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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Displays ....21 Daytime driving light ..56 the end of this Rider's Manual if Warning and indicator Turn indicators .
  • Page 5 9 Care ....145 BMW Motorrad ASC ..101 Weights ....161 Care products .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....164 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 165 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....165 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • 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

    German DIN standards (TPC). and comply with their tolerance specifications. Versions for indi- Equipment vidual countries may differ. When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various Notice concerning items of custom equipment. This current status Rider's Manual describes optional...

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir 114) Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( Rear seat heating control (on rear seat) ( 2nd power socket Left-hand stow compart- ment ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard power socket 136) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 110) with audio system Right-hand stow compart- ment ( Vehicle identification num- ber (on steering head bear- ing) Type plate (on steering- head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 112) Engine oil filler (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Adjuster for the rider's seat height ( Standard tool kit ( 106) Tool for adjusting spring load ( Fuses ( 133)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with daytime driving light Daytime driving light with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers Windshield adjustment with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( Turn indicators ( Horn...
  • Page 18 Multi-Controller and MENU button Multifunction display ASC ( with dynamic ESA D-ESA ( with audio system Audio system (see audio system manual) 10 Selecting favorite menu 50).

  • Page 19: Right

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

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lamps ( with navigation system with preparation for navi- gation system Navigation system 137) Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Tachometer with navigation system with preparation for navi- gation system Release for navigation slot 137) Multifunction display Trip odometer (...
  • Page 21 adapted automatically to suit am- bient brightness.

  • Page 23: Displays

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

  • Page 24: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS ( ASC ( Turn indicator, left Fuel reserve ( with daytime driving light Daytime driving light High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Electronic engine manage- ment with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA ( with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( with cruise control...
  • Page 25 12 General warning lamp, ap- pears together with warn- ing symbols in display panel (...

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip odometer ( Warning symbols ( Menu area ( Audio system with daytime driving light Automatic daytime light function ( with seat heating Seat heating ( Heated handlebar grips with dynamic ESA D-ESA settings Onboard computer ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressure Clock (...

  • Page 27: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 11 Gear indicator, "N" is Average speed since last shown for Neutral reset ( 12 Coolant temperature Fuel level Ambient temperature with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Meanings of the symbols at posi- tion 1: Stopwatch ( Average fuel consumption since last reset (...

  • Page 28: Warning Lamps

    Oil level ( with dynamic ESA Electrical system voltage Warnings for which there is no dedicated warning light are in- 1 Damping dicated by the general warn- 2 Vehicle load ing light 1 in conjunction with a Warning lamps warning symbol such as 2 shown on the multifunction display.
  • Page 29 A list of the possible warnings can be found on the pages that follow.
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the dis- Outside temperature warning ( play lights up yellow appears on the dis- EWS active ( play lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing turns red appears on the dis-...
  • Page 31 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow appears on the dis- Light failure ( play appears on the dis- DWA battery charge level low ( play lights up yellow appears on the dis- DWA battery drained ( play appears on the dis-...
  • Page 32 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error ( flashes red + tire pressure in Tire inflation pressure is outside ap- proved range ( + "...
  • Page 33 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the dis- Central locking locked ( play briefly shows yellow appears on the dis- Service overdue ( play lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( turns yellow...

  • Page 34: Outside Temperature

    BMW Motorrad retailer. workshop, preferably an autho- derline range. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. At low outside temperatures, icy...
  • Page 35 During the next refueling thorized workshop, preferably thorized workshop, preferably stop: an authorized BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad Check engine oil level ( 107). retailer. retailer.
  • Page 36 Please contact a specialized DWA battery drained appears on the display. workshop, preferably an autho- with anti-theft alarm system rized BMW Motorrad retailer. (DWA) Possible cause: DWA battery charge level Rear light, brake light or rear shows yellow.
  • Page 37 Onboard system voltage body warmer or supplementary appears on the display. headlight). appears on the display. Generator power is no longer Battery charge current Generator power is only just sufficient to supply all consumers insufficient sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery.

  • Page 38: Abs Error

    ASC intervention lasts. This fea- lights up. thorized workshop, preferably ture continues to furnish the rider an authorized BMW Motorrad with visual feedback confirm- Possible cause: retailer. ing that the system has initiated...

