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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 RT...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Ambient temperature..40 Electronic suspension ad- Cruising range....40 justment ..... 69 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Wheels and tires ..168 BMW Motorrad ASC ..109 9 Care ....155 Electrical system .
  • Page 6 Maintenance proce- dures ..... . 177 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....179 Confirmation of service .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Reference to a page with BMW Motorrad retailer. When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- your BMW, remember to hand tion. EWS Electronic immobilizer. over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee ASC Automatic Stability Con- you can find the descriptions in a the total absence of errors. For trol. this reason BMW is unable to separate manual. recognize any claims stemming Electronic Suspension Technical data from the information, illustrations Adjustment.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir 122) Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( with seat heating Passenger seat heater 2nd power socket Left-hand stow compart- ment ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard power socket 146) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 118) with audio system Right storage compartment Vehicle Identification Num- ber (at fork bearing) Data plate (at fork bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 120) Oil fill location ( 115)

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Adjuster for the rider's seat height ( Standard tool kit ( 114) Tool for adjusting spring load ( Fuses ( 143)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers Windshield adjustment with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( Turn indicator ( Horn...
  • Page 18 Multi-Controller and MENU button Multifunction display ASC ( with dynamic ESA D-ESA ( with audio system Audio system (see audio system manual) Menu Favorite ( 56).

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with central locking Central locking ( Riding mode ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lights ( with navigation system with preparation for navi- gation system Navigation system 147) Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Tachometer with navigation system with preparation for navi- gation system Release for navigation slot 147) Multifunction display Tripmeter (...
  • Page 21 adapted automatically to suit am- bient brightness.

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..22 Multifunction display ....24 Meaning of symbols ....25 Warning lamps .

  • Page 24: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights ABS ( ASC ( Turn indicator, left Fuel reserve ( High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Electronic engine manage- ment with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA ( with Keyless Ride Indicator light for radio- operated key ( with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight (...
  • Page 25 11 Universal warning light, ap- pears together with warn- ing symbols in display panel (...

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Tripmeter ( Warning symbols ( Menu panel ( Audio system with seat heating Seat heating ( Heated handlebar grips with dynamic ESA D-ESA settings Onboard computer ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressure Clock ( Odometer Riding mode ( with Hill Start Control...

  • Page 27: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Average speed since last Oil level ( reset ( Ambient temperature Electrical system voltage with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Meanings of the symbols at posi- tion 1: Stopwatch ( Average fuel consumption since last reset ( Travel times ( 1 Heated handlebar grips Current fuel consumption...

  • Page 28: Warning Lamps

    with dynamic ESA You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the follow- ing pages. Warnings for which there is no specific individual warning lamp 1 Damping are indicated by the universal 2 Vehicle load warning lamp 1 in conjunction Warning lamps with a warning symbol such as 2 shown on the multifunction...
  • Page 29 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the EWS active ( display lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key outside reception display range ( lights up yellow...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow appears on the Front light failure ( display lights up yellow appears on the Rear light failure ( display lights up yellow appears on the Light failure ( display appears on the DWA battery charge level low (...
  • Page 31 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error ( lights up yellow appears on the...
  • Page 32 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel + " " or Transmission error ( -- -- " " is indicated lights up yellow + " " or Sensor defective or system error -- -- " " is indicated lights up yellow appears on the...

  • Page 33: Outside Temperature

    BMW Motorrad retailer. derline range. with Keyless Ride At low outside temperatures, icy Battery of radio-operated key is...
  • Page 34 Have the defective radio-oper- shows red. ated key replaced by an autho- Possible cause: rized BMW Motorrad retailer. The temperature reading turns The electronic oil level sensor Replace battery of radio- red. has detected that the engine's oil operated key level is too low.
  • Page 35 (low power, poor re- thorized workshop, preferably rized BMW Motorrad retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad sponse, abrupt stalling, etc.). Replacing bulb for high-beam retailer.
  • Page 36 Please contact a specialized This fault message is only mediately following the Pre-Ride- workshop, preferably an autho- shown for a short time im- Check. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. mediately following the Pre-Ride- Possible cause: Check. The DWA battery no longer has Light failure Possible cause: any charging capacity.
  • Page 37 Battery charging voltage preferably an authorized insufficient Generator power is no longer BMW Motorrad Dealer. sufficient to supply all consumers shows red. and charge the battery. In order ABS self-diagnosis not to ensure that the engine can completed appears on the display.

  • Page 38: Asc Intervention

    ASC is not available because system can check operation of an authorized BMW Motorrad the self-diagnosis routine was the wheel sensors: min 3 mph retailer. not completed. (The motor-...

