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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 R, Classic BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany 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 Clutch ..... . . 45 3 Status indicators ..19 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 ......114 11 Service ....135 BMW Motorrad ASC ..70 Cleaning sensitive motorcy-...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir Fuel filler opening ( Onboard socket ( Adjusting damping ( Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Selecting readings ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers...

  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lights ( Tachometer Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating clock ( Multifunction display Operating odometer...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 108) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard toolkit Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Adjusting spring preload...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip meter ( Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Clock ( Service is due ( upper value area with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA setting ( Symbols for illustrating displayed value ( Coolant temperature The horizontal bars...

  • Page 23: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 11 Fuel level The horizontal bars indi- Range in mls ( cate the remaining fuel level. The top cross bar is shown enlarged and is with onboard computer equal to a considerably higher fuel level than the Average consumption in other cross bars.

  • Page 24: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Neutral indicator light High-beam headlight indi- cator light Indicator light for right turn indicator with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS ABS warning light ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning light ( Fuel-reserve warning light...

  • Page 25: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible If the time remaining until the the date.

  • Page 26: Ambient Temperature

    The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends If the ambient temperature drops that you do not try to use the full below 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera- range before refueling.

  • Page 27: Warning Indicators

    'General' warn- ing light 1 in conjunction with a Additional information on BMW warning or a warning symbol in Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided the multifunction display. The from page ( 72).
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Lights up Battery charge current insufficient LAMP Lights up yellow...
  • Page 29 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up ABS error ( Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error ( Lights up yellow + " " flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Flashes red + "...
  • Page 30 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor cated. weak (...
  • Page 31 Have the defective key re- gine performance may not be placed, preferably by an autho- Engine in emergency- available. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation mode Have the malfunction corrected General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve as soon as possible by a spe- yellow.
  • Page 32 101). road areas. as soon as possible by a spe- Replacing parking light bulb cialized workshop, preferably Think well ahead when driving. 102). an authorized BMW Motorrad Replacing brake and taillight retailer. Anti-theft alarm battery bulb ( 103). drained Bulb defective...

  • Page 33: Asc Intervention

    BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Ride off slowly. It must be retailer. The anti-theft alarm battery has noted that the ABS function no capacity.

  • Page 34: Asc Deactivated

    (ASC) ASC self-diagnosis not as soon as possible by a spe- completed ASC warning light lights up. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Control retailer. (ASC) Possible cause: The ASC system has been deac- Tire inflation pressure in ASC warning light flashes tivated by the driver.
  • Page 35 Have the tire checked for dam- Before adjusting the tire in- tire: age by a specialized workshop, flation pressure, observe preferably an authorized BMW the information on temperature Incorrect tire inflation pres- Motorrad retailer. compensation and on inflation sure result in poorer han- pressure adjustment in the chap- dling of the motorcycle.
  • Page 36 Have fault eliminated by a spe- Have fault eliminated by a spe- with Tire Pressure Control cialized workshop, preferably cialized workshop, preferably (TPC/RDC) an authorized BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. General warning light shows retailer. yellow. Possible cause:...
  • Page 37 Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch ..... . 38 ESA Electronic Suspension Adjust- ment ....... . 49 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces- sories remain operational for with case with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time. with small Topcase Battery can be recharged via The cases and the Topcase can onboard socket.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Handlebars locked. If you lose a key, you can have it However, the motorcycle is more Key can be removed. disabled by your BMW Motorrad stable on a level surface with the partner. For this purpose, you Electronic immobilizer handlebars turned to the left than...

  • Page 42: Display

    Display Adjust the clock only when the with onboard computer motorcycle is stationary. Selecting readings Switch on ignition. Switch on ignition. Press button 4 to select dis- play in lower display area 5. The following values can be dis- played: Press and hold button 2 until Press button 1 to select dis- hours 3 flash.

  • Page 43: Lights

    Resetting tripmeter Low-beam headlight Switch on ignition. The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start Select desired tripmeter. the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the Press and hold button 1 until headlight flasher.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Move switch 1 onto center po- sition to switch off high-beam Operating turn indicator headlight. Switch on ignition. Pull switch 1 at bottom to op- erate headlight flasher. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after covering Parking light a distance of approx.

  • Page 45: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency ON/OFF flashers switch Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta- warning flashers for longer than neously to switch on the haz- absolutely necessary.