  • Page 39: Asc Switched Off

    ASC switched off an authorized BMW Motorrad compensation and on inflation ASC warning lamp lights retailer. pressure adjustment in the chap- ter "Technology in detail".
  • Page 40 Have fault eliminated at a spe- cycle until after the minimum an authorized BMW Motorrad cialist service facility, preferably speed has been exceeded.) retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad Watch the RDC display at retailer.
  • Page 41 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) an authorized BMW Motorrad Contact an authorized service dealer. Refueling procedure ( 92). facility, preferably an authorized...

  • Page 42: Ambient Temperature

    CHECK! : Check oil level during Borderline range for am- side stand retracted. next refueling stop. bient temperature The determined range is an approximate reading. Approx. 37 °F (Approx. 3 °C) BMW Motorrad therefore recom-...

  • Page 43: Service Display

    – – – : No measurement possi- ble (above-mentioned conditions not met). Service display If a service is due, the ser- vice symbol and the service due date in place of the odome- ter are shown for a short time If the countdown to the next If the vehicle covers high an- after the Pre-Ride-Check.

  • Page 44: Tire Inflation Pressures

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

  • Page 45: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 45 Cruise control ..... . . 60 Ignition .
  • Page 46 DWA ....... . 76 Rider's seat ......79 Passenger seat .

  • Page 47: Steering And Ignition

    Steering and ignition with audio system Audio stow compartment lock Keys Locking handlebars You are provided with 2 ignition If the motorcycle is on the keys. side stand, the surface Should you lose your keys, re- of the ground will determine fer to the information regarding whether it is better to turn the the electronic immobilizer (EWS)

  • Page 48: Ignition

    Ignition Switch off ignition with daytime driving light The daytime light switches Switch on ignition off shortly after the ignition is switched off. with additional LED headlight The supplementary LED head- lights switch off shortly after the ignition is switched off. Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 49: Multifunction Display

    Always store further vehicle keys separately from the ignition key. If you lose one of your motorcy- cle keys, you can have it disabled by your authorized BMW motor- cycle retailer. When having a key disabled you should also bring all of the mo-...
  • Page 50 Selecting menu item Setting parameters An arrow 1 on the upper or lower edge of the display indicates that Move the cursor within the menu Direct selection by turning the Multi-Controller using the Multi-Controller 1. If you move the cursor to a menu in the corresponding direction, item that requires no other set- you can access additional menu...
  • Page 51 Resetting settings Selecting from a list Setting numerical values You can reset average values A circle 1 beside each selectable If there are one or more numeri- marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are cal values between the arrows 1, pressing the Multi-Controller to part of a selection list.
  • Page 52 Exiting menu Setting relative values Pressing the Multi-Controller 1 to the left returns you to the next A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 1 appears when you are in MENU higher menu; pressing the set a value in a range between a submenu.

  • Page 53: Onboard Computer

    Language Reset! : Display lan- appears on the dis- guage (German, English, Span- play, press the Multi-Controller ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- to the right and hold it in this tuguese) position) Time format Background : Indication 12 h / 24 h : Clock in 12- on the display when the radio 12 h...
  • Page 54 Date : Current date Oil level : Engine-oil level Elec. voltage : electri- cal system voltage : No reading Reset average data Info Call up the menu and select the average value you want to reset. The following items of informa- With the stopwatch stopped, Push the Multi-Controller to tion can be displayed in panel 1:...

  • Page 55: Trip Odometer

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

  • Page 56: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off If there are questions whether the headlight switch (kill switch) range is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range adjustment Engine switched off Operating position Emergency on/off switch Headlight (kill switch) Headlamp range and...

  • Page 57: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Parking lamps The parking lamps 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 58: Daytime Driving Light

    Daytime driving light Select menu option Day run lights and set Daytime light manual Auto. DRL mode with daytime driving light Requirement: automatic daytime light function is switched off. If the daytime light is switched on in the dark, Press button 1 to switch on visibility will be made worse the additional LED headlights.

