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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual F 700 GS...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Battery ..... . 70 BMW Motorrad ABS ..48 3 Status indicators ..21 BMW Motorrad ASC .
  • Page 5 Transmission ....148 Front-wheel stand ..123 BMW Motorrad ABS ..88 Rear-wheel drive ..149 Bulbs .
  • Page 6 Standard BMW service ..162 Confirmation of mainten- ance work ....163 Confirmation of service ..168 13 Appendix ... . . 171 Certificate for electronic immobiliser .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Technical data. When the time comes to sell voiding of the warranty. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Specific instruc- to hand over this Rider's Manual; tions on how to operate, Optional extras.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Anti-lock brake system. development work on designs, If your BMW was supplied with equipment and accessories. Automatic Stability Con- equipment not described in Because of this, your motorcycle trol.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( 105)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Adjuster, spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 110) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 109) VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 111) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Standard tool kit ( 104) Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (in rear of vehicle) with alarm system (DWA) Rider's Manual (below con- trol unit) ( Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Trim Panel

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 133) Air-filter housing ( 131)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display ( 42). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 43). Hazard warning flashers Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Starter button ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Setting clock ( 41). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select display ( 42). Resetting tripmeter 43).
  • Page 21 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with alarm system (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev. counter...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and telltale lights .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with heated handlebar grips Display showing chosen level of grip heating with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressures ( Warning for coolant tem- perature ( Service due ( Values area (...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 10 Coolant temperature display with on-board computer 11 – with on-board computer (OE) Distance travelled after fuel Gear indicator; "N" indic- down to reserve ( ates neutral 12 Fuel level ( Average consumption 13 – with on-board computer (OE) Values area ( Average speed...

  • Page 26: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning light ( Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( 25) ( General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light for right turn indicators...

  • Page 27: Fuel Level

    Fuel level Fuel reserve The odometer for the fuel re- serve is reset when the amount Due to the complex shape of the The amount of fuel present in of fuel is greater than the reserve fuel tank, it is impossible to de- the fuel tank when the fuel warn- volume.

  • Page 28: Ambient Temperature

    (RDC) meter reading at which a service shop, preferably an authorised is due drops below 1000 km, BMW Motorrad dealer. the distance is counted down in steps of 100 km 1 and is shown Ambient temperature briefly after the Pre-Ride Check with on-board computer completes.

  • Page 29: Warnings

    Warnings that do not have warn- The detailed description of based on a reference tyre tem- ing lights of their own are indic- BMW Motorrad RDC starts on perature of 20 °C. The front page ( 91). ated by 'general' warning light 1 tyre pressure is on the left 1;...
  • Page 30 A reading in values area 2 that constitutes a warning is accompanied by warning triangle 3. These warnings can alternate with the odometer readings ( 42). The status of the 'General' warn- ing light matches the most ur- gent warning. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 32 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC fault ( lights up yellow + "...
  • Page 33 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display -- - + " " or " Signal transmission disrupted ( " appears on the display. -- - lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system error "...
  • Page 34 Have the defective key re- The coolant temperature is too placed, preferably by an au- high. Coolant temperature too thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If possible, ride in the part-load high range to cool down the engine. Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 35 Engine symbol appears on Bulb defective. specialist workshop, preferably the display. Visually inspect to ascertain an authorised BMW Motorrad which bulb is defective. dealer. WARNING Replacing low-beam and high- Bulb defective beam headlight bulb ( 124).

  • Page 36: Outside Temperature

    Outside temperature Ride carefully and think well Seek the advice of a specialist ahead. workshop, preferably an author- warning ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with on-board computer DWA battery flat ABS self-diagnosis not with alarm system (DWA) x.x °C " " (ambient tempera- completed ture) flashes.

  • Page 37: Asc Intervention

    Automatic Stability Control Have the fault rectified as (ASC) Possible cause: quickly as possible by a The rider has switched off the ASC telltale and warning specialist workshop, preferably ASC system. light slow-flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad Activate ASC dealer.

