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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R nineT...
  • 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 Fuel reserve ....22 5 Anti-theft alarm sys- Warning lamps ....23 tem DWA .
  • Page 5 Anti-theft alarm system . . . 123 Washing your vehicle ..106 BMW Motorrad ABS ..64 Cleaning sensitive vehicle Remote control... . 124 parts .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Optional accessory When the time comes to sell Instruction. BMW optional acces- your BMW, remember to hand sories can be purchased over this Rider's Manual; it is an Result of an activity. and installed at your au- important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    ABS Anti-Lock Brake System. All dimensions, weights and out- Equipment puts in the Rider's Manual relate When you ordered your BMW to the German DIN standards motorcycle, you chose various and comply with their tolerance items of custom equipment. This specifications.

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Check clutch function Refueling ( Remove passenger frame Adjusting damping on rear wheel ( Onboard power sockets Check engine oil level Type plate (on left on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Check front brake fluid level ( Top up engine oil ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (at front right at bottom on rear frame) Checking rear brake fluid level ( Adjusting spring preload Removing passenger seat...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Multifunction display High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Operating heated grips Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Payload table Onboard tool kit ( Tire inflation pressure table Positive battery connection point (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lamps ( Tachometer Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Clock ( Multifunction display Display ( Indicator lamp with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm system (DWA)

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lamps ..20 Multifunction display ....21 Meaning of symbols ....22 Service display .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps Turn indicator, left Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel Neutral position (idling) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right ABS ( Fuel-reserve warning lamp Warning light for battery charge current ( The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend- ing on the country.

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip odometer ( Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management with heated grips Operating heated grips Clock ( Service display ( Odometer Indicator lights ( Gear indicator, "N" is shown for Neutral Reading display range 10 Warning indicator (...

  • Page 24: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols appears briefly following the pre- Indication of maximum ride check. remaining mileage until Average fuel consumption next service: 62 miles (100 km) (Time until Average speed service due is counted down in steps.) Fuel reserve Current fuel consumption The fuel level in the fuel tank, when the fuel warning lamp switches on, depends on the...

  • Page 25: Warning Lamps

    The universal warning lamp lights The distance, which can still be up for the most urgent warning. driven with the reserve quantity, depends on the driving style (on The possible warnings are listed the consumption) and on the fuel on the following pages. level when the warning lamp was initially activated (see the expla- nation above).
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Lights up Battery charge current insufficient...
  • Page 27 Have the defective key re- available. placed, preferably by an autho- Engine in emergency- Have the malfunction corrected rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation mode as soon as possible at an au- General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve thorized workshop, preferably yellow.
  • Page 28 ( 87). Operation of the anti-theft alarm thorized workshop, preferably Replacing bulb for parking light system is no longer ensured an authorized BMW Motorrad 88). retailer. when the vehicle's battery is dis- Replacing bulb for front and connected.

  • Page 29: Abs Error

    The ABS function is not avail- as soon as possible at an au- able, because the self-diagno- thorized workshop, preferably sis has not been completed. To an authorized BMW Motorrad check the wheel sensors, the retailer. motorcycle must be driven a few yards.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 30 Tires ....... . 39 EWS Electronic immobilizer .

  • Page 32: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Steering and ignition Switch on ignition Switch off ignition lock Keys You are provided with 2 ignition keys and one key for removing the passenger seat ( 41). Should you lose your keys, re- fer to the information regard- ing the electronic immobilizer EWS ( 31).

  • Page 33: Ews Electronic Immobilizer

    However, the motorcycle is more cle keys, you can have it disabled Key can now be removed. stable on a level surface with the by your authorized BMW motor- EWS Electronic handlebars turned to the left than cycle retailer. with the handlebars turned to the...

  • Page 34: Display

    Display Reset tripmeter Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary. Switch on ignition ( 30). Selecting display readings Switch on ignition ( 30). Switch on ignition ( 30). Press and hold button 1 until trip odometer has been reset. Press and hold button 1 until Press button 1 to select dis- hours 2 flash.

  • Page 35: Lights

    Parking light The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode Switch off ignition ( 30). as soon as you start the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the headlight flasher.