  • Page 39: Asc Switched Off

    ASC switched off an authorized BMW Motorrad Tire inflation pressure is retailer. outside approved range ASC warning lamp lights with Tire Pressure Control ESA error (TPC/RDC) Possible cause: shows yellow. The ASC system has been deac- flashes red. tivated by the rider.
  • Page 40 BMW Motorrad retailer. cialist service facility, preferably cycle until this minimum speed If you are unsure about the tire's an authorized BMW Motorrad has been exceeded.) suitability for continued riding: retailer. Do not continue riding.
  • Page 41 Have fault eliminated at a spe- General warning light briefly cialist service facility, preferably Possible cause: shows yellow after the Pre- an authorized BMW Motorrad The battery for the tire inflation Ride-Checkk. retailer. pressure sensor is no longer Possible cause: charged to full capacity.

  • Page 42: Ambient Temperature

    98). The determined range is an approximate reading. Approx. 37 °F (Approx. 3 °C) Ambient temperature BMW Motorrad therefore recom- mends that you do not try to use Engine heat can lead to Cruising range the full range before refueling.

  • Page 43: Service Display

    If the service is overdue the The conditions for the oil level General warning light briefly indicator are as follows: shows yellow and the service Engine at operating tempera- symbol lights up continuously. ture. Engine idling for at least ten seconds.

  • Page 44: Tire Inflation Pressures

    2 shows the inflation pres- Further information on Tire inflation pressures sure in the rear tire. Immediately BMW Motorrad RDC can after switching on the ignition, with Tire Pressure Control be found starting from page -- -- "...

  • Page 45: Operation

    Operation Ignition ......45 Damping ......68 Ignition with Keyless Ride .
  • Page 46 Pillion seat ......85...

  • Page 47: Ignition

    Ignition Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on the Keys side stand, the surface You are provided with 2 ignition of the ground will determine keys. whether it is better to turn the Should you lose your keys, re- handlebars to the left or right. fer to the information regarding However, the motorcycle is more the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
  • Page 48 Switch on ignition Switch off ignition with additional LED headlight The supplementary LED head- lights switch off shortly after the ignition is switched off. EWS Electronic immobilizer The motorcycle's electronic circuitry monitors the data stored in the ignition key through Insert key into the steering and Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 49: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    (e.g. in case or Topcase), Keys rized BMW Motorrad Dealer. the motorcycle cannot be started The indicator light for the When having a key disabled you and the central locking system...
  • Page 50 Locking handlebars handlebars to the left to set the Version 1: steering lock. Briefly press button 1. Condition: Handlebars are turned Parking lights and all function to left or right. Radio-operated Press and hold button 1. key is within reception range. circuits are switched on.
  • Page 51 Version 1: cle. only available through an autho- Briefly press button 1. A further key attached to rized BMW Motorrad retailer. As Light is switched off. the same ring as the radio- the radio-operated keys are part Handlebars are not locked.
  • Page 52 Radio-operated key lost, Battery of radio-operated emergency key available key is drained, emergency key is not available The emergency key is available. Park the motorcycle, ensuring Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm that the support surface is firm and level.
  • Page 53 with audio system Disconnect plug connec- Hold radio-operated key be- tion 1. hind instrument cluster 1 ar- Remove screws 1. row at level of warning and Carefully remove speaker indicator lights. unit 2, paying attention to the electrical connector. Period in which the en- gine must be started.
  • Page 54 with audio system Place speaker cover 1 in posi- Press button 1. tion and fit screws 2. Key bit folds open. Connect electrical connector 1. Press battery cover 2 upward. Replace battery of radio- Remove battery 3. operated key Dispose of the old battery in If the radio-operated key fails to accordance with legal regula- react when the button is pressed...

  • Page 55: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display With the exception of the Battery type Settings area, the Selecting menu menu can only be called with the motorcycle at a standstill. for Keyless Ride radio-oper- ated key CR 2032 Install seal 1 and battery cover 2. Red LED in instrument cluster flashes.
  • Page 56 Selecting menu item Setting parameters An arrow 1 on the upper or lower edge of the display indicates that Move the cursor within the menu Direct selection by turning the Multi-Controller using the Multi-Controller 1. If you move the cursor to a menu in the corresponding direction, item that requires no other set- you can access additional menu...
  • Page 57 Resetting settings Selecting from a list Setting numerical values You can reset average values A circle 1 beside each selectable If there are one or more numeri- marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are cal values between the arrows 1, pressing the Multi-Controller to part of a selection list.
  • Page 58 Exiting menu Setting relative values Pressing the Multi-Controller 1 to the left returns you to the next A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 1 appears when you are in MENU higher menu; pressing the set a value in a range between a submenu.