  • Page 59: Settings Menu

    supplementary headlight is the light conditions. The sensor time light is switched on again. switched on again at the same cannot detect fog or drizzle, for When the daytime light is on, time. example. the daytime light symbol shows on the multifunction display. In such situations you should If the main-beam headlight switch on the dipped headlight...

  • Page 60: Turn Indicators

    ambient light reaches the re- pressed. If the turn indicator but- Turn indicator cancella- quired level. ton is released, the emergency tion flasher function becomes active Turn indicators again. The turn indicators automat- Operate turn indicator ically switch off after the de- fined time and distance.

  • Page 61: Asc

    The suspension settings also ad- Riding mode just to the selected scenario. Use of the riding modes Setting riding mode BMW Motorrad has developed three riding scenarios for your Switch on ignition ( 46). motorcycle from which you can select the one matching your...

  • Page 62: Cruise Control

    When the vehicle is stationary, the selected riding mode is ac- tivated after approx. 2 seconds. While the motorcycle is mov- ing, the new riding mode will only be activated if the accel- erator twist-grip is in the zero position. After the new riding mode is activated, the symbols for Press button 1.
  • Page 63 Switching on cruise Press button 1 forward and Adjustment range for hold. control cruise control The motorcycle accelerates steplessly. 19...130 mph (30...210 km/h) If the button 1 is no longer Indicator lamp for cruise- pressed, the speed achieved control system lights up. is maintained and saved.

  • Page 64: Spring Preload

    Resuming former cruising Indicator lamp for cruise- Decreasing the speed control system lights up. speed Switching off cruise 1 mph (2 km/h) control Press button 1 back and hold. The motorcycle decelerates steplessly. If the button 1 is no longer pressed, the speed achieved is maintained and saved.
  • Page 65 preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded. Adjust spring preload at rear wheel Adjusting the spring preload while the motorcycle is be- ing ridden can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload only when the motorcycle is Pull cover 1 slightly outwards Your motorcycle's han- stationary.

  • Page 66: Damping

    Damping Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting The damping must be adjusted Turn adjuster wheel counter- to the road conditions and the clockwise as far as possible. spring preload. (One-up without load) A rough road surface requires Turn adjuster wheel as far softer damping than a smooth as possible counterclock- road surface.

  • Page 67: Electronic Suspension Adjust

    running gear and responds to Basic setting of rear them by adjusting the damper wheel rear-wheel damp- valves. As a result, the running gear is adjusted to the conditions of the ground. Turn adjuster wheel as far as In addition, the damping char- possible clockwise, then 4 acteristic can be made harder clicks counterclockwise (One-...

  • Page 68: Clutch

    acteristic are grayed while ad- press the clutch lever forward justment is in progress. when doing so. Four settings are available: Clutch Position 1: smallest distance Adjusting clutch lever between handlebar grip and clutch lever. Adjusting the clutch lever Position 4: largest distance while driving can lead to between handlebar grip and accidents.

  • Page 69: Start-Off Assistance

    Start-off assistance with Hill Start Control Hill Start Control Operating Start-off assistance brake failure on switching off en- gine/ignition, folding down side stand, expiry of time limit (approx. Turn adjusting wheel 1 into Apply brake lever 1 firmly and 20 minutes) or in the event of a desired position.

  • Page 70: Tires

    Handle heat. the Hill Start Control indicator Make sure ground is level and Call up the lamp goes out when the brake firm and park motorcycle. menu. is fully released. Check tire pressures against Hill Start Control is now data below. switched off.

  • Page 71: Seat Heating

    Seat heating can be acti- vated only when the engine is running. Seat heating Call up the menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Symbol 1 appears on the display, indicating that the handlebar grip indicating that the seat heating is heating is ON.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Instrument

    have been temporarily switched be switched back to the first level. off. 2 Switch in middle position: Adjusting the Heating off. instrument cluster 3 Switch in one-dot position: 50 % heating output. Adjusting the instrument 4 Switch in two-dot position: cluster 100 % heating output.

  • Page 73: Mirrors

    There is no guarantee that the Adjust mirrors pressure-sensitive finger guard system will function correctly if a windscreen that does not have BMW approval is installed. Under these circumstances: Before switching off the igni- tion always check that there is nothing to obstruct movement Press button 1 at top to raise of the windscreen.

