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  • Page 1 Rider’s Manual K 1200 S BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 3: Welcome To Bmw

    Please read this Rider’s Man- BMW motorcycle. ual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcy- Best wishes, cle. It contains important infor- mation on how to operate the BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Starting ......56 certain topic quickly. Electronic immobiliser ... 31 Riding ......58 Hazard warning Running in ..... 58 Welcome to BMW ... 1 flashers......32 Shifting gear ....59 General information ..4 Tripmaster ..... 33 Placing the motorcycle Kill switch ......
  • Page 5 ......137 Clutch ......93 Riding specifications ... 138 Wheels ......94 Service ......139 Front-wheel stand ..103 BMW Motorrad Rear wheel stand ..104 service ......140 Bulbs......105 Confirmation of Jump starting ....111 maintenance work ..143 Battery ......

  • Page 6: General Information

    When the time comes to procedures. ised BMW motorcycle sell your BMW, please remem- dealer. c Indicates the end of an ber to hand over this Rider’s item of information. Manual; it is an important part EWS Electronic immobiliser.
  • Page 7 ESA Electronic Suspension If your BMW contains equip- Currency Adjustment. ment which is not described in The high safety and quality this Rider’s Manual, this will be standards of BMW motorcy- DWA Anti-theft alarm system. described in separate operat- cles are maintained by con- ing instructions.
  • Page 8 We therefore recommend that ately trained personnel in you consult your authorised accordance with BMW motorcycle dealer for all BMW specifications.c questions concerning the Your authorised BMW motor- motorcycle. cycle dealer can provide infor- mation on the Service,...

  • Page 9: Overview

    General view, left side ....9 General view, right side ....11 Left handlebar controls .......... 12 Right handlebar controls .......... 13 Instrument cluster......14 Headlights........15...

  • Page 11: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side 1 Vertical aim adjustment 38) beneath instrument cluster 2 Clutch fluid reservoir 3 Adjusting the rear spring preload ( 4 Helmet holder ( under seat 5 Seat lock ( beneath rear light 6 Rear shock absorber adjustment ( 7 Power socket ( 8 Coolant filler aperture...

  • Page 13: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 1 Toolkit ( 85) under the seat 2 Display for engine oil level 3 Filler aperture Engine oil ( 87), under seat 4 Filler aperture, fuel tank 5 Battery compartment 115) 6 Front brake-fluid reservoir 7 Type plate on rear cross pipe 8 Vehicle identification number on front right side...

  • Page 14: Left Handlebar Controls

    Left handlebar controls 1 Button for Tripmaster 2 Button for hazard warning flashers ( 3 Button for ESA 4 Button for horn 5 Button for left turn indicator ( 6 Switch for high-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 15: Right Handlebar Controls

    Right handlebar controls 1 Kill switch ( 2 Starter button 3 Switch for grip heating 4 Button for right turn indicator ( 5 Button to switch turn indicator off (...

  • Page 16: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 1 Rev. counter 2 Speedometer 3 Warning and telltale lights ( 4 Multifunction display 5 Telltale light DWA sensor for instrument cluster lighting 6 Clock adjustment ( The instrument cluster lighting is equipped with an automatic day and night switchover.c...

  • Page 17: Headlights

    Headlights 1 High-beam headlight 2 Low-beam headlight 3 Parking light...

  • Page 19: Status Indicators

    Multifunction display..... 18 Warning and telltale lights.... 18 Warning indicators ......19 ABS warning indicators ....25...

  • Page 20: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel capacity Warning and telltale The horizontal bars indi- lights cate the level in the fuel The warning and telltale lights tank. If only four bars are dis- are shown in one of the follow- played, the reserve fuel has ing three variants depending been reached.

