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  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABS warning indicators ..29 BMW Motorrad Integral al ......7 ASC warning indicators .
  • Page 5 Weights ....155 BMW Motorrad ASC ..90 Care products ... . . 136 Riding specifications .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....158 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 159 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ....159...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with in the Rider's Manual. In addition, options or accessories not de- BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee scribed in this Rider's Manual, the total absence of errors.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Left handlebar fitting ....14 Handlebar fitting, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting windshield Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Clutch fluid reservoir 113) Type plate (on frame be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( Engine oil level indicator 107)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 111) Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 128) Engine oil fill location 108) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 112)

  • Page 16: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating odometer Operating clock ( with onboard comput- Operating onboard com- puter ( with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II ABS operation ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA (...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Battery ( 131) Standard tool kit ( 106) Payload table (in tool tray) Tire inflation pressure table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....20 Displays with onboard computer ..21 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC ......22 Standard warning indicators .

  • Page 22: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Gear indicator The gear engaged or Multifunction display for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Engine temperature display Flashing turn indicators, The lateral bars under the left temperature symbol show Gear indicator (...

  • Page 23: Displays With Onboard Com

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible If the time remaining until the the date.

  • Page 24: Displays With Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    Standard warning indicators Display Onboard computer display Display of tire inflation area ( pressures ( The tire inflation pressures Displays with Tire are shown temperature- Warnings are indicated by the Pressure Control TPC/ compensated (see the chapter 'General' warning light 1 show- "Technology in Detail").
  • Page 25 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( appears on the display Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 27 Engine in emergency- placed, preferably by an autho- gine performance may not be operation mode rized BMW Motorrad retailer. available. The general warning light Avoid high load and engine Fuel down to reserve lights up yellow.
  • Page 28 Have the malfunction corrected cialized workshop, preferably as soon as possible by a spe- The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 29: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Computer

    Warning indicators of an authorized BMW Motorrad Bulbs defective retailer. onboard computer The general warning light lights up yellow. Front bulb defective Display LAMPS ! is indicated. LAMPF ! is indicated. with onboard computer A defective bulb places A defective bulb places...
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( play Check Oil indicated appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...

  • Page 31: Abs Warning Indicators

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Display Additional information on the with BMW Motorrad Integral BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is Ice warning ABS II provided from page ( 88); an The ice crystal symbol is overview of the possible warnings displayed.
  • Page 32 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 33: Asc Warning Indicators

    ASC symbol 3 in con- error ( 89). junction with the general warning Have the malfunction corrected The ABS warning light light 1. as soon as possible by a spe- lights up. Additional information on the cialized workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad ASC is provided...
  • Page 34 from page ( 90); an overview of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly yel- appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play Flashes rapidly yel- appears on the dis- Offroad ASC intervention ( play Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not ended in offroad mode ( appears on the dis- ASC deactivated (...

  • Page 36: Asc Intervention

    Contact a specialized work- result, the driver is provided with shop, preferably an authorized The general warning light optical feedback on the regula- BMW Motorrad retailer. rapidly flashes yellow. tion carried out even after the Self-diagnosis not ended The ASC symbol is dis- critical driving situation.

  • Page 37: Tpc/Rdc Warning Indicators

    Have the malfunction corrected Possible cause: as soon as possible by a spe- The ASC system has been deac- cialized workshop, preferably tivated by the driver. an authorized BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Con- retailer. trol TPC/RDC warning Activating ASC function...
  • Page 38 Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided from page ( 92); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 39 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Tire symbol ap- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of pears on the dis- permissible tolerance ( play The critical tire inflation pressure flashes Flashes red Tire symbol ap- Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- pears on the dis- ble tolerance (...
  • Page 40 Warning light Displays Meaning RDC! Lights up yellow is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak (...

  • Page 41: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Possible cause: Possible cause: preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The measured tire inflation pres- The measured tire inflation pres- If you are unsure about the driv- sure is in the limit area of the...
  • Page 42 In this case: TPC/RDC sensors do not send cialized workshop, preferably Have fault eliminated by a spe- their signal until after this speed an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably has been exceeded for the first retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad time ( 92).

