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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 RR...
  • 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

    Heated handlebar grips ..39 Brakes ..... . 65 BMW Motorrad Race Parking your motorcycle ..66 ABS .
  • Page 5 ..... . 144 BMW Motorrad DTC ..104 defects ....162 Paint care .
  • Page 6 Maintenance proce- dures ..... . 163 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....165 Confirmation of service .

  • 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

    BMW motorcycles are on account of country-specific maintained by consistent, on- differences. going development efforts em- If your BMW is equipped with bracing their design, equipment options or accessories not de- and accessories. For this rea- 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 Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting front rebound- stage damping ( Adjusting rear compression (jounce) damping ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Chain adjustment values Engine oil level indicator 111) Adjusting front compres- sion damping (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 116) Vehicle Identification Num- ber and type plate (on steering-head bearing at right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 115) Steering damper (behind the right side panel) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 117) Engine oil fill location 112) Adjusting rear rebound-...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Using lap timer ( ABS operation ( with BMW Motorrad Using DTC ( Hazard warning flashers operation ( Turn indicators ( Horn Setting clock ( Using racing functions Operating odometer...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip ( Selecting riding mode Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 140) Helmet holder ( Luggage loops ( Onboard tool kit ( 110) Fuse box ( 139) Rider's Manual (US Model)

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps ( Tachometer Shiftpoint lamp ( Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lamps ..21 Service display ..... . 22 Cruising range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Heated grip display Odometer ( Clock ( Set riding mode ( Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral". Selection of the ride mode Refer to Chapter 5 for in- formation regarding the dis- play modes available for track use.

  • Page 23: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS warning lamp ( with BMW Motorrad DTC warning lamp ( Indicator lamp for left turn signal Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel Indicator lamp for right turn signal Fuel-reserve warning lamp...

  • Page 24: Service Display

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

  • Page 25: Cruising Range

    The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recom- Warnings for which no individual mends that you do not try to use warning lamp is present are sig- The cruising range 1 indicates the full range before refueling.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display ! EWS lights up yellow is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( play flashes lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 27 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display ! VDS is indicated Fall sensor defective ( flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC deactivated (...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display ! DWALO is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( cated ! DWA lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery discharged ! SPEED Shiftpoint lamp is indi- Speed warning ( cated flashes or remains on continuously.
  • Page 29 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) located on the ignition key. workshop, preferably an autho- Refueling procedure ( 67). Use the reserve key. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Have the defective key re- Coolant temperature too placed, preferably by an autho- Engine in emergency- high rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 30: Parking Light Bulb

    In exceptional cialized workshop, preferably A defective bulb places cases, the engine stops and can an authorized BMW Motorrad your safety at risk because no longer be started. Otherwise, retailer. it is easy for other users to not the engine runs in the emer- see the motorcycle.

  • Page 31: Abs Error

    Fall sensor defective thorized workshop, preferably ABS deactivated an authorized BMW Motorrad ! VDS (Vertical Down Sensor) is retailer. ABS warning lamp lights shown. Possible cause:...
  • Page 32 Observe addi- DTC deactivated ing that the system has initiated tional information on situations active closed-loop intervention with BMW Motorrad DTC which can lead to a DTC error even after the critical situation 104). DTC warning lamp lights has passed.
  • Page 33 Contact an authorized service Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm battery Speed warning discharged Shiftpoint lamp flashes or remains on continuously with anti-theft alarm according to the selected setting.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 39 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..40 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ..41 Riding mode .

  • Page 36: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Pre-Ride Check in progress. You are provided with 2 ignition keys. ABS self-diagnosis in progress. Should you lose your keys please refer to the information regard- with BMW Motorrad DTC ing the electronic immobilizer DTC self-diagnosis is per- (EWS) ( 34). formed. (...

  • Page 37: Clock

    Adjust the clock only when the If you lose a key, you can have it desired, press and hold but- motorcycle is stationary. disabled by your BMW Motorrad ton 2 until minutes 4 flash. partner. When having a key dis- Switch on ignition.

  • Page 38: Odometer

    Setting is completed. Remaining cruising range (when fuel level reaches Odometer reserve) Selecting readings Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Switch on ignition. Select desired trip odometer. Continue to press the button 2 LIMIT until appears in the display. Press button 1 repeatedly until desired value is displayed in Press and hold button 1 until area 3.