  • Page 21: Warning Indicators

    ABS warning light, national-market specification 1 ABS warning light, national-market specification 2 ABS warning light, national-market specification 3 Telltale light, right turn indicator 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.
  • Page 22 Overview The following table lists the possible warnings and pages with additional information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Ignition key not authorised. Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking light or turn signal lamp defective. Defective lamp. yellow Fuel reserve reached. yellow Fault in engine electronics. Rear light or brake light lamp yellow defective.
  • Page 23 Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Battery is no longer being charged. Brake switch defective. 1 flash per second ABS starting-off test not completed. ( 4 flashes per second ABS self-diagnosis not completed. Relay for ABS warning light defective. 1 flash per second ABS function not available.
  • Page 24 • Check coolant level, top up if tive key replaced by an ic converter. necessary. authorised BMW motorcycle Do not run the fuel tank dry.c • If possible, ride in the part- dealer ( 32).
  • Page 25 BMW motor- • Have the fault remedied by a cycle dealer. If the "engine oil pressure" warn- specialist workshop, prefer- ing is displayed while the motor-...
  • Page 26 • Have the fault remedied as Defective lamp symbol soon as possible by a spe- with arrow pointing to the cialist workshop, preferably front is displayed. an authorised BMW motor- Low-beam headlight, high- cycle dealer. beam headlight, parking light or turn indicator defective.

  • Page 27: Abs Warning Indicators

    The ABS warning light is an authorised BMW motor- Brake switch defective or shown in one of the following cycle dealer. incorrectly adjusted. BMW three variants depending on...
  • Page 28 ABS warning light cialist workshop, preferably You can continue to ride. General warning light an authorised BMW motor- However, bear in mind that lights up red. cycle dealer. neither the ABS function nor the braking power assistance...
  • Page 29 Avoid braking sharply.c ABS warning light flashes one brake circuit. once per second. You can continue to ride. However, bear in mind that Fluid level in BMW Integral neither the ABS function nor ABS too low. the braking power assistance is available.
  • Page 30 – Ignition off, brake pressure lead to decreased braking – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- present at the brake levers. efficiency. gral ABS is too low, indi- – Brakes acting on both Brake carefully and safely.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Ignition switch and Shock absorbers ......44 steering lock ........30 ..........45 Electronic immobiliser....31 Wheels..........47 Hazard warning flashers....32 Tripmaster........33 Kill switch........34 Grip heating ....... 35 Clock ..........35 Handlebar levers ......36 Lights..........37 Turn indicators ......

  • Page 32: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition steering lock Keys You will receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the infor- mation on the EWS electronic immobiliser ( 22).

  • Page 33: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser the ground will determine helps protect your BMW whether it is better to turn the motorcycle from theft, and this handlebars to the left or right. enhanced security is at your...

  • Page 34: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can only obtain replace- changing signals with the elec- ment/extra keys through an tronics in the key; these signals authorised BMW motorcycle are specific to your motorcycle dealer. The keys are part of an and they are transmitted via the integrated security system, so ring antenna in the ignition lock.

  • Page 35: Tripmaster

    » Left/right turn indicator tell- Tripmaster tale lights off. Selecting the display The hazard warning flashers can also be switched on by simultaneously pressing the buttons for the left and right turn indicators.c The hazard warning flashers places a load on »...

  • Page 36: Kill Switch

    The Tripmaster registers that Residual range you have refuelled when approximately 3 litres have been added. Resetting the trip meter • Switch on the ignition. • Select the desired trip odometer. • Press the Tripmaster Operating the kill switch button 1 for longer than The residual operating range is when riding can cause 2 seconds.

  • Page 37: Grip Heating Oe

    If the kill switch is moved to position B when the Clock ignition is on, the BMW Inte- Adjusting the clock while gral ABS is still functioning the motorcycle is being 50, 69).c ridden can lead to accidents.

  • Page 38: Handlebar Levers

    » Hour display 2 starts to flash. » Turn anticlockwise: reduced Handlebar levers • Press button 1 briefly. gap. Adjusting the clutch lever » The hours are incremented The adjusting screw upwards with every touch. Adjusting the clutch lever has a limit position and •...

  • Page 39: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight/ headlight flasher Parking light The parking light switches on automatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking light places a load on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on • Use the adjusting screw 1 to for longer than absolutely set the gap between the necessary.c...
  • Page 40 ( 47). headlight beam will dazzle • Consult a specialist work- oncoming traffic. shop, preferably an authorised BMW motor- Adhesive films with un- cycle dealer, if you are suitable adhesives can unsure whether the head- damage the plastic surface of light basic setting is correct.

  • Page 41: Turn Indicators

    In the case of very high pay- Turn indicators loads, adaptation of the spring Switching on the turn preload might not be ade- indicators quate. To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic: • Correct the headlight adjust- ment by adjusting swivelling lever 1. •...

