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  • Page 1 Rider’s Manual R 1200 ST BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 3: Welcome To Bmw

    We congratulate you on your authorised BMW motorcycle choice of a motorcycle from dealer will gladly provide BMW and welcome you to the advice and assistance. community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your We hope you enjoy reading new motorcycle so that you this Rider’s Manual and wish...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Electronic immobiliser .. 33 First time out ....54 Hazard warning Before you start .... 55 Welcome to BMW ... 1 flashers ......34 Starting ......58 General information ..4 Tripmaster ....35 Riding ......61 Clock ......
  • Page 5 Brakes ......91 Performance ....138 Clutch ......96 Wheels ......97 9 Service ..... 139 Front-wheel stand ..104 BMW Motorrad Bulbs ......105 service ......140 Jump starting ..... 110 Confirmation of Battery ....... 112 maintenance work ..143 Confirmation of 7 Care ......

  • Page 6: General Information

    When the time procedures. your authorised BMW comes to sell your BMW, motorcycle dealer; c Indicates the end of an please remember to hand over optional accessories item of information.
  • Page 7 Because of this, the necessary work on your If your BMW was supplied with your motorcycle may differ motorcycle performed either equipment not described in from the information supplied by an authorised BMW motor- this Rider’s Manual, you will...
  • Page 8 Consequently, we recommend that you contact your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer if you have any questions regarding your motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Overview

    General view, left side ....9 General view, right side ....11 Underneath the seat ....13 Handlebar fitting, left ....14 Handlebar fitting, right ....15 Instrument cluster ......16 Headlight ........17 Overview...

  • Page 11: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side 1 Adjuster, headlight beam throw ( 2 Clutch-fluid reservoir 3 Adjuster, handlebar height 4 Adjustable windscreen 5 On-board socket ( 6 Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 7 Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 8 Filler neck, engine oil 9 Oil sight glass (...

  • Page 13: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 3 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 5 Case carrier (...

  • Page 15: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster, front seat 2 Battery ( 112) 3 Helmet holder ( 4 Type plate 5 Table of tyre pressures 6 Label, payload...

  • Page 16: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left 1 Pushbutton, Tripmaster 2 Pushbutton, hazard warn- ing flashers ( 3 Pushbutton, horn 4 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 5 Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flasher...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right 1 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 2 Pushbutton, starter ( 3 Switch, grip heating 4 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right ( 5 Pushbutton, cancel flash- ing turn indicators (...

  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Rev. counter 3 Warning and telltale lights ( 4 Multifunction display 5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm and sensor, instrument-cluster lighting 6 Adjuster, clock ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.c...

  • Page 19: Headlight

    Headlight 1 Low-beam and high-beam headlights ( 106) 2 Side lights ( 107)

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Warning indicators ....... 21 ABS warnings ....... 27 Status indicators...

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Gear indicator Warning and telltale The gear indicator shows lights which gear is selected. If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator displays 0; the ’neu- tral’ telltale light also lights up. Engine oil temperature The height of the bar indi- cates the engine oil tem- perature.

  • Page 23: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi- function display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow. A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously.
  • Page 24 Overview The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can refer to for more information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Ignition key not authorised Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight or parking light bulb defective Defective bulb.
  • Page 25 Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Battery is no longer being charged Brake switch defective 1 flash per ABS function not available because second pull-away test not completed Only residual braking function availa- 4 flashes per ble, because ABS self-diagnosis has second not completed Controller for ABS warning lights defective...
  • Page 26 Engine electronics sym- replaced, preferably by an turn could damage the cata- bol is displayed. authorised BMW motorcycle lytic converter. dealer ( 34). Do not run the fuel tank dry.c Fault in the engine electronics.
  • Page 27 If the "engine oil pressure" • Have the fault rectified by a cialist workshop, preferably warning is displayed while the specialist workshop, prefer- an authorised BMW motor- motorcycle is being ridden, ably an authorised cycle dealer. take account of the traffic situ- BMW motorcycle dealer.
  • Page 28 Defective bulb symbol an authorised if possible.c with two arrows is dis- BMW motorcycle dealer. played. General warning light The ABS function ( lights up yellow. A combination of the bulb...