  • Page 59: Onboard Computer

    Language Reset! : Display lan- appears on the guage (German, English, Span- display, press the Multi-Con- ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- troller to the right and hold it in tuguese) this position) Time format 12 h / Background : Indication 24 h : Clock in 12-hour format on the display when the radio...
  • Page 60 Date : Current date Oil level : Engine-oil level Elec. voltage : electri- cal system voltage : No reading Reset average data Info Call up the menu and select the average value you want to reset. The following items of informa- With the stopwatch stopped, Push the Multi-Controller to tion can be displayed in panel 1:...

  • Page 61: Tripmeter

    Tripmeter Reset tripmeter Switch on ignition. Selecting tripmeter Select desired tripmeter. Switch on ignition. Push the Multi-Controller 1 to the right and hold it in this po- sition to reset the travel time. Timing continues even if you select some other reading or Press Multi-Controller 1 to Trip Open the...

  • Page 62: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off If there are questions whether the headlight switch (kill switch) range is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range adjustment When the spring pretension ad- Engine switched off justment is no longer able to...

  • Page 63: Lights

    High-beam headlight and Position A for light loads (rider only) headlight flasher Position B for rider and lug- gage Position C for heavy loads (with pillion passenger) Lights Parking lamps Immediately after switching off The parking lamps come on au- the ignition, push button 1 to tomatically when the ignition is the left and hold it until the...

  • Page 64: Turn Indicator

    Turn indicator Turn indicator cancella- Operate turn indicator tion Switch on ignition. The turn indicators automati- cally switch off when the de- fined driving time and distance have been reached. Hazard warning Press button 1 to switch on flashers the additional LED headlights. Operating hazard warning The telltale light shows.

  • Page 65: Asc

    ASC warning lamp begins to flash. Riding mode Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed Press button 1 to switch on three riding scenarios for your hazard warning flashers. motorcycle from which you can Ignition can be switched off.
  • Page 66 with dynamic ESA The following riding modes can be selected: The suspension settings also ad- RAIN : When riding on wet just to the selected scenario. roads. Setting riding mode ROAD : When riding on dry Switch on ignition ( 46).

  • Page 67: Cruise Control

    Setting road speed Acceleration teristic, ABS ASC and Dynamic ESA settings are retained even after the ignition has been switched off. Cruise control with cruise control Switching on cruise control Briefly press button 1 forward. Briefly press button 1 forward. Speed is increased by 1.2 mph Adjustment range for (2 km/h) each time button is...
  • Page 68 Decreasing speed Deactivate cruise control throttle grip, the motorcycle will decelerate only to the cruising Actuate brakes, clutch or throt- speed saved in memory, even tle grip (take back throttle be- though you might have intended yond back position) to deacti- slowing to a lower speed.

  • Page 69: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the vehicle is heav- ily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded. Pull bottom of cover 1 slightly Your motorcycle's han- outward at position 2.

  • Page 70: Damping

    Adjusting damping on rear Basic setting of spring wheel preload, rear Park the motorcycle, ensuring without dynamic ESA that the support surface is firm and level. Turn adjuster wheel counter- Adjust damping from the left clockwise as far as possible. side of the vehicle.

  • Page 71: Electronic Suspension Adjust

    Adjustment options Adjust chassis Basic setting of rear Using the Dynamic ESA elec- Start engine. wheel rear-wheel damp- tronic suspension adjustment The damping cannot be ad- system you can easily adjust your justed while the motorcycle without dynamic ESA motorcycle to the load being car- is being ridden.

  • Page 72: Clutch

    cursor down to set the vehicle Select the vehicle load variant load. you want. The suspension adjusts to suit The load setting cannot be the new setting and the Dy- adjusted while the motorcy- namic ESA display changes cle is underway. accordingly.

  • Page 73: Brakes

    Brakes Four settings are available: therefore, not be confused with a parking brake. Position 1: smallest distance Adjusting handbrake lever between handlebar grip and You can find more detailed Adjusting the handbrake brake lever. information regarding Hill lever while driving can lead Position 4: largest distance Start Control in the "Technology to accidents.

  • Page 74: Tires

    Heating Hill Start Control is auto- tendency to open as a result of matically deactivated after centrifugal force. Operating heated grips pulling away. Use valve caps with rubber seals Start engine. and screw them on firmly to pre- The general warning light vent sudden tire deflation.