  • Page 46: Heated Handlebar Grips

    inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. Operating position Heated handlebar-grip switch Engine switched off. The engine can only be The handlebar grips can be Heating function off. started in the operating heated at two different levels. 50 % heat output (one dot position.

  • Page 47: Clutch

    Switching off ASC ASC warning lamp contin- ASC warning light remains ues to light up. off or continues to flash. function Switch on ignition. ASC function is deactivated. ASC function is activated. As an alternative, the ignition The ASC function can Activating ASC function can also be switched off and also be deactivated while...

  • Page 48: Brakes

    Brakes Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts.

  • Page 49: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Slide up protective cap over threaded fastener on mirror...

  • Page 50: Damping

    Damping Setting The damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the spring preload. A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface. An increase in spring preload Your motorcycle's han- requires firmer damping, a re- Basic setting of spring dling will suffer if you do duction in spring preload re-...

  • Page 51: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Adjustment options Using the electronic suspension adjustment ESA you can conve- To increase damping, turn ad- There is a risk of injury niently adjust your motorcycle to justing screw 1 in arrow direc- by burns if you adjust the its loading and the ground.
  • Page 52 plays provide the following infor- mation: COMF : comfortable damping NORM : normal damping SPORT : sporty damping One-up One-up with luggage Press button 1 to display cur- Press the button 1 to view the rent adjustment. current adjustment setting in Two-up (with luggage) the display.

  • Page 53: Tires

    Tires Apply extended pressure to the Check tire pressures against button 1, continuing to press data below. Checking tire pressure it repeatedly until the desired Tire pressure, front Incorrect tire inflation pres- setting appears in the display. sure results in poorer han- Wait for the adjustment rou- dling characteristics of the motor- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire...

  • Page 54: Seat

    Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by a spe- Removing seat cialized workshop, preferably an Make sure ground is level and authorized BMW Motorrad re- firm and park motorcycle. tailer. Ordinary adhesive tape damages the plastic lens. To prevent damage to the plastic...
  • Page 55 Installing seat Mount seat 2 in mounts 3. Firmly press down on the seat at the rear. The seat can be heard to lock into place.

  • Page 57: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....56 Checklist ......58 Starting .

  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW with case stacles. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Make sure that weight is uni-...

  • Page 59: Catalytic Converter

    Burn hazard with tank rucksack fect the handling of your motor- cycle: Observe maximum payload of Engine and exhaust system Settings of spring-strut and tank rucksack. become very hot when the shock absorber system motorcycle is in use. There is a Payload of tank rucksack Imbalanced load risk of burn injuries by contact...

  • Page 60: Checklist

    Checklist Comply with all specified main- Cooling would be inade- tenance intervals. quate if the engine were al- Use the following checklist to lowed to idle for a lengthy period check important functions, set- Unburned fuel will destroy with the motorcycle at a stand- tings and wear limits before you the catalytic converter.

  • Page 61: Starting

    Pre-ride check is performed. and the warning and indicator lights, i.e. the "Pre-Ride-Check". with BMW Motorrad Integral The test is aborted if the engine is started before it is completed. ABS self-diagnosis is Phase 1 performed.
  • Page 62 The readiness for operation of At the same time, all switched-on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If an ABS fault is indicated after warning and indicator lights are is checked by the self-diagnosis. the ABS self-diagnosis is com-...

  • Page 63: Running In

    Observe the engine run-in The readiness for operation If an ASC fault is indicated after speeds. of the BMW Motorrad ASC is the ASC self-diagnosis is com- checked by the self-diagnosis. pleted: Engine break-in speeds Self-diagnosis is performed Continued driving is possible.

  • Page 64: Brakes

    The Locking up of the front wheel is Brake early. heavier you brake, the more prevented by the BMW Motorrad the front wheel is loaded. The Integral ABS. Tires greater the wheel load, the more...

  • Page 65: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your and make use of the engine's On a grade, the motorcycle braking effect as well. should always face uphill; se- motorcycle lect 1st gear. Side stand Wet, soiled brakes Center stand Switch off engine. Moisture and dirt on the brake Switch off engine.

  • Page 66: Refueling

    Refueling and get onto the road. This re- sults in a danger of falling. Fuel is highly flammable. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fire at the fuel tank can Leaded fuel will destroy the result in fire and explosion. catalytic converter.

