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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual R 1200 GS Adventure...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..... . 24 BMW Motorrad Integ- Running in ....84 Warnings .
  • Page 5 ..... . 146 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 164 Brake system ... . . 104 Protective wax coating .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of service ..171 12 Appendix ... . . 173 Certificate ....174 13 Index .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Indicates the end of an on the motorcycle is documented sembled complete with item of information. all the BMW Motorrad in Chapter 11. This record of the optional extras originally maintenance work you have had Instruction.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Optional accessories. tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung You can obtain When you purchased your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual BMW Motorrad motorcycle, you chose a model optional accessories countries may differ. with individual equipment. This...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side with daytime running light Daytime running light Fuel filler neck ( Seat lock ( Setting the rear damping (down at the spring strut)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 10 Battery (behind the side trim panel) ( 126) Adjuster for spring preload, Battery support point (be- rear ( hind the side trim panel) Air filter (underneath the 124) centre trim panel) ( 123) 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front 108) 107)

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Toolkit ( 102) Rider's Manual Table of tyre pressures Payload table Adjusting the driver seat height ( Fuses ( 129)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise-control system Hazard warning flashers ABS ( ASC ( with Dynamic ESA ESA ( with LED auxiliary head- lights LED auxiliary headlights Turn indicators ( Horn Multifunction display...
  • Page 18 with preparation for nav- igation system Navigation system 134) with daytime running light Daytime running light...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Riding mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Start engine (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Rev. counter Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with daytime running light Ambient brightness sensor for the automatic mode of the daytime riding light with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light Warning and telltale lights Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Multifunction display ....22 Warning symbols in the display ..24 Warnings .

  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights with cruise control Cruise-control system Neutral ASC ( Turn indicators, left ABS ( Turn indicators, right General warning light (in combination with warn- ing symbols in the display) High-beam headlight with daytime running light Daytime riding lights with LED auxiliary head- lights Auxiliary headlights (...
  • Page 23 12 Fuel reserve ( The ABS symbol might dif- fer, depending on the spe- cifics of national regulations.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel level Recommendation to up- shift ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral with daytime running light Automatic daytime running light ( with heated handlebar grips Heating stages, handlebar grips ( Odometer and tripmeters Service-due indicator (maintenance interval) 164) Warning symbols ( On-board computer...
  • Page 25 13 Outside temperature warn- ing (...

  • Page 26: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressure ( EWS ( Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Engine electronics ( Battery charge ( 126) Warnings (...

  • Page 27: Warnings

    Warnings The status of the 'General' warn- ing light matches the most ur- Mode of presentation gent warning. Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed on the next pages. Warnings that do not have warn- ing lights of their own are indic- ated by 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobiliser active ( display lights up red appears on the Coolant temperature too high ( display lights up yellow appears on the...
  • Page 29 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow is displayed with Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted one or two arrows tolerance ( and the critical tyre pressure reading flashes. flashes red is displayed with Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- one or two arrows ance (...
  • Page 30 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up ABS fault ( lights up ABS deactivated ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC fault ( ESA! lights up yellow appears on ESA fault (...
  • Page 31 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( display OILLVL CHECK appears on the display lights up red appears on the Battery charge voltage insufficient display...

  • Page 32: Outside Temperature

    BMW Motorrad dealer. ing is particularly high on bridges preferably by an authorised and where the road is in shade.
  • Page 33 The "General" warning light specialist workshop, preferably cause it is easy for other road shows yellow. an authorised BMW Motorrad users to overlook the vehicle. dealer. The engine symbol appears Replace defective bulbs as on the display.
  • Page 34 Replacing bulb for parking light There is no assurance of how workshop, preferably an author- 120). long the anti-theft alarm can re- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. LED headlight, replacing main operational if the vehicle's 123). battery is disconnected. Tyre pressure close...
  • Page 35 BMW Motorrad section entitled "Engineering Possible cause: dealer. details". If you are unsure whether the Measured tyre pressure is out- vehicle can be ridden with the side permitted tolerance.
  • Page 36 Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring with tyre pressure monitoring specialist workshop, preferably (RDC) (RDC) an authorised BMW Motorrad -- -- dealer. The "General" warning light " " or " " is displayed. shows yellow.

