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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 RT...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Displays ....19 Heated handlebar grips ..45 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Electrical system ..135 BMW Motorrad ASC ..78 Frame ..... 136 Tire Pressure Control TCP/ 9 Care .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....143 Confirmation of service ..148 12 Appendix ... . . 151 Certificate .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with and accessories. For this rea- options or accessories not de- son, aspects of your motorcycle scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....15 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight range adjust- ment ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Onboard socket (OE/OA) Adjustment of rear damp- ing rate ( Adjustable shift lever Engine oil level indicator Onboard socket ( Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( with seat heating Operation of passenger seat heating (under pas- senger seat) ( Tank rucksack mount Fuel filler opening ( Clutch fluid reservoir Electrically adjustable wind- shield ( Storage compartment Engine oil fill location...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 116) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard tool kit Helmet holder ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Operation of audio system (OE, see separate operat- ing instructions) High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise-control sys- Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers Windshield ( Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA ESA control ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips with seat heating Driver's seat heater Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lamps ( Multifunction display Tachometer Anti-theft alarm indicator lamp (OE, see separate anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating clock ( Adjusting dimming 42). Operating odometer Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting)

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lamps ..21 Indicator light of cruise-control sys- tem ....... . . 21 Service display .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The column indicates the level of the fuel remaining in the tank. Warning lamps ( - with audio system (OE) Audio system displays Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral". The column indicates the engine temperature. with seat heating Seat heater display Clock ( with heated handlebar...

  • Page 23: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator 10 Trip odometer ( General warning lamp, appears together with with onboard lamps warnings in display panel computer Onboard computer dis- plays ( The ABS symbol can be with Tire Pressure Con- shown differently depend- trol (TPC/RDC) ing on the country.

  • Page 24: Service Display

    If the time remaining until the preferably an authorized intervals may be required. When next service will elapse within BMW Motorrad retailer, for the odometer reading for the re- one month, the service date 1 setting of the date. calculated early service falls to...

  • Page 25: Ambient Temperature

    The determined range is spurious readings of ambi- an approximate reading. ent temperature when the mo- BMW Motorrad therefore recom- torcycle is stationary. When the mends that you do not try to use effects of engine heat on the the full range before refueling.

  • Page 26: Warning Lamps

    Additional information on the does not start until the motorcy- lamps and warning symbols will BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure cle exceeds a speed of 19 mph appear in the display. The uni- Monitor is provided from page (30 km/h) at least once.
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobilizer is active ( the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes red...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display + "Oil" appears in Engine oil level too low ( the display. + Flashing display Outside temperature warning ( of ambient temper- ature Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error ( Flashes rapidly ASC intervention (...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap- play proved range ( Critical inflation pressure flashes Flashes red appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure is outside ap- play proved range ( Critical inflation...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow + "DWA" appears Anti-theft alarm battery discharged in the display...
  • Page 31 Have the defective key re- the engine runs in the emer- placed, preferably by an autho- Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) gency operating mode. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Refueling procedure ( 72). Continued driving is possible, Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 32 The oil pressure in the lubricating Do not continue driving. thorized workshop, preferably oil circuit is too low. Stop imme- an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the malfunction corrected diately and switch off engine. retailer. as soon as possible at an au-...
  • Page 33 Possible cause: Possible cause: Replacing parking light bulb 109). Tail light or brake light bulb de- A combination of several bulb Replacing front turn indicator fective. defects is present. bulb ( 112). Replacing brake light bulbs, See the fault descriptions Replacing brake light bulbs, tail light bulbs and rear turn above.

  • Page 34: Outside Temperature

    Possible cause: yards. an authorized BMW Motorrad The ambient temperature mea- Ride off slowly. It must be retailer. sured at the motorcycle is lower noted that the ABS function than 37 °F (3 °C).