  • Page 29: Abs Warnings

    General warning light • Have the fault rectified as General warning light soon as possible by a spe- lights up red. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer.
  • Page 30 General warning light cialist workshop, preferably until self-diagnosis has com- lights up red. an authorised pleted, neither the ABS func- BMW motorcycle dealer. tion nor the brake booster is ABS warning light ON. available. The controller of the ABS General warning light Without the ABS func- warnings is defective.
  • Page 31 Without the ABS func- Without the ABS func- Fluid level in the BMW Integral tion, the wheels could tion, the wheels could ABS system too low. lock under braking. lock under braking; without You cannot check the Think well ahead and brake...
  • Page 32 – Ignition off, brake pressure – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- Think well ahead and brake present at the brake levers. gral ABS is too low, indi- carefully; avoid severe – Brakes acting on both cated by the general and braking.c...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Ignition switch and steering Windscreen ........46 lock ..........32 Spring preload ......47 Electronic immobiliser ....33 Shock absorbers ......47 Hazard warning Wheels ........... 48 flashers .......... 34 Operation Tripmaster ........35 Clock ..........37 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ........

  • Page 34: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- liser (EWS) ( 24).

  • Page 35: Electronic Immobiliser

    When you prop the Electronic immobiliser motorcycle on the side The electronic immobiliser stand, the surface of the helps protect your BMW ground will determine whether motorcycle from theft, and this it is better to turn the handle- enhanced security is at your bars to the left or right.

  • Page 36: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can obtain replacement/ your motorcycle and they are extra keys only through an transmitted via the ring aerial authorised BMW motorcycle in the ignition lock. The ignition dealer. The keys are part of an is not enabled for starting until...

  • Page 37: Tripmaster

    » The hazard warning flashers Switching off the hazard Tripmaster continue to operate. warning flashers Selecting readings » Left/right turn indicator tell- • Press hazard warning flash- tale lights off. ers button 1. » Hazard warning flashers You can also switch on cease to operate.
  • Page 38 Residual range When you refuel (ignition switched off) the Tripmaster does not register the increase in fuel level unless more than 2 litres are added to the fuel already in the tank. The tank must contain at least 5 litres of fuel for the fuel-gauge reading and the residual range to be »...

  • Page 39: Clock

    Clock » The hour increments by one each time you press the but- Attempting to set the ton. clock while riding the mo- • Press button 1 for longer torcycle can lead to accidents. than 2 seconds. Set the clock only when the »...

  • Page 40: Grip Heating Oe

    B position while switched off to ensure the bat- the ignition is switched on, the tery’s starting capability.c BMW Integral ABS remains Handlebar levers operational ( 73).c Adjusting the clutch lever Grip heating...

  • Page 41: Adjusting Handlebars

    • Turn adjusting screw 1 to Adjusting handlebars adjust the span between the You have a choice of three handlebar grip and the height settings for the handle- clutch lever. bars. » Turn clockwise: to increase span. » Turn counter-clockwise: to reduce span.

  • Page 42: Lights

    • Make sure that both handle- Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight/ bars are set to the same headlight flasher height. Lights Side lights The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights are a The low-beam headlight strain on the battery.
  • Page 43 47). • Consult a specialist work- • Use pivot lever 1 to adjust shop, preferably an author- the headlight. ised BMW motorcycle dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic • Switch off the ignition. setting is correct. • Press left-hand turn indica- tor switch 1.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    1. turn indicator flashes. films.c » Left-hand turn indicator switched on. • Have the headlight adjusted » Telltale light for left-hand to the relevant conditions by turn indicator flashes. a specialist workshop, pref- erably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.