  • Page 74: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment such as mobile phones and MP3 Push unlocked lock barrel players. downward to open lid. Using left-hand stow Refer to the operating instruc- Temperatures inside the compartment tions of your electronic devices stow compartments can for possible usage restrictions. become high, particularly in sum- mer, and could potentially cause In summer, do not place...
  • Page 75 Lock The locked symbol appears The stowage compartment on the display. in the left side panel and the cases are unlocked. with anti-theft alarm system The stowage compartment (DWA) in the right side panel is un- locked. The functions of the remote with topcase control for the anti-theft alarm are described in the corre-...
  • Page 76 Open case ( 140). Enable logon of the remote controls as follows: Switch on ignition. Press and hold down buttons 1 and 2 until LED 3 stops flash- First turn the key in the top- ing. case lock 45° past the LOCK LED 3 flashes for about ten position, then turn it to the dot seconds.

  • Page 77: Remote Control

    if you have logged on the first Replace the battery of remote remote control and then do not control. press a button within approxi- mately 30 seconds. Synchronize the remote controls If the central locking system stops responding to the signals from a remote control, the unit in Press and hold down buttons 1 question has to be synchronized.

  • Page 78: Dwa

    Insert the new battery with the positive terminal up. Deactivation without Battery type remote control with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) CR 123 A The LED on the remote control Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) in normal operating po- lights up; the remote control needs to be synchronized.
  • Page 79 Activation without remote DWA is now switched off. control Activation with remote with anti-theft alarm system control (DWA) with anti-theft alarm system If necessary, activate automatic (DWA) arming of DWA after ignition is with central locking switched off. Switch off ignition. DWA Adapting ( 79).
  • Page 80 Alarm turn indicators flash. The type DWA is armed. of alarm sound can be set by with anti-theft alarm system an authorized BMW Motorrad (DWA) retailer. The alarm can be triggered by If an alarm was triggered while the motion sensor...

  • Page 81: Rider's Seat

    Rider's seat automatically when the ignition 4 flashes: DWA disconnected from motorcycle battery is switched off. Remove rider's seat Automatic 5 flashes: motion sensor 3 : Anti- theft alarm system has to be DWA Adapting activated with the remote with anti-theft alarm system control when the ignition is (DWA) switched off.
  • Page 82 Install rider's seat with seat heating Remove front seat 1 from seat Locate front seat lugs 2 in the bracket 3 in rearward direction. rubber buffers 1 on the left and right. Connect plug 1 of the seat with seat heating Lower the rear of the front seat heating.

  • Page 83: Passenger Seat

    Turn the adjuster plate to posi- tion B to obtain the higher seat height. Pull latch 1 to the rear and re- Remove screws 1. move adjusting plate 2. Pull the rear seat slightly for- ward and lift the seat slightly. Insert the adjuster plate into mounts 2 in the desired posi- tion and then press it into the...
  • Page 84 Installing passenger seat with seat heating with seat heating Install screws 1. Disconnect plug 1 of the seat heating and remove the rear Connect plug 1 of the seat seat. heating. Lay the seat on the cover side on a clean surface. Position pillion seat on the mounts 1.

  • Page 85: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....84 Checklist ......85 Starting .

  • Page 86: Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 87: Checklist

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

  • Page 88: Starting

    Damping setting and spring You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- preload torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat- extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge Tread depth and tire inflation The engine will switch itself off if the battery before you start the pressure...
  • Page 89 ABS warning lamp goes out. ABS self-diagnosis Phase 2 The self-diagnosis routine checks ABS self-diagnosis not shows red. whether the BMW Motorrad In- completed tegral ABS is ready for opera- tion. The self-diagnosis routine The ABS function is not avail- Phase 3...

  • Page 90: Breaking In

    ASC self-diagnosis Watch all warning and indicator lamps on the display. The self-diagnosis routine checks Engine whether the BMW Motorrad ASC ASC self-diagnosis not While running in the motorcy- is ready for operation. The self- completed cle, vary the throttle opening...