  • Page 35: Asc Deactivated

    Automatic Stability Control ASC warning lamp flashes thorized workshop, preferably (ASC) slowly. an authorized BMW Motorrad Activate ASC function ( 48). retailer. Possible cause: ASC error The self-diagnosis was not com- Tire inflation pressure is pleted;...
  • Page 36 Correct tire inflation pressure in sure is outside the approved tol- facility, preferably an authorized accordance with instructions on erance range. BMW Motorrad retailer. back of cover of Rider's Man- Check tire for damage and If you are unsure about the tire's ual.
  • Page 37 Have fault eliminated at a spe- cialist service facility, preferably been exceeded for the first time cialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad 79). an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Watch the TCP/RDC display at retailer.
  • Page 38 Contact an authorized service control is only ensured for a lim- facility, preferably an authorized facility, preferably an authorized ited time. BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized Anti-theft alarm battery BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 38 Brakes ......51 EWS Electronic immobilizer .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    ASC self-diagnosis in progress. gency key are provided with the pose, preferably an authorized vehicle. The emergency key fea- BMW Motorrad retailer. Switching off ignition tures a light, compact design, al- Switching on ignition lowing it to be carried in a wallet, etc.

  • Page 41: Ews Electronic Immobilizer

    If you lose a key, you can have it Handlebars locked. On level ground, always turn the disabled by your BMW Motorrad Key can now be removed. handlebars to the left to set the partner. When having a key dis- steering lock.

  • Page 42: Clock

    Display The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the Selecting display readings retailer is under an obligation to Switch on ignition. check the legitimacy of all ap- without onboard computer plications for replacement/extra keys. Clock Setting clock Press and hold button 1 until Attempting to set the clock hours 2 flash.
  • Page 43 Resetting trip odometer with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Switch on ignition. Tire inflation pressures (option) Select desired trip odometer. (TPM/ without onboard computer with onboard computer Press the 4 button to select the display mode for the dis- play sector 2. The following data can be dis- played: Press the 1 button and...

  • Page 44: Multifunction Display

    with onboard computer Press the 4 button and main- Press button 1. tain pressure until the figure The current level of dimming Press the 1 button and displayed in the display sec- appears in the display field 2. maintain pressure until the tor 2 resets.

  • Page 45: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely Immediately after switching off necessary.

  • Page 46: Hazard Warning Flashers

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. ers place a strain on the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard off hazard warning flashers. warning flashers for longer than Emergency ON/OFF absolutely necessary. switch If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition...

  • Page 47: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The engine can be switched The increase in power con- off easily and quickly using the sumption caused by the emergency ON/OFF switch. heated grips can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the battery is in- adequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure starting capability.

  • Page 48: Seat Heating

    Seat heating The set heating level 2 is shown in the multifunction display. with seat heating 50 % heating output Driver's seat heater Start engine. 100 % heating output Seat heating can be acti- vated only when the engine Passenger seat heater is running.

  • Page 49: Asc Automatic Stability Control

    ASC Automatic be switched back to the first level. Stability Control 2 Switch in middle position: with Automatic Stability Control Heating off. (ASC) 3 Switch pressed toward rear: 50 % heating capacity. Deactivate ASC function 4 Switch pressed toward front: Switch on ignition.

  • Page 50: Control

    Cruise control ASC warning lamp lights ASC warning lamp goes out; if self-diagnosis has with cruise-control system not been completed, it begins to Release button 1 within two flash. Switching on cruise seconds. control Release button 1 within two ASC warning lamp contin- seconds.
  • Page 51 Setting road speed Acceleration Decreasing speed Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 forward. Briefly press button 2 back- ward. Speed is increased by 1.2 mph The cruise-control system (2 km/h) each time button is Speed is decreased by 1.2 can be used within a speed pressed.
  • Page 52 Resuming former cruising Indicator light for cruise- control system lights up. speed Switching off cruise control Press button 2 back and hold. The motorcycle decelerates steplessly. Briefly push button 2 back to If the button 2 is no longer return to the speed saved be- pressed, the speed achieved forehand.

  • Page 53: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment controls on the handlebars or the The adjusting screw can be handlebars in their mounts. turned more easily if you Opening storage press the clutch lever forward Adjusting the clutch lever compartment when doing so. while driving can lead to accidents.

  • Page 54: Shifting

    Mirrors Shifting Adjusting mirrors Adjusting shift lever Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- tween brake lever and handle- Move mirror into desired posi- Slacken screw 1. bar grip. tion by applying light pressure Turn foot piece 2 into desired Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- at edge.