  • Page 43: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi

    The operation of the tire inflation pressure control is only ensured for a limited time. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm warning Anti-theft alarm are shown as warnings 2 in warning indicators...
  • Page 44 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA ! Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( the display...
  • Page 45 The anti-theft alarm battery no Contact a specialized work- longer has its full capacity. The shop, preferably an authorized operation of the anti-theft alarm BMW Motorrad retailer. is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery dis- connected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Front and rear seats ....70 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..58 Helmet holder ..... . 72 Automatic Stability Control ASC .

  • Page 48: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered acces- The cases and the Topcase can sories remain operational for also be ordered with locks for with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time. the same key on request. Please ABS II Battery can be recharged via contact a specialized workshop onboard socket.

  • Page 49: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Electronic immobilizer If you lose a key, you can have it handlebars turned to the left than disabled by your BMW Motorrad with the handlebars turned to the partner. For this purpose, you right.

  • Page 50: Clock

    Clock with onboard computer Setting clock with Tire Pressure Control Attempting to set the clock (TPC/RDC) while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary. Switch on ignition. without onboard computer Press and hold button until hours 3 flash.

  • Page 51: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Odometer and with onboard computer tripmeters with Tire Pressure Control Selecting readings (TPC/RDC) Switch on ignition. without onboard computer without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Press button repeatedly un- til desired value is shown in area 3. The following values can be dis- played: Press button 1.

  • Page 52: Residual Range

    without onboard computer with onboard computer without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) The operating range 1 indicates what distance can still be driven with the remaining fuel. It is only displayed after the fuel reserve Press and hold button 1 or is reached.

  • Page 53: Onboard Computer

    Ambient temperature The determined residual range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. Onboard computer with onboard computer The following values can be dis- Selecting readings...

  • Page 54: Average Speed

    below this threshold for the first set by the corresponding amount of fuel used. time. Resetting average Average speed consumption Switch on ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold button 1 until average speed has been reset. Average consumption The average speed 1 is cal- culated based on the elapsed time since the last reset.

  • Page 55: Oil Level Indicator

    Engine at operating tempera- The determined range is an ture. approximate reading. BMW Engine idling for at least ten Motorrad therefore recommends seconds. that you do not try to use the full range before refueling.

  • Page 56: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    -- -- be defective. In this case, please ignition, is displayed, as contact your authorized BMW the transfer of the inflation pres- Motorrad retailer. sure values does not begin until a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) is Tire Pressure Control exceeded for the first time.
  • Page 57 Low-beam headlight Additional headlight Pull switch 1 at bottom to op- erate headlight flasher. The low-beam headlight switches with additional headlight on automatically when you start Parking light the engine. Switch off ignition. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the...

  • Page 58: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition Operating turn indicator switched on, the flashing function Switch on ignition. replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is After driving for approx. pressed. If the turn indicator but- ten seconds or after cov- ton is released, the emergency ering a distance of approx.

  • Page 59: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF switch Press button 3 to switch off Operating position hazard warning flashers. Engine switched off. The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF started in the operating switch position. Operating the emergency Operating heated ON/OFF switch when riding handlebar grips can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall.

  • Page 60: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral inadequately charged, the heat- ed hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Switching off ABS function Stop motorcycle or switch on ignition with motorcycle sta- The handlebar grips can be tionary.

  • Page 61: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Behavior with ABS ABS warning light changes its Operation deactivated display behavior. The BMW Motorrad ASC can be With the ABS function switched The ABS warning light off, first only the control on the both deactivated and activated, goes out; if self-diagnosis as well as being switched over front wheel is deactivated.

  • Page 62: Asc

    driving on rough gravel and loose To switch off ASC, press and sand. hold button 1 until ASC symbol changes its appearance again. If no ASC symbol is shown, the The ASC symbol is dis- ASC is active. played. Release button 1 within two If this symbol is shown, the seconds.