  • Page 37: Abs Deactivated

    BMW Motorrad ABS self-diagnosis not Possible cause: dealer. completed The ABS control unit has detec- ted a fault. The ABS function is ABS warning light flashes. Battery of tyre-pressure not available. sensor weak You can continue to ride. Bear...

  • Page 38: Asc Intervention

    Seek the advice of a specialist on situations that can lead to workshop, preferably an author- an ASC fault ( 96). ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a ASC deactivated specialist workshop, preferably...

  • Page 39: Control Unit

    General warning light Avoid high load and rpm specialist workshop, preferably flashes yellow. ranges if possible. an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified as The engine symbol flashes. dealer. quickly as possible by a Fuel down to reserve...

  • Page 40: Ambient Temperature

    OILLVL CHECK an authorised BMW Motorrad appears on A discharged battery can the display. render various systems un- dealer. available, for example the lights, Possible cause: Ambient temperature the engine or the ABS. This can The electronic oil-level sensor result in dangerous situations.

  • Page 41: Fuel Reserve

    matic switchover to the ambient quent braking and acceleration), Oil level temperature display 1, irrespect- the more difficult it becomes to ive of the actual display setting; determine the reserve volume. the displayed value flashes. For this reason, the fuel reserve volume cannot be displayed ex- In addition, the ice crystal actly.

  • Page 42: Service-Due Indicator

    If the oil level needs to be If the time remaining to the next BMW Motorrad dealer. checked, the symbol 2 is service is less than a month or if displayed until the oil level is de-...

  • Page 43: Recommendation To Upshift

    1; the reading on the right 2 signals the economically best The detailed description of is the rear tyre pressure. "­­ ­­" point in time for upshift. BMW Motorrad RDC starts on appears in the display directly page ( 97). after the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Mirrors ......74 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..59 Windscreen .

  • Page 46: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Consult a specialist work- switch and turn to position 1. shop, preferably an authorised Side lights and all function cir- BMW Motorrad dealer. cuits are switched on. Pre-Ride-Check is performed. Locking the handlebars Turn the key to position 1,...

  • Page 47: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    Welcome lights Switching off ignition with daytime running light with LED headlights with LED headlights The daytime running light goes with daytime running light out soon after the ignition is with LED auxiliary headlights switched off. Switch on the ignition. with LED auxiliary headlights The side lights briefly light up.

  • Page 48: Multifunction Display

    You can obtain emergency/extra following values can be displayed keys only through an authorised and selected at the press of a BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys button: are part of an integrated security Total distance travelled ( Briefly press button 1 in order...

  • Page 49: Resetting Tripmeter

    and selected at the press of a with Pro on-board computer button: Stop watch driving time Ambient temperature ( RDTIME TEMP Resetting tripmeter Engine temperature ( GTMP Switching on ignition ( 44). Average consumption 1 CONS 1 Average consumption 2 CONS 2 Repeatedly press button 1 Ø...
  • Page 50 with preparation for navigation system GPS TM : Navigation system installed: Accept GPS time and GPS date ( ) or do not ac- cept ( CLOCK : Setting the clock DATE : Setting the date ECOSFT : Display upshift re- commendation in the display Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 1 briefly in order...

  • Page 51: Setting The Clock

    SETUP In the menu, select Keep button 2 pressed un- SETUP the menu item til the minutes in the bottom CLOCK display line 3 start to flash. Press button 1 to increase the flashing value or button 2 to reduce the same. Keep button 2 pressed until the minutes no longer flash.
  • Page 52 Press button 1 to increase the In the customisation menu, it is flashing value or button 2 to possible to set which informa- reduce the same. tion is to be displayed in which Keep button 2 pressed until display line. the year in the bottom display SETUP In the...
  • Page 53 SETUP BC BASIC Press button 1 briefly in order selected, then the factory to change the set value. setting will be active again. The The following menu items can CUSTOM customisation remains be selected, the works setting is stored. shown in brackets. Some menu items will only be selected if the relevant special equipment (OE) is actually present.