  • Page 38: Asc Fault

    If the vehicle can be ridden with the Rider's Manual. quickly as possible by a the tyre in its present condition: specialist workshop, preferably NOTICE an authorised BMW Motorrad WARNING dealer. Before you adjust tyre pressure, Tyre pressure outside per- read the information on tempera- mitted tolerance.
  • Page 39 Have the fault rectified by a workshop, preferably an the symptoms. specialist workshop, preferably authorised BMW Motorrad Under these circumstances: an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified by a dealer. specialist workshop, preferably Signal transmission an authorised BMW Motorrad disrupted dealer.
  • Page 40 Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring assurance of how long the tyre specialist workshop, preferably (RDC) pressure control system can re- an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows main operational. dealer. yellow. Seek the advice of a specialist...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Grip heating......47 BMW Motorrad ABS ....48 BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch

    Consult a specialist workshop, ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- ited period of time. preferably an authorised gress. ( The battery can be recharged BMW Motorrad dealer. with Automatic Stability Control via the on-board socket. (ASC) Locking handlebars ASC self-diagnosis is per- Turn the handlebars all the way formed.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser

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

  • Page 44: Reading

    Reading Warnings, if applicable Select display with on-board computer Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 flashes. Press button 1 to select the Repeatedly press the button reading in values area 2. until the hours number is cor- Press button 1 to select the The following values can be dis-...

  • Page 45: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch distance travelled after fuel Select average consumption or down to reserve in km average speed. Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. You can switch from the odo- meter reading to a stopwatch 2. Press and hold down button 1 The readout is in hours, minutes, until the value shown is reset.
  • Page 46 use button 1 to operate the on- Changing button board computer. functions The stopwatch continues to time in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading. Similarly, the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar- ily switch off the ignition. Operating stopwatch When the stopwatch is stopped, press button 2 to...

  • Page 47: Lights

    Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight and : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on headlight flasher The low-beam headlight comes the handlebar fitting. on automatically under the fol- : Stopwatch operated by lowing conditions: means of button 2 in the in- If the engine is started strument panel.

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Hazard warning automatically after the defined flashers time and distance. The defined time and distance can be set by Operate hazard warning an authorised BMW Motorrad flashers dealer. Switch on the ignition. Immediately after switching off NOTICE the ignition, push button 1 to...

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flashers The emergency off switch is a recommence flashing as soon as kill switch for switching off the (kill switch) the button is released. engine quickly and easily. Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 50: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS ing at low engine speeds. If the Deactivate ABS function charge level is low, the heated handlebar grips are switched off...

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again. with Automatic Stability Control Press and hold down button 1 (ASC) BMW Motorrad ASC until the ABS warning light Initially, the ASC symbol changes status. changes status. Press and...

  • Page 52: Clutch

    The ASC function is deactiv- The ASC function is activated. NOTICE ated. You also have the option of You have the option of deactiv- Activate ASC function switching the ignition off and ating the ASC function while the then on again. motorcycle is on the move.

  • Page 53: Brakes

    Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever WARNING Changed position of the brake fluid reservoir. Air in the brake system. Do not turn the handlebars or Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 1 the handlebar fitting on the clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span handlebar.

  • Page 54: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) to Adjusting mirrors clamping piece Joining compound: Multi-wax spray 20 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Spring preload Push protective cap 1 up over Setting the threaded fastener on the Turn the mirror to the desired It is essential to set spring pre- mirror arm.

  • Page 55: Damping

    Impaired handling. Basic setting of spring Adjust spring-strut damping to preload, rear suit spring preload. with lowered suspension If you want to increase spring preload, use the tool from the Turn the adjuster as far as it on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 will go counter-clockwise, then clockwise.
  • Page 56 Adjust the damping for Basic setting of rear- rear wheel suspension damping Make sure the ground is level characteristic and firm and place the motor- Turn the adjusting screw as cycle on its stand. far as it will go in the clock- wise direction and then back it off one and a half turns (One- up without luggage)

  • Page 57: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    COMF Electronic Suspension Comfortable damping characteristic Adjustment ESA NORM Normal damping char- with Electronic Suspension Ad- acteristic justment (ESA) SPORt Sporty damping char- acteristic Possible settings With the help of Electronic The setting shows briefly, then Suspension Adjustment (ESA), disappears automatically. you can calibrate the rear-wheel Press button 1 to view the cur- Adjust the chassis and...