  • Page 63: Seat Height

    The ASC symbol is no from the locking device and wig- longer displayed; if ASC gle. self-diagnosis is not completed, Always insert both seat rods in ASC symbol flashes. the same position. Release button 1 within two Mount seat rods in desired po- seconds.

  • Page 64: Clutch

    Brakes Bring windshield into desired position by rotating it forward Adjusting handbrake lever or back. Changing the position of Make sure that the windshield the brake-fluid reservoir can adjustment is identical on the allow air to penetrate the brake left and right. system.

  • Page 65: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- Slide protective cap 1 up over tween brake lever and handle- screw connection on mirror Move mirror into desired posi- bar grip. arm. tion by twisting. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Loosen the nut 2.

  • Page 66: Handlebars

    Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do Consult a certified workshop, not match the spring-preload and preferably an authorized BMW damping-characteristic settings. Motorrad retailer, for adjustment of the handlebars. Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload.
  • Page 67 Adjust the damping characteristic Spring preload on front to suit the spring preload. wheel Adjusting the spring preload Spring preload at position 5 while the motorcycle is be- (For offroad use) ing ridden can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is for rear wheel...

  • Page 68: Damping

    duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. Adjusting damping on rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. The number of visible grooves To reduce absorption, turn ad- (five on the LOW stop) can be justing screw 1 in arrow direc- used to determine the current tion S.

  • Page 69: Electronic Suspension Ad

    Electronic suspension Calling up settings Basic setting of rear adjustment ESA Switch on ignition. wheel rear-wheel damp- with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Turn adjusting screw in ar- row direction H until stop, Adjustment options then turn one and a half Using the electronic suspension turns in arrow direction S adjustment ESA you can conve-...
  • Page 70 area 1, and the spring preload in If a driving mode for onroad op- Wait for the adjustment the area 2. eration is set, the following dis- process to be completed plays are possible: before continuing driving The display is automatically (display flashes).

  • Page 71: Tires

    Tires One-up Check tire pressures against data below. Checking tire pressure One-up with luggage Tire pressure, front Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer hand- ing characteristics of the motor- Two-up (with luggage) 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single cycle and reduces the life of the rider, with cold tire) tires.

  • Page 72: Headlight

    Adjusting for RHD/LHD is correct, consult a specialized traffic workshop, preferably an autho- If the motorcycle is ridden in a rized BMW Motorrad retailer. country where the opposite rule Headlight range of the road applies, its asymmet- ric low-beam headlight will tend adjustment to dazzle oncoming traffic.
  • Page 73 Installing driver's seat Turn seat lock 1 to right with Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while ignition key and hold while Insert driver's seat with pressing passenger seat 2 pressing driver's seat 3 down- mounts 4 in holders 5 on left downward in front area to sup- ward in rear area to support...

  • Page 74: Helmet Holder

    Insert passenger seat in The helmet catch can mounts 6. scratch the paneling. Firmly press down passenger When hooking on the helmet, seat in front area until it audibly watch the position of the helmet engages. lock. Hook helmet into helmet holder Helmet holder with chin strap 1.

  • Page 75: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....74 Checklist ......76 Starting .

  • Page 76: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW with case stacles. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Ensure that case volumes on advise you and has the correct left and right are equal.
  • Page 77 with tank rucksack Poor tire tread Payload of case Etc. Observe maximum payload of tank rucksack and correspond- Maximum speed with ing top speed. See label in case massive-bar tires Payload of tank rucksack Speed limit for driving The maximum speed spec- with case ified for the motorcycle may be higher than the maximum...

  • Page 78: Checklist

    Inhaling exhaust fumes Unburned fuel will destroy Do not make any modifications. therefore represents a the catalytic converter. Checklist health hazard and can even Note the points listed for protec- cause loss of consciousness with tion of the catalytic converter. Use the following checklist to fatal consequences.