  • Page 36: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switch on ignition ( 30). Turn indicator cancella- tion min 10 s min 984.3 ft (min 300 m) Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning Press button 1 toward left to switch on left-hand turn indica- flashers Press button 1 to switch on tor.

  • Page 37: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to switch (kill switch) accidents. Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary. Engine switched off Operating position The engine can only be Emergency on/off switch started in the operating (kill switch) position.

  • Page 38: Brakes

    Heated handlebar grips Position 4: greatest distance between handlebar grip and with heated grips clutch lever. Operating heated grips Brakes The heated grips option Adjusting handbrake lever can only be activated when the engine is running. Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can The increase in power con- allow air to penetrate the brake...

  • Page 39: Mirrors

    Adjust mirror arm If no further changes are made the selected heating level is adopted as the setting. To switch off heated grips, press button 1 until heated grip symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display. Mirrors Adjust mirrors Press button 1 repeatedly un- til desired heating level 2 is Slide up protective cap over...

  • Page 40: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Your motorcycle's han- A rough road surface requires dling will suffer if you do softer damping than a smooth Setting not match the spring-preload and road surface. It is essential to set the spring damping-characteristic settings. An increase in spring preload preload to suit the load carried by Adjust damping characteristic to requires firmer damping, a re-...

  • Page 41: Tires

    There is a danger of burns vided in the chapter “Technical Check tire pressures against from heated-up/hot compo- Data - Suspension”. data below. nents. Tire pressure, front Tires Wear protective gloves when handling warm parts. Check tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire Adjust damping with the toolkit Incorrect tire inflation pres- cold)

  • Page 42: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Install the passenger seat lamp range must be adjusted to Pull rider's seat 2 to rear and 41). the weight. remove. If there are questions whether the headlight range is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 43: Removing Passenger Seat

    Removing passenger seat Install the passenger seat Remove screw 1 with seat Mount passenger seat 2 in key 2. rear frame while making sure that lug 5 of passenger seat is Pull grab strap 3 toward rid- seated in rear frame. er's seat and work passenger seat 4 to rear to remove.

  • Page 45: Anti-Theft Alarm Sys

    Anti-theft alarm system DWA Overview ......44 Activation ......44 Alarm function .

  • Page 46: Overview

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm To protect the motorcycle bat- tery and to maintain the start- General information on ing capability, the activated DWA switches off automatically after Any attempt to move the motor- several days. However, it remains cycle, change its position, start it active for at least 10 days.
  • Page 47 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor switched off for more than one minute, then the button 1 must be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 48: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Alarm Turn indicators are illuminated three times. transporting the Alarm tone sounds three times. motorcycle Motion sensor is deactivated. If, for example, the motorcycle is to be transported by train, it is Alarm function advisable to switch off the motion with anti-theft alarm sensor.

  • Page 49: Deactivation

    Deactivation Reason for triggering of If the alarm function is de- activated by means of the the alarm with anti-theft alarm remote control and the ignition After the alarm function has been then not switched on, the alarm Deactivating alarm deactivated, the DWA indicator function is automatically reacti- function...

  • Page 50: Programming

    Programming Automatic activation of the Switch on the ignition within alarm function when the igni- ten seconds. with anti-theft alarm tion is switched off: no Acknowledgment tone sounds three times. Programming options Programming DWA The programming function is The anti-theft alarm system can active.

  • Page 51: Logging On Remote Con

    Logging on remote When is the programming Step 2: This step is not assigned any canceled? control function. Programming is canceled with anti-theft alarm Press button 1 or button 2. by switching off the ignition before the last programming When is it necessary to Step 3: Which alarm tone is to step.

  • Page 52: Synchronizing

    Logging on remote Acknowledgment tone sounds no button was pressed for 30 twice. seconds after the ignition was control switched off You can log on a maximum of 4 remote controls for the DWA. no button was pressed for 30 The logon for each remote con- seconds after a remote control trol is carried out in three steps.