  • Page 75: Seat Heating

    Select the desired heating level. The rider's seat has five-stage Symbol 1 appears on the display, heating. Stage five is for heating indicating that the seat heating is the seat quickly: it is advisable to Symbol 1 appears on the display, switch back to a lower stage as indicating that the handlebar grip If this warning symbol ap-...
  • Page 76 Seat heating can be acti- vated only when the engine is running. The passenger seat can be Symbol 1 appears on the display, heated at two levels. The second indicating that the rear seat heat- level is used for fast heat-up of ing is ON.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Instrument

    Adjusting the Mirrors instrument cluster Adjust mirrors Adjusting the instrument cluster The instrument cluster may only be adjusted when the motorcycle is stationary. Press button 1 at top to raise windshield. Press button 1 at bottom to Move mirror into the desired lower windshield.

  • Page 78: Storage Compartment

    In summer, do not place BMW Motorrad approval is in- heat-sensitive objects in the stalled. stowage compartments. Under these circumstances:...

  • Page 79: Central Locking System

    Push unlocked lock barrel The locked symbol appears downward to open lid. on the display. Temperatures inside the with anti-theft alarm system stow compartments can (DWA) become high, particularly in sum- The functionality and operation mer, and could potentially cause of the remote control of the damage to items stowed in the alarm system are described in...
  • Page 80 Logon of remote controls Alternatively: Press button 2 If the central locking system re- on remote control or radio-op- fuses to unlock, you can open with central locking erated key. the cases, topcase and stowage If a remote control has been mis- The storage compartment in compartments manually.
  • Page 81 while the unit was beyond the Within ten seconds, switch off One audible signal sounds, the ignition. LED 3 goes out. range of the alarm system. You can now proceed to log on To complete logon: Synchronize the remote-control units as follows: all the remote controls.

  • Page 82: Dwa

    Replacing battery in the tions. Do not dispose of the battery in the household waste. remote-control unit Incorrect batteries or polar- with central locking ity can destroy the device. without Keyless Ride Use a battery compliant with the If the LED lamp on the remote- manufacturer's specifications.
  • Page 83 Off (once) Turn indicators light up once. Select Turn indicators are illuminated switch off the motion sensor twice. Confirmation tone sounds once this once. (if programmed). Confirmation tone sounds Switch off ignition. twice (if programmed). DWA is now switched off. Activation takes 30 seconds to DWA is switched on.
  • Page 84 See also the other func- tions of the remote control for the central locking system. If the alarm function is de- activated by means of the remote control and the ignition then not switched on, the alarm function is automatically reacti- vated after 30 seconds if "Acti- vation after ignition off"...
  • Page 85 Settings Alarm an authorized BMW Motorrad Call up the Vehicle retailer. menu and select with anti-theft alarm system Alarm syst. (DWA) If an alarm was triggered while the motorcycle was unattended, The alarm can be triggered by the rider is notified accordingly...

  • Page 86: Rider's Seat

    Operat. tone Installing driver's seat Lift up front seat 1 slightly at Turn indicators flash and one the rear. with seat heating tone sounds as confirmation when the alarm is switched on or off. Operat. tone Turn indicators flash as only confirmation when anti-theft alarm is switched on or off.

  • Page 87: Pillion Seat

    Turn the adjuster plate to posi- tion H to obtain the higher seat height. Locate front seat lugs 2 in the Pull latch 1 to the front and rubber buffers 1 on the left and remove adjusting plate 2. right. Lower the rear of the rider's Insert the adjuster plate into seat and engage the seat in...
  • Page 88 Install the passenger seat with seat heating with seat heating Remove screws 1. Pull the rear seat slightly for- Disconnect plug 1 of the seat ward and lift the seat slightly. heating and remove the rear Connect plug 1 of the seat seat.
  • Page 89 Install screws 1.

  • Page 91: Riding

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

  • Page 92: Safety Instructions

    Settings of spring-strut and of the year. Your authorized Observe maximum payload and shock absorber system BMW Motorrad Dealer will be top speed as indicated on label Imbalanced load happy to advise you and has in case. Loose clothing...

  • Page 93: Checklist

    Inhaling exhaust fumes For this reason, observe the fol- unnecessarily. After starting, ride therefore represents a lowing points: off immediately. health hazard and can even Do not run the fuel tank dry Modifications cause loss of consciousness with Do not run the engine with the fatal consequences.

  • Page 94: Starting

    Damping setting and spring You cannot start the mo- The starting attempt is preload torcycle with the side stand automatically interrupted extended and a gear engaged. if battery voltage is too low. Tread depth and tire inflation The engine will switch itself off if Recharge the battery before pressure it is started with the transmission...
  • Page 95 ABS warning lamp goes out. ABS self-diagnosis Phase 2 The self-diagnosis routine checks ABS self-diagnosis rou- shows red. whether the BMW Motorrad In- tine not completed tegral ABS is ready for opera- tion. The self-diagnosis routine ABS is not available because Phase 3...