  • Page 45: Front And Rear Seats

    Cancelling turn Front and rear seats • When doing so, press the indicators rear seat down. Removing seats • Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. • Press cancel button 3. • Turn the key clockwise in the »...
  • Page 46 • Adjust the seat by removing Installing seats seat supporting rod 1 and If too much pressure is reinserting it in the appropri- applied in the forward di- ate holder. rection, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand.

  • Page 47: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holders 1 are at the back, underneath the rear seat. • Remove the rear seat ( 43). • Check that the seat is cor- • Firmly press down on the rectly seated. seat at the rear. » The seat engages with an audible click.

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    The helmet catch can Windscreen scratch the side panel. Adjusting windscreen Note the position of the helmet You can set the windscreen to catch when you secure the any of three different heights. helmet.c • Raise or lower the wind- Mirrors screen to the ideal position by hand.

  • Page 49: Spring Preload

    Do not attempt to adjust To increase spring preload: Your motorcycle's han- the windscreen when • Turn knob 1 in the direction dling will suffer if you do riding. indicated by the HIGH arrow. not match the spring-preload Bring the motorcycle to a To decrease spring preload: and damping-characteristic complete stop if you want to...

  • Page 50: Wheels

    Harder damping: Your motorcycle's han- • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the dling will suffer if you do direction indicated by the H not match the spring-preload arrow. and damping-characteristic settings. Softer damping: Adjust the damping character- • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the istic to suit spring preload.c direction indicated by the S Wheels...
  • Page 51 The correct tyre pressures (measured with tyres cold) are: One-up: – front 2.2 bar – rear 2.5 bar One-up with luggage: – front 2.5 bar – rear 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage): – front 2.5 bar – rear 2.9 bar At high road speeds, tyre valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu-...

  • Page 53: Riding

    Safety instructions ....... 52 Fuel ..........71 Safety check ......... 54 Brake system ........ 72 First time out ......... 54 Riding Before you start ......55 Starting .......... 58 Riding ..........61 Running in ........61 Shifting gear ......... 62 Placing motorcycle on its side stand ........

  • Page 54: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Alcohol and drugs Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the engine in an en- Even small amounts of al- Speed closed space.c cohol or drugs will ad- If you ride at high speed, versely affect your perception High voltage always bear in mind that vari- and your ability to assess situ-...
  • Page 55 – Stop the engine immediately Do not permit flammable ma- and cause accidents. if it misfires. terials to come into contact Do not tamper with the control – Use only unleaded fuel. with the hot exhaust system.c unit of the electronic engine- –...

  • Page 56: Safety Check

    Safety check At regular intervals: The description of the BMW – Engine oil level (every time Integral ABS starts on page Prior to every journey you refuel) ( 73). Use the following checklist to – Brake pads (every second/ BMW Integral ABS incor-...

  • Page 57: Before You Start

    Engine oil pressure sym- electronic immobiliser (EWS) bol is displayed. 24). Battery charge current • Kill switch 1 in operating symbol is displayed. position A. • Switch on the ignition. » Pre-ride check is performed. » BMW Integral ABS: ABS self-diagnosis is performed.
  • Page 58 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 (only if anti-theft alarm is fitted) General warning light Warning light for defec- lights up yellow. tive bulb is displayed. The "DWA" battery warn- Engine electronics sym- ing for the anti-theft alarm bol is displayed. appears if the voltage level of Immobiliser symbol is the batteries in the anti-theft...
  • Page 59 4 times per second. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motor- Self-diagnosis is in progress. cycle dealer. The BMW Integral ABS per- Once the pre-ride check com- Phase 2 forms self-diagnosis and a pletes, the various gauges and ABS warning light flashes...

  • Page 60: Starting

    BMW Integral ABS remains in shows 0. Side stand its residual braking function Starting You cannot start the motorcy- mode.
  • Page 61 • Press starter button 1 » The engine starts. • Observe instruments and display for warnings and information ( 20). The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a donor bat- tery to start ( 112).c...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy see page Kill switch activated Set the kill switch to its RUN position Side stand extended and gear Fully retract the side stand engaged Gear engaged, clutch not disen- Select neutral or pull clutch lever...