  • Page 42: Seat

    • When doing so, press the Switching off the turn Seat seat downwards for support. indicators Removing the seat • Press indicator button 3. • Raise the seat at the rear. • Turn the key anticlockwise in » Turn indicator off. •...

  • Page 43: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holders 1 and 2 are Installing the seat located under the seat. If too much pressure is applied in a forward direction, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcycle is parked securely.c •...

  • Page 44: Luggage Loops

    You can obtain a suitable holder 2. steel cable from your authorised BMW motorcycle On the right-hand side dealer.c of the motorcycle, the helmet could be damaged by heat from the end silencer.

  • Page 45: Mirrors

    Adjust the spring preload Mirrors only when the motorcycle is Adjusting mirrors stationary.c The spring preload must be adapted to the load of the motorcycle. An increase in the load requires an increase in the spring preload; less weight requires a correspondingly To make the loops accessible: lower spring preload.

  • Page 46: Shock Absorbers

    Basic setting for solo Shock absorbers operation: Adjusting the shock • Turn handwheel 1 in the absorber on the rear arrow direction LOW up to wheel the limit position. The damping must be adapted • Turn 15 clicks in the arrow to the spring preload.

  • Page 47: Esa Oe

    • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the Adjustments to the direction of arrow H. spring preload and shock absorbers that are not co-ordi- To decrease the damping: nated lead to a deterioration in • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the the handling characteristics of direction of arrow S.
  • Page 48 3 Spring preload set Sport, Calling up settings hard damping If button 1 is not pressed for longer than two seconds, the display goes out. Adjusting the shock absorbers • Switch on the ignition. • Press button 1 briefly. • Switch on the ignition. »...

  • Page 49: Wheels

    If button 1 is not pressed for Solo operation – Solo operation longer than one second, the – Solo operation with shock absorbers are set as Solo operation with luggage displayed. luggage – Operation with pillion During the setting procedure, Operation with pillion passenger (and luggage) the display flashes.
  • Page 50 Incorrect tyre pressure reduces the operating life of the tyres. Ensure that the tyres are at the correct pressure.c The tyre pressures required can be found in the technical data ( 126). At high road speeds, tyre valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu- gal force.

  • Page 51: Riding

    Safety instructions ......50 Fuel ..........67 Safety check ........52 Brake system ......... 68 Making your first trip..... 52 Before you start......53 Starting........... 56 Riding ..........58 Running in........58 Shifting gear ........59 Placing the motorcycle on its side stand........

  • Page 52: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Alcohol and drugs Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon Even small amounts of Speed monoxide, which is colourless alcohol or drugs can When riding at high speed, and odourless but highly toxic. considerably adversely affect various marginal conditions your perception, judgement Inhaling exhaust fumes is can adversely affect the...
  • Page 53 the motorcycle is stationary. Catalytic converter Risk of fire If misfiring causes unburned High temperatures occur at After starting, move off fuel to enter the catalytic con- the exhaust pipe. immediately.c verter, there is a danger of If highly flammable mate- Manipulation of the engine overheating and damage.

  • Page 54: Safety Check

    – Clutch fluid level ( life' that you have to get used situations. – Warning and telltale lights Practice braking with – Acceleration capability BMW Integral ABS in safe – Shock absorber setting – Road holding situations.c 44, 46) and spring – Cornering characteristics preload ( –...

  • Page 55: Before You Start

    A. Engine electronics • Switch on the ignition. symbol is displayed. » Pre-ride check is carried out. EWS symbol is » With BMW Integral ABS: displayed. ABS self-diagnosis is performed. General warning light lights up red. Engine oil pressure...
  • Page 56 The operational readiness of symbol cannot be displayed, With BMW Integral ABS, the the BMW Integral ABS is a function fault in the corre- ABS self-diagnosis is also checked by the self-diagnosis sponding system cannot be carried out.
  • Page 57 Phase 1 moves off immediately, the Side-stand General warning light BMW Integral ABS is still in the If the side stand is extended lights up. residual braking function and a gear is engaged, you ABS warning light flashes 71).

  • Page 58: Starting

    High engine speeds with Manual gearbox The motorcycle can be started a cold engine could lead in the neutral position or with a to increased engine wear. gear engaged and the clutch Avoid high engine speeds pressed. Only press the clutch when the engine is cold.c after switching on the ignition.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start or only starts with difficulty. Possible cause Remedy see page Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand fully engaged Gear engaged, clutch not Place the gearbox in neutral or press the disengaged clutch...