  • Page 67: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Secure motorcycle for alternative fuel quality transport Protect all components along Super unleaded (minor re- which straps are routed against strictions with regard to scratching. For example, use power and fuel consump- adhesive tape or soft cloths. tion) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Components can be dam- Usable fuel quantity...
  • Page 68 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 69: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......68 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..... . 70...

  • Page 70: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    If braking is carried out in this the rear brake. the road surface is, the longer situation, ABS must reduce the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv- adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 71 However, during extremely heavy BMW Motorrad Integral and rapid decelerations it is pos- How is the BMW Motorrad sible that the BMW Motorrad In- ABS? Integral ABS noticeable to tegral ABS cannot prevent the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS...

  • Page 72: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? Any technical system is al- ways only as good as its The BMW Motorrad ASC is an maintenance condition. assistance system for the driver To ensure that the BMW Motor- and is designed for driving on public roads.
  • Page 73 ASC reduces tions offroad or on the racetrack. safety reasons and an ASC fault the engine torque until the front The BMW Motorrad ASC can be is indicated. The condition for a wheel touches the ground again. deactivated for these cases.

  • Page 74: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    Tire Pressure Control Temperature The control unit can manage four compensation sensors, and as a result two sets TPC/RDC of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- The tire inflation pressure is tem- with Tire Pressure Control sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC perature dependent, i.e.
  • Page 75 Adjusting inflation pressure Compare the TPC/RDC value in the multifunction display with the value on the back cover of the Rider's Manual. The difference between the two values must be compensated with the air pres- sure tester at the filling station. Example: According to the Rider's Manual, the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),...

  • Page 77: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....76 Onboard sockets ....76 Case .

  • Page 78: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off 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 79: Case

    Your autho- Due to the position of the end rized BMW motorcycle retailer of- muffler,the left-hand case is ex- fers the heat shield for retrofitting posed to the effects of heavy for this case.
  • Page 80 Removing case Pull up release lever com- pletely. Case lid opens. Closing case Press release lever 2 down un- til it engages. Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock into LEASE position. LOCK position and remove. Handle pops out.

  • Page 81: Topcase

    Opening Topcase Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Fold up case handle as far as possible. Press handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in case lock into OPEN position. LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 82 Pull up release lever com- pletely. Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press release lever 2 down un- Pull up handle 3 completely. til it engages. Lift off Topcase at rear and pull Turn key in Topcase lock into off luggage rack. LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 83 Hook Topcase into luggage Press handle 3 down until it rack. Make sure that four engages. hooks on Topcase are securely Turn key in Topcase lock into seated in corresponding LOCK position and remove. mounts in luggage rack.

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....84 Onboard toolkit ..... 84 Engine oil .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    Adjusting mirror arm your motorcycle on DVD, which Adjusting headlight 47). you can obtain from your autho- Reversible screwdriver with rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Service tool kit Phillips and straight blade Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing front/rear turn with service toolkit...

  • Page 87: Engine Oil

    Make sure ground is level and removing and installing wheels), display 1. firm and place motorcycle on BMW Motorrad has put together center stand. a service tool kit matched to your Wait five minutes to allow oil to motorcycle. You can purchase collect in oil pan.

  • Page 88: Brake System

    Have oil level corrected by level is correct. perceptible: a specialized workshop, Have the brakes checked by a Add engine oil up to specified preferably an authorized BMW certified workshop, preferably level. Motorrad retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad Engine oil, quantity for retailer.
  • Page 89 Have the brake pads replaced with visual inspection. Direc- by a specialized workshop, tion of view: from left to brake caliper. preferably an authorized BMW Front brake-pad wear Motorrad retailer. limit Checking rear brake pad 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric-...

  • Page 90: Brake Pad Wear

    Two rings visible: brake-pad Have the brake pads replaced thickness is at least 50 % by a specialized workshop, One ring visible: brake-pad preferably an authorized BMW thickness is at least 25 % Motorrad retailer. No rings visible: brake pads Brake pad wear worn to wear limit;...
  • Page 91 If brake fluid level drops below contact a specialized workshop permissible level: for this purpose, preferably an Have the defect corrected as authorized BMW Motorrad soon as possible by a special- retailer. ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 92 The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 93: Clutch

    Pull the clutch lever. soon as possible by a special- Pressure point must be clearly ized workshop, preferably an perceptible. authorized BMW Motorrad re- If no clear pressure point can be tailer. felt: Read off clutch fluid level at Have the clutch checked Rims and Tires reservoir 1.