  • Page 91: Shifting Gears

    When changing gear using major load change reactions. full tire traction. Accident the Pro Gear-shift Assis- BMW Motorrad recommends hazards exist in particular on wet tance function, the cruise control only changing gear using the roads and at extreme angles.

  • Page 92: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel zero position the weight transfer to the front is prevented by BMW Motorrad When changing up with the wheel. Increases in the load at Integral ABS. throttle closed (overrunning an individual wheel are accom- mode) or when decelerating.

  • Page 93: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Wet, soiled brakes Center stand motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake Switch off engine. rotors and the brake pads result If the ground is soft or un- Side stand in a decrease in the braking ac- even, there is no guaran- Switch off engine.

  • Page 94: Refueling

    Refueling ply with the current standard in Fuel attacks plastic sur- each case. faces, making them cloudy Fuel specifications or unattractive. Recommended fuel qual- For optimal fuel economy, the Immediately wipe off plastic parts gasoline should be sulfur-free or after contact with fuel. very low in sulfur content.

  • Page 95: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    against scratching. For exam- Unlock cap of fuel tank 1 with The "usable fuel quantity" ignition key by turning it clock- indicated in the Technical ple, use adhesive tape or soft wise, and fold it up. data is the fuel quantity, which cloths.
  • Page 96 Fasten rear straps on both Components can be dam- sides to the passenger foot- aged. pegs and then tighten them. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tighten all straps evenly so brake lines or wiring harnesses. that the motorcycle is fixed se- Pass the straps over the fork curely.

  • Page 97: Technology In

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..98 BMW Motorrad ASC ....101 Tire Pressure Monitor ....102...

  • Page 98: Riding Mode

    Riding mode mode, the less assistance there ROAD mode is from the ASC. The point at which the ASC sys- Riding mode selection Therefore, consider the following tem intervenes is later than in Three riding modes enable the when selecting the riding mode: RAIN mode.

  • Page 99: Gearshift Assistant Pro

    with dynamic ESA the throttle twist-grip must be Throttle does not have to be turned back. closed when changing gear Dynamic ESA under acceleration. In the RAIN, ROAD and DY- Gearshift assistant Pro When decelerating and chang- NAMIC modes, damping vari- ing down (throttle closed) the ants HARD, NORMAL and with hear-...

  • Page 100: Hill Start Control

    Hill Start Control prevents the into which you are changing. the rear brake. motorcycle rolling backwards in Overrevving is thus prevented. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS an uncontrolled manner when adapts the brake force distribu- starting off on an uphill incline...
  • Page 101 At this point in of ABS modulation to suit the rider increases the brake pres- time, the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS must assume extremely low load carried by the motorcycle. sure, the wheels begin to lock...
  • Page 102 The system is not and rapid decelerations it is pos- engaged. optimized for special require- sible that the BMW Motorrad In- Rear wheel locked-up for a ments resulting under extreme tegral ABS cannot prevent the longer period of time by en-...

  • Page 103: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    What are the design driving. Be careful in curves. When features of ASC? you apply the brakes in a BMW Motorrad ASC is an assis- Special situations curve, the motorcycle's weight tance system for the rider and and momentum take over and...

  • Page 104: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Heating up on the main or aux- wheel makes contact with the inside the tire and sends these iliary stand at idle or with gear ground again. values to the control unit. engaged. In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends turning back the throt-...

  • Page 105: Tire Inflation Pressure

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

  • Page 106: Esa

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

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Onboard tool kit ....106 Engine oil .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    Further information about main- Reversible screwdriver in- tenance and repair work can be sert obtained on DVD through your with Phillips PH1 and Torx authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Remove rider's seat 79). Special tools and thorough spe- Removing and installing...

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 110: Brake System

    1 quarts (max 0.95 l) (Dif- Have the brakes checked at an ference between MIN and authorized workshop, preferably MAX) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check engine oil level ( 107). Install sealing plug 2 of engine Check front brake pad oil fill location.
  • Page 111 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad thickness Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear brake pads to determine their...
  • Page 112 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check front brake fluid level Check brake fluid level in front brake-fluid reservoir 1. A low fluid level in the...
  • Page 113 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 114: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the rized workshop, preferably an approved level: authorized BMW Motorrad re- Have the defect corrected as tailer. soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 115 Topping up coolant Pull side trim panel 1 upwards out of side panel 2, paying at- tention to lugs arrowed when doing so. Locate side trim panel 1 on side panel 2, paying attention Remove screws 1. to position of lugs. Rotate side trim panel 3 in- wards.