  • Page 53: Battery

    Battery Synchronizing remote Slide old battery 5 forward un- der retainer 3. control with anti-theft alarm Batteries of the wrong type When is a battery change or incorrect poling of the required? batteries can destroy the device. Use specified battery (see the The batteries of the remote con- chapter "Technical Data").
  • Page 54 To synchronize the remote control within the range of the receiver, press the button 1 twice. LED 2 begins to flash and goes out after a few seconds. The remote control is ready to operate again.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......55 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Insufficient tire inflation pres- of the year. Your authorized Payload of tank rucksack sure BMW Motorrad retailer will be Poor tire tread happy to advise you and has ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) Attached luggage systems,...

  • Page 57: Checklist

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter extreme cases, the motorcycle could catch fire. Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel Do not allow the engine to idle monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, unnecessarily. After starting, ride odorless but highly toxic.

  • Page 58: Starting

    Before every journey: Engage neutral, or pull back The start attempt is auto- clutch lever if a gear is en- matically interrupted if bat- Brakes gaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge Front and rear brake fluid levels the battery before you start the Clutch function You cannot start the mo- engine, or use jump leads and a...

  • Page 59: Breaking In

    ABS warning lamp goes out. is determining whether end stop. At the same time, all BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for Watch all warning and indicator warning and indicator lamps are operation. The self-diagnosis lamps on the display.

  • Page 60: Brakes

    quently; avoid driving for long dure is essential if the tires are to Mileage until first periods at a constant speed. achieve maximum grip. running-in check Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- New tires do not provide tions of road if possible. 311...746 miles full tire traction.

  • Page 61: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Locking up of the front wheel After washing the motorcycle. Always check that the ground is prevented by BMW Motorrad When driving on roads spread under the stand is level and ABS. with salt.

  • Page 62: Refueling

    Refueling procedure Fold out side stand and park Fuels with a maximum ethanol motorcycle. content of 10 %, meaning Fuel is highly flammable. "E10," may be used for refu- If the slope of the road permits, Fire at the fuel tank can eling.

  • Page 63: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    ing until fuel is no higher than Reserve fuel quantity lower edge of filler neck. When refueling after run- Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. ning on reserve, make sure 3 l) that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- Press fuel tank cap down firmly wise the sensor will not be able to close.
  • Page 64 Fasten rear straps on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides to the passenger foot- away to the side and fall aged. pegs and then tighten them. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; the Secure motorcycle against tip- brake lines or wiring harnesses.

  • Page 65: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 64...

  • Page 66: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS During extremely heavy and rapid dition. decelerations it is possible that How does ABS work? the BMW Motorrad ABS can- What happens when The maximum braking force that not prevent the rear wheel from rough roads are can be transferred to the road lifting off the ground.
  • Page 67 If implausible values even BMW Motorrad ABS is un- are detected over a longer period able to counteract their effects. How important is regular...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....68 Onboard tool kit ....68 Front wheel stand .

  • Page 70: General Instructions

    72). Adjust mirror arm obtained on DVD through your Use with screwdriver bit. 37). authorized BMW Motorrad re- Torx wrench T40 tailer. Front wheel stand Adjusting headlight Special tools and thorough spe- Installing front wheel...
  • Page 71 First place the motorcycle on the rear wheel stand, then raise it with the front wheel stand. Place motorcycle on a front wheel stand; BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Turn in the bracket 1 with the Install rear-wheel stand ( 70).

  • Page 72: Rear-Wheel Stand

    3. lock button. Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Use rear wheel stand with rear axle adapter. The rear wheel stand and its accessories are available through your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 73: Engine Oil

    Wait five minutes to allow oil to Then press the grip down to drain to the oil pan. the ground. To reduce the environmen- tal impact, BMW Motorrad recommends checking the en-...

  • Page 74: Brake System

    Apply specified onboard tool to Actuate the handbrake lever. ity, preferably an authorized sealing plug 3 of engine oil fill Pressure point must be clearly BMW Motorrad retailer. location and remove counter- perceptible. clockwise. Actuate the footbrake lever.
  • Page 75 Front brake-pad wear brake pads to determine their authorized workshop, preferably limit thickness. Viewing direction: an authorized BMW Motorrad between wheel and front sus- 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only friction retailer. pension toward brake pads 1. material without carrier plate.

