch off ignition. an authorized BMW Motorrad Make sure ground is level and retailer. firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 150: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Replacing fuse fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate 12 V can damage the motorcycle for jump-starting the engine. Ex- electronics.

  • Page 151: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has devel- the other end to discharged low is important in order to maxi- oped a trickle-charger spe- battery's negative terminal. mize battery life: cially designed for compatibility Start engine of the vehicle with...
  • Page 152 Connecting battery to Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. vehicle Once battery is fully charged, disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals. In the case of longer peri- ods when the motorcycle is not being used, the battery must be recharged regularly.
  • Page 153 Consult a certified service fa- cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- ting of the date. Place battery in battery com- partment, positive terminal on right in direction of travel.

  • Page 155: Care

    Care Care products ..... 154 Washing your vehicle ....154 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 156: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and effect of salt. care products available at your mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 157: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road silicone. 'Insect sponges' or sponges with salt, carefully clean chrome parts hard surfaces can also lead to with plenty of water and BMW Paint care scratches. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 158: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g., Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room, mover. Then add a protective raising it to remove weight wax coating to the paint at these from both wheels.

  • Page 159: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 158 Performance data ....169 Threaded fasteners ....159 Engine .

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 100).

  • Page 161: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 162 Rear wheel Value Valid Adapter on rear wheel swinging M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray...

  • Page 163: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine, angled 32° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed transmission, wet-sump lubrication. Displacement 999 cc (999 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 164: Fuel

    Engine oil, capacity Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. 3.5 l), with filter re- placement Viscosity class Product recommended by BMW Motorrad: Cas- SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 trol Power 1 Racing Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), difference between...

  • Page 165: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 166: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/45 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 167: Brakes

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

  • Page 168: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 190/55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system Fuses Fuse 1...

  • Page 169: Spark Plugs

    Fuse 6 7.5 A, optional accessory connector, number-plate light Fuse 7 4 A, ignition switch Fuse 8 4 A, rotation rate sensor, multifunction switch, left Main fuse 40 A Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 9 Ah Spark plugs...

  • Page 170: Frame

    with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame design Aluminum composite bridge frame, load-sharing engine Location of type plate Right steering head...

  • Page 171: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 456 lbs (207 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 897 lbs (407 kg) Maximum payload 441 lbs (200 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 173: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 172 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 173 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......173 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 174: Defects

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

  • Page 175: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (BMW Roadside To ensure that your BMW con- Assistance, breakdown assis- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide dealer net- tance, vehicle recovery and re- dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend trieval, etc.).
  • Page 176 BMW Service Mileage for upcoming BMW Service is carried out once service date a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- 621 miles (1000 km) pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your The specified service intervals BMW Motorrad retailer confirms apply to street operation.

  • Page 177: Nance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 178 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 179 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 180 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 181 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 182: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 183 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 184: Index

    Maintenance instructions, 149 Replace license plate light, 146 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Position on vehicle, 16 Replace low-beam headlight, 140 Removing, 150 Control, 17 Replace parking light bulb, 143 Technical data, 167 Operating, 50 Brake fluid Replace tail light, 147 Self-diagnosis, 93 Check fluid level at rear, 124 Replace turn indicator, 145...
  • Page 185 Coolant Fairing Indicator lamp, 19 Check fill level, 125 Installing, 128 Warning lamps, 34 Fluid level indicator, 15 Removing, 127 Overheating warning Fall sensor indicator, 29 Electrical system Warning lamps, 31 Topping up, 126 Technical data, 166 Frame Cruise control Emergency on/off switch (kill Technical data, 168 Control, 17...
  • Page 186 Headlight Mirrors Keys, 40 Adjusting, 60 Adjusting for RHD/LHD Removing/installing, 83 traffic, 48 Mobility Services, 173 Headlamp range, 48 License-plate carrier Motorcycle Heated handlebar grips Removing/installing, 84 Care, 153 Control, 18 Lights Cleaning, 153 Operating, 59 Control, 17 Lashing down with straps, 101 Helmet holder Low-beam headlight, 48 Position on vehicle, 16...
  • Page 187 Shifting gears Rear-wheel drive Onboard computer Gearshift assistant, 97 Technical data, 164 Control, 17 Shiftpoint lamp, 19, 96 Rear-wheel stand Onboard tool kit Spark plugs, 167 Mounting, 117 Contents, 116 Speedometer, 23 Refueling, 100 Position on vehicle, 16 Spring preload Rider's Manual (US Model) Overview of warning Adjusting, 76...
  • Page 188 Technical data Inflation pressures, 166 Electronic engine Battery, 167 management, 29 Recommendation, 132 Brakes, 165 Fall sensor, 31 Technical data, 165 Bulbs, 167 Fuel reserve, 35 Torques, 159 Clutch, 163 Immobilizer, 29 Transmission Dimensions, 168 Technical data, 163 Overheating, 29 Electrical system, 166 Troubleshooting chart, 158 Overview, 22...
  • Page 189 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 190 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold BMW recommends *01418550787* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 787 09.2013, 1st edition, 07...

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