  • Page 96: Breaking In

    ASC self-diagnosis Breaking in Watch all warning and indicator The self-diagnosis routine checks lamps on the display. whether the BMW Motorrad ASC Engine is ready for operation. The self- ASC self-diagnosis rou- While running in the motorcy- diagnosis routine runs automat-...

  • Page 97: Shifting Gears

    Tires sential part of the system and Engine break-in speeds makes the decision as to when New tires have a smooth sur- to change gear. face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at no full throttle (Odometer More detailed information various lean angles until the tires reading 0...621 miles...

  • Page 98: Brakes

    The Locking up of the front wheel the weight transfer to the front is prevented by BMW Motorrad shifting assistant should not wheel. Increases in the load at be used in the area of the rev- Integral ABS.

  • Page 99: Parking Your Motorcycle

    and make use of the engine's Brake early until the full braking On slopes point the motorcycle braking effect as well. action is available again. uphill and engage 1st gear. Center stand Parking your Wet, soiled brakes Switch off engine. motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake rotors and the brake pads result...

  • Page 100: Refueling

    Refueling ply with the current standard in Fuel attacks plastic sur- each case. faces, making them cloudy Fuel specifications or unattractive. Recommended fuel qual- For optimal fuel economy, the Immediately wipe off plastic parts gasoline should be sulfur-free or after contact with fuel. very low in sulfur content.
  • Page 101 the engine dies off due to lack of Fuel expands when ex- fuel. posed to heat. When the tank is overfilled, fuel can escape Usable fuel quantity and get onto the road. This re- sults in a danger of falling. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
  • Page 102 Version 2 Switch off ignition ( 46). After the ignition is switched off, the fuel filler cap can be opened within the specified run-on time. Open fuel filler cap There are two ways to open Do not fill the tank past the 2 min the fuel filler cap: bottom edge of the filler neck.

  • Page 103: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Usable fuel quantity Approx. 6.6 gal (Approx. 25 l) Reserve fuel quantity When jacking up the vehi- Components can be dam- Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) cle it can tip away to the aged.
  • Page 104 Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tighten all straps evenly so that the motorcycle is fixed se- curely.

  • Page 105: Technology In De

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..106 BMW Motorrad ASC ....109 TPC/RDC ......110...

  • Page 106: Riding Mode

    Riding mode panied by a corresponding re- faces (wet blacktop or wet cob- duction in the support furnished blestones) that an obvious ten- Riding mode selection by ASC. dency toward drift will be noticed Three riding modes allow the Therefore, consider the following at the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 107: Gear Shift Assistant Pro

    which means that even on dry To stop transmssion of drive Benefits asphalt drifting is possible under torque, 70-80 % of all gear changes sharp acceleration when corner- the motorcycle must be can be performed without us- ing. stopped with the ignition ing the clutch.

  • Page 108: Hill Start Control

    Idle speed grip while the shift is in progress BMW Motorrad Integral can lead to cancelation of the function and/or shifting errors. 1150 min (Engine at operat-...
  • Page 109 At this point in tion between the front and rear ing force is exceeded when the time, the BMW Motorrad Integral brakes during braking by means rider increases the brake pres- ABS must assume extremely low...
  • Page 110 Handling should sible that the BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. be adopted to driving skills and tegral ABS cannot prevent the road conditions.

  • Page 111: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Reserves for safety BMW Motorrad ASC compares during off-road and race-track the wheel speeds of the front use. BMW Motorrad ASC can be But remember: the potentially and rear wheels. From the speed switched off under these condi- shorter braking distances which difference the slip, and with it tions.

  • Page 112: Tpc/Rdc

    ASC error. A self-diag- Minimum speed for ASC unstable vehicle conditions. nosis routine must be completed activation BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to before the error will be displayed. intervene effectively under these The following non-standard min 6 mph (min 10 km/h) conditions.

  • Page 113: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire inflation pressure The sensors are equipped with a The tire pressures are centrifugal governor, which does ranges shown adjusted for tem- not enable the transmission of The RDC control unit distin- perature on the multifunction the measured readings until the guishes between three inflation display and are always relative defined minimum speed is ex-...

  • Page 114: Esa

    compensated with the air pres- with Pro driving modes sure tester at the filling station. The suspension setting depends with dynamic ESA on the riding mode selected. Damping set by the riding mode Adjustment options Example can be changed by the rider. Using the Dynamic ESA elec- tronic suspension adjustment According to the Rider's Man-...

  • Page 115: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....114 Onboard tool kit ....114 Engine oil .