  • Page 39: Lights

    ton 1 until appears in the display. Lights Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a To adopt the current speed as When you exceed the preset strain on the battery. Do the new limit: Press the but- speed the shiftpoint lamp 3 re- not leave the ignition switched...

  • Page 40: Turn Indicators

    Press switch 1 toward front to Immediately after switching off Press button 1 toward left to switch on high beams. the ignition push button 1 to switch on left-hand turn indica- the left and hold until the park- tor. Pull switch 1 rearward to actu- ing lights come on.

  • Page 41: Emergency-Off Switch

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. The engine can be switched ers place a strain on the off easily and quickly using the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard emergency kill switch. off hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 42: Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    BMW Motorrad Race The increase in power con- sumption caused by the heated grips can drain the bat- Switching off ABS tery if you are riding at low en- function gine speeds. If the battery is in- adequately charged, the heated Switch on ignition.

  • Page 43: Dynamic Traction Control

    Switching on ABS with BMW Motorrad DTC If the coding plug is not used for the SLICK function, as an function alternative, the ignition can be switched off, then on again. If the ABS warning light lights up after switching...

  • Page 44: Riding Mode

    Switching on DTC If the coding plug is not used for the SLICK function, as an function alternative, the ignition can be switched off, then on again. If the DTC warning light lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 3,1 mph (5 km/h), a DTC error has occurred.
  • Page 45 Details on the selectable driving modes are provided in the chapter "Technology in Detail". With the coding plug installed, Press button 1 repeatedly until SLICK the driving mode selection arrow appears before is also offered in the selection desired setting. menu.
  • Page 46 When the motorcycle comes Do not use the encoding plug on to a stop, the selected riding public roads. mode is activated after approx. Switch off ignition. ten seconds. Removing driver's seat ( 54). The new riding mode is acti- vated during operation under the following conditions: Brakes not engaged...

  • Page 47: Brakes

    Adjusting the handbrake from Position 1: largest dis- lever while driving can lead tance between handlebar grip to accidents. and brake lever Only adjust the handbrake up to Position 6: smallest dis- lever when the motorcycle is tance between handlebar grip stationary.

  • Page 48: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Adjustment of spring preload dependent on Setting loading The spring preload on the front wheel must be adapted to the 0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm) weight of the rider. Higher (With rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) weight requires higher spring preload, lower weight requires lower spring preload.
  • Page 49 adjusting screws 3 with tool of edge 1 of license-plate carrier onboard tool kit in direction a. and screw 2 of chain guard. To increase spring deflection Load motorcycle with driver. (decrease spring preload), turn With the assistance of a helper, adjusting screws 3 with tool of measure distance d between onboard tool kit in direction b.

  • Page 50: Damping

    Adjusting compression Tighten screw 1 to specified torque. damping on front wheel Clamp screw on upper spring plate 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Damping Setting Your motorcycle's han- The damping must be adjusted dling will suffer if you do to the road conditions and the not match the spring-preload and Use adjusting screws 1 on left spring preload.
  • Page 51 Compression stage, ba- sic setting, front Position 8 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and right. Rebound-stage damping To increase damping: turn ad- To increase damping: turn ad- on front wheel justing screw with tool on on- justing screw with tool on on-...
  • Page 52 Rebound stage, basic setting, front Position 7 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and right. Factory settings at front Adjust compression damping To increase damping: turn wheel extended jounce travel (low adjusting screw or adjustment...
  • Page 53 Adjusting rebound-stage Pressure stage basic set- damping at rear wheel ting at rear High-Speed Make sure ground is level and Position 2 (comfortable firm and park motorcycle. setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 9 (sport-oriented To increase damping: turn ad- setting with rider 187 lbs...

  • Page 54: Tires

    cycle and reduces the life of the Rebound stage, basic Tire pressure, rear tires. setting, rear Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. Position 4 (standard setting 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) cold) At high road speeds, tire valves have a tendency to If tire pressure is too low: Position 7 (sport-oriented...

  • Page 55: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Unlock seat lock 1 with the specialized workshop, preferably vehicle ignition key. an authorized BMW Motorrad Mount passenger seat in Lift passenger seat at rear, mounts 2 on left and right. retailer.