  • Page 79: Starting

    Pre-ride check is performed. engaged. Do not engage the tures below 32 °F (0 °C), actuate clutch until after switching on the the clutch after switching on the with BMW Motorrad Integral ignition, as otherwise the engine ignition. ABS II cannot be started.

  • Page 80: Pre-Ride Check

    ABS II out. Phase 2 The readiness for operation of If an ABS fault is indicated after the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS The general warning light is checked by the self-diagnosis. the ABS self-diagnosis is com- lights up yellow. pleted:...

  • Page 81: Running In

    The ASC symbol flashes and engine-speed range fre- slowly. The readiness for operation quently; avoid driving for long of the BMW Motorrad ASC is periods at a constant speed. ASC self-diagnosis checked by the self-diagnosis. Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-...

  • Page 82: Offroad Riding

    Brake early. available from your authorized Engine break-in speeds BMW Motorrad retailer. Tires Rims New tires have a smooth sur- <7500 min (Odometer As a touring Enduro model, face. This must be roughened by reading 249...373 miles this motorcycle has also riding in a restrained manner at (400...600 km))

  • Page 83: Brakes

    Brakes achieved? Rims When the motorcycle is BMW Motorrad recommends The dynamic load distribution ridden on loose surfaces checking the rims for possible between the front and rear wheel or muddy roads, the brakes may damage after riding offroad.

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Locking up of the front wheel is When driving in the rain and that the motorcycle will rest firm- prevented by the BMW Motorrad through puddles. ly on the stand. Integral ABS. After washing the motorcycle.

  • Page 85: Refueling

    Center stand Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Switch off engine. Fuel attacks plastic sur- If the ground is soft or un- faces, making them cloudy even, there is no guarantee or unattractive. that the motorcycle will rest firm- Wipe off any fuel that gets onto ly on the stand.

  • Page 86: Transport

    the sensor will not be able to Reserve fuel quantity register the new level. Otherwise neither the fill level nor the range display can be updated. Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly Recommended fuel qual- to close.
  • Page 87 Fasten straps at rear on both Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests aged. and tension. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- brake lines or wiring harnesses. torcycle should be compressed Fasten straps at front on both as greatly as possible.

  • Page 89: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......88 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..... . 90 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 90: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    If braking is carried out in this the rear brake. the road surface is, the longer situation, ABS must reduce the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv- adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 91 However, during extremely heavy BMW Motorrad Integral and rapid decelerations it is pos- How is the BMW Motorrad sible that the BMW Motorrad In- ABS? Integral ABS noticeable to tegral ABS cannot prevent the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS...

  • Page 92: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? Any technical system is al- ways only as good as its The BMW Motorrad ASC is an maintenance condition. assistance system for the driv- er and is designed for driving on To ensure that the BMW Motor- public roads.
  • Page 93 With extremely massive-bar tires, tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible values are detected an ASC intervention can occur The BMW Motorrad ASC can be over a longer period of time, the before the optimum propulsion deactivated for these cases.

  • Page 94: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    Inflation pressure outside the state. This case cannot be con- 15 minutes after the motorcycle permissible tolerance. trolled by the BMW Motorrad comes to a stop. ASC. The control unit can manage four A warning is also output if the...

  • Page 95: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    The Enduro ESA developed es- flation pressure is dependent on must be increased by 2.9 psi pecially for the R 1200 GS con- (0.2 bar) to 37.7 psi (2.6 bar) in tains both the onroad modes the tire temperature. As a result,...
  • Page 96 position. This adjustment is suit- able, for example, for offroad rid- ing during which no larger drops or holes are expected. With this adjustment a max- imum spring preload of the front and rear suspension strut is achieved. It can, for example, be used when the maximum pro- tection against bottoming out is required for drop-offs and holes.