  • Page 58: Tyres

    Tyres Check tyre pressures against To make different adjustment to the data below. the damping: Checking tyre pressure Repeatedly press button 1 until Tyre pressure, front the setting you want to use WARNING appears on the display. Incorrect tyre pressure. 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) NOTICE Impairment of the motorcycle's...

  • Page 59: Headlight

    If the motorcycle ist workshop, preferably an au- is ridden in a country where thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. the opposite rule of the road applies, its symmetric low- Adjusting headlight beam beam headlight means that...

  • Page 60: Seat

    Seat Installing seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Lift seat 2 at the front and re- lease the key. Engage the seat in holders 3. Remove the seat and place Firmly press down on the seat it, rubber buffers down, on a at the front.

  • Page 61: Rider's Manual

    Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Installing seat ( 58). Rider's Manual Stowing the Rider’s Manual Use a plastic-sheathed steel Tuck the Rider’s Manual(s) into ATTENTION cable to secure the helmet to the pocket provided.
  • Page 62 Stowing the pocket in the rear of the vehicle. with alarm system (DWA) Slightly raise the leads 2. Push the pocket backwards underneath the cables and rear frame strut 3 until the rolled- up edge of the pocket is below the rear frame strut.

  • Page 63: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm DWA Overview ......62 Activation ......62 Alarm function .

  • Page 64: Dwa

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with alarm system (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, start it...
  • Page 65 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor in the control unit (anti- after switching off the ignition, theft alarm activated) you must press button 1 for longer than one second. Activation phase The anti-theft alarm needs 15 seconds to achieve fully active...

  • Page 66: Alarm Function

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

  • Page 67: Deactivation

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

  • Page 68: Programming

    Programming the ignition is not subsequently Automatic activation of the switched on, the alarm func- alarm function after the igni- with alarm system (DWA) tion automatically goes active tion is switched off: No again after 30 seconds if "Ac- Programming options Programming anti-theft tivation after ignition OFF"...
  • Page 69 Under what Within ten seconds, switch on the ignition. circumstances is Press button 2. Acknowledgement tone sounds programming aborted? Step 2: three times. There are two ways in which pro- No function allocated to this step. The programming function is gramming can be cancelled: Press button 1 or button 2.

  • Page 70: Registration Of The Remote Con

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

  • Page 71: Synchronising

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

  • Page 72: Battery

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

  • Page 73: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....72 Comply with checklist ....75 Starting .

  • Page 74: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised Carefully try out the limits of Risk of falling BMW Motorrad dealer will be the motorcycle's bank angle Do not exceed the permissible glad to advise you on the correct and adapt your style of riding gross weight and be sure to clothing for every purpose.
  • Page 75 Speed Make sure that the weight is Payload of tank bag uniformly distributed between If you ride at high speed, always right and left. bear in mind that various bound- Pack heavy items at the bot- max 5 kg ary conditions can adversely af- tom of the cases and toward fect the handling of your motor- the inboard side.

  • Page 76: Catalytic Converter

    maximum rated speed of the Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the fuel tank dry tyres. Do not run the engine in an Do not attempt to start or run Risk of accident due to tyre dam- enclosed space. the engine with a spark-plug age at high speed.

  • Page 77: Comply With Checklist

    Comply with checklist Overheating due to insufficient with Electronic Suspension Ad- cooling. In extreme cases, the justment (ESA) At regular intervals, use the motorcycle could catch fire. Adjust the chassis and checklist below to check your Do not allow the engine to idle suspension ( 55).

  • Page 78: Starting

    Starting NOTICE NOTICE Start engine You cannot start the motorcycle The start attempt is automatic- with the side stand extended and ally interrupted if battery voltage ATTENTION a gear engaged. The engine will is too low. Recharge the battery Sufficient gearbox lubrication switch itself off if you start it with before you start the engine, or only with the engine is run-...
  • Page 79 Phase 1 specialist workshop, preferably ABS telltale and warning an authorised BMW Motorrad light flashes. The rev. counter and speedo- dealer. meter needles both swing to ABS self-diagnosis the limit values on their scales. ABS self-diagnosis completed At the same time, all the warn-...

  • Page 80: Running In

    The ASC telltale and warning (ASC) Comply with the rpm limits for light goes out. BMW Motorrad ASC performs running in. If an indicator showing an ASC self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Running-in speed fault appears when ASC self- erability.