  • Page 55: Spring Preload

    Adjusting spring preload To decrease spring preload, turn adjustment wheel in direc- for rear wheel tion of LOW arrow. Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust damping characteristic to changed spring preload. Removing passenger seat Press button 1 at top to raise 58).

  • Page 56: Damping

    Installing passenger seat 60). Damping Setting The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the spring preload. A rough road surface requires To increase damping, turn ad- There is a risk of injury softer damping than a smooth justing screw 1 in arrow direc- by burns if you adjust the road surface.

  • Page 57: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    three suspension damping rates Basic setting of rear are available. wheel rear-wheel damp- Additional information on the ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment is provided on page Turn adjusting screw up to 81). stop in direction of arrow H, then turn 0.75 turns in di- Calling up settings rection of arrow S (Full tank Switch on ignition.

  • Page 58: Tires

    Tires desired suspension setting Two-up (with luggage) appears in the display. Checking tire pressure The damping can be ad- Incorrect tire inflation pres- The display is automatically justed while the motorcycle sure results in poorer han- hidden again after a short time. is being ridden.

  • Page 59: Headlight

    Tire pressure, rear If there are questions service facility, preferably an au- whether the headlight thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. range is correct, consult a 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single Ordinary adhesive tape specialized workshop, preferably rider, with cold tire) damages the plastic lens.

  • Page 60: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Headlamp range adjustment Turn adjustment wheel as Unlock seat lock 1 with igni- far as possible in direction tion key while pressing down UP: neutral position. passenger seat in rear area to Headlamp range adjust- support unlocking. Turn adjustment wheel ment in direction DOWN un- Lift passenger seat at rear and...
  • Page 61 Installing driver's seat with seat heating with seat heating with seat heating Separate connector 2 by actu- Separate connector 3 by actu- ating lock. ating lock. Close connector 3. Take off passenger seat and Take off driver's seat and place place on a clean surface with on a clean surface with uphol- upholstered side facing down-...

  • Page 62: Helmet Holder

    with seat heating Passenger seat clicks audibly into place. Adjusting seat height Removing driver's seat ( 59). If the seat is mounted in the lower position, make sure Close connector 2. that its rubber buffers 5 are mounted in the lower position of the mounts 6.
  • Page 63 watch the position of the helmet lock. Guide steel cable through hel- met and bracket and position as shown. Installing passenger seat 60). Secure helmet on helmet holder 1 using a steel cable. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet,...

  • Page 65: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....64 Checklist ......66 Starting .

  • Page 66: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized Make sure that weight is uni- stacles. BMW Motorrad retailer will be formly distributed between happy to advise you and has right and left. The lowering of the motorcycle...

  • Page 67: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter with tank rucksack Observe maximum payload of Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel tank rucksack. monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, odorless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Payload of tank rucksack and damage.

  • Page 68: Checklist

    still: overheating would result. In Brakes with Automatic Stability Control extreme cases, the motorcycle (ASC) Front and rear brake fluid levels could catch fire. Clutch function ASC self-diagnosis in progress. Do not allow the engine to idle Clutch fluid level unnecessarily.
  • Page 69 CHECK! appears on the dis- tery voltage is too low. Recharge an authorized BMW Motorrad play. the battery before you start the retailer. engine, or use jump leads and a Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis donor battery to start.
  • Page 70 Diagnostic system evaluates ABS warning light flashes. an authorized BMW Motorrad status of monitored system retailer. components while vehicle is Phase 2 underway (at least 3.1 mph ASC self-diagnosis [5 km/h]).

  • Page 71: Breaking In

    BMW Motorrad Brake early. Engine break-in speeds retailer. Tires Breaking in New tires have a smooth sur- <7500 min (Odometer face. This must be roughened by Engine reading 249...373 miles riding in a restrained manner at (400...600 km))

  • Page 72: Parking Your Motorcycle

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- When driving in the rain and wheel. Increases in the load at vents the front wheel from lock- through puddles. an individual wheel are accom- ing. After washing the motorcycle.