  • Page 116: General Instructions

    Further information about main- Reversible screwdriver in- tenance and repair work can be sert obtained on DVD through your Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 authorized BMW Motorrad re- Removing rider's seat tailer. 84). Special tools and thorough spe- Removing and installing body panels.

  • Page 117: Engine Oil

    Wait five minutes to allow oil to your authorized BMW Motorrad drain to the oil pan. retailer. Engine oil Check engine oil level The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature,...

  • Page 118: Brake System

    1 quarts (max 0.95 l) (Dif- Have the brakes checked at an ference between MIN and authorized workshop, preferably MAX) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check engine oil level ( 115). Install the oil filler cover 2. Checking front brake pad...
  • Page 119 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad thickness Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear brake pads to determine their...
  • Page 120 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Conduct a visual inspection of...
  • Page 121 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 122: Coolant

    Read off coolant level on ex- tal, motorcycle standing up- pansion tank 1. right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 123 Have the defect corrected as Close cap of coolant expansion soon as possible by an autho- tank. rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Pull the front of the side fairing tailer. panel 3 outward. Lugs 4 are pulled out of grom-...

  • Page 124: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be is reached. felt: Have tires replaced even be- Have the clutch checked by an fore the minimum tread depth authorized workshop, preferably is reached. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 125: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad retailer or online level of the marks, the tire is service facility, preferably a at www.bmw-motorrad.com. completely worn. The locations BMW Motorrad Dealer.
  • Page 126 BMW Motorrad retailer or tire fit- Once the calipers have ter to the RDC sensor. been removed, there is a risk of the brake pads being Remove front wheel pressed together to the extent Make sure ground is level and...
  • Page 127 Carefully pull brake calipers back and outward to remove them from the brake rotors. Raise front of motorcy- cle, preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand, continuing until the Remove screw 1. Pull quick-release axle 1 out wheel rotates freely.
  • Page 128 Roll front wheel into front threads can suffer damage. suspension. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacer bushing 1 from the wheel hub. Install front wheel Malfunctions may occur...
  • Page 129 Install screw 1 with specified Tighten the right-hand axle Install securing screws 4 on left torque. Brace quick-release clamping screw 1 with the and right with specified torque. axle on the right side at the specified torque. Brake caliper on tele- same time.

  • Page 130: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized Insert ABS sensor into socket workshop, preferably an and fit screw 3. authorized BMW Motorrad Wheel speed sensor on retailer. fork Shift into first gear. Place rear wheel on rear wheel Joint compound: Micro- support.

  • Page 131: Muffler

    Remove screws 1 at front with workshop, preferably an Swing muffler outward washer 2. authorized BMW Motorrad Take off muffler cover 3. Risk of skin burns from hot retailer. exhaust system. Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system.

  • Page 132: Front Wheel Stand

    Install washer 2 and screw 3. stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel Muffler on footpeg stand. bracket Make sure ground is level and 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) firm and place motorcycle on center stand. Use basic stand with front wheel mount.

  • Page 133: Bulbs

    Bulbs Use locating pins 3 to set front wheel stand to desired height. Replacing bulbs for low- Center front wheel stand rela- beam headlight tive to front wheel and push it against front axle. The alignment of connec- tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following illustrations.
  • Page 134 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass against soiling, only grasp the bulb by the base. Disconnect plug 1. Insert plug 1. Insert bulb 2, ensuring that the lug is in the correct position. Remove wire spring 1 from Place cap 1 in position and fix The alignment of the...
  • Page 135 Replacing bulb for high- beam headlight The description below steps you through the procedure for replacing the left bulb. Replacement is carried out in the same way on the right side. Make sure ground is level and Remove screws 1. Remove cover 1 by pulling on firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 136 Release wire spring 1 from Fit bulb 2, ensuring that the lug Attach plug 1. catch on left and right and fold is in the correct position. down. The alignment of the Remove bulb 2. bulb may differ from the illustration.
  • Page 137 Connect electrical connector 1. Place speaker cover 1 in posi- Remove screws 2. tion and fit screws 2. Remove speaker cover 1 side- ways to the left. Replacing bulb for parking light The description below steps you through the procedure for replacing the left bulb.
  • Page 138 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with headlight Pro Lighting rings, integrated into headlight To prevent contaminants from Disconnect plug connection 1. Carefully pull the wire 2 to re- being deposited on the glass move the bulb holder 1 from surface, always use a clean, dry the light housing.
  • Page 139 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing LED turn Locate speaker unit 2 in indicator mount. LED turn indicators can only Install cover 1 by turning clock- Install screws 1.

  • Page 140: Jump-Starting

    2 on the dis- workshop, preferably an autho- 12 V can damage the motorcycle charged battery and the other rized BMW Motorrad retailer. electronics. end to the positive terminal of The battery of the donor vehicle the donor battery.