  • Page 63: Riding

    • Have the first inspection per- once per second. formed between 500 and The BMW Integral ABS checks 1200 km. the ABS sensors when you pull away after starting. The ABS warning light then goes out and the BMW Integral ABS is active.

  • Page 64: Shifting Gear

    Brake pads Tyres Shifting gear New brake pads must bed New tyres have a smooth sur- Engine speed down and therefore do not face. This must be roughened Do not use the high end of the achieve their optimum friction by riding in a restrained manner engine-revolutions range in any levels during the first 500 km.
  • Page 65 Shifting gear Attempting to shift gear with the clutch engaged can damage the gearbox. Always disengage the clutch in order to shift gears.c The gear indicator in the multifunction display tells you which gear is engaged.c...

  • Page 67: Placing Motorcycle On Its Side Stand

    Placing motorcycle on • Turn the handlebars to full The side stand is de- left lock. signed to support only its side stand • Check that the motorcycle is the weight of the motorcycle. If the ground is soft or un- standing firmly.

  • Page 69: Removing Motorcycle From Side Stand

    Removing motorcycle • Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. from side stand • Sit on the motorcycle and Brake servo assistance is use your left foot to retract not available when the ig- the side stand. nition is off; the motorcycle An extended side stand can start to roll.

  • Page 71: Placing Motorcycle On Centre Stand Oe/Oa

    Placing motorcycle on • Place the full weight of your OE/OA body on the centre stand, centre stand while pulling the motorcycle If the ground is soft or un- to the rear (arrow). even, there is no guaran- • Check that the motorcycle is tee that the motorcycle will standing firmly.

  • Page 73: Removing Motorcycle From Centre Stand Oe/Oa

    Removing motorcycle • Check that the centre stand • Make sure the ground is OE/OA has fully retracted. level and firm and place the from centre stand motorcycle on its centre Fuel Brake servo assistance is stand or side stand. not available when the ig- Refuelling nition is off;...

  • Page 74: Brake System

    The engine is designed to run Brake system General – Super Plus (premium) Descending mountain unleaded (98 RON) passes Use fuel of this grade by pref- erence, in order to achieve There is a danger of the rated performance and fuel brakes fading if you use consumption.
  • Page 75 Bear in mind that this extends means of the integral function, ately because of dirt or mois- your stopping distance, BMW Integral ABS offers ture on the discs or brake improved braking efficiency. pads.
  • Page 76 By boosting the brak- ridden in a straight line, the ing force in this way, Your motorcycle is equipped BMW Integral ABS is able to with integral brakes. Both front BMW Integral ABS achieves handle emergency braking and rear brakes are applied higher braking efficiency than safely.
  • Page 77 Consequently, ABS does not hydraulic brake boost pro- have to apply considerably intervene until very late, if at all. vided by the BMW Integral more force in order to slow the Under these circumstances ABS is not available in the motorcycle.
  • Page 78 When the residual brak- ing function is active for both brake circuits, the noise of the pump is no longer audi- ble when you operate the brake levers.c...

  • Page 79: Accessories

    General instructions ....78 On-board sockets ......78 Luggage system ......81 Accessories...

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    These parts and products cient in some circumstances. Supply have been tested by BMW for Use only parts and accesso- Both the standard and safety, function and suitability. ries approved by BMW for your...
  • Page 81 The supply to the socket is cut Cable routing off automatically if battery The cables from the power voltage is low or the load socket to the auxiliary device exceeds the maximum rating. must be routed in such a way that they: Operating electrical –...