  • Page 54: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    CONS 2 : Average consump- Customising anti-theft alarm BELOW tion 2 ( settings ( 53). CONS C : Current consumption Switch off the ignition. If the alarm system is activated, ØSPEED : Average speed then the alarm system will be BELOW automatically activated when SPEED...
  • Page 55 The Switch on the ignition. type of alarm tone can be set by Turn indicators flash once. an authorised BMW motorcycle Confirmation tone sounds once dealer. (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is deactivated. If an alarm was triggered while...

  • Page 56: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 briefly to go to Engine switched off the next menu item Normal operating position In the top display line 2, (run) Emergency off switch (kill is indicated. switch) Headlight The bottom display line 3 shows the preset value.

  • Page 57: Lights

    Have the basic settings of the switched on. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. headlight restored by a special- The side lights place ist workshop, best of all by a Adjusting headlight beam a strain on the battery.

  • Page 58: Parking Lights

    on, the auxiliary headlights cannot be switched on. Start engine ( 82). Push switch 1 forward to Immediately after switching off switch on the high-beam the ignition, push button 1 to headlight. the left and hold it in this po- sition until the parking lights Pull switch 1 back to operate Press button 1 to switch on...

  • Page 59: Daytime Riding Light

    Daytime riding light DLIGHT set the automatic light. The auxiliary headlight is daytime running light to also switched on again. with daytime running light If the high beam headlight Manual daytime running is switched on whilst the light daytime running light is switched on, the daytime running light Precondition: automatic daytime will be switched off after ap-...

  • Page 60: Turn Indicators

    light is active, the daytime rid- switched on again when am- The automatic riding light control system cannot re- ing light symbol is displayed in bient light is bright enough. place your personal assessment the multifunction display. Turn indicators of lighting conditions. The sensor Manual operation of the cannot detect fog or drizzle, for Operating the turn...

  • Page 61: Hazard Warning Flashers

    BMW Motorrad remains active until you release Turn-indicator cancella- the button. The hazard warning Integral ABS tion flashers recommence flashing as Deactivating the ABS soon as the button is released. The turn indicators are can- function celled automatically after the Switching on ignition ( 44).

  • Page 62: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    You have the option of de- "Engineering details" for activating the ASC function more information on the brake while the motorcycle is on the system with BMW Motorrad In- move. Press and hold down button 1 tegral ABS. until the ABS warning light...

  • Page 63: Asc

    Using the riding modes completed the ASC warning light Release button 1 within two BMW Motorrad has developed starts flashing. seconds. 5 operational scenarios for your Release button 1 within two The ASC warning light con- motorcycle from which you can seconds.
  • Page 64 (Enduro and Enduro Pro) dur- with Dynamic ESA ing on-road riding can result in The chassis adjustment also ad- unstable riding conditions when apts to the selected scenario. braking with ABS intervention or Setting riding mode accelerating with ASC interven- tion.
  • Page 65 with Pro riding modes engine characteristics, ABS, ASC and Dynamic ESA, is re- The following riding modes are tained even after the ignition additionally available for selec- has been switched off. tion: DYNA : For dynamic riding on Deactivate the RDC for a dry road surface.
  • Page 66 out-of-tolerance tyre pressure is displayed in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes. Installing coding plug with Pro riding modes Switching off ignition ( 45). Remove front seat ( 76). Press button 1 briefly to go to To do so, press in latch 1 and the next menu item remove the cap.

  • Page 67: Cruise-Control System

    Enduro PRO riding mode 2 Adjustment range for selectable. cruise control The selected riding mode is 30...210 km/h retained in memory, even after Telltale light for cruise con- the ignition is switched off. trol shows. Installing front seat ( 77). The motorcycle maintains your Cruise-control system current cruising speed and the...
  • Page 68 Resuming former cruising Push button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates hold it in this position. steplessly. speed The motorcycle accelerates The current speed is main- steplessly. tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again. The current speed is main- tained and saved if button 1 is Deactivate cruise control not pushed again.

  • Page 69: Spring Preload

    loaded and reduce spring preload Telltale light for cruise con- Adjusting spring preload trol shows. accordingly when the vehicle is while the motorcycle is be- lightly loaded. ing ridden can lead to accidents. Switching off cruise Do not attempt to adjust spring Adjusting spring preload control preload unless the motorcycle is...