  • Page 76: Brake Pad Wear

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Have the brake pads replaced Checking rear brake pad at an authorized service facil- thickness ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 77 Check front brake fluid The brake fluid level in the brake-fluid reservoir drops level due to brake pad wear. A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level regularly.
  • Page 78 Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air Read brake fluid level at rear Rear brake fluid level to penetrate the brake system.

  • Page 79: Clutch

    For every size of tire, Have tires replaced even be- by a specialist service facil- BMW Motorrad has tested and fore the minimum tread depth ity, preferably an authorized approved certain makes as is reached.

  • Page 80: Remove Front Wheel

    Extensive information is vice facility, and preferably a available at your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. In some BMW Motorrad retailer or on cases the data stored in the con- the Internet at "www.bmw- Loosen screws 1.
  • Page 81 Remove sensor cable arrow Remove screws 1 on right and Once the calipers have from bracket. detach brake caliper 2. been removed, there is Remove screw 1 and take a risk of the brake pads being wheel speed sensor 2 out of pressed together to the extent bore.
  • Page 82 Do not wipe off grease on axle. ably with the help of a second Roll front wheel forward to re- person. move. Raise motorcycle, preferably with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Install rear-wheel stand ( 70). The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed...

  • Page 83: Install Front Wheel

    After the brake caliper is fastened workshop, preferably an and the spring fork is relaxed, authorized BMW Motorrad tighten the quick-release axle and retailer. axle clamping with the specified torque. Raise front wheel and mount Lubricate quick-release axle 1.
  • Page 84 Position brake caliper 2 on Lay on brake caliper 3 on left Fasten sensor cable arrow on right and install screws 1. and bracket 2. brake line. Install screws 1. Insert wheel speed sensor 2 in Brake caliper on tele- bore and install with screw 1.

  • Page 85: Remove Rear Wheel

    The motorcycle can tip Quick-release axle in axle away to the side and fall mount over. Secure motorcycle against tip- 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) ping away to the side, prefer- Tighten axle clamping ably with the help of a second screws 2.

  • Page 86: Installing Rear Wheel

    Remove screw 1 and fastening Remove screws 1 while sup- Risk of skin burns from hot washer 2 of muffler bracket porting wheel. exhaust system. from passenger footrest. Roll rear wheel out toward rear. Do not touch hot parts of the Pull off muffler 3 toward rear exhaust system.
  • Page 87 Install screws 1. Align muffler 3, lay on fas- Slide clip as far forward as pos- tening washer 2 and install sible and align so that clamp Rear wheel on wheel screw 1. marking (GS) 1 faces mark- carrier ing 2. Muffler on passenger Tightening sequence: Diago- frame...

  • Page 88: Headlight

    Carefully pull light housing 2 in Clip on muffler and ex- lower area forward toward (ar- haust manifold row) and remove upward. 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Headlight Removing and installing light housing Switch off ignition ( 30). The clips can be com- Make sure ground is level and pressed by striking the light firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 89: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing bulbs for dipped and main-beam headlights Switch off ignition ( 30). Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove light housing ( 86). Press wire spring 1 downward Mount bulb 1 in light housing. and swivel to side out of catch, Fold wire spring 2 closed and then fold open wire spring up- swivel into catch.
  • Page 90 Install light housing. Replacing bulb for parking light Switch off ignition ( 30). Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove light housing ( 86). Pull bulb 1 out of socket 2. Insert bulb 1 for parking light into socket 2.
  • Page 91 Replacing bulb for front Replace defective bulb. and rear turn indicator Bulbs for flashing turn Switch off ignition ( 30). indicators, front Make sure ground is level and RY10W / 12 V / 10 W firm and park motorcycle. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection...

  • Page 92: Replacing Led Tail Light

    12 V can damage the motorcycle pose, preferably an authorized electronics. BMW Motorrad retailer. The battery of the donor vehicle must have a voltage of 12 V. Jump-starting Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 93: Battery

    Battery other end to positive terminal of second battery. Maintenance instructions Then connect one end of black Correct battery maintenance jumper cable to a screw termi- combined with proper charging nal 2 on your own motorcycle and storage procedures extends and other end to negative ter- the battery's service life, and is minal of second battery.