  • Page 60: Riding

    Brake carefully and safely. once per second. ridden Avoid braking sharply.c • Engine speed max. After starting off, the BMW 7,000 rpm. Integral ABS checks the ABS • No full-load acceleration. sensors. The ABS warning • At full load, avoid low engine light then goes out and the speeds.

  • Page 61: Shifting Gear

    Shifting gear with the Tyres Shifting gear New tyres have a smooth clutch engaged can Engine speed surface. This means that they destroy the gearbox. Do not use the high end of the have to be roughened by Only shift gear with the clutch engine speed range in any being run in with a moderate disengaged.c...

  • Page 63: Placing The Motorcycle On Its Side Stand

    • Turn the handlebars to the The side stand is only Placing the motorcycle full left or right lock position. configured for the weight on its side stand • Check that the motorcycle is of the motorcycle. standing firmly. Do not sit on the motorcycle The motorcycle cannot with the side stand If the motorcycle is on the...

  • Page 65: Taking The Motorcycle Off The Side Stand

    • Sit down and fold back the Taking the motorcycle side stand with your left foot. off the side stand An extended side stand With the ignition switched can catch on the ground off, there is no braking when the motorcycle is mov- power assistance;...

  • Page 67: Placing The Motorcycle On The Centre Stand Oa

    • Place your full body weight Placing the motorcycle on the centre stand and at on the centre stand the same time pull the The motorcycle cannot motorcycle backwards stand securely on poor (arrow). ground. • Check that the motorcycle is Ensure that the stand is set standing firmly.

  • Page 69: Pushing The Motorcycle Off The Centre Stand Oa

    • Check whether the centre • Place the motorcycle on the Pushing the motorcycle stand has folded in fully. centre stand or side off the centre stand stand, ensuring that the Fuel With the ignition switched ground is firm and level. off, there is no braking Refuelling power assistance;...

  • Page 70: Brake System

    – Premium grade unleaded Brake system fuel (98 ROZ/RON, 88 MOZ/ General MON) Descending mountain Fill up preferably with this fuel passes to comply with the nominal values for performance and If the rear brake is used fuel consumption. exclusively for braking when descending steep in- In addition, the following fuel clines, there is a risk of losing...
  • Page 71 When riding on loose sur- the motorcycle was ridden on BMW Integral ABS provides faces or muddy roads, salt-covered roads and the improved braking deceleration the brakes may fail to take ef-...
  • Page 72 BMW Integral Partial integral braking braking capacity will minimise ABS is unable to counteract Your motorcycle is fitted with braking distances noticeably, their effects. partial integral braking. In this even when road conditions are partially integral brake configu- poor.When riding straight...
  • Page 73 BMW Integral ABS, the brake under braking; without braking late or not at all when the circuits concerned only have power assistance, considera- brakes are applied hard.
  • Page 74 As the residual braking function means that the lever travel before the brake pressure is built up can be longer, we recommend that you set a larger lever travel at the handbrake lever ( 36).c In the case of residual braking function in both brake circuits, no pump noise can be heard when the brake...
  • Page 75 General instructions ..... 74 Power socket......... 74 Luggage system ......77 Breakdown assistance kit for tubeless tyres ......82...

  • Page 76: Accessories

    The motorcycle must not in- motorcycle that are approved without any safety risk. This fringe national road-vehicle by BMW for this purpose. Your guarantee is also not given in construction and use regula- authorised BMW motorcycle the event that a country-spe- tions.
  • Page 77 If the battery voltage is too low Wiring and/or the maximum permissi- The cables from the power ble load is exceeded, the socket to the auxiliary device power socket is automatically must be routed in such a way deactivated. that they: –...