  • Page 70: Damping

    duction in spring preload re- Basic setting of spring Basic setting of rear- quires softer damping. preload, rear suspension damping characteristic Adjusting the damping Turn the adjuster as far as it characteristic for rear without Dynamic ESA will go in the LOW direction, wheel then turn it back 15 turns in Turn the knob as far as it will...

  • Page 71: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Dynamic ESA, with Pro riding modes The setting of the chassis and electronic suspension suspension and the number of adjustment the selectable damping variants with Dynamic ESA depend on the riding mode se- lected. The damping specified by Possible settings the riding mode can be changed Using the electronic chassis ad- by the driver.
  • Page 72 The setting shows briefly, then The following settings are avail- The following settings are avail- disappears automatically. able: able: SOFT : Comfortable damping One-up Adjusting the chassis and characteristic suspension NORMAL : Normal damping One-up with luggage Switching on ignition ( 44).

  • Page 73: Clutch

    The ESA indicator disappears The adjuster is easier to from the display as soon as turn if you push the clutch adjustment completes. lever forward. Four settings are possible: Clutch Position 1: smallest span Adjusting the clutch lever between handlebar grip and clutch lever Attempting to adjust the Position 4: largest span...

  • Page 74: Shift Mechanism

    Adjusting footbrake lever Shift mechanism Make sure the ground is level Adjusting shift lever and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Swing the footplate up until it latches in position for riding in the seated position. Slacken screw 1. Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- ition.

  • Page 75: Tyres

    BMW Motorrad dealer. centrifugal force. Fit valve caps with rubber seals Heated handlebar grips and screw them on firmly to pre- with heated handlebar grips vent sudden deflation.

  • Page 76: Mirrors

    Operating the heated length of time to pass without making further changes. handlebar grips In order to switch off the The heating in the heated heated handlebar grips, handlebar grips can be ac- repeatedly press button 1 until tivated only when the engine is the heated handlebar grip running.

  • Page 77: Windscreen

    Front and rear seats Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Removing rear seat Windscreen Remove front seat ( 76). Adjusting windscreen Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the mirror arm. Slacken nut 2. Turn ignition key 1 clockwise.
  • Page 78 Installing rear seat Remove front seat Firmly press down rear seat 1. The rear seat engages with an Centre the rear seat in rear Turn ignition key 1 counter- audible click. mounts 1 and engage it in clockwise and hold it in this Installing front seat ( 77).
  • Page 79 Installing front seat justment in the alignment 1 (identification L). In order to set the high seat position, install front height adjustment in the direction 2 (identification H). In order to remove the front height adjustment 1, press Engage front seat 1 in seat down locking mechanism 2 mounts 2 on left and right and and remove height adjustment...

  • Page 80: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment Opening and latching stowage compartment In order to set the low seat po- sition, swivel rear height adjust- ment 1 into position 3 (identi- fication L). To open stowage compart- In order to set the high seat ment 1, turn the bow-shaped position, swivel rear height grip 90°...

  • Page 81: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....80 Checklist ......82 Starting .

  • Page 82: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised for riding with cases fitted, as Settings of the spring-strut and BMW Motorrad dealer will be stated on the label inside the shock-absorber system glad to advise you on the correct case.

  • Page 83: Catalytic Converter

    Maximum speed with cause loss of consciousness with Do not run the fuel tank dry fatal consequences. massive-bar tyres Do not attempt to start or run Do not inhale exhaust fumes. the engine with a spark-plug The motorcycle's top Do not run the engine in an en- cap disconnected speed might be higher than closed space.

  • Page 84: Checklist

    Tampering Damping characteristic setting You cannot start the mo- and spring preload torcycle with the side stand Tampering with motor- extended and a gear engaged. Tyre tread depth and tyre pres- cycle settings (e.g. elec- The engine will switch itself off sures tronic engine management unit, if you start it with the gearbox in...
  • Page 85 ABS self-diagnosis donor battery to start. switched on in succession. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- See the subsection on jump forms self-diagnosis to ensure Phase 2 starting in "Maintenance" for its operability.

  • Page 86: Running In

    After the ABS self-diagnosis specialist workshop, preferably completes, an indicator show- an authorised BMW Motorrad Phase 2 ing an ABS fault will appear. dealer. You can continue to ride. Bear Test of the diagnosis-capable...