  • Page 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Onboard sockets ....96 Case .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 99: Case

    Case Operating electrical acces- sories with case You can start using electrical ac- cessories only when the ignition Opening case is switched on. The accessory remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. Onboard sockets are switched off approx.
  • Page 100 Adjusting case volume Removing case Open and empty case. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. direction of travel, the lock tab Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de- can be damaged.
  • Page 101 Remove case from mount by its handle. Mounting case Open fastening lever 4. Fold up locking flap 6 com- pletely by pulling red release lever 5 upward if necessary. Open fastening lever 4. Pull up red release lever 5. Locking flap 6 pops up. Hook case into holders 7 from Fold locking flap all the way above while watching side...

  • Page 102: Topcase

    Opening Topcase Press locking flap 6 downward Close fastening lever 4. as far as possible and hold in Fold carrying handle down. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock place. Turn key in direction of travel into vertical position. Press red release lever 5 and remove.
  • Page 103 If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot of the Topcase lock is horizontal, the lock tab can be damaged. Before folding down the carrying handle, make sure that the slot of the Topcase lock is vertical. Fold carrying handle 3 down. Carrying handle audibly en- Press yellow button 4 toward Engage pivot lever 1 in front...
  • Page 104 Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Pull red lever 4 toward rear. Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Fold up locking flap 5 com- Fold locking flap 5 all the way into vertical position. pletely by pulling red release open.

  • Page 105: Luggage Rack

    Luggage rack Additional luggage support With the passenger seat removed and the cases (OA) mounted, removing the luggage rack provides a large luggage support to which various items can be lashed. Hook Topcase into front hold- Fold locking flap 5 closed as When loading, the sum of the ers 6 of Topcase retaining far as possible and hold in...
  • Page 106 Remove screws 1 on left and Position luggage rack. right. Install screw 2 with sleeve and Remove screw 2. washer with appropriate torque. Remove sleeves and washers. Install screws 1 on left and right with sleeve with appro- Take off luggage rack. priate torque.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Onboard toolkit ....106 Engine oil .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    Removing luggage rack motorcycle on DVD, which you 103). can obtain from your authorized Reversible screwdriver with BMW Motorrad retailer. Phillips and straight blade Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work 125).

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    Adjusting spring preload removing and installing wheels), center stand. on front wheel ( 64). BMW Motorrad has put together Wait five minutes to allow oil to Extension for screwdriver a service tool kit matched to your collect in oil pan.

  • Page 110: Brake System

    Always make sure that the oil Have oil level corrected by level is correct. a specialized workshop, Add engine oil up to specified preferably an authorized BMW level. Motorrad retailer. Engine oil, quantity for Topping up engine oil topping up...
  • Page 111 Front brake-pad wear brake pads to ascertain their certified workshop, preferably limit thickness. Direction of view: an authorized BMW Motorrad between wheel and front wheel 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric- retailer. control to brake calipers 1. tion material without car- Checking front brake pad rier plate.

  • Page 112: Checking Rear Brake Pad Thickness

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear lim- thickness with visual inspection.

  • Page 113: Brake Pad Wear

    Two rings visible: brake-pad Have the brake pads replaced thickness is at least 50 % by a specialized workshop, One ring visible: brake-pad preferably an authorized BMW thickness is at least 25 % Motorrad retailer. No rings visible: brake pads Brake pad wear worn to wear limit;...
  • Page 114 If brake fluid level drops below contact a specialized workshop permissible level: for this purpose, preferably an Have the defect corrected as authorized BMW Motorrad soon as possible by a special- retailer. ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 115: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, Read off brake fluid level at Rear brake fluid level preferably an authorized BMW rear brake-fluid reservoir 1. Motorrad retailer. The brake fluid level in the Checking clutch fluid level Brake fluid DOT4 brake-fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear.

  • Page 116: Rims And Tires

    BMW Motorrad re- worn. The locations of the marks tailer. are indicated on the edge of the...

  • Page 117: Wheels

    A change in these sizes Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than the wheels installed as standard For every size of tire, BMW equipment can seriously affect Motorrad has tested and the control comfort of these sys- approved certain makes as tems.