  • Page 79: Luggage System

    • Pack heavy items of luggage Luggage system Key positions downwards and inwards. Cases locked and secured Correct loading • Load the left-hand and right-hand cases with a Overloading and uneven maximum of 8 kg each. loading can adversely • Load the tank rucksack with affect the riding stability of a maximum of 5 kg.
  • Page 80 Opening the cases Cases not locked and Case unsecured secured • Turn the lock on the right- • Turn the case lock to the • Turn the lock on the right- hand case by 45° clockwise. position "case unlocked". hand case by 90° •...
  • Page 81 When closing, ensure Closing the cases » Lock straps 1 open. that the case lid remains • Pull the grey release lever within limit 3.c upwards once again. • Pull case lid 2 out of the retainer. » Case fully opened. •...
  • Page 82 • Turn the case lock to the Adjusting the case position "case unsecured". volume • Close the lock straps. • Press the lock straps against • Close the case lid. the case body. • Hook the case into the lower •...
  • Page 83 • Pull the case out of the Removing the cases upper mounting. • Lift the case out of the lower mounting. Adapting the cases • Open the case. • Turn the case lock to the • Undo screws 1. position "case unsecured". •...

  • Page 84: Breakdown Assistance Kit For Tubeless Tyres

    Breakdown assist- ance kit for tubeless tyres The breakdown assistance kit is located under the left side panel. The repair sequence and safety information can be taken from the accompanying description. • Remove the seat. • Remove the screws 1. You will find an overview of the types of screw used on (...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Toolkit..........85 Engine oil ........86 Coolant ........... 88 Brakes ..........89 Clutch ..........93 Wheels..........94 Front-wheel stand ....... 103 Rear wheel stand ......104 Bulbs..........105 Jump starting....... 111 Battery .......... 112 Splash guard........ 116...
  • Page 86 You can obtain a The types of screws used for copy of this from your author- the components concerned ised BMW motorcycle dealer. are listed on ( 124-125). You can use this chart to set aside the required tools.

  • Page 87: Toolkit

    Toolkit Toolkit The toolkit is located under the seat. • Remove the seat ( 40). 1 Removable screwdriver • Take out the screwdriver 1. » The following are accessible: 2 Torx spanner T25 3 Screwdriver, small...

  • Page 88: Engine Oil

    trip leads to misinterpretations Engine oil and therefore to incorrect oil fill Checking the engine oil quantities. level To ensure that the correct en- Check the oil level at regular gine oil level is displayed, only intervals. check the oil level after a long- er trip.c The oil level depends on the oil temperature.
  • Page 89 The oil level must be located Topping up the engine oil between the MIN and MAX • Remove the seat ( 40) . marks. The difference is approx. 0.5 litres. If the oil level is below the MIN mark: • Top up the engine oil. •...

  • Page 90: Coolant

    Draining off engine oil Coolant • Remove the seat ( 40) . Checking the coolant • Press the retainer of clear level hose 2 on the left and right Check the coolant level at and pull upwards out of the regular intervals.

  • Page 91: Brakes

    • Screw on the cap of the filler » A resistance point must be safety of the brake system. aperture for coolant. noticeable. In this case: » In the case of BMW Integral ABS, the hydraulic pump must be heard to run. • Press the footbrake lever.
  • Page 92 » A resistance point must be Checking the brake pad noticeable. thickness at the front » In the case of BMW Integral • Place the motorcycle on the ABS, the hydraulic pump centre stand or side must be heard to run.
  • Page 93 If the brake disc is visible: • Have the brake pads replaced, preferably by an • Perform a visual inspection authorised BMW motorcycle of the brake pad thickness dealer. from the right. 1 Front brake-fluid reservoir...
  • Page 94 • Have the fault remedied as • Have the fault remedied as at the reservoir. soon as possible by a spe- soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motor- an authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer. cycle dealer.

  • Page 95: Clutch

    • Have the clutch checked by cialist workshop, preferably a specialist workshop, an authorised BMW motor- preferably an authorised cycle dealer. BMW motorcycle dealer. The fluid level in the res- Checking the clutch fluid...