  • Page 116: Clutch

    Have tires replaced even be- Have the clutch checked by an For every size of tire, fore the minimum tread depth authorized workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad has tested and is reached. an authorized BMW Motorrad approved certain makes as retailer.
  • Page 117 Detailed information can be vice facility, and preferably a obtained from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. In some BMW Motorrad retailer or online cases the data stored in the con- at www.bmw-motorrad.com. trol units can be adapted to the...
  • Page 118 BMW Motorrad dealer or tire fit- Once the calipers have caliper 2 back and forth against ter to the RDC sensor. been removed, there is the brake rotor 3. a risk of the brake pads being Carefully pull brake calipers...
  • Page 119 Remove screw 1. Pull quick-release axle 1 out Remove spacer bushing 1 from while supporting the front the wheel hub. Remove left axle clamping wheel. screw 2. Install front wheel Place front wheel down and Slightly press the quick-release roll it forward out of the front axle inward for a better grip on Malfunctions may occur suspension.
  • Page 120 Roll front wheel into front sus- threads can suffer damage. pension. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install screw 1 with specified torque. Brace quick-release axle on the right side at the same time.
  • Page 121 Engage the brakes repeatedly, continuing until the brake pads seat against the rotors. Fix ABS sensor lead in retain- ing clips 1 and 2. Insert ABS sensor into socket and fit screw 3. Remove rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Tighten the right-hand axle Install securing screws 4 on left firm and place motorcycle on...

  • Page 122: Front Wheel Stand

    Mounting front wheel Please see the information on stand the effect of wheel sizes on the The BMW Motorrad front ABS and ASC chassis control The lengths of the lug bolts wheel stand is not designed systems at the beginning of this...
  • Page 123 Place the motorcycle on the center stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand.

  • Page 124: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing bulbs for low- beam headlight The alignment of connec- tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following illustrations. Make sure ground is level and Disconnect plug 1. firm and park motorcycle. If the motorcycle is resting on the center stand: The Switch off ignition.
  • Page 125 Replacing bulb for high- Replace defective bulb. beam headlight Bulbs for low-beam headlight The description below steps you through the H7 / 12 V / 55 W procedure for replacing the left bulb. Replacement is carried out To protect the glass against soiling, only grasp the bulb by in the same way on the right the base.
  • Page 126 Remove screws 1. Remove cover 1 by pulling on Release wire spring 1 from lever. catch on left and right and fold Carefully remove speaker down. unit 2, paying attention to the electrical connector. Remove bulb 2. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H1 / 12 V / 55 W...
  • Page 127 Fit bulb 2, ensuring that the lug Attach plug 1. Connect electrical connector 1. is in the correct position. The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illustra- tion. Fit wire spring 1. Install cover panel 1. Locate speaker unit 2 in mount.
  • Page 128 Place speaker cover 1 in posi- Remove screws 2. Disconnect plug connection 1. tion and fit screws 2. Remove speaker cover 1 side- Make sure ground is level and ways to the left. Replacing bulb for parking firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition.
  • Page 129 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with daytime driving light with headlight Pro Lighting rings, integrated into Pull carefully on lead 2 to re- Insert bulb socket 1 in the light headlight move the bulb socket 1 from unit housing, using the lead 2 To prevent contaminants from...
  • Page 130 BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing fiber-optic halo lights with daytime driving light with headlight Pro The fiber-optic halo lights are integrated in the headlight unit Connect electrical connector 1. Place speaker cover 1 in posi- and can only be replaced as tion and fit screws 2.

  • Page 131: Jump-Start

    Please contact a specialized Jump-starting with a donor- workshop, preferably an autho- battery voltage higher than end to the positive terminal of rized BMW Motorrad retailer. 12 V can damage the motorcycle the donor battery. electronics. Connect the black jump lead...