  • Page 81: Speed

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

  • Page 82: Off-Roading

    Apply the brakes in good time Off-roading characteristics before you re- until the brakes have been turn to surfaced roads. cleaned. After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends Rims ATTENTION checking the following after riding BMW Motorrad recommends the motorcycle off-road: Riding on unsurfaced roads checking the rims for damage or dirty road surfaces.

  • Page 83: Brakes

    Riding in the rain or through decelerates, the more load is puddles of water shifted to the front wheel. The BMW Motorrad ABS prevents After the vehicle has been higher the wheel load, the more the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    dirt, or dismount and clean the Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Always check that the ground brakes. topples. under the stand is level and firm. Think ahead and brake in good Do not sit or lean on the time until full braking efficiency vehicle while it is propped on is restored.
  • Page 85 Do not overfill the fuel tank. Recommended fuel ATTENTION grade ATTENTION Leaded fuel. Regular unleaded (slight Damage to catalytic converter. Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. power- and consumption- Do not attempt to run the Surfaces become unsightly or related restrictions) (max. 10 vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel dull.

  • Page 86: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Reserve fuel NOTICE When refuelling after running on min 2.7 l reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above re- Press the fuel tank cap down serve, as otherwise the new level firmly to close. will not be registered and the fuel Remove the key and close the warning light indicating that the...
  • Page 87 At the rear, secure the straps ATTENTION ATTENTION to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components. Tighten all the straps uniformly; being lifted on to stand. Component damage the vehicle's suspension should Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Do not trap components such be compressed as tightly as...

  • Page 89: Engineering Details

    ABS ....... . 88 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....90 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..91...

  • Page 90: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad much lower coefficients of friction pens the braking force that can ABS will be unable to prevent than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
  • Page 91 Exceptional riding Within the limits imposed by conditions: physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- WARNING Riding for a lengthy period with sures directional stability on any the front wheel lifted off the surface. The system is not op- Brake system not regularly ground (wheelie).

  • Page 92: Electronic Engine Manage

    Invariably, it remains the rider's BMW Motorrad ASC? momentum take over and even responsibility to adapt riding BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to BMW Motorrad ASC is designed style to riding conditions. counteract their effects. as an assistant system for the Do not take risks that would rider and for use on public roads.

  • Page 93: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    The a corresponding loss of stability. a gear engaged sensors continue to transmit the The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- measured-value signals for ap-...
  • Page 94 the pressures shown by the proximately 15 minutes after the Example: According to the vehicle comes to a stop. multifunction display. Rider's Manual, tyre pressure should be 2.5 bar, but the Temperature Tyre-pressure ranges reading in the multifunction compensation The RDC control unit differenti- display is 2.3 bar.

  • Page 95: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....94 Power sockets ..... . 94 Luggage .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    If maximum load capability as ditions experienced by BMW BMW is unable to accept any li- stated in the technical data is vehicles and, consequently, ability whatsoever for parts and...

  • Page 97: Luggage

    Luggage the ignition is switched on. The accessory remains operational Lashing luggage if the ignition is subsequently switched off. Approximately 15 minutes after ignition is turned off, power sockets are switched off to lessen the burden on the on-board electrical system. Low-wattage electrical accessor- ies might not be recognised Position luggage strap 2 as...
  • Page 98 Turn key 1 in the case lock to Push yellow button 4 down ATTENTION right angles with the forward and at the same time open the direction of travel. lid of the case. Closure of carrying handle Keep the yellow latch 2 held with case lock latched.
  • Page 99 Adjusting case volume Removing cases with cases with cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open the latching flap. Turn key 1 in the case lock to Take a firm grip of the handle right angles with the forward and lift the case out of the...
  • Page 100 Fully open latching flap 5, if ne- Push latching flap 5 down as Contact your authorised BMW cessary pulling up red release far as it will go and hold it in Motorrad dealer if you cannot lever 4.