  • Page 96: Wheels

    You can obtain detailed infor- The handling characteris- mation from your authorised tics of your motorcycle BMW motorcycle dealer or on can deteriorate even before the the Internet at www.bmw- legally prescribed minimum motorrad.com. tread depth has been reached.
  • Page 97 Motorcycles with centre stands During the following work, parts of the front brake, in particular of the BMW Integral ABS, can be damaged. • Remove the mounting Ensure that no parts of the bolts 2 of the brake calipers brake system are damaged, in on the left and right.
  • Page 98 • Pull the brake calipers back- Do not loosen or remove the wards and outwards from • Lift the motorcycle using the left- hand axle clamping the brake discs. BMW Motorrad front wheel screw.c stand ( 103) until the front wheel rotates freely.
  • Page 99 22. The The front wheel must be torques can be found on adapter with BMW special tool fitted in the direction of 124).c number 363690 can be ob- rotation. tained from your authorised Observe the direction of rota- BMW motorcycle dealer.c...
  • Page 100 • Raise the front wheel, fit • Fit mounting bolts 2 of the • Fit the mudguard and tighten quick-release axle 6 and brake calipers on the left and the mounting bolts 1 to the tighten to the appropriate right and use the appropriate appropriate tightening tightening torque.
  • Page 101 Without BMW Integral ABS: Removing the rear wheel Motorcycles with centre • Press the handbrake lever stands You will find an overview firmly a number of times until of the types of screw the resistance point is used on ( 124).c...
  • Page 102 • Roll the rear wheel out Do not remove the towards the rear. sealing grease from the • If the BMW Motorrad rear clamp.c wheel stand is used: attach • Remove mounting bolts 5 the retaining disc again. from the rear wheel, holding Installing the rear wheel the wheel as you do so.
  • Page 103 • Place the rear wheel on the damage the screw connection rear wheel support. itself. • If the BMW Motorrad rear Make sure that you have the wheel stand is used: attach tightening torques checked, the retaining disc again.
  • Page 104 • Align clamp 3 on the end • Fit bolt 4 of the end silencer • Push silencer cover 2 with silencer with the mark A bracket to the pillion footrest guides A into the brackets B. (arrow) on Lambda oxygen and tighten to the correct sensor B.

  • Page 105: Front-Wheel Stand

    Fitting the front wheel through. the centre of the front wheel stand and push it onto the front In the case of BMW Inte- axle. gral ABS, the ABS sensor ring can be damaged. Only push the mounting pin so...

  • Page 106: Rear Wheel Stand

    1. safely also on motorcycles • Remove retaining disc 2. without centre stands To do so, press release BMW Motorrad provides a rear button 3. wheel stand. The rear wheel stand with BMW special tool number 363980 can be obtained from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.

  • Page 107: Bulbs

    • Place your left hand on the that the luminosity of the left grab handle of the motor- second glow filament is cycle 4, and your right hand reduced to rear light level. Fail- on the lever of the rear wheel ure of the rear light is still stand 5.
  • Page 108 Do not touch the glass of The bulb is pressurised, new bulbs with your injuries may result if the fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth bulb is damaged. when fitting. Dirt deposits, in Wear protective goggles and particular oil and grease, gloves when changing interfere with heat radiation bulbs.c...
  • Page 109 Replacing the high-beam headlight bulb During the work de- scribed below, a motor- cycle that has been parked insecurely can fall over. Make sure that the motorcycle is parked securely.c • Remove the bulb 4. The bulb is pressurised, 1 Cover injuries may result if the High-beam headlight Assemble in reverse order.
  • Page 110 Assemble in reverse order. Replacing the parking • To hold the new bulb, use a light clean, dry cloth. During the work de- scribed below, a motor- Replacing the brake light cycle that has been parked and rear light bulbs insecurely can fall over.
  • Page 111 Replacing the front turn signal lamp During the work de- scribed below, a motor- cycle that has been parked unsafely can fall over. Make sure that the motorcycle is parked securely.c • Remove the bolt 1. • Remove the bulb holder 3 •...
  • Page 112 • Remove the bulb holder 2 from the lamp housing by turning it anticlockwise. • Remove the bulb 3 from the bulb holder. Assemble in reverse order. • To hold the new bulb, use a clean, dry cloth. • Pull the lamp housing on the •...

  • Page 113: Jump Starting

    damage to the vehicle elec- • Do not disconnect the tronics. battery from the vehicle Do not use the on-board electrical system when socket to jump-start the jump-starting. engine.c • Remove the cover of the battery compartment. To start the engine, do •...