  • Page 94: Wheels

    Tire recommendation Make sure ground is level and For every size of tire, BMW with Classic Version firm and park motorcycle. Motorrad has tested and Measure tire tread depth in...

  • Page 95: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the the basis for all necessary calcu- lations. A change in these sizes specialized workshop of the TPC/ due to conversion to others than RDC sensor. the wheels installed as standard Removing front wheel equipment can seriously affect...
  • Page 96 Do not wipe off grease on axle. brake disks. bly. Do not operate the handbrake Make sure ground is level and with BMW Motorrad Integral lever when the brake calipers firm and place motorcycle on have been removed. center stand.

  • Page 97: Installing Front Wheel

    Threaded fasteners not with BMW Motorrad Integral tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their When rolling in wheel, be sure threads can suffer damage. not to damage ABS sensor on Always have the tightening left side. torques checked by a specialized...
  • Page 98 Ease brake calipers onto brake with BMW Motorrad Integral disks. Lift front wheel and install quick-release axle 2 with appropriate torque. Snap the two retaining clips 1 Install screws 2 on left and for the sensor wire onto the Quick-release axle in axle right with appropriate torque.

  • Page 99: Removing Rear Wheel

    braking effect kicks in without Loosen screw 1 of clip and any delay. slide clip toward rear. Do not remove sealing grease Operate brakes several times from clip. until brake pads contact brake disk. Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand.

  • Page 100: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized numbers. Do not lubricate the lug bolts. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Install screws 1 with specified retailer. torque. Remove screws 1 while sup- Place rear wheel on rear wheel Rear wheel on wheel porting wheel.

  • Page 101: Front Wheel Stand

    Mount end muffler on tube Muffler on rear frame at exhaust valve and turn into starting position. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten screw 1 to appropriate torque. Clamp on muffler and manifold If the gap between the rear wheel and the muffler is too Slide clip as far forward as pos- 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) small, the rear wheel can over-...
  • Page 102 combination with front-wheel adapter (83 30 0 402 242). Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is resting front suspension rests securely on the center stand: The on them. motorcycle is raised too far at the Loosen adjusting screws 1. Tighten adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 103: Lamps

    Lamps Replacing low-beam or high-beam bulb Removing headlight ( 106). Press together clips pf bulb Install bulb 3 in bulb socket 4. socket 4 on right and left and remove bulb 3 from bulb socket. Replace defective bulb. Remove bulb socket of low- Bulb for low-beam and beam bulb 1 or high-beam high-beam headlight...

  • Page 104: Replacing Parking Light

    light (yellow) and high-beam headlight (white). Install bulb socket of low-beam bulb 1 or high-beam bulb 2 by turning clockwise. Watch color coding of cable when doing so: low-beam headlight=yellow. Installing headlight ( 106). Replacing parking light Pull bulb 2 out of bulb Insert bulb 2 in bulb socket 1.
  • Page 105 Replacing brake and taillight bulb The work steps described here also similarly apply to motorcycles with a luggage rack. Removing seat ( 52). Remove screw 1. Press bulb 3 into fitting and remove it by turning it counter- Take off lamp housing toward clockwise.
  • Page 106 Press bulb 3 into fitting and Insert lamp housing in hold- Slide rear fairing under passen- install turning clockwise. ers 4. ger grab handle. Install bulb socket 2 in lamp Install screw 1. Install screws 1. housing by turning clockwise. Installing seat ( 53).

  • Page 107: Indicator Bulb

    Replacing front/rear turn Replace defective bulb. indicator bulb Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure ground is level and indicators, front firm and park motorcycle. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection To protect the glass of the side out of mirror housing.

  • Page 108: Headlight

    Headlight Removing headlight Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Insert inside end of lens into Remove screw 3. light housing and close. Remove headlight from hous- ing toward front. Installing headlight Remove screw 1. Remove cover 2 toward front.

  • Page 109: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. The wires leading to the Removing seat ( 52). power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the motorcycle electronics.

  • Page 110: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has devel- ered. starter and supporting battery. oped a trickle-charger spe- Compliance with the points be-...
  • Page 111 Use BMW chargers with the when this happens. be recharged regularly. See the part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 instructions for caring for your...
  • Page 112 Switch off ignition. Removing seat ( 52). Remove screw 3, unhook re- Hook in retaining hoop at bot- taining strap at bottom and re- tom, push over battery and in- move. stall screw 3. An incorrect disconnection Lift battery upwards; if it is dif- sequence increase the risk ficult to move, moving it back of short-circuiting.
  • Page 113 Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Installing seat ( 53). Setting clock (...