  • Page 132: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has devel- ignition, the battery is completely also required for warranty claims. oped a trickle-charger spe- discharged (battery voltage be-...
  • Page 133 Charging disconnected Removing and installing damage to the motorcycle elec- battery battery tronics. Charge battery using a suitable Use suitable BMW chargers. charger. The correct charger is available Comply with operating instruc- through your authorized tions of charger. BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 134 Lift battery slightly out of Slide battery into holder. holder sufficiently for positive terminal to be accessible. Remove negative battery ca- ble 1 and rubber strap 2. First press retaining plate under the battery at point 2 and then Remove positive battery ca- locate it in the mounts 1.

  • Page 135: Fuses

    If the fuses blow frequently, have the electrical system Fuses checked by an authorized spe- cialized workshop, preferably Replace fuses an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install rider's seat ( 80). Insert battery cover into mount 1 and press it into mounts 2.
  • Page 136 Fuse assignment Fuse box 15 A (Slot 1: instrument clus- ter, anti-theft alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, topcase light) 7.5 A (Slot 2: left multifunction switch, Tire Pressure Control (RDC), audio system)

  • Page 137: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....136 Onboard power sockets ... 136 Navigation system ....137 Case .

  • Page 138: General Instructions

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

  • Page 139: Navigation System

    Navigation system cle electronics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already Installing navigation switched off shortly after the device ignition is switched off. with navigation system with preparation for navigation Automatic power socket system cut-out after ignition is switched off max 15 min First locate navigation device 1 in the cradle and then tilt it...
  • Page 140 ing catch 1 should be fully en- gaged. Operating navigation device with preparation for navigation system If applicable, switch on the nav- igation device. Check that the navigation de- Press catch release 1 and re- Navigation Call up the vice is secure in the cradle. move navigation device 2.
  • Page 141 In Security settings the map view, for instance, the Due to integration of the The BMW Motorrad Navigator view zooms out from the map BMW Motorrad Navigator, there can be secured against unau- detail. may be differences from the...

  • Page 142: Case

    A maximum of five VINs can be Pull the release lever all the saved in this way. way up and open the lid of the case. Subsequently, the PIN does not have to be entered when the Close case Navigator is switched by switch- ing ON the ignition while cradled in any of these motorcycles.
  • Page 143 Push release lever 2 down, continuing until it engages. Turn key to LOCK position in pannier lock and remove. Remove case Pull carry handle 3 up as far as Insert case in brackets 4. it will go. Case is released and can be removed.

  • Page 144: Topcase

    Topcase Opening topcase with topcase with central locking If applicable, open the central locking. Press lock barrel 1 forward. Pull release lever 2 all the way Release lever 2 pops up. Close topcase lid and hold it Pull the release lever all the down.
  • Page 145 Remove topcase Remove rider's seat ( 79). Remove passenger seat 81). with topcase Push slide latch 2 toward the Raise the rear of the topcase outside and hold it in this posi- and pull it off luggage rack. tion. Installing passenger seat Turn rotary fastener 3 in the 82).
  • Page 146 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Make sure that the topcase is correctly located on the pannier rack.

  • Page 147: Care

    Care Care products ..... 146 Washing your vehicle ....146 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 148: 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 149: Paint Care

    Carefully clean chrome parts with cause damage. 'Insect sponges' or sponges with plenty of water and BMW car hard surfaces can also lead to Do not use silicone sprays or shampoo, especially if the mo- scratches.

  • Page 150: Storing Motorcycle

    To preserve the finish of your BMW Motorrad recommends vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- using BMW tar remover for mends BMW Car Wax or agents removing tar spots. Then add that contain carnauba or syn- a protective wax coating to the thetic waxes.

  • Page 151: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 150 Weights ......161 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 152: 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) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal 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 153: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 diagonally...

  • Page 154: Engine

    Engine Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two spur gear-driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft. Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.5:1 Rated output 125 hp (92 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 92 lb/ft (125 Nm), at engine speed: 6500 min...

  • Page 155: Fuel

    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 Engine oil Engine oil, capacity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l), with filter replace- ment...