  • Page 114: Battery

    • Start the engine of the Touching live parts of the – Keep the surface of the vehicle with the discharged ignition system with the battery clean and dry. battery in the usual way; if engine running can lead to –...
  • Page 115 BMW Motorrad has de- • Charge the disconnected The motorcycle's on- veloped a trickle-charger battery via the power socket. board electronics know specially designed for com- • Comply with the operating when the battery is fully patibility with the electronics of instructions of the charger.
  • Page 116 If you are unable to • Charge the battery using a charge the battery via the suitable charger. power socket, you may be • Comply with the operating using a charger that is not instructions of the charger. compatible with your motorcy- •...
  • Page 117 • Lift the battery upwards; if it is • Push the retaining bracket difficult to move, moving it over the battery; tighten the back and forth will help. screws to the appropriate tightening torque. Installing the battery • Fit the positive battery lead first An overview of the types of of all;...

  • Page 118: Splash Guard

    Splash guard A splash guard is supplied with the motorcycle; if required, this can be fitted to the number plate holder. • Use screws 1 to fit the splash guard onto the number plate holder from below.

  • Page 119: Care

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

  • Page 120: Cleaning And Care

    Washing the motorcycle the cleaning and care prod- We recommend that you use ucts you can obtain from your BMW insect remover to soften Wet brake discs reduce authorised BMW motorcycle and wash off insects and resil- the braking effect.
  • Page 121 If plastic parts are your motorcycle is ridden in with plenty of water and BMW cleaned using unsuitable areas with high air pollution or vehicle shampoo. Use chrome cleaning agents, the surfaces natural sources of dirt, e.g.

  • Page 122: Laying Up

    We recom- Laying up flaws be rectified with a BMW mend that specks of tar be paint spray or a BMW paint • Clean the motorcycle...

  • Page 123: Restoring To Use

    BMW motorcycle dealer. Combine work for laying up/ restoring to use with a mainte- nance service or inspection.c Restoring to use •...

  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Bolt connections ......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 Riding specifications ....138...

  • Page 126: Bolt Connections

    Bolt connections Tightening Activity Type of bolt connection torque Front wheel ® Mudguard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Brake caliper Internal TORX 30 Nm ® Axle clamping screw Internal TORX 19 Nm Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm Rear wheel ®...
  • Page 127 Bolt connections Tightening Activity Type of bolt connection torque Battery ® Battery compartment lid Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon w/f 10 or hand-tight slotted head screw, large (1) ® Securing bracket Internal TORX hand-tight Splash guard ®...

  • Page 128: Tyre Pressures

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressures measured when tyres are cold. Loading Front Rear Solo operation 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Solo operation with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Operation with pillion passenger (and luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar...

  • Page 129: Engine

    Engine Engine Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, fitted crossways, inclined 55 Displacement 1,157 cm Bore/stroke 79/59 mm Compression ratio 13 : 1 Power output Greatest rated power 123 / 74 kW - at engine speed 10,250 / 7,000 rpm Torque Max. torque 130 / 110 Nm - at engine speed 8,250 / 5,250 rpm...

  • Page 130: Power Transmission

    Power transmission Clutch Type Hydraulic multi-disc wet clutch Clutch disc diameter 172 mm Transmission Type 6-speed gearbox Overall ratios 1st gear = 3.93 2nd gear = 2.87 3rd gear = 2.27 4th gear = 2.01 5th gear = 1.78 6th gear = 1.582 Rear-wheel drive Power transmission from gearbox to Universal shaft with integrated torsional...

  • Page 131: Frame And Suspension

    2-piston floating caliper organic brake pads Front wheel guide Type BMW Duolever Steering lock angle 2 x 29 Front wheel castor in normal-load position 111.63 mm Rear wheel guide Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm...
  • Page 132 Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central suspension strut with single-tube gas pressure shock absorber Spring travel (bump) 60 mm Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm Total suspension travel 115 mm Rear suspension system Type Central suspension strut with single-tube gas pressure shock absorber Spring preload and rebound-stage damping infinitely variable...

  • Page 133: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Front wheel Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump Rim size 3.50 x 17" Tyre size 120/70-ZR17 Rear wheel Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump Rim size 6.00 x 17" Tyre size 190/50-ZR17...

  • Page 134: Fuel And Lubricants

    G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible. Engine oils of viscosity grades SAE 20W-x may not be used. Do not use synthetic engine oils unless they have been approved by BMW for this vehicle. Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l BMW recommends Castrol...
  • Page 135 SAE 5 W-X (X > 40) Oils with x > 40 are available from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. All engine oils supplied by BMW Motorrad are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks. Oil additives are not required and are not recommended.
  • Page 136 Fuel and lubricants Transmission Transmission oil joint oil circuit with engine Fuel Fuel grade Premium grade unleaded fuel (98 ROZ/RON; 88 MOZ/MON) Content of fuel tank 19 l Reserve volume Brakes Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluids...