  • Page 101: Topcase

    Topcase Opening topcase with topcase Push yellow button 4 forward Press down firmly on the top- and at the same time push the case lid to close. topcase lid up. ATTENTION Closing topcase Closure of carrying handle Turn key 1 in the topcase lock with topcase with case lock latched.
  • Page 102 Removing the topcase and remove the key from the lock. with topcase Adjusting topcase volume with topcase Open the topcase and remove all its contents. Pull back red release lever 4. Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open latching flap 5. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Take a firm grip of the handle to the vertical position.
  • Page 103 Push latching flap 5 fully stated on the label inside the closed and hold it in this topcase. position. Contact your authorised BMW Push red release lever 4 for- Motorrad dealer if you cannot ward. find your combination of vehicle The latching flap engages.
  • Page 104 Maximum permissible speed for riding with top- case fitted to the vehicle max 180 km/h Payload of topcase max 5 kg...

  • Page 105: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....104 Toolkit ......104 Engine oil .

  • Page 106: General Instructions

    Some of the work calls for spe- 127). cial tools and a thorough know- Replacing number-plate ledge of the technology involved. light bulbs ( 128). If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably Removing battery your authorised BMW Motorrad 135). dealer.

  • Page 107: Engine Oil

    Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. BMW Motorrad has assembled Allow the engine to idle until ATTENTION a service toolkit that is ideal for the fan starts up, then allow it carrying out extended service to idle one minute longer.

  • Page 108: Topping Up Engine Oil

    If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the oil dipstick. Topping up engine oil Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 109: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a Install the oil dipstick. their thickness. Viewing direc- specialist workshop, preferably tion: between wheel and front Brake system an authorised BMW Motorrad suspension toward brake cal- dealer. Check operation of brakes ipers 1. Check front brake pad Pull the front brake lever.
  • Page 110 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised Brake-pad wear limit, BMW Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. front Viewing direction: from the rear Check the brake pad toward brake caliper 1.

  • Page 111: Front Brakes

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check brake-fluid level, WARNING front brakes Not enough brake fluid in Make sure the ground is level brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 112 Wear of the brake pads causes quickly as possible by a spe- the brake fluid level in the reser- cialist workshop, preferably voir to sink. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check the brake-fluid level, rear brakes WARNING Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 113: Coolant

    Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant Checking coolant level Open cap 1 of the expansion Make sure the ground is level tank.

  • Page 114: Rims And Tyres

    Check the clutch play ( 112). specialist workshop, preferably 5 mm (Handlebars in straight- Tighten nut 2 while holding the an authorised BMW Motorrad ahead position) adjusting screw 3 in position. dealer. Clutch play is out of tolerance: Fasten the rubber grommet 1 Adjusting clutch play ( 112).

  • Page 115: Chain

    Check the tyre tread ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. Switch the ignition off and se- by the letters TI, TWI or by an lect neutral. depth arrow. Clean the drive chain with a suitable cleaning product, dry it WARNING If the tyre tread is worn to min- and apply chain lubricant.
  • Page 116 Make sure that scale read- If measured value is outside per- ings 4 are the same on left and mitted tolerance: right. Adjust chain sag ( 114). Tighten locknuts 2 on left and Adjust chain sag right to the specified tightening torque.

  • Page 117: Wheels

    Seek the advice of a specialist information from your authorised Measure the length of the workshop, preferably an author- BMW Motorrad dealer or on chain over 9 rivets below the ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rear wheel swinging arm. the Internet at www.bmw- Wheels motorrad.com.

  • Page 118: Removing Front Wheel

    Be sure to explain to the spe- new wheel sizes. the ABS sensor from its bore. cialist workshop or authorised RDC adhesive label BMW Motorrad dealer that the wheel is fitted with an RDC with tyre pressure monitoring sensor. (RDC)
  • Page 119 Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. ATTENTION BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel Brake pads pushed together stand for lifting the motorcycle. with brake caliper removed. Install the front-wheel stand It is not possible to slip the brake 123).

  • Page 120: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the security of the left and right-hand sides of the fasteners checked by a the wheel hub. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad ATTENTION dealer. Remove the spacing bushing 3 Front wheel installed wrong from the wheel hub on the left way round.
  • Page 121 Raise the front wheel, insert Tighten screws 2 to the spe- Insert the ABS sensor into its axle 2 and tighten to specified cified tightening torque. bore and install screw 1. torque. Remove the adhesive tape Brake caliper to tele- from the wheel rim.