  • Page 94: Charging Connected Battery

    To charge the battery via the battery. battery terminals, disconnect the battery. battery first. BMW Motorrad has devel- Charge disconnected battery oped a trickle-charger spe- Charging the battery via via onboard socket. cially designed for compatibility...
  • Page 95 See the instructions for caring for your battery. Always fully recharge the battery before returning it to use. Replacing battery If the battery is defective, please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Onboard power sockets ... . 96 Luggage ......97 Passenger frame .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    Connection of electrical erating conditions experienced by products. devices BMW motorcycles and, conse- You will find all BMW Motorrad The ignition must be switched quently, they are not sufficient in optional accessories on on before electrical devices con- some circumstances.

  • Page 99: Luggage

    Detailed information can be Driver must not be impaired by obtained from your authorized cable. BMW Motorrad retailer or online Steering angle and handling at www.bmw-motorrad.com. characteristics must not be re- Also observe the general infor- stricted.
  • Page 100 Do not pinch components, e.g. brake lines or wiring harnesses. Remove lines 1 from bracket. Remove screws 2. Remove screws 1 and take off Remove screw 1 and footrest system 2 on left. washer 2. Remove screws 3. Paintwork can be scratched and/or damaged.
  • Page 101 Mounting muffler with muffler bracket Fasten rubber decoupler 1 in Lay muffler bracket 1 on rear muffler bracket 2 and install frame 2. shouldered bushing 3 from Loosely install screws 3 and 4. Align muffler 1 on bracket 2, right. Tighten screws 3.
  • Page 102 1 bucket or cover for rear frame). (see figure) must be complied You will find all BMW Motorrad with. optional accessories on our website: "www.bmw- motorrad.com".

  • Page 103: Installing Passenger Frame

    Installing passenger frame Removing left-hand footrest system Remove screw 1 and Remove screws 1 and 2. washer 2. Take off muffler bracket 3. Removing end muffler bracket with muffler bracket Remove screws 1 and take off footrest system 2 on left. Removing muffler with muffler bracket...
  • Page 104 Installing left-hand Remove rider's seat ( 40). Install screws 3. footrest system Passenger frame on rear frame 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten screw 1. Muffler on passenger frame 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Mount passenger frame 1 from rear and loosely install Lay footrest system 1 on left screws 2.
  • Page 105 Fasten lines 1 in bracket 2. Install the passenger seat 41). Install screws 2. Remove rear wheel stand. Passenger frame on rear frame 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten screws 1. Passenger frame on lug- gage rack 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Remove masking.

  • Page 107: Care

    Care Care products ..... 106 Washing your vehicle ....106 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 108: Care Products

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

  • Page 109: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road silicone. 'Insect sponges' or sponges with salt, carefully clean chrome parts hard surfaces can also lead to with plenty of water and BMW Paint care scratches. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 110: Storing Motorcycle

    BMW ucts containing carnauba wax or Motorrad recommends remov- synthetic wax to preserve your ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- paintwork. mover. Then add a protective When water fails to form beads wax coating to the paint at these on the paint surface this indicates locations.

  • Page 111: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 110 Performance data ....123 Threaded fasteners ....111 Anti-theft alarm system .

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling procedure (...

  • Page 113: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screws (quick-release axle) in axle mount M8 x 35 Tighten each screw 3 times diagonally 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel...
  • Page 114 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 53 x 1.25 Diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter on clamping block 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Headlight Value...

  • Page 115: Engine

    Engine Engine number location On crankcase at lower right, in front of cylinder Engine type 122EJ Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm...

  • Page 116: Fuel

    (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.8 gal (Approx. 18 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) Emission standard EU 3 BMW recommends BP fuel...

  • Page 117: Engine Oil

    1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter replacement Viscosity class Product recommended by BMW Motorrad: BMW Motorrad High Performance Oil, SAE 15W- 50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), difference between...