  • Page 56: Helmet Holder

    Installing driver's seat Lock seat lock with ignition key. Removing driver's seat Press cover of driver's seat over screw sockets toward Mount driver's seat in mount 2, front somewhat and hold in then position over screw sock- place. ets 3. When doing so, make Press cover of driver's seat Install screws 1.

  • Page 57: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops Locking luggage on motorcycle Removing passenger seat 53). Turn over passenger seat. Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction The helmet catch can with passenger footrests, to scratch the paneling. lash luggage onto passenger When hooking on the helmet, seat.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......59 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized shock absorber system vehicle is in use. There is a risk BMW Motorrad retailer will be Imbalanced load of burn injuries by contact with happy to advise you and has Loose clothing hot surfaces.

  • Page 61: Checklist

    BMW Motorrad DTC Brakes with the motorcycle at a stand- Front and rear brake fluid levels DTC self-diagnosis is per- still: overheating would result.
  • Page 62 Phase 1 You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat- extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge The engine will switch itself off if the battery before you start the it is started with the transmission engine, or use jump leads and a in neutral and then a gear is en-...
  • Page 63 Phase 2 cannot be indicated. The readiness for operation Checking wheel sensors while Watch all warning and indicator of the BMW Motorrad DTC is starting off. lights on the display. checked by the self-diagnosis. ABS warning lamp flashes. Have the malfunction corrected...

  • Page 64: Breaking In

    Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad Engine run-in speed retailer. Checking the diagnosable sys- tem components while driv- Breaking in ing. So that the DTC self-di- no full throttle (Odome- agnosis can be completed, the Engine ter reading 0...621 miles motorcycle must be driven at (0...1000 km))

  • Page 65: Shifting Gears

    Tires Shifting gears Shiftpoint lamp flashing: engine rpm too high New tires have a smooth sur- Shiftpoint lamp face. This must be roughened by Upshift rpm riding in a restrained manner at During driving the shiftpoint lamp various heel angles until the tires indicates the speed at which the are run in.

  • Page 66: Steering

    BMW Motorrad recommends only upshifting with clutch operation in these driving situations. The shifting assistant Attempts to adjust the...

  • Page 67: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel is Basic steering damper the weight transfer to the front prevented by the BMW Motorrad adjustment setting wheel. Increases in the load at Race ABS. an individual wheel are accom-...

  • Page 68: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Wet, soiled brakes Refueling motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake Fuel specifications disks and the brake pads result in Side stand For optimal fuel economy, the a decrease in the braking action. gasoline should be sulfur-free or Switch off engine.
  • Page 69 Immediately wipe off plastic parts Recommended fuel qual- after contact with fuel. Make sure ground is level and Super unleaded, (max. 10 % firm and place motorcycle on ethanol, E10) side stand. 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) The available fuel tank vol- 89 AKI ume can only be optimally used with the vehicle standing on...

  • Page 70: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    the engine dies off due to lack of ping away to the side, prefer- fuel. ably with the help of a second person. Usable fuel quantity Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand. Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.5 l) Reserve fuel quantity Undo the screws 1 and remove...
  • Page 71 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 73: On The Racetrack

    On the racetrack Multifunction display ....72 LAPTIMER mode ....74 INFO mode .

  • Page 74: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display INFO mode: In the INFO mode the stored information from the Selecting display mode LAPTIMER mode can be dis- played. This mode can only be activated with the motorcycle stopped. SETUP mode: In the SETUP mode the instrument cluster's display features can be adjusted INFO-MENU to driver's preferences.
  • Page 75 Overview of mode selection Solid line: button pressed briefly Dotted line: press and hold button Operating odometer Setting clock ( 35). Start time recording 76). Start INFO menu ( Start SETUP menu Speed warning (...