  • Page 122: Removing Rear Wheel

    with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Tighten right axle clamping Remove axle nut 2. screw 1 to the specified tight- Slacken locknuts 3 on left and ening torque.
  • Page 123 Remove quick-release axle 6 specialist workshop, preferably Install the rear wheel and remove adjusting plate 7. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. WARNING Roll the rear wheel into the swinging arm, making sure that Use of a non-standard wheel.
  • Page 124 brake caliper and the rear wheel. Make sure that the axle fits into the recess of the adjust- ing plate. Roll the rear wheel as far Install nut 2, but do not tighten forward as possible and loop it at this point. chain 8 over the sprocket.

  • Page 125: Front-Wheel Stand

    Adjust chain sag ( 114). Front-wheel stand Install the front-wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 Align the two adapters 2 so also accompanying use of 241) with front-wheel adapter that the front forks are securely auxiliary stand.

  • Page 126: Bulbs

    Make sure the motorcycle is standing firmly. Bulbs Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Apply uniform pressure to push Disconnect plug 3. Switch off the ignition. the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle.
  • Page 127 Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. Close and lock spring clips 4. bulb Bulb for high-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor- H7 / 12 V / 55 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 128 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Pull socket 3 out of the head- Insert socket 3 into the head- light housing.
  • Page 129 Replace the defective bulb. a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably Bulbs for flashing turn an authorised BMW Motorrad indicators, front dealer. R10W / 12 V / 10 W without LED turn indicators...
  • Page 130 Press bulb 2 into the bulb Install screw 1. Remove screw 1 from the housing and turn it clockwise mudguard cover and remove Replacing number-plate to install. the cover. light bulbs Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.

  • Page 131: Body Panels

    Remove the bulb from the Insert the bulb into the socket. Hold the mudguard cover in socket. position and install screw 1. Replace the defective bulb. Body panels Bulb for number-plate Removing centre trim light panel Removing seat ( 58). W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep...
  • Page 132 Installing centre trim panel Connect the plug to the socket. Remove screws 1 on left and Install four screws 2. right. Manoeuvre the centre trim panel into position. Make sure that all three tabs 4 on left and right engage the side panels. Install screws 1 on left and Remove four screws 2.

  • Page 133: Air Filter

    Air filter Removing air filter Removing centre trim panel 129). Remove air filter 3. Place air filter cover 2 in posi- tion, easing the side trim pan- Install air filter els out slightly to do so. Install screws 1 with the wash- ers.
  • Page 134 tery and the other end to the If the motorcycle has to be Removing centre trim panel jump-started connect the leads 129). negative terminal of the dis- to the battery terminals; never charged battery (negative on When jump-starting the engine, this vehicle: position 1).

  • Page 135: Battery

    NOTICE low is important in order to max- the battery terminals before imise battery life: charging. BMW Motorrad has developed a Keep the surface of the battery float charger specially designed clean and dry. for compatibility with the elec- Do not open the battery.
  • Page 136 Charge the battery using a electrical system. Use suitable BMW chargers. suitable charger. The suitable charger is NOTICE Comply with the operating in- available from your authorised structions of the charger.
  • Page 137 Removing battery Always proceed in compliance Switch off the ignition. with the specified disconnec- Make sure the ground is level tion sequence. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Disconnect negative lead 1 with alarm system (DWA) first.
  • Page 138 If you want to have the date ATTENTION set consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised Battery not connected in ac- BMW Motorrad dealer. cordance with correct pro- cedure. Switch off the ignition. Risk of short-circuit Insert the battery into the bat-...

  • Page 139: Care

    Care Care products ..... 138 Washing the vehicle ....138 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 140: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends dry the brake discs and brake that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning pads. and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 141: Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon

    ATTENTION ATTENTION Chrome Use of unsuitable cleaning Application of silicone sprays agents. Use plenty of water and BMW to rubber seals. Damage to plastic surfaces. shampoo to clean chrome, par- Damage to the rubber seals. Do not use cleaning agents...

  • Page 142: Laying Up The Motorcycle

    We recommend BMW vehicle Coat bright metal and chrome- Clean the motorcycle. polish or BMW paint cleaner for plated parts with an acid-free this purpose. Installing battery ( 136). grease (e.g. Vaseline).

  • 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 or is difficult to start: Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 145: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper to telescopic fork M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in telescopic fork M8 x 20 19 Nm Quick-release axle, front, in axle holder M16 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw...
  • Page 146 Mirror arm Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M10 x 1.5 20 Nm Multi-wax spray Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block 30 Nm...