  • Page 87: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- nificant margin. wheel. The sharper the motor- vents the front wheel from lock- cycle decelerates, the more load Apply the brakes in good time.

  • Page 88: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Descending mountain tee that the motorcycle will rest Riding on salted or gritted roads. firmly on the stand. passes After work has been carried on Always check that the ground There is a danger of the under the stand is level and the brakes, due to traces of oil brakes fading if you use firm.

  • Page 89: Off-Roading

    1st gear. pads. Rims Apply the brakes in good time BMW Motorrad recommends Off-roading until the brakes have been checking the rims for damage After off-roading cleaned. after off-roading.

  • Page 90: Refuelling

    You can run the engine on fuel Make sure the ground is level your authorised BMW motor- with a maximum ethanol con- and firm and place the motor- cycle dealer.) tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.

  • Page 91: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Usable fuel capacity approx. 30 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down Open the protective cap 2. Do not fill the tank past the firmly to close. bottom edge of the filler neck. Use ignition key 1 to unlock Remove the key and close the fuel filler cap by turning it If filling occurs after the fuel...
  • Page 92 At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both and fall on its side. ents. sides and tighten the straps. Secure motorcycle against top- Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly;...

  • Page 93: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......93 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..97...

  • Page 94: Riding Mode

    Riding mode the rear wheel when the foot- ABS and/or ASC can be brake lever is operated. The switched off in each mode: the Selection ABS has been adjusted to off- explanations below invariably There is a choice of 5 riding road operation using studded apply to the behaviour of the modes for adapting the motor-...

  • Page 95: Brake System With

    Back off the throttle twistgrip motorcycle with ABS actively in- distance. Release the brake levers tervening, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking Disengage the clutch. Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 96 What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible Humps and surface irregular- rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- ities can cause the wheels to BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent lose contact temporarily with the...
  • Page 97 In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad Integral In order to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, ABS? BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is exceptional riding conditions can Within the limits imposed by always maintained in optimum lead to a fault message being...

  • Page 98: Electronic Engine Management With

    BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- and even BMW Motorrad ABS torque accordingly. activated in these cases. is unable to counteract their ef- Even ASC is constrained by What is the design fects.

  • Page 99: Asc

    Slip can be increased by a corresponding loss of stability. very-heavy-duty massive-bar The following exceptional BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to tyres, with the result that ASC riding conditions can lead to control a situation of this nature. intervention occurs before...
  • Page 100 Temperature the pressures shown by the imately 30 km/h for the first time. The display shows for each multifunction display. compensation tyre until the tyre-pressure signal Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation is received for the first time. The sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings sensors continue to transmit the...
  • Page 101 the tyre is inflated to the correct pressure.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....102 Toolkit ......102 Engine oil .

  • Page 104: General Instructions

    Further information on mainten- Screwdriver handle Removing battery ance and repair work is available Use with screwdriver in- 127). from your BMW Motorrad author- sert. Open-ended spanner ised dealer in the form of a DVD. Topping up the engine Width across flats 14 oil ( 104).

  • Page 105: Engine Oil

    Check the oil level in oil-level interpretation of oil level. indicator 1. In order to ensure that the en- BMW Motorrad has assembled gine oil level is read correctly, a service toolkit that is ideal for check the oil level only after at carrying out extended service engine operating temperature.

  • Page 106: Brake System

    0.95 l (Difference by a specialist workshop, between MIN and MAX) preferably an authorised Wipe the area around the filler BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking engine oil level neck clean. 103). Insert Torx end of reversible Topping up the engine oil...
  • Page 107 Have the brakes checked by a Visually inspect the left and specialist workshop, preferably Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain an authorised BMW Motorrad front their thickness. Viewing dir- dealer. ection: between wheel and 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,...
  • Page 108 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Checking rear brake pad to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 109 If the brake fluid level drops be- cycle on its centre stand. low the permitted level: Move the handlebars to the Have the defect rectified as straight-ahead position. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 110 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, motorcycle upright) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 111: Coolant

    Coolant If the coolant drops below the permitted level: Check coolant level Top up the coolant. Take care when working on Top up coolant the cooling system: risk of burns if the system is hot. Do not work on the cooling sys- tem until it has had ample time to cool down.