  • Page 76: Laptimer Mode

    LAPTIMER mode Marking displayed value delay can be set as described on Page ( 90). The following times can be Display shown in the second line: The time of the previous lap is marked with "LASTLAP". The running time of the current lap.
  • Page 77 Overview of lap timer mode Solid line: button pressed briefly Dotted line: press and hold button End time entry ( 77). Interrupt time entry 77). Start time recording 76). Adjust display setting 76).
  • Page 78 Adjusting display setting Starting time recording new lap can only be started in the other modes with an exter- nal signal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver Operation of the instrument clus- ter in the LAPTIMER mode can be carried out conveniently with an infrared signal.
  • Page 79 Interrupting time entry Ending time entry continued. Only after the current recording has been deleted in INFO mode does counting begin at lap 1 again. Fastest lap expected This function must be activated SETUP in the menu ( 91). To interrupt time entry, press First, press the button 1 to in- button 1.
  • Page 80 fastest lap then a new fastest lap can be anticipated. The "fastest lap" lamp 1 lights up.

  • Page 81: Info Mode

    INFO mode All-time best lap time ATBEST Selecting stored lap BEST Best stored lap time ( LAST Last stored lap time ( All other stored laps The total sum of all recorded TOTAL lap times ( Exit INFO mode INFO RETURN Allows deletion of stored data INFO CLEAR ALL ) (except...
  • Page 82 Overview of Info mode Solid line: button pressed briefly Dotted line: press and hold button Select stored lap ( 79). Delete lap times ( 83). Jump directly to CLEAR ALL menu Exit INFO mode ( 81). Clear recording ( 82). Activate ROAD mode 82).
  • Page 83 Information on each race Lap time of displayed race Exiting INFO mode Press and hold button 2 to exit INFO mode. The recorded values are Alternately: top speed stored. (max) and minimum speed Press button 1 or button 2 re- (min) of the indicated race INFO RETURN peatedly until...
  • Page 84 Clearing recording Activating ROAD mode The all-time best lap remains stored even if the recorded laps are deleted. As a result, a new race can be recorded at other times and compared with the best lap from previous races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted.
  • Page 85 LAST Deleting lap times the last stored lap , the corresponding lap is deleted. The lap that previously had been the second to last lap is taken over as the new last lap. a random stored lap, it is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps is maintained.

  • Page 86: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode Shiftpoint lamp activation rpm SFT-ON Selecting parameter Shiftpoint lamp switch-off rpm SFTOFF Shiftpoint lamp brightness set- SFT-BR ting ( Shiftpoint lamp flashing fre- SFT-FL quency ( Display structure in Laptimer SETUP LAPTIMER mode ( Display duration for last HOLD recorded time ( LAP-TM...
  • Page 87 Overview of Setup mode Solid line: button pressed briefly Dotted line: press and hold button Select parameter ( 84). Jump directly to ROAD mode Set parameter ( 86). Exit settings ( 86).
  • Page 88 Setting parameter Exiting settings Switch-on speed of shifting flasher Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 1 until multifunction display switches displayed parameter begins to Display of switch-on speed in over to ROAD mode. flash. rpm. Press button 1 or button 2 re- A value which is still flashing peatedly until desired value is will not be saved.
  • Page 89 Switch-off speed of Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of shifting flasher flasher shiftpoint lamp Display of switch-off speed in Display of shifting flasher bright- Flashing frequency of the shift- rpm. ness in percent of the maximum point lamp and the speed warn- brightness.
  • Page 90 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The running time of the cur- The time required for the pre- The running time of the current rent lap is shown in the second ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line line and the best lap time of the ond line and the running time of and the all-time best lap time is...
  • Page 91 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The time required for the pre- The running time of the current The second line remains empty ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line and the running time of the cur- ond line and the best lap time of and the third line remains empty.
  • Page 92 Display duration for last Minimum lap time Lamp malfunction stopped time displays When using an infrared receiver to determine the lap times, the Display of the display duration in If lamps or bulbs are removed time can be set which must seconds.
  • Page 93 Fastest lap display Speed warning Display brightness The "fastest lap expected" func- When you select this function Five different intensities are avail- tion ( 77) is activated. able for adjusting the display a supplementary main menu al- brightness. lowing selection of a maximum speed is activated.

  • Page 94: In A Gravel Bed

    BMW Motorrad DTC Use the HP Race Cover DTC shut-off Kit from BMW Motorrad to cover the exposed screw sock- On very loose substrates (e.g. a ets and secure the mounting gravel bed on a racetrack), the attachment.