  • Page 147: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves oper- ated by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio...

  • Page 148: Fuel

    Maximum engine speed max 9000 min Idle speed 1250 , vehicle at standstill Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI...

  • Page 149: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not per- missible because they can attack coated compon- ents of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation.

  • Page 150: Clutch

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

  • Page 151: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/42 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension telescopic forks Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension 140 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...

  • Page 152: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis- ton floating calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front min 4.5 mm, Wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear...

  • Page 153: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site. Speed category, front/rear tyres...

  • Page 154: Electrics

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits.

  • Page 155: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 6, Brake light/rear light unit...

  • Page 156: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2280 mm, across front wheel to number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1343 mm, across mirrors, without rider at unladen weight (as per DIN standard) with lowered suspension 1308 mm, across mirrors, without rider at unladen weight (as per DIN standard) Width of motorcycle 880 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height...

  • Page 157: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 209 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 436 kg with lowered suspension 349 kg Maximum payload 227 kg with lowered suspension 140 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Top speed...

  • Page 159: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 158 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......158 Maintenance work .

  • Page 160: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extensive shop, preferably an authorised network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW BMW Motorrad dealer. to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances torcycle in more than 100 coun-...
  • Page 161 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.

  • Page 163: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check Standard BMW service 162) Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air-filter element Check or replace air-filter element Change brake fluid, entire system annually or every 10,000 km (whichever comes first)

  • Page 164: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW service Check the ease of movement of the centre stand (if vehicle A standard BMW service con- fitted with the "centre stand" sists of the following mainten- optional extra). ance work: Check the steering-head bear- Perform vehicle test with the ing.

  • Page 165: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 166 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 167 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 168 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 169 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 170: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 171 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 173: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil- iser ....... . 172 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring (Reifendruck-Control, RDC) .

  • Page 174: Immobiliser

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 175 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 176: Control, Rdc)

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

  • Page 177: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking fluid level, front, 109 Engineering details, 90 Checking fluid level, rear, 110 Control, 16 Operation, 49 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 88 Self-diagnosis, 78 Reservoir, rear, 13 Operation, 48 Brake pads Warnings, 35 Self-diagnosis, 77 Checking front, 107...
  • Page 178 Clock Deactivating Topping up, 106 adjusting, 41 Alarm, 65 Equipment, 7 Control, 18 Motion sensor, 64 Clutch Control, 16 Default settings, 66 Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Operation, 55 Dimensions Adjusting play, 112 Technical data, 154 Checking operation, 111 First-aid kit Telltale light, 18 Checking play, 112 Stowage, 14...
  • Page 179 Helmet holder Lighting General views Helmet, securing, 58 Instrument panel, 18 Replacing brake and tail light Position on the motorcycle, 14 Left side of vehicle, 11 bulb, 127 Horn, 16 Multifunction display, 22 Replacing high-beam headlight Multifunction switch, left, 16 bulb, 124 Ignition Right handlebar fitting, 17...

  • Page 180: General Instructions

    Luggage Multifunction switch Redline warning General view, left side, 16 Instructions for loading, 72 Switching on, 79 General view, right side, 17 Lashing, 95 Warning light, 18 Refuelling, 83 Registration Odometer Maintenance Remote control, 68 Control, 18 General instructions, 104 Remote control Resetting, 43 Maintenance schedule, 161...
  • Page 181 Service, 158 Electrics, 152 Trim panels Service-due indicator, 25 Installing centre trim panel, 130 Engine, 145 Spark plugs Removing centre trim Engine oil, 147 Technical data, 152 panel, 129 Frame, 153 Speedometer, 18 Troubleshooting chart, 142 Fuel, 146 Spring preload Turn indicators Rear-wheel drive, 149 Control, 16...
  • Page 182 Removing front wheel, 116 Warning lights Removing rear wheel, 120 Overview, 24 Technical data, 151 Warnings ABS, 34 Anti-theft alarm, 34 ASC, 35 Bulb defect, 33 Coolant temperature, 32 Engine electronics, 33 Fuel reserve, 32 Immobiliser, 32 Mode of presentation, 27 Outside temperature warning, 34 RDC, 36...
  • Page 184 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 185 Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418559331* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 331 08.2015, 4th edition, 01...

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