  • Page 115: Care

    Care Care products ..... 114 Washing your motorcycle ..114 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 116: Care Products

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

  • Page 117: 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-...

  • Page 118: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating Returning motorcycle to use To preserve the finish of your motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Remove the protective wax ommends using BMW Car Wax coating. or agents that contain carnauba Clean the motorcycle. or synthetic waxes. Install a charged battery.

  • Page 119: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 118 Riding specifications ....133 Threaded fasteners ....119 Engine .

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( 64).

  • Page 121: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 30 - 10.9 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube 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...
  • Page 122 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1,25 diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) M10 x 53 x 1,25 diagonally with spoked wheels with Classic Version 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) with wire wheels Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on adapter...
  • Page 123 Headlight Value Valid Headlight on bracket M8 x 30 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated...

  • Page 124: 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 125: Fuel

    Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.8 gal (Approx. 18 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 126: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) SAE 5W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better SAE 5W-≥50, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

  • Page 127: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear ratio 2,375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1,696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1,296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1,065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0,939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 128: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.75:1 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with coil pressure spring...
  • Page 129 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring...

  • Page 130: 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-motor- rad.com". Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2...

  • Page 131: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 with spoked wheels Spoke wheel with 40 spokes with Classic Version Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17 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...
  • Page 132 Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm) Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 133: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with carrying drive unit Location of type plate Rear frame, on right under seat Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.4 in (2145 mm) Motorcycle height 51.9 in (1317 mm), in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 134: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 72.4 in (1840 mm), Without driver with high comfort seat 73.2 in (1860 mm), Without driver with low dual seat 68.5 in (1740 mm), Without driver with lowering 67.7 in (1720 mm), Without driver with low dual seat with dual seat 70.9 in (1800 mm), Without driver...

  • Page 135: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 137: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 136 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 137 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......137 Maintenance work .

  • Page 138: 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 139: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service breakdown assistance, vehicle re- To ensure that your BMW con- covery and retrieval, etc.). sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- Contact your authorized BMW dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend...
  • Page 140 Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service. For drivers who drive long dis- tances annually, it may be neces- sary to come in for service before the entered date. In this case a corresponding maximum odome- ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service.

  • Page 141: 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146: 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 147 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 148: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Charging connected Checking operation, 86 Self-diagnosis, 60 battery, 108 Safety instructions, 62 Technology in detail, 68 Charging disconnected Technical data, 128 Warning indicators, 31 battery, 109 Wear indicator, 88 Accessories Installing, 110 General instructions, 76 Maintenance instructions, 108...
  • Page 149 Headlight Damping Operating, 49 Headlight range, 52 Adjusting, 48 Operating element, 14 Removing and installing, 106 Adjustment element, 11 RHD/LHD traffic, 51 Dimensions Heated handlebar grips Frame Technical data, 131 Operating, 44 Technical data, 131 Operating element, 15 Front wheel stand Horn, 14 Mounting, 99 Electrical system...
  • Page 150 Keys, 38 Maintenance Odometer and tripmeters General instructions, 84 Operating element, 16 Maintenance intervals, 137 Resetting, 41 Lamps Mirrors Onboard socket Replacing brake light bulb, 103 Adjusting, 47 Information on use, 76 Replacing front/rear turn Mobility Services, 137 Position on motorcycle, 11 indicator bulb, 105 Motorcycle Onboard toolkit...
  • Page 151 Spring preload Spark plugs, 130 Rear-wheel drive Adjusting, 47 Standards, 7 Technical data, 126 Adjustment element, 17 Transmission, 125 Refueling, 64 Starting, 59 Weights, 132 Rider's Manual (US Model) Operating element, 15 Wheels and tires, 128 Position on motorcycle, 17 Steering lock, 38 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Running gear...
  • Page 152 Turn indicators Weights Operating, 42 Payload table, 17 Operating element, left, 14 Technical data, 132 Operating element, right, 15 Wheels Checking rims, 91 Checking spokes, 92 Vehicle Identification Number Installing front wheel, 95 Position on motorcycle, 13 Installing rear wheel, 98 Removing front wheel, 93 Warning indicators Removing rear wheel, 97...
  • Page 153 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 154 Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 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 *01418524437* Order No.: 01 41 8 524 437 08/2011, 2nd Edition...

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