  • Page 83: Luggage System

    Luggage system • Make sure that the weight is • Press lock barrel 1. uniformly distributed » Lever 2 pops up. Fitting a luggage system will between right and left. affect the handling of your • Pack heavy items at the bot- motorcycle.
  • Page 84 • Close lid 3 and press it Removing the case down. Check that nothing is • Unlock the case. trapped between the lid and » The key slit is at right angles the case. to the direction of travel. Closing cases •...
  • Page 85 Installing cases » Handle 4 pops out. • Push the case handle down • Unlatch the handle and pull it until it engages. up as far as it will go. » The case is correctly • Locate the case in holders 5 engaged on its holders.
  • Page 86 Topcase • Push the handle down until it engages. Installing topcase » The topcase is correctly • Lock the topcase. engaged on its carrier. » The key slit is horizontal. • Turn the key clockwise. Removing topcase • Lock the topcase. »...
  • Page 87 • Press lock barrel 7. • Fully open locking lever 8. » Locking lever 8 pops out. • Snap the lid of the compart- ment closed and push it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. •...

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Toolkit ..........89 Engine oil ........90 Brakes ........... 91 Clutch ..........96 Wheels ........... 97 Front-wheel stand ...... 104 Bulbs ..........105 Jump starting ......110 Battery ......... 112 Maintenance...
  • Page 90 You can obtain a The types of threaded fastener copy from your authorised used for the various compo- BMW motorcycle dealer. nents are listed on ( 124). You can use this chart to set aside the required tools.

  • Page 91: Toolkit

    Toolkit The toolkit is underneath the rear seat. • Remove the seat ( 43). Contents of the toolkit: Contents of supplementary 1 Screwdriver, toolkit ® reversible blade, with 1 TORX wrenches T25, extension T30, T40, T45, T50 2 Open-ended spanner, 2 Open-ended spanner, •...

  • Page 92: Engine Oil

    Engine oil The engine can seize if • Wait 5 minutes after switch- the oil level is low, and ing off the engine. Checking the engine oil this can lead to accidents. • Check the oil level in sight level Always make sure that the oil glass.

  • Page 93: Brakes

    Under no cialist workshop, preferably an circumstances is this combi- authorised BMW motorcycle nation to be regarded as fulfill- dealer.c ing the function of an oil gauge.
  • Page 94 Do not ride the motorcycle if » If the motorcycle is fitted with Checking front brake pad you have any doubts about the BMW Integral ABS, the noise thickness dependability of the brake sys- of the hydraulic pump must • Make sure the ground is tem.
  • Page 95 • Have the brake pads replaced immediately, pref- replaced by a specialist • Visually inspect the brake erably by an authorised workshop, preferably an pads from the left to ascer- BMW motorcycle dealer. authorised BMW motorcycle tain their thickness. dealer.
  • Page 96 – 3 rings: at least 75 % – 2 rings: at least 50 % – 1 ring: 50 to 25 % – No rings visible: Check brake-pad thickness; replace the brake pads if nec- essary. Checking brake fluid level Wear indicator, brake pads 2 1 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 2 MIN mark Changing the position of...
  • Page 97 • Have the fault remedied as soon as possible by a spe- • Check the level of fluid in the soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably reservoir. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised an authorised BMW motor- BMW motorcycle dealer. cycle dealer.

  • Page 98: Clutch

    • Have the clutch checked by an authorised a specialist workshop, pref- BMW motorcycle dealer. erably an authorised The level of fluid in the BMW motorcycle dealer. reservoir drops as the Checking clutch-fluid clutch wears.c...

  • Page 99: Wheels

    Do not allow the tyres to wear BMW Motorrad for your type of ed on the edge of the tyre, e.g. past the minimum depth per- motorcycle. You can obtain...
  • Page 100 • Pull the front mudguard for- ing parts of the front ward to remove, spreading brakes, particularly the the sides slightly apart at the BMW Integral ABS, in the same time. course of the procedure de- • Force the brake pads in scribed below.
  • Page 101 When the motorcycle is can rotate freely. It is advisa- standing on its centre ble to use the BMW Motor- stand: if the motorcycle is rad front wheel stand raised too far at the front the 104) for this purpose.
  • Page 102 • Ease the brake calipers on to ing parts of the front the brake discs. brake, particularly the BMW Integral ABS, in the course of the procedure de- scribed below. • Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks.
  • Page 103 • Install the mudguard and tighten securing screws 1. • Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. The front brakes have to be operated a few times to bed the brake pads against the brake discs. • Install securing screws 2 for •...
  • Page 104 Removing rear wheel • Remove studs 3 from the rear wheel, while supporting The types of screw used the wheel. are listed on ( 124).c • Place the motorcycle on its centre stand. • Remove screw 2 for the bracket of the end silencer from the rear footrest.
  • Page 105 60 Nm. tighten it at this point. Always have the security of the fasteners checked, preferably an authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer.c • Turn the end silencer to its A lack of clearance be- initial position.