  • Page 141: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has devel- peating the attempt in order to low is important in order to maxi- oped a trickle-charger spe- protect the starter motor and mize battery life: cially designed for compatibility donor battery.
  • Page 142 Unsuitable chargers can result in damage to the motorcycle elec- Charging disconnected tronics. battery Use suitable BMW chargers. Charge battery using a suitable The correct charger is available charger. through your authorized Comply with operating instruc- BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 143 with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Switch off DWA if necessary. Pull mounting plate on posi- Remove positive battery ca- tion 1 outward and remove it ble 1 and pull out battery. upward. The battery has been removed. Lift battery slightly out of Remove negative battery ca- holder sufficiently for positive ble 1 and rubber strap 2.
  • Page 144 If the 12 V battery is in- stalled incorrectly, or if the terminals are interchanged (dur- ing jump-starting, etc.), the fuse for the voltage regulator may burn through. Slide battery into holder. Fasten negative battery ca- Install screws 1. ble 1. Switch on ignition.

  • Page 145: Fuses

    Fuse box have the electrical system Replace fuses checked by an authorized spe- cialized workshop, preferably 7.5 A (Slot 2: left multifunction an authorized BMW Motorrad switch, Tire Pressure Monitor retailer. (TPM), audio system) Installing driver's seat ( 84). Fuse assignments Switch off ignition.

  • Page 147: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....146 Onboard power sockets ... 146 Navigation system ....147 Case .

  • Page 148: General Instructions

    Cables must not be trapped. erating conditions experienced by products. BMW motorcycles and, conse- Automatic deactivation You will find all BMW Motorrad quently, they are not sufficient in optional accessories on The onboard sockets are au- some circumstances. tomatically switched off during our website: "www.bmw-...

  • Page 149: Navigation System

    Navigation system cle electronics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already Securely fasten navigation switched off shortly after the device ignition is switched off. with navigation system with preparation for navigation Automatic power socket system cut-out after ignition is switched off Dust and dirt can dam- age the contacts of the max 15 min...
  • Page 150 Press on the navigation device ing catch 1 should be fully en- at the upper edge until it en- gaged. gages. Operating the navigation system with preparation for navigation system Switch on ignition if necessary. Navigation Call up the Press catch release 1 and re- menu.

  • Page 151: Setup Menu

    In Security settings the map view, for instance, the Due to integration of the view zooms out from the map The BMW Motorrad Navigator V BMW Motorrad Navigator V, can be secured against unau- detail. there may be differences from...

  • Page 152: Case

    will save the vehicle identification Pull the release lever all the number of this vehicle. way up and open the lid of the case. The system can store up to a maximum of five vehicle identifi- Close case cation numbers. A PIN entry will no be required when this Navigator GPS unit is activated by turning on the igni-...
  • Page 153 Push release lever 2 down, continuing until it engages. Turn key to LOCK position in pannier lock and remove. Remove case Pull carry handle 3 up as far as Insert case in brackets 4. it will go. Case is released and can be removed.

  • Page 154: Topcase

    Topcase Opening topcase with topcase with central locking If applicable, open the central locking. Press lock barrel 1 forward. Pull release lever 2 all the way Release lever 2 pops up. Close topcase lid and hold it Pull the release lever all the down.
  • Page 155 Remove topcase Removing rider's seat ( 84). Remove passenger seat 85). with topcase Push slide latch 2 toward the Raise the rear of the topcase outside and hold it in this posi- and pull it off luggage rack. tion. Install the passenger seat Turn rotary fastener 3 in the 86).
  • Page 156 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Make sure that the topcase is correctly located on the pannier rack.

  • Page 157: Care

    Care Care products ..... 156 Washing your motorcycle ..156 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 158: Care Products

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

  • Page 159: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Do not use silicone sprays or Carefully clean chrome parts with scratches. care products that contain plenty of water and BMW car silicone. shampoo, especially if the mo- Fairings and panels torcycle has been exposed to...

  • Page 160: Storing The Motorcycle

    Clean the motorcycle. stand pivots with a suitable lu- BMW Motorrad recommends bricant. Install a charged battery. BMW car polish or BMW paint Coat bare metal and chrome- Observe checklist before start- cleaner for the purpose. plated parts with an acid-free ing.

  • Page 161: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 160 Weights ......173 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 98).

  • Page 163: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated or medium- strength screw lock...
  • Page 164 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on bracket M6 x 50 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

  • Page 165: Engine

    Engine Engine number location Lower right of engine block beneath the starter Engine type 122EN Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two spur gear-driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 166: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad rec- ommends that you use the BMW Motorrad oils available from your BMW Motorrad Dealer. Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l), difference between...