  • Page 118: Removing Front Wheel

    Inform the BMW Motorrad retail- that they cannot be slipped back er or the specialized workshop over the brake disk on reassem- that the wheel is equipped with a bly.
  • Page 119 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Push brake pads 3 apart Remove axle clamping screw 2. slightly by rocking the brake Remove quick-release axle 3 caliper 4 back and forth against while supporting wheel. Remove screw 1 and take ABS the brake disk 5.

  • Page 120: Installing Front Wheel

    Roll front wheel into front threads can suffer damage. wheel guide. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacing bushing 4 on left side from front wheel hub. Installing front wheel Malfunctions may occur...
  • Page 121 Operate brakes several times Clamping screw of until brake pads contact brake quick-release axle disk. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Install securing screws 2 on left and right with specified torque.

  • Page 122: Installing Rear Wheel

    Components of the exhaust Use only wheel studs with the workshop, preferably an system can be hot. same permitted length code authorized BMW Motorrad Do not touch hot parts of the numbers. Do not oil/grease retailer. exhaust system. wheel studs.

  • Page 123: Front Wheel Stand

    Install wheel studs 1 with spec- ter stand or an auxiliary stand Center front wheel stand rela- before lifting it with the BMW ified torque. tive to front wheel and push it Motorrad front wheel stand. against front axle. Rear wheel on wheel...

  • Page 124: Lamps

    Lamps torcycle is provided in the chap- ter "Technical Data". General instructions A warning appears in the multi- Replacing low-beam/high- function display if a bulb is defec- beam bulb tive. If the brake or rear light fails, The alignment of the the symbol is accompanied by connector, the spring the 'General' warning light, which...
  • Page 125 cover 2 by turning counter- Replace defective bulb. clockwise. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin- gers. For installation, use a clean, dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- ticular oil and grease, interfere with heat radiation from the bulb. Overheating and therefore short service life of the bulbs are the consequence.

  • Page 126: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Turn handlebars to the right. Insert plug 3. Pull bulb out of socket. Replace defective bulb. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin- gers.

  • Page 127: Replacing Front/Rear Turn Indicator Bulbs

    Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Insert bulb into bulb socket. Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing. Remove screw 1. Insert bulb holder 1 into head- Remove bulb 2 from light housing.

  • Page 128: Headlight Bulb

    LEDs. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Insert inside end of lens into light housing and close.
  • Page 129 Replacing fuses for Fuse for auxiliary head- additional headlight light with additional headlight with additional LED head- light 7.5 A To do this, press together re- taining clips 3 on left and right and pull off connector. Take off side cover 1. Close connector 2.

  • Page 130: Air Filter

    Mount side cover 1. Take off side trim piece 1. Remove two screws 5 and take off tank cover downward. Air filter Removing air filter Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing driver's seat ( 71). Remove screw 1.
  • Page 131 Press bottom of air filter into air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. Pull out bottom end of air fil- Asynchronously running ter 3. engine. Ensure correct routing of the Installing air filter throttle control cable. Make sure that throttle valve Lay suction pipe on air filter cable is seated in guide 4 of...

  • Page 132: Jump-Starting

    A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidental- ly brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- Position tank cover and install Press side cover 1 into two battery voltage higher than two screws 5.

  • Page 133: Battery

    As an alternative to the Installing driver's seat ( 71). negative battery terminal, Battery the spring strut bolt can also be used. Maintenance instructions Run engine of donor vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and during jump-starting. storage will prolong the life of Start engine of the vehicle with the battery and are essential if discharged battery in usual...
  • Page 134 (clock etc.) will drain the Use BMW chargers with the Charging the connected battery. This can cause the bat- part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery directly at the bat- tery to run flat.
  • Page 135 directly at the terminals of the Remove Rider's Manual if nec- disconnected battery. essary. Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suitable charger. Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. Once battery is fully charged, An incorrect disconnection disconnect charger's terminal sequence increase the risk clips from battery terminals.
  • Page 136 Installing driver's seat ( 71). Consult a certified workshop, Setting clock ( 48). preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Hook in retaining hoop at bot- tom, push over battery and in- stall screw 3.