  • Page 73: Refueling

    under the stand is level and Always check that the ground Ethanol E85 might damage under the stand is level and firm. the engine and fuel supply firm. system. Excessive movements Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel could result in the center Fold out side stand and park with an ethanol content of 85 %, motorcycle.
  • Page 74 Fuel attacks plastic sur- Alternative fuel quality faces, making them cloudy or unattractive. Immediately wipe off plastic parts Premiun unleaded (slight after contact with fuel. reductions in performance and fuel economy), (max. Make sure ground is level and 10 % ethanol, E10) firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 75: Fastening Motorcycle For Transport

    the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Usable fuel quantity Approx. 6.6 gal (Approx. 25 l) Reserve fuel quantity The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- away to the side and fall aged. Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) over.
  • Page 76 Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down against its springs with the sus- pension compressed as much as possible.

  • Page 77: Technology In

    Integral ABS ......76 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....78 Tire Pressure Control TCP/RDC ..79 ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjust- ment .

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 79 BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. the racetrack. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault code result due to...

  • Page 80: Engine Management With

    BMW Motorrad ASC? momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an How important is regular BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the rider maintenance? unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 81: Tire Pressure Control Tcp

    In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- values to the control unit. In the following unusual driving ommends turning back the throt- tle grip somewhat to achieve...
  • Page 82 Tire inflation pressure The sensors are equipped with The tire inflation pressures are a centrifugal controller, which ranges shown temperature-compen- does not enable the transmis- sated in the multifunction display; The TPC/RDC control unit distin- sion of the measured values un- they refer to a tire temperature guishes between three inflation til a speed of approx.

  • Page 83: Esa Ii Electronic Suspension

    base and spring rate are set on lateral expansion of which can be Example: According to the the rear spring strut. If the se- electrohydraulically limited using Rider's Manual, the tire inflation lected riding mode is changed, a displaceable sleeve. The more pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar), the spring rate on the rear spring the sleeve surrounds the plastic...

  • Page 85: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....84 Onboard power sockets ... . 84 Case ....... . 85 Topcase .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without Automatic deactivation proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 87: Case

    Case Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Operating electrical acces- Pull up release lever com- sories Opening case pletely. You can start using electrical ac- Case lid opens. cessories only when the ignition is switched on. The accessory Close case remains operational if the ignition is subsequently switched off.
  • Page 88 Removing case Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Fold up case handle as far as possible. Push release lever 2 down, continuing until it engages. Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock into LEASE position.

  • Page 89: Topcase

    Opening the Topcase Pull release lever all the way Topcase lid opens. Closing the Topcase Press case handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in case lock into OPEN position. LOCK position and remove. Topcase Pull release lever 2 all the way with Topcase...
  • Page 90 Removing Topcase Raise the rear of the Topcase and pull it off luggage rack. Mounting the Topcase Fold up handle as far as possi- ble. Push release lever 2 down, continuing until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in Topcase lock into RELEASE position.
  • Page 91 Press handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position then extract it.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Onboard tool kit ....92 Engine oil .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    Service tool kit Special tools and thorough spe- cialized knowledge are required with auxiliary tool kit to carry out some of the work described here. If you are in doubt, consult an authorized workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    Specified level of engine removing and installing wheels), center stand. BMW Motorrad has put together Wait five minutes to allow oil to a service tool kit matched to your drain to the oil pan. between MIN and MAX motorcycle.

  • Page 96: Brake System

    If no clear pressure points are perceptible: Wipe area around fill location Have the brakes checked at an clean. authorized workshop, preferably Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill an authorized BMW Motorrad location with toolkit. retailer.
  • Page 97 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Conduct a visual inspection of Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad the brake pad thickness. Direc-...

  • Page 98: Brake Pad Wear

    One ring visible: brake-pad ity, preferably an authorized thickness is at least 25 % BMW Motorrad retailer. No rings visible: Brake pads Brake pad wear worn to wear limit; check as The rear brake has a brake-pad...
  • Page 99 Removing driver's seat ( 59). If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 100: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by an Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1. authorized workshop, preferably The brake fluid level in the an authorized BMW Motorrad brake-fluid reservoir drops Brake fluid, DOT4 retailer. due to brake pad wear. The brake fluid level must Checking clutch fluid level not fall below the MIN mark.