  • Page 95: Tion

    Install nuts on back of fairing with anti-theft alarm with torque. Mirror on front panel car- rier Securing device: mechanical 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Removing and installing Release the cable tie 1 (is suit- license-plate carrier able for reuse). Activate locking mechanisms 3 Removing license-plate Actuate locking mechanism 2 and disconnect plug.
  • Page 96 Carefully disconnect anti-theft Press locking mechanism 7 Detach screws 8 with wash- alarm system bracket 5 from to left with small screwdriver ers and remove license-plate rear frame and rotate it upward. while simultaneously sliding carrier. Guide cable through connector toward rear off anti- opening 9 when doing so.
  • Page 97 secure on rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm Position license-plate carrier Close connector so that locking and guide cable through open- mechanism 6 engages. ing 9. Install screws 8 with washers. Slide connector of license-plate carrier onto anti-theft alarm system bracket so that lock- ing mechanism 7 engages.

  • Page 98: Removing And Installing Front Turn

    fairing side panel also apply logi- cally for the left side. Removing fairing side panel 117). Mount anti-theft alarm system Undo the screw 2 and remove in bracket from front. the turn signal. Guide cable through fairing side panel. Install screw 4. Protect connector on motorcy- Close connector so that locking cle against contamination.
  • Page 99 Installing front turn signal Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the Unfasten the screws 1 then correct side. Install screws 3 with washers. remove the wind deflection The letters "R"...
  • Page 100 Remove screws 2. Position turn signal and install screw 2. Remove screws 3 with wash- ers. Pull fairing side panel out of rubber buffer at position 4 and remove. Guide cable through fairing side panel. Clip the turn signal cable in at position 1.

  • Page 101: Technology In Detail

    Race ABS ......102 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....104...

  • Page 102: Riding Mode

    BMW Motorrad. SLICK mode Do not use the encoding plug on assumes racing tires and roads SPORT public roads.
  • Page 103 ing tires with maximum adhesion The DTC system intervenes later SLICK than in the RAIN mode so that (slick tires) are mounted. Longer To activate the SLICK mode, the minor drifts are possible at the wheelies and wheelies at small coding plug must be used.

  • Page 104: Brake System With

    If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in braking force is exceeded when time, the BMW Motorrad Integral the driver increases the brake...
  • Page 105 Consequently, ABS does not in- an ABS fault is indicated. The How is the BMW Motorrad tervene until very late, if at all. condition for a fault code is the Race ABS noticeable to Under these circumstances the completed self-diagnosis.

  • Page 106: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    Do not reduce the additional mentum take over and even safety provided with risky How important is regular BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- driving. maintenance? able to counteract their effects. Special situations Any technical system is al-...
  • Page 107 Unusual driving conditions: In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends turning back the throt- Driving on the rear wheel tle grip somewhat to achieve (wheelie) for a longer period a stable driving state again as with DTC deactivated.

  • Page 109: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....108...

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....110 Battery ......140 Onboard tool kit .

  • Page 112: General Instructions

    Special tools and thorough spe- insert cialized knowledge are required Adjusting rear damping to carry out some of the work (in conjunction with slot- described here. If you are in ted blade). doubt, consult an authorized workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 113: Engine Oil

    check the oil level with the en- Open-ended wrench 10 Reversible screwdriver in- sert gine at operating temperature. Wrench size: 10/13 with Phillips PH1 and Torx Adjusting chain tension Make sure ground is level and 122). firm and hold motorcycle at op- Removing driver's seat Plastic attachment for erating temperature vertically.

  • Page 114: Brake System

    Add engine oil up to specified ity, preferably an authorized level. BMW Motorrad retailer. Check engine oil level ( 111). Install cap of engine oil fill loca- Topping up engine oil tion 1.
  • Page 115 Have the brakes checked at an mum thickness. authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the brake pads replaced retailer. at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Check front brake pad BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 116 0.18 in (4.5 mm). brakes. BMW Motorrad recommends In order to ensure the operating installing only genuine reliability of the brake system, BMW Motorrad brake pads. make sure that the brake pads...
  • Page 117 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Make sure ground is level and Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 118: Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level

    Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level Check level of brake fluid in Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 119: Coolant

    Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Checking coolant level Add coolant up to specified Make sure ground is level and level.
  • Page 120 fairing side panel also apply logi- Pull fairing side panel out of cally for the left side. rubber buffer at position 4 and remove. Remove the screw 1 on the inside of the side panel. Unfasten the screws 1 then remove the wind deflection Disconnect plug 5.