  • Page 167: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design Dog-engagement 6-speed transmission with heli- cal gears Transmission gear ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1.650 (33:20 teeth), Transmission input ratio 2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear 0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 168: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.75 (33:12 teeth) Suspension 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 frame Design of the front-wheel suspension...

  • Page 169: 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, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and expan-...

  • Page 170: Wheels And Tires

    Approx. 0.04 in (Approx. 1 mm), at piston Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.5"x17"...

  • Page 171: Electrical System

    Permissible rear wheel load max 701 lbs (max 318 kg) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A, all onboard sockets together Fuse box 15 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm...
  • Page 172 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D-J ±0.01 ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm), new max 0.04 in (max 1.0 mm), wear limit Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H1 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light...

  • Page 173: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube frame with partially self-supporting drive unit, aluminum rear frame Location of type plate Frame at front right (next to spring strut) Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head Alarm system with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Activation time Approx.

  • Page 174: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 86 in (2185 mm) Motorcycle height 55.3 in (1405 mm), at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 38.6 in (980 mm), across mirrors Rider's seat height 31.7...32.5 in (805...825 mm), without rider at un- laden weight with low rider's seat 29.9...30.7 in (760...780 mm), without rider at un- laden weight with high rider's seat...

  • Page 175: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 604 lbs (274 kg), DIN curb weight, ready for oper- ation, tank 90 % full, incl. case, without OE Permissible gross weight 1091 lbs (495 kg) Maximum payload 487 lbs (221 kg), without OE Performance data Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- 20 % ble total weight) Top speed...

  • Page 177: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 176 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 177 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......177 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 178: Reporting Safety 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 179: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- motorcycle in over 100 countries...
  • Page 180 500 km entered values. and 1200 km. BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 181: Confirmation Of Mainte

    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 182 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 183 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 184 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 185 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 186: 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 187 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 189: Appendix

    Appendix Certificates ......188 RDC certificate ....192...
  • Page 190 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 191 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 192 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 193 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...

  • Page 194: Rdc Certificate

    USA, Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to IC: 4008C-HUF5750...
  • Page 195 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.
  • Page 196 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 197: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 71 Charging connected Checking operation, 116 Self-diagnosis, 93 battery, 139 Safety instructions, 96 Technology in detail, 106 Charging disconnected Technical data, 167 Warning lamps, 35 battery, 140 Breaking in, 94 Accessories Installing, 140 Bulbs General instructions, 146...
  • Page 198 Central locking Technical data, 164 Damping Operating, 77 Topping up, 116 Adjusting, 68 Warning indicator for central Warning for engine oil level, 32 Date locking, 39 Equipment, 7 Adjusting, 57 Checklist, 91 Dimensions Control, 15 Clock Technical data, 172 Adjusting, 57 Operating, 69 Clutch Technology in detail, 112...
  • Page 199 Indicator lights, 18 Lights Gearshift assistant, 95, 105 Overview, 22 Control, 15 Instrument cluster Headlight flasher, 61 Adjusting, 75 Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight, 61 Ambient light photosensor, 18 Control, 15 Lowbeam headlamp, 61 Overview, 18 Operating, 62 Parking lamps, 61 Headlight Parking light, 61 Headlamp range, 60...
  • Page 200 Muffler Onboard power socket Mounting muffler, 129 Information on use, 146 Display, 42 Swing muffler outward, 129 Position on vehicle, 13 Rim sticker, 123 Multifunction display, 18 Onboard tool kit Technology in detail, 110 Contents, 114 Control, 15 Warning lamps, 37 Position on vehicle, 14 Meaning of symbols, 25 Rear-wheel drive...
  • Page 201 Suspension Weights, 173 Safety instructions Technical data, 166 Wheels and tires, 168 On braking, 96 Switching off, 97 Tires On riding, 90 Breaking in, 95 Symbols Seat heating Checking tire inflation Meaning, 25 Control, 11 pressures, 72 Operating, 72 Checking tire tread depth, 122 Tachometer, 18 Service, 177 Inflation pressures, 169...
  • Page 202 Wheels Warning lamps, 18 Check wheel rims, 122 ABS, 35 Install front wheel, 126 Anti-theft alarm system, 34 Installing rear wheel, 128 ASC, 36 Remove front wheel, 124 Battery charging voltage, 35 Remove rear wheel, 128 Bulb defective, 33 Size change, 123 Central locking, 39 Technical data, 168 Coolant temperature, 32...
  • Page 204 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 205 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold BMW recommends *01418559017* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 017 09.2014, 4th edition, 07...

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