  • Page 106: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW motorcycle dealer. You • Slacken adjusting screws 1. also need the adapters with • Push pins 2 apart until the the BMW special tool number front forks fit between them. 363972. • Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the desired height.

  • Page 107: Bulbs

    • Apply uniform pressure to Bulbs push the front-wheel stand Information on bulbs down and raise the motorcy- The 'bulb defect' symbol cle. appears in the display if a bulb When the motorcycle is is defective. If the brake or rear standing on its centre light fails, the symbol is stand: if the motorcycle is...
  • Page 108 Do not touch the glass of Wear protective goggles and • Remove cover 1 by pulling new bulbs with your fin- gloves when changing bottom lever 2 (top head- gers. Use a clean, dry cloth to bulbs.c light: lever points right). hold the bulbs when handling Turn the handlebars to them.
  • Page 109 • Disengage spring clip 4 at Changing side light bulb top and bottom and secure it If it is not standing firmly, (preferably by hooking it into the motorcycle could the headlight housing). topple in the course of the op- erations described below.
  • Page 110 Changing brake-light/ rear-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Remove bulb 2 from the bulb •...
  • Page 111 • Press the bulb into its socket and turn it counter-clock- wise to remove. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. Replacing front turn • Remove screw 1. •...

  • Page 112: Jump Starting

    Replacing rear turn Installation is the reverse of the indicator bulb removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold If it is not standing firmly, the new bulb. the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- Jump starting erations described below.
  • Page 113 A short-circuit can result • Then connect one end of the if the crocodile clips of black jump lead to the nega- the jump leads are accidental- tive terminal of the donor ly brought into contact with the battery, and the other end to motorcycle.

  • Page 114: Battery

    Touching live parts of the – Do not open the battery. BMW Motorrad has de- ignition system with the – Be sure to read and comply veloped a trickle-charger engine running can cause with the instructions for specially designed for com- electric shock.
  • Page 115 See the instructions for caring directly at the terminals.c when the battery is fully for your battery. Always fully Your authorised BMW charged. The on-board socket recharge the battery before motorcycle dealer will be is switched off when this hap- restoring it to use.c...
  • Page 116 • Charge the battery using a suitable charger. • Comply with the operating instructions of the charger. • Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger terminal clips from the battery terminals. Removing battery • Lift front-seat mount 1 up to •...
  • Page 117 If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Switch off the ignition. • Insert the battery into the battery compartment, with the positive terminal on the right in the direction of travel.

  • Page 119: Care

    Cleaning and care ...... 118 Laying up ........120 Restoring to use ......121 Care...

  • Page 120: Cleaning And Care

    We recommend that you use We recommend that you use braking efficiency. the cleaning and care prod- BMW insect remover to soften After washing the motorcycle, ucts you can obtain from your and wash off insects and stub- dry the brakes by braking.c...
  • Page 121 BMW paint cleaner or abrasives to clean plastic with plenty of water and BMW are recommended here. parts. Even fly-remover pads vehicle shampoo. Use chrome or cleaning pads with hard polish for additional treatment.

  • Page 122: Laying Up

    We recom- flaws be rectified with a BMW Do not use silicone sprays or mend that specks of tar be paint spray or a BMW paint...

  • Page 123: Restoring To Use

    54). ment changed by a specialist • Check the brakes workshop, preferably your au- 92). thorised BMW motorcycle • Check the tyre pressures dealer. Combine work for lay- 48). ing up/restoring to use with a maintenance service or in-...