  • Page 118: Transmission

    0,939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0,848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32/11 teeth)

  • Page 119: Suspension

    Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel 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 Spring travel at rear wheel 4.7 in (120 mm)

  • Page 120: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated double disc brakes with 4- piston radial monobloc calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Front brake-disk thickness min 0.16 in (min 4 mm), wear limit ±0.01 ±0.25 Free travel of brake actuation (Front wheel brake) 0.07 in (1.85 mm), on piston...

  • Page 121: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com Front wheel Front wheel design Spoke wheel with 40 spokes Front-wheel rim size 3.5"...

  • Page 122: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), one-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), operation with passenger, with cold tires Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket Fuses Electrical circuits are electronically protected.

  • Page 123: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame...

  • Page 124: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 82.1 in (2085 mm) Motorcycle height 49.8 in (1265 mm), in DIN normal-load position; with mirrors Motorcycle width 35 in (890 mm), with mirrors Rider's seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), without driver with Custom driver's seat 30.5 in (775 mm), without driver Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 69.3 in (1760 mm), without driver...

  • Page 125: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- 20 % ble total weight) Anti-theft alarm system with anti-theft alarm Activation time 15 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 12 s Temperature range -40...185 °F (-40...85 °C) Operating voltage...

  • Page 126: Remote Control

    Remote control with anti-theft alarm Range of remote control 32.8 ft (10 m) Readiness for reception of remote control 1 h, after ignition off Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz Battery voltage (for remote control) Battery type (for remote control) CR 2032 lithium...

  • Page 127: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 126 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 127 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......127 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 128: 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 129: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (mobile service, To ensure that your BMW con- breakdown assistance, vehicle re- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide dealer net- covery and retrieval, etc.). dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend...
  • Page 130 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 BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 131: 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 132 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,...
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  • Page 136: 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 137 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 138: Index

    Technical data, 120 Replacing bulbs for dipped and Abbreviations and symbols, 6 main-beam headlights, 87 Warning for battery charge current, 26 Replacing LED tail light, 90 Self-diagnosis, 57 Brake fluid Technical data, 121 Technology in detail, 64 Checking fluid level at rear, 76 Warning indicator for defective Warning lamps, 27 Checking front fluid level, 75...
  • Page 139 Dimensions Heated handlebar grips Factory settings, 48 Technical data, 122 Operating, 36 Frame Horn, 14 Technical data, 121 Indicator lamp, 17 Front wheel stand Warning indicator, 26 Mounting, 68 Ignition Fuel Switching off, 30 Filler neck, 11 Electrical system Switching on, 30 Technical data, 120 Refueling procedure, 60 Immobilizer...
  • Page 140 Operating headlight flasher, 33 Multifunction display, 17 Overviews Instrument cluster, 17 Control, 14 Operating high-beam Left handlebar fitting, 14 headlight, 33 Meaning of symbols, 22 Left side of vehicle, 11 Operating parking light, 33 Overview, 21 Multifunction display, 21 Selecting display readings, 32 Parking lamps, 33 Right handlebar fitting, 15 logon...
  • Page 141 Spring preload Rear-wheel drive, 116 Rear-wheel drive Adjusting, 38 Spark plugs, 120 Technical data, 116 Rear adjuster, 13 Standards, 7 Rear-wheel stand Starting, 56 Suspension, 117 Mounting, 70 Control, 15 Transmission, 116 Refueling, 60 Steering lock, 30 Weights, 122 Remote control Suspension Wheels and tires, 119 logon, 50...
  • Page 142 Type plate Remove rear wheel, 83 Position on vehicle, 11 Size change, 78 Technical data, 119 Vehicle identification number Position on vehicle, 13 Warning lamps, 17 ABS, 27 Anti-theft alarm system, 26 Battery charge current, 26 Bulb defective, 26 Display, 23 Engine electronics, 25 Fuel reserve, 25 Immobilizer, 25...
  • Page 143 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2013 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 144 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), one-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), operation with passenger, with cold tires BMW recommends *01418550817* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 817 07.2013, 1st edition, 07...

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