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ..... 136 Washing your motorcycle ..136 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 138: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 139: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    The stainless-steel covers 1 on sives to clean plastic parts. with plenty of water and BMW the left and right may only be 'Fly sponges' or sponges with auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-...

  • Page 140: Paint Care

    BMW silicon. plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Paint care Park motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un-...

  • Page 141: Returning Motorcycle To Use

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Combine work for storing/return- ing to use with maintenance ser- vice or an inspection. Returning motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle.

  • Page 143: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 142 Riding specifications ....155 Threaded fasteners ....143 Engine .

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank...

  • Page 145: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 146 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on adapter Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Mirror adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Frame Value Valid Luggage rack on rear frame M6 x 35, Replace bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated...

  • Page 147: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 148: Fuel

    Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx. 20 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP gasolines...

  • Page 149: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG/JASO MA ~-4 °F (~-20 °C) SAE 5W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)

  • Page 150: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 151: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.910 (32:11 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame Design of front suspension strut...

  • Page 152: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically...

  • Page 153: Wheels And Tires

    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-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2...

  • Page 154: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket...

  • Page 155: Spark Plugs

    Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS ±0.01 ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 156: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with carrying drive unit Location of type plate Left side under side cover Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 87 in (2210 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight...

  • Page 157: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 505 lbs (229 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 970 lbs (440 kg) Maximum payload 465 lbs (211 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 159: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 158 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 159 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..159 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite breakdown service .

  • Page 160: 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 161: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - onsite To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 162: Network

    (1200 km). to you and your motorcycle in BMW Service over 100 countries around the BMW Service is carried out once globe. In Germany alone, there a year. The scope of the ser- are approximately 200 authorized vices performed may be depen-...

  • Page 163: 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167 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 168: 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 169 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 170: General Instructions

    General instructions, 96 Case Maintenance instructions, 131 Operation, 97 Additional headlight Position on motorcycle, 16 Checklist, 76 Operation, 55 BMW Motorrad Service, 159 Clock, 20 Air filter Brake fluid Installing, 129 Adjusting, 48 Front reservoir, 13 Position in motorcycle, 13...
  • Page 171 Technical data, 147 Damping Handlebar fittings Topping up, 108 Adjusting, 66 General view, left , 14 Equipment, 7 Rear adjustment element, 11 General view, right, 15 Dimensions Handlebars Operating element, 14 Adjusting, 64 Technical data, 154 Operation, 67 Hazard warning flashers Technology in detail, 93 Operating element, 14, 15 Electrical system...
  • Page 172 Replacing additional headlight Luggage Idling bulb, 126 Information on loading and Indicator light, 20 securing, 74 Replacing fuses for additional Ignition headlight bulbs, 127 Luggage rack Switching off, 46 Removing and installing, 103 Replacing high-beam bulb, 122 Switching on, 46 Replacing low-beam bulb, 122 Immobilizer, 47 Replacing parking light...
  • Page 173 Onboard computer Right side of motorcycle, 13 Safety instructions Ambient temperature, 51 Right-hand handlebar fitting, 15 On driving, 74 Average consumption, 52 Underneath seat, 16 Seat Average speed, 52 Adjusting seat height, 61 Oil level indicator, 53 Parking, 82 Locking device, 11 Operating element, 14 Removing and installing, 70 Parking light, 55...
  • Page 174 Storing, 138 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Turn indicators Operation, 54 Indicator light, 20 Switching off, 82 Rim sticker, 115 Operating element, left, 14 Status indicators, 22 Operating element, right, 15 Tachometer, 17 Technology in detail, 92 Operation, 56 Technical data Warning indicators, 35 Type plate, 11 Brakes, 150...
  • Page 175 Removing front wheel, 116 Removing rear wheel, 120 Size change, 115 Technical data, 151 Windshield Adjusting, 61 Adjustment element, 11...
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