  • Page 112: Clutch

    If the notes vary: Have the spokes checked by a Checking rims specialist workshop, preferably Make sure the ground is level an authorised BMW Motorrad and firm and place the motor- dealer. cycle on its stand. Visually inspect the rims for Checking tyre tread depth defects.

  • Page 113: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad dealer or on tems and consequently cannot has worn down to the level of the Internet at www.bmw- be changed. the marks. The locations of the motorrad.com. If you decide that you would like...

  • Page 114: Removing Front Wheel

    RDC sensors. have been removed. Be sure to explain to the au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer Remove securing screws 4 or the specialist workshop that of the left and right brake cal- the wheel is fitted with an RDC lipers.
  • Page 115 Lift the front of the motorcycle suspension. until the front wheel is clear of the ground, preferably using a BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Remove screw 1. Installing the front-wheel stand Remove left-hand axle clamp- 117).

  • Page 116: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove spacer bush 1 from Lift front wheel and fit quick- the wheel hub. release axle 1. Remove front-wheel stand and...
  • Page 117 Install screw 1 and tighten to Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 4 on specified torque. Counter-hold screw 1 to the specified left and right and tighten to quick-release axle on the right- torque. specified tightening torque. hand side. Clamping screw for Brake caliper on tele- Quick-release axle in...

  • Page 118: Removing Rear Wheel

    Insert the wheel-speed sensor into the bore and install fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- screw 3. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Wheel-speed sensor to Seat the rear wheel on the bevel gears rear-wheel adapter. Remove studs 1 from the rear...

  • Page 119: Front-Wheel Stand

    Install wheel studs 1 and them. centre stand or another auxiliary tighten to specified torque. Use locating pins 3 to set the stand before lifting the front front-wheel stand to the de- wheel with the BMW Motorrad sired height. front-wheel stand.

  • Page 120: Lighting

    Lighting Centre the front-wheel stand relative to the front wheel and Replacing bulbs for low- push it against the front axle. beam and high-beam headlight The positions of the plug, the spring wire retainer and the bulb might not be as illus- trated below.
  • Page 121 the bulb for the low-beam Replace the defective bulb. headlight. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulb for high-beam Disconnect plug 1. headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove cover 1 by turning it with LED headlights counter-clockwise to replace the bulb for the high-beam...
  • Page 122 Insert bulb 2, making sure that Install plug 1. Remove cover 1 by turning it tab 3 is correctly positioned. counter-clockwise. Place cover in position and fit by turning clockwise. The bulb might face in a direction other than that Replacing bulb for parking shown here.
  • Page 123 Replacing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators without LED turn indicators Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 into the socket. socket.
  • Page 124 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn Pull the glass out of the re- Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install indicators, rear flector housing at the threaded- it in the mirror housing.

  • Page 125: Air Filter

    Air filter shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing air-filter LED headlight, replacing element with LED headlights LED headlights can be re- placed only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 126: Jump-Starting

    Remove screws 1. Place air filter housing cover in Install screws 1, 2 and 3. position. Remove air filter housing cover. Close lid 4 of the stowage Install screws 1. compartment. Installing front seat ( 77). Jump-starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine.
  • Page 127 A short-circuit can res- terminal 2 of the discharged ult if the crocodile clips battery. of the jump leads are accident- Run the engine of the donor ally brought into contact with the vehicle during jump-starting. motorcycle. Start the engine of the vehicle Use only jump leads fitted with with the discharged battery fully insulated crocodile clips at...

  • Page 128: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. veloped a float charger spe- If you switch on the igni- Compliance with the points be-...
  • Page 129 Charging battery when Use suitable BMW chargers. The disconnected suitable charger is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad Charge the battery using a dealer.
  • Page 130 Slightly lift battery and remove from the mounting to such an extent that the battery positive terminal becomes accessible. Disconnect battery negative Connect positive lead 1 to the lead 1 and disengage rubber battery's positive terminal. strap 2. Push battery into the mounting. Disconnect positive lead 1.