  • Page 121: Clutch

    Installing fairing side panel Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the correct side. Install screws 3 with washers. Mount fairing side panel in The letters "R" for the right Install screws 2.

  • Page 122: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Have the clutch checked by an Checking clutch lever play authorized workshop, preferably 0.02...0.04 in (0.5...1.0 mm) 120). an authorized BMW Motorrad (on the handlebar fitting, Repeat these operations until retailer. when the engine is cold) the clutch play is correctly ad-...

  • Page 123: Chain

    TI, TWI or by an arrow. To extend and maximize When the minimum tread depth the chain's service life is reached: BMW Motorrad recommends Replace tires concerned. using BMW Motorrad chain Using a screwdriver, push the lubricant or: chain in the middle between...

  • Page 124: Adjusting Chain Tension

    the pinion and sprocket and Locknut of drive-chain measure the difference a. tensioning screw Chain sag 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten quick-release axle 1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo- nut 1 to specified torque. torcycle unloaded on side Rear-wheel quick-release stand) axle in swinging arm If the measured figure is outside Loosen quick-release axle...

  • Page 125: 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 126 Do not operate the handbrake Place motorcycle on an auxil- lever when the brake calipers iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- have been removed. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Remove screws 2 of brake wheel stand.

  • Page 127: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad front wheel Remove quick-release axle 2 The front wheel must be stand for lifting the motorcycle. while supporting wheel. installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction. Installing the auxiliary stand on Roll front wheel forward to re- the front wheel ( 130).

  • Page 128: Removing Rear Wheel

    28 lb/ft (38 Nm) tance point is felt. Removing rear wheel Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Installing the auxiliary stand on Position clip 6.
  • Page 129 it cannot fall down after the quick-release axle is removed. Remove quick-release axle 5 Remove brake line from and take out adjusting plate 6. bracket 8. Remove axle nut 1 with washer. Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and right. Loosen adjusting screws 2 on left and right.

  • Page 130: Installing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motorrad The chain sprocket and retailer. the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel on support into in the wheel.
  • Page 131 pushing brake caliper carrier 10 toward the front. Make sure that the ABS Insert the right side shim 6 in sensor 9 is not damaged when the swing arm with the travel rolling the rear wheel into stop 12 pointing toward the Roll rear wheel as far forward place.

  • Page 132: Front Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends the BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand. Mount adjusting plate on left 4. Mount brake and ABS line in Installing the auxiliary stand on bracket 8.

  • Page 133: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand serted into the front suspen- sion. Installing the auxiliary Adjust the height of the aux- stand on the rear wheel iliary stand so that the front wheel is lifted slightly off the ground. Insert the mounting pins (83 30 2 152 840) 1 at the left and right into the front suspension.

  • Page 134: Lamps

    Install the mounting pins (83 Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the auxiliary stand to 30 2 152 841) 1 on the left long sides facing the outside. the rear wheel swing arm and and right into the rear wheel press it on the ground evenly.
  • Page 135 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs featuring specifi- cation ratings for higher levels of illumination are com- mercially available as special ac- cessories. These bulbs have a shorter service life than conven- tional bulbs and also generate more heat. Under some circum- stances the high levels of heat Remove the cover 1 to replace Disconnect plug 3.

  • Page 136: Light Bulb

    where other than on its metal socket base. Attach plug 3. Remove parking light cover 1. Install the cover. Replacing left parking Install bulb 5. Start by inserting the lug 6 then press the bulb light bulb into the socket. Make sure ground is level and Insert both sides of wire firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 137 Replacing right parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket. socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light Remove cover 1. W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new...
  • Page 138 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Push the retainer 2 downward Insert socket 3 in headlight (using a screwdriver if nec- housing, continuing to apply...
  • Page 139 bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise. Install bulb 2 by screwing Replace defective bulb. clockwise into light housing. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn...
  • Page 140 Technical Data below, the tail light bulb must be replaced. In this case: Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Press bulb into socket. Maximum number of de- fective LEDs in taillight Pull bulb out of socket.