  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Threaded fasteners ....124 Tyre pressures ......126 Engine ......... 127 Power transmission ....128 Frame and suspension ....129 Wheels and tyres ......131 Fuel and lubricants ....132 Electrical system ......135 Dimensions and weights ... 137 Performance ....... 138 Technical data...

  • Page 126: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Front wheel ® Mudguard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Brake caliper Internal TORX 30 Nm Quick-release axle Socket head, w/f 22 50 Nm ® Axle clamping screw Internal TORX 19 Nm Rear wheel ®...
  • Page 127 Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Battery Battery-terminal clamps Hex head w/f 10 or slotted screw, large (1) hand-tight ® Securing bracket Internal TORX hand-tight Spray guard ® Spray guard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight (1) in the toolkit...

  • Page 128: Tyre Pressures

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressures measured when tyres are cold. Accessories and loads Front Rear One-up 2.2 bar 2.5 bar One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar...

  • Page 129: Engine

    Engine Engine Type Four-stroke opposed-twin engine Displacement 1,170 cc Bore/stroke 101/73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Power output Maximum rated output 81 kW - at engine speed 7,500 rpm Torque Max. torque 115 Nm - at engine speed 6,000 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed, maximum 8,000 rpm...

  • Page 130: Power Transmission

    Power transmission Clutch Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure Type plate Transmission 6-speed gearbox with dog-clutch engagement Type mechanism and integral vibration damper Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.277 2nd gear = 1.583 3rd gear = 1.259 4th gear = 1.033 5th gear = 0.903 6th gear = 0.805 Rear-wheel drive...

  • Page 131: Frame And Suspension

    One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper Brake pads Organic brake pads (sintered metal as optional extra) Front suspension Type BMW Telelever Steering lock angle 2 x 42 Front wheel castor in normal-load position 111.6 mm Rear suspension Type BMW Evo Paralever...
  • Page 132 Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central spring strut with coil spring and single- tube, gas-filled shock absorber. Spring travel (bump) 60 mm Spring travel (rebound) 50 mm Total suspension travel (at wheel) 110 mm Rear suspension system Type Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled damper (shock absorber), steplessly adjustable rebound damping, progressive-rate com com-...

  • Page 133: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Front wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 3.50 x 17“ Tyre size 120/70 ZR17 Rear wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 5.50 x 17“ Tyre size 180/55 ZR17...

  • Page 134: Fuel And Lubricants

    HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible. Capacity (with filter change) 4.0 l Capacity (without filter change) 3.7 l Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l BMW recommends Castrol BMW recommends Castrol...
  • Page 135 Fuel and lubricants Viscosity classes depending on outside temperature -20 °C – 10 °C SAE 20 0 °C – 30 °C SAE 30 20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 40 -10 °C – above 30 °C SAE 20 W-50 -15 °C –...
  • Page 136 SAE 90 GL5 Capacity 0.7 l Fuel Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleaded minimum octane number 98 (RON) Capacity of fuel tank 21 l Reserve volume 4 l of usable capacity Brakes Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid...

  • Page 137: Electrical System

    Electrical system Battery Type 12 V, 14 Ah AGM battery, maintenance-free Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5LDE Electrode gap 0.8 mm ± 0,1 mm Wear limit 1.0 mm Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
  • Page 138 Electrical system Bulbs Headlight type Double freeform headlight High-beam headlight H4 halogen bulb, 12 V 55 W Low-beam headlight H4 halogen bulb, 12 V 55 W Side lights 12 V 5 W Brake/rear light 12 V 21/5W Flashing turn indicators, front 12 V 21 W Flashing turn indicators, rear 12 V 10 W...

  • Page 139: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum length 2,165 mm Maximum width 750 mm Maximum height: windscreen lowered 1,220 mm windscreen raised 1,255 mm Seat height 810 mm / 830 mm Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,502 mm Ground clearance in normal-load position 155 mm Weights Unladen weight (ready for road, fuel tank full)

  • Page 140: Performance

    Performance Speeds Top speed over 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.5 s Noises Ride-past noise level as per EU regulation 80 dB (A) Stationary noise level as per EU regulation 87 dB (A) at 3,750 rpm...