  • Page 101: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Make sure ground is level and authorized BMW Motorrad re- firm and park motorcycle. tailer. Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear Wheel rims and tires indicators.

  • Page 102: Wheels

    Tire recommendation lations. A change in these sizes For every size of tire, due to conversion to others than BMW Motorrad has tested and the wheels installed as standard approved certain makes as equipment can seriously affect roadworthy. BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 103: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the authorized workshop of the TCP/ RDC sensor. Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. Release the two clips 1 retain- Once the calipers have ing the sensor cable on the been removed, there is brake line.

  • Page 104: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends The front wheel must be the BMW Motorrad front wheel installed right way round to Installing front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. rotate in the correct direction.
  • Page 105 When rolling front wheel into Clamp bolt for quick- front suspension, watch ABS release axle sensor on left side. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Remove front wheel stand. Slide the brake calipers onto the rotors. Engage the two clips 1 to mount the sensor cable on the brake line.

  • Page 106: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on Braking efficiency is im- center stand. paired if the brake pads are Remove case if necessary. not correctly bedded against the disks.

  • Page 107: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening nally torques checked by a specialized 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Mount end muffler on tube retailer. at exhaust valve and turn into Remove bolts 3 of rear wheel, Place rear wheel on rear wheel starting position.

  • Page 108: Front Wheel Stand

    2 with appropriate center stand or an auxiliary torque. stand before lifting it with the Muffler on rear frame BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Make sure ground is level and 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten screw 1 to appropriate firm and place motorcycle on torque.
  • Page 109 Loosen securing screws 1. Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is resting front suspension rests securely Push the two mounts 2 out- on the center stand: The on them. ward, continuing until the front motorcycle is raised too far at the supension fits between them.

  • Page 110: Lamps

    Lamps Replace defective bulb. Replacing low-beam and Bulbs for low-beam headlight high-beam bulb The alignment of connec- H7 / 12 V / 55 W tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown Bulb for high-beam in the following illustrations. headlight Make sure ground is level and H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 111: Replacing Parking Light

    Replacing parking light bulb Removing turn indicator with fairing piece ( 113). Insert bulb 5 while ensuring Attach the plug 3. that the lug 6 is in the correct position. Remove parking-light bulb through opening 1. Install cover panel 1 for high- beam headlamp or cover pan- Engage both sides of wire els 2 for low-beam headlamp.
  • Page 112 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To avoid leaving contaminant deposits on the bulb's glass surface, use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Remove bulb socket from Mount bulb socket in headlight headlight housing by turning housing and lock by turning lever 2 counterclockwise.
  • Page 113 Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove case if necessary. Remove bulb sockets 2 for Press bulb 4 into socket and turn indicators or bulb sock- turn counterclockwise to re- ets 3 for tail light and brake move.

  • Page 114: Indicator Bulb

    Replacing front turn bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. indicator bulb Removing turn indicator with fairing piece ( 113). Mount lamp housing at posi- tion 5. Press bulb 4 into socket and install by turning clockwise. Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Mount removed bulb socket clockwise to remove it from...

  • Page 115: Fairings And Panels

    Installing turn indicator with fairing piece ( 114). Fairings and Panels Removing turn indicator with fairing piece Press bulb 2 into socket and Press bulb 2 into socket and turn counterclockwise to re- install by turning clockwise. move. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Press mirror downward and...
  • Page 116 Installing turn indicator with fairing piece Guide tool from toolkit parallel Remove turn indicator with fair- to edge 1 of loudspeaker grill ing piece toward front. through opening 2. Close connector 4. Disconnect connector 4. Remove screw 3 located in ex- Lay fairing piece on a soft sur- Mount turn indicator with fair- tension of opening while hold-...

  • Page 117: Jump-Start

    A short-circuit can result positive terminal of the dis- if the crocodile clips of charged battery and clamping the jump leads are accidentally the other end to the positive brought into contact with the terminal of the donor battery. motorcycle. Then clamp one end of the Use only jump leads fitted with black jumper cable to the...