  • Page 141: Fuses

    If the fuses blow frequently, fuses. Latch audibly engages. have the electrical system Installing passenger seat Switch off ignition. checked by an authorized spe- 53). Make sure ground is level and cialized workshop, preferably a firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 142: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting terminal while connecting fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. the other end to discharged The wires leading to the battery's negative terminal. Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have Start engine of the vehicle with battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate discharged battery in usual 12 V can damage the motorcycle...
  • Page 143 Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has devel- low is important in order to maxi- oped a trickle-charger spe- mize battery life: cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo- Keep the surface of the battery torcycle. Using this charger, you...
  • Page 144 Consult a certified service fa- In the case of longer peri- cility, preferably an authorized ods when the motorcycle is BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- not being used, the battery must ting of the date. be recharged regularly. See the...

  • Page 145: Care

    Care Care products ..... 144 Washing your vehicle ....144 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 146: 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 147: 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 148: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- Combine work for storing/return- mends using BMW Car Wax or ing to use with maintenance ser- agents that contain carnauba or vice or an inspection. synthetic waxes.

  • Page 149: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 148 Performance data ....159 Threaded fasteners ....149 Engine .

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 67).

  • Page 151: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 152 Rear wheel Value Valid Adapter on rear wheel swinging M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Clamp screw on upper spring plate M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid...

  • Page 153: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine, angled 32° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed transmission, wet-sump lubrication. Displacement 999 cc (999 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 154: Fuel

    Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.5 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change Products recommended by BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 155: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 156: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/45 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 157: Brakes

    Organic 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 158: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system Fuses Nominal current of fuse 1 (Instrument cluster)
  • Page 159 Nominal current of fuse 6 (Horn) 7.5 A Nominal current of fuse 7 (Ignition switch) Nominal current of fuse 8 (Sensor group) Main fuse 40 A Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation...

  • Page 160: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on...

  • Page 161: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 445 lbs (202 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 448 lbs (203 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 163: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 162 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 163 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......163 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 164: 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 165: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (BMW Roadside To ensure that your BMW con- Assistance, breakdown assis- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide dealer net- tance, vehicle recovery and re- dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend trieval, etc.).
  • Page 166 BMW Service The specified service intervals apply to street operation. For BMW Service is carried out once racing operation, adjust the inter- a year. The scope of the ser- vals in accordance with loading. vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven.

  • Page 167: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    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 168 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 169 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 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: 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 173 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 174: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Chain Checking fluid level at rear, 116 Adjusting tension, 122 Checking front fluid level, 115 Control, 14 Checking tension, 121 Front reservoir, 13 Operating, 40 Checking wear, 122 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 61 Lubricating, 121 Brake pads Technology in detail, 102 Checklist, 59...
  • Page 175 Engine Fuses Damping Position on vehicle, 16 Starting, 59 Adjusting, 48 Replacing, 139 Technical data, 151 Front adjustment element, 11 Technical data, 156 Warning for electronic engine Rear adjuster, 11, 13 management, 27 Dimensions Engine oil Hazard warning flashers Technical data, 158 Checking level, 111 Control, 14 Driving mode...
  • Page 176 Immobilizer, 34 Luggage Using INFO mode, 79 Warning indicator, 27 Loading information, 58 Using LAPTIMER mode, 74 Indicator lights, 17 Luggage loops Using SETUP mode, 84 Overview, 21 Position on vehicle, 16 Multifunction switch General view, left, 14 Instrument cluster Use, 55 Ambient light sensor, 17 General view, right, 15...
  • Page 177 Underneath seat, 16 Seats Steering lock Installing, 53 Locking, 34 Warning and indicator Locking mechanism, 11 lamps, 21 Storing, 146 Removing, 53 Switching off, 66 Service, 163 Pre-ride check, 60 Reporting safety defects, 162 Tachometer, 17 Service display, 22 Technical data Shifting gear Rear-wheel drive Battery, 157...
  • Page 178 Weights, 159 Size change, 123 Warning indicators Wheels and tires, 155 Technical data, 155 ABS, 29 Tires Anti-theft alarm system, 31 Checking tire inflation Bulb defective, 28 pressures, 52 Display, 23 Checking tire tread depth, 120 DTC, 29 Inflation pressure table, 11 Electronic engine Inflation pressures, 156 management, 27...
  • Page 179 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 180 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure 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 *01418550327* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 327 08.2013, 3rd edition, 07...

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