  • Page 156: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk wet clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical-gear 6-speed transmission integrated in crankcase Transmission gear ratios 1.650, Primary gear ratio 2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear 0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 1.061 (35:33 teeth), transmission output ratio...

  • Page 157: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.75 (33:12 teeth) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame Design of the front-wheel suspension...

  • Page 158: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and expan-...

  • Page 159: 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 Aluminum cast wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.5"x17"...

  • Page 160: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 10 A, all onboard sockets together Fuse box 15 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, topcase light 7.5 A, Slot 2: left multifunction switch, Tire Pres- sure Control (RDC), audio system Battery Battery design...

  • Page 161: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H1 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with daytime driving light Lighting rings, integrated into headlight with headlight Pro Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 162: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-theft alarm system with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Activation time Approx. 30 s Alarm duration Approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Dimensions Motorcycle length 86 in (2185 mm) Motorcycle width 38.6 in (980 mm), across mirrors Rider's seat height 31.7...32.5 in (805...825 mm), without rider at un- laden weight with low rider's seat...

  • Page 163: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3...72.8 in (1810...1850 mm), without rider at unladen weight with low rider's seat 68.5...70.1 in (1740...1780 mm), without rider at unladen weight with high front seat 73.8...75.4 in (1875...1915 mm), without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 604 lbs (274 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for...

  • Page 164: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 165: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 164 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 165 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......165 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 166: 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 167: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- motorcycle in over 100 countries...
  • Page 168 620 miles (1000 km) (1200 km). before the entered values. BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 169: 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 170 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 171 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 172 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 173 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 174: 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 175 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Appendix Certificates ......176 RDC certificate ....180...
  • Page 178 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 179 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 180 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 181 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...

  • Page 182: Rdc Certificate

    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 183: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 66 Charging connected Checking operation, 108 Self-diagnosis, 87 battery, 130 Safety instructions, 90 Technology in detail, 98 Charging disconnected Technical data, 156 Warning lamps, 36 battery, 131 Breaking in, 88 Accessories Installing, 131 Bulbs General instructions, 136...
  • Page 184 Central locking Engine Damping Operating, 72 Starting, 86 Adjusting, 64 Warning indicator for central Technical data, 152 Date locking, 39 Warning lamp for electronic Adjusting, 51 engine management, 33 Checklist, 85 Daytime driving light Clock Engine oil Automatic daytime light Adjusting, 51 Checking level, 107 function, 57...
  • Page 185 Fuel Hill Start Control, 67, 98 Lights Fill location, 11 Hill Start Control, 67 Automatic daytime light Refueling, 92 Technology in detail, 95 function, 57 Technical data, 153 Horn, 15 Control, 15 Fuel reserve Daytime light manual mode, 56 Cruising range, 40 Ignition Lowbeam headlamp, 55 Warning indicator, 39...
  • Page 186 Parking, 91 Onboard power socket Information on use, 136 Returning to use, 148 Display, 42 Position on vehicle, 13 Storage, 148 Rim sticker, 115 Onboard tool kit Multifunction display, 18 Technology in detail, 102 Contents, 106 Control, 15 Warning lamps, 37 Position on vehicle, 14 Meaning of symbols, 25 Rear-wheel drive...
  • Page 187 Service, 165 Technical data Recommendation, 114 Battery, 158 Reporting safety defects, 164 Technical data, 157 Brakes, 156 Warning indicator, 39 Topcase Bulbs, 159 Shifting gears Operating, 142 Clutch, 154 Technology in detail, 95 Torques, 151 Dimensions, 160 Spark plugs Transmission Technical data, 154 Electrical system, 158 technical data, 158...
  • Page 188 Coolant temperature, 32 Display, 26 Electronic engine management, 33 Engine oil level, 32 Fuel reserve, 39 Immobilizer, 32 Outside temperature warning, 32 Overview, 22 Service, 39 Tire Pressure Monitor, 37 Undervoltage, 35 Weights Technical data, 161 Wheels Check wheel rims, 114 Install front wheel, 117 Installing rear wheel, 120 Remove front wheel, 116...
  • Page 189 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 190 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold BMW recommends *01418543807* Order No.: 01 41 8 543 807 07.2013, 1st edition, 07...

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