  • Page 118: Battery

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Do not turn the battery upside down. To start the engine, do not Charging connected use start sprays or similar...
  • Page 119 Charging disconnected Switch off ignition. tronics. battery Removing driver's seat ( 59). Use suitable BMW chargers. Charge battery using a suitable The correct charger is available charger. through your authorized Comply with the operating in- BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 120 Consult a certified service fa- move. cility, preferably an authorized Lift out battery upward; if it BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- is difficult to move, moving it Hook in retaining hoop at bot- ting of the date. back and forth will help.

  • Page 121: Care

    Care Care products ..... 120 Washing your vehicle ....120 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 122: Care Products

    Brake early until the brake disks and pads are dry. 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 123: Paint Care

    BMW clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Motorrad recommends remov- ish for additional treatment. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective...

  • Page 124: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating retailer. To preserve the finish of your Returning motorcycle vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- to use mends using BMW Car Wax or agents that contain carnauba or Remove the protective wax synthetic waxes. coating. When water fails to form beads Clean the motorcycle.

  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 124 Performance data ....137 Threaded fasteners ....125 Engine .

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 127: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamp bolt for quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 128 Shift lever Value Valid Gearshift lever on selector shaft M6 x 25 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

  • Page 129: Engine

    Engine 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 Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 130: Fuel

    (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 6.6 gal (Approx. 25 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 131: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change Products 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 132: 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 2.620 (34:13 teeth)

  • Page 133: Suspension

    Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame Design of the front-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil pressure spring...
  • Page 134 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central strut with coil spring and single-tube gas- filled shock absorber controlled by linkage system. Infinitely-variable adjustment of spring preload and rebound rate...

  • Page 135: Brakes

    Sintered metal 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 Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...
  • Page 136 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire...

  • Page 137: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A, all onboard sockets electronic fuse All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 138: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with structurally- integrated power unit Location of type plate under passenger seat Location of the vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 87.8 in (2230 mm) Motorcycle height 56.3 in (1430 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight with lowering 55.5 in (1410 mm), above windshield, lower posi-...

  • Page 139: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 580 lbs (263 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, fuel tank 90 % full, without OE Permissible gross weight 1091 lbs (495 kg) Maximum payload 511 lbs (232 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 141: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 140 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 141 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......141 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 142: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 143: 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 144 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 145: 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 146 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 147 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 148 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 149 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 150: 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 151 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 153: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......152...
  • Page 154 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 155: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 51 Charging connected Checking operation, 94 Self-diagnosis, 67 battery, 116 Safety instructions, 69 Technology in detail, 76 Charging disconnected Technical data, 133 Warning indicators, 32 battery, 117 Wear indicator, 96 Accessories Installing, 118 Bulbs General instructions, 84...
  • Page 156 Clock Electrical system Frame Adjusting, 40 Technical data, 136 Technical data, 135 Control, 18 Front wheel stand Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17 Clutch Mounting, 106 Operating, 44 Adjusting handlebar lever, 51 Fuel Checking fluid level, 98 Engine Fill location, 13 Starting, 66 Checking operation, 98 Refueling, 72 Technical data, 127...
  • Page 157 Helmet holder Returning to use, 122 Lights Position on motorcycle, 15 Storage, 122 Control, 16 Securing helmet, 60 Multifunction display, 18 Headlight low beam, 43 Horn, 16 Adjusting dimming, 42 Operating headlight flasher, 43 Control, 16 Operating high-beam Overview, 20 Ignition headlight, 43 Selecting display readings, 40...
  • Page 158 Left-hand multifunction Seat heating Storage compartment switch, 16 Control, 17 Operating, 51 Multifunction display, 20 Control device, 13 Position on motorcycle, 13 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Operating, 46 Switching off, 70 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Seats Adjusting seat height, 60 Underneath seat, 15 Tachometer, 18 Height adjustment, 15...
  • Page 159 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Turn indicators Warning lamps Display, 23 Control, 16 Overview, 21 Rim sticker, 100 Installing, 114 Weights Technology in detail, 79 Operating, 43 Payload table, 15 Warning indicators, 33 Removing, 113 Technical data, 137 Tires Wheels Checking inflation pressure, 56 Check wheel rims, 99 Vehicle identification number Checking tire inflation...
  • Page 160 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 161 Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418551007* Order No.: 01 41 8 551 007 08.2013, 4th edition, 07...

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