  • Page 137: Electrical System

    Electrical system Battery Type 12 V 14 Ah, maintenance-free Low temperature test current 190 A Spark plugs Approved spark plugs BOSCH YR 5DDE Electrode gap 0.7 mm Wear limit 1.0 mm Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer 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 Design of headlight Clear glass with three reflectors High-beam headlight 2 H7 halogen bulbs, 12 V 55 W Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W Parking light 12 V 5 W Brake/rear lights 12 V 21/5 W Front turn indicators 12 V 16 W Rear flashing turn indicators...

  • Page 139: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum length 2,214 mm Maximum width 858 mm Maximum height (without rider) 1,220 mm Seat height 820 mm Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,572 mm Ground clearance in normal-load position 120 mm Weights DIN unladen weight 248 kg Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload...

  • Page 140: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Speeds Top speed over 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.8 s Noises Riding noise to EU specification 80 dB (A) Stationary noise to EU specification 94 dB (A) at 5,100 rpm...

  • Page 141: Service

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

  • Page 142: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is Mobile Service and the dealer- BMW Motorrad Service always in optimum condition, ship network can be found in Card –...
  • Page 143 (40,000 km, 60,000 km, and distance travelled. 80,000 km, etc.) if this distance is covered within a BMW running-in check The BMW running-in check has year. to be performed when the motorcycle has covered between 500 km and 1,200 km...
  • Page 144 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: Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...

  • Page 145: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Odometer reading reading reading Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Wheel circuit...
  • Page 146 Odometer reading reading reading Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Wheel circuit...
  • Page 147 Odometer reading reading reading Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Wheel circuit...
  • Page 148 Odometer reading reading reading Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Wheel circuit...

  • 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: Index

    Brake light Warning light, 19 Removing, 114 Replacing the bulb, 108 Accessories Technical data, 135 Brake pads, 58 BMW optional extras, 4 Warning indicator for charge Brakes Cable routing, 75 current, 24 Brake pads, 90 General instructions, 74 BMW Service...
  • Page 152 Centre stand Engine electronics Care Extending, 65 Manipulation of the engine Care products, 118 Folding in, 67 electronics control unit, 51 Chrome, 119 Checklist, 52 Warning indicator, 23 Paint, 119 Clock Engine oil Plastics, 119 Adjusting, 14, 35 Checking the oil level, 11, 86 Protective wax coating, 120 Display, 18 Draining off, 88...
  • Page 153 Front-wheel stand, 103 Handlebar controls Ignition Fuel Left, 12 Switching off, 30 Filler aperture, 11 Right, 13 Switching on, 30, 53 Fuel gauge, 18 Hazard warning Inflation pressures, 126 Quality, 68, 134 flashers, 12, 32, 33 Installing the battery, 115 Refuelling, 67 Headlight Instrument cluster, 14...
  • Page 154 Luggage Rear spring preload Securing the steering lock, 31 Safety information, 50 adjustment, 9 Sensor for instrument cluster Strapping, 42 Rear wheel stand, 104 lighting, 14 Replacement keys, 32 Shifting gear, 59 Resetting the odometer, 34 Side stand Motorcycle equipment, 5 Residual braking function, 71 Folding in, 63 Multifunction display, 14...
  • Page 155 Frame and suspension, 129 Vehicle identification number, 11 Fuel and lubricants, 132 Information, 5 Power transmission, 128 Warning indicators Riding specifications, 138 Notes, 19 Wheels, 131 Overview, 20 Telltale lights, 14, 18 Warning lights, 14, 18 Tightening torques, 124 Warnings, 4 Toolkit, 11, 85 Wheels Tripmaster, 12, 18, 33...
  • Page 156 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 157 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 158 BMW recommends Castrol The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Designation Premium grade unleaded fuel ROZ/RON MOZ/MON Fuel tank capacity 19 l Front Rear Tyre pressures One-up 2.50 bar 2.90 bar Solo operation with luggage 2.50 bar...
  • Page 159 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 160 BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to Motorrad dealer, should be tion with declining on-board...
  • Page 161 • since this is an emergency- the road. The ABS has to 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 162 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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