  • Page 141: Service

    BMW Motorrad service ....140 Confirmation of maintenance work ..... 143 Confirmation of service ..... 147 Service...

  • Page 142: Bmw Motorrad Service

    By having the necessary Important country-specific service. repairs done properly and in contact addresses and the rel- To ensure that your BMW is good time, you save time and evant after-sales service always in optimum condition, money in the long run.
  • Page 143 200 authorised BMW 80,000 km, etc.) if this dis- BMW Running-in Check motorcycle dealers. tance is covered within a year. The BMW running-in check Maintenance schedules has to be performed when the All information concerning the motorcycle has covered The maintenance schedule for...
  • Page 144 BMW Running-In Pre-delivery Check Check Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed: BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...

  • Page 145: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 146 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 147 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 148 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...

  • Page 149: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date...
  • Page 150 Confirmation of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date...
  • Page 151 Confirmation of service Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster replaced replaced replaced at distance at distance at distance _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ (odometer reading) (odometer reading) (odometer reading) ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...

  • Page 153: Index

    92 Warning light, 20 BMW Service Checking rear brake pad Accessories Annual inspection, 141 thickness, 93 BMW optional extras, 4 Confirmation of maintenance Checking the fluid level, 94 Cable routing, 79 work, 143 Bulbs General instructions, 78 Confirmation of service, 147...
  • Page 154 Touching up, 120 Electronic immobiliser Fuel gauge Washing the motorcycle, 118 Display, 24 Reserve, 24 Windscreen, 119 Explanations, 33 Fuel tank capacity, 72 Cases Emergency off switch (kill Fuses, 135 Correct loading, 81 switch), 15, 37 Catalytic converter, safety Engine, 132 Gear indicator, 20 information, 52 Engine electronics...
  • Page 155 Headlight Oil level Keys Adjustment for right-hand/left- Check, 91 Ignition keys, 32 hand traffic, 42 Oil pressure, 91 Replacement keys, 34 Overview, 17 Headlight flasher, 14, 40 Parking lights, 41 Headlights Laying up, 120 Parking your motorcycle, 65, 69 Adjusting beam throw, 9 Locking the handlebars, 33 Power socket, 78, 136 Helmet holder, 45...
  • Page 156 Turn indicators Safety check before a Technical data Cancelling, 15, 43 journey, 54 Dimensions and weights, 137 Switching on, 42 Safety instructions, 52 Electrical system, 135 Telltale lights, 20 Seats Engine, 127 Removing, 43 Frame and suspension, 129 Warning indicators Sensor, lights for instrument Fuel and lubricants, 132 Notes, 21...
  • Page 158 Vehicle/dealership data Vehicle data Dealership data Model Person to contact in Service Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Colour code Phone number First registration Registration number Dealership address/phone (company stamp)
  • Page 159 Errors and omissions accessories fitted or the excepted. national-market specification. © 2004 BMW Motorrad No claims will be entertained Not to be reproduced either as a result of such discrepan- wholly or in part without written cies.
  • Page 160 BMW recommends Castrol The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Fuel grade Super Plus (premium), unleaded Fuel tank capacity 21 l Tyre pressures Front Rear One-up 2.20 bar 2.50 bar One-up with luggage 2.50 bar...
  • Page 161 About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? adapts the braking pressure to must assume extremely low The maximum braking force the maximum braking force coefficients of friction (gravel, it is possible to transfer to the it is possible to transfer so that...
  • Page 162 BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to tion with declining on-board the power sockets...
  • Page 163 The ABS has to • since this is an emergency- of the failure of the BMW intervene to ensure that the run function, you should visit Motorrad Integral ABS, front wheel does not lock up;...
  • Page 164 Any technical system is only ever as good as its maintenance. The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition. What is the design specification for BMW...

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