  • Page 131: Fuses

    Fuses Replace fuses Secure battery negative lead 1. Install screw 1. Secure the battery with rubber Setting the clock ( 49). strap 2. Setting the date ( 49). Switch off the ignition. Remove front seat ( 76). Disconnect plug 1. Any attempt to jumper a defective fuse gives rise to the risk of a short-circuit and fire.
  • Page 132 7.5 A quently have the electric Multifunction switch, left circuits checked by a specialist Tyre pressure monitoring workshop, preferably an author- (RDC) ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Fuse for the alternator Install plug 1. regulator Installing front seat ( 77). Fuse assignment...

  • Page 133: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....132 Power sockets ..... 132 Navigation system .

  • Page 134: General Instructions

    The sockets will be automat- by visiting our website: Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com". ically switched off during the ies approved by BMW for your start procedure. motorcycle. Power sockets The power supply to the sock- BMW has conducted extens-...

  • Page 135: Navigation System

    BMW Motorrad Navig- be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics. In such cases, ator V. power sockets are switched The latching system of the off very shortly after the ignition Mount Cradle is not de- is turned off. signed to protect against theft.
  • Page 136 BMW Motorrad dealer. Push retainer 2 to the right. If the BMW Motorrad Navigator Turn vehicle key 3 clockwise. is fitted, some of its functions Cover 1 is secured. Turn vehicle key 1 counter- can be controlled directly from clockwise.
  • Page 137 In the BMW special menu, the Long-push to the left to menu items are selected by turn- activate this function. ing the Multi-Controller. In detail, the following functions Short operation of the Multi-Con- can be controlled: troller to the left or right changes...
  • Page 138 Long-push to the left: Play top left in the map view. sion function (not shown unless preceding track. a route is active). If a BMW Motorrad com- Long-push to the right: Play munication system is con- Skip: Skips the next waypoint next track.

  • Page 139: Cases

    Screen brightness Security settings Special functions Screen brightness is adjusted The BMW Motorrad Navigator V Integration of the BMW Motorrad by the motorcycle while the unit can be secured against unau- Navigator has produced a num- is cradled. No manual input is...
  • Page 140 Open cases Closing cases Disengage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the case lid. Open the second catch of the Set the latch 1 on the lid. The case lid can be opened case lid. Push lock housing 2 down, at either the left or the right Remove the case lid.

  • Page 141: Topcase

    Push lock housing 2 to one side in order to release the catch 3. Push the latch 3 to one side while holding the case. Pull the case forward as far as it will go and then to the side to remove.
  • Page 142 Opening topcase Closing topcase Removing the topcase Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Push lock housing 2 down- Push lock housing 2 upwards Set the latch 1 on the lid. wards in order to release the in order to release the catch 3.
  • Page 143 Installing topcase Set the latch 1 on the topcase carrier. Set the topcase on the top- Push lock housing 2 up, mak- case rack and push it forward ing sure that the latch toggle in such a way that mounts on grips firmly on the carrier.

  • Page 145: Care

    Care Care products ..... 144 Washing the vehicle ....144 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 146: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning Warm water intensifies the and care products you can mover to soften and wash off effect of salt.

  • Page 147: Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon

    Chrome Do not use cleaning agents that Do not use silicone sprays or Use plenty of water and BMW contain alcohol, solvents or ab- care products that contain shampoo to clean chrome, par- rasives to clean plastic parts.

  • Page 148: Laying Up The Motorcycle

    Install a charged battery. commends using BMW vehicle Coat bright metal and chrome- Before starting: work through polish or BMW paint cleaner for plated parts with an acid-free the checklist. this purpose. grease (e.g. Vaseline). Marks on the paintwork are par-...

  • Page 149: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 148 Weights ......162 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 151: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Wheel-speed sensor to bevel gears M6 x 16 8 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 152 Mirror arm Value Valid Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten in riding direction at the front of the block 19 Nm...

  • Page 153: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right Engine type 122EN Engine design Air- / fluid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two upper spur-gear- driven camshafts and a counterbalance shaft. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.5:1 Nominal output...

  • Page 154: Fuel

    If e.g. the engine is to be op- erated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 re- search octane number, then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer.) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

  • Page 155: Engine Oil

    SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends Castrol Power 1 Ra- cing 4T SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 156: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type 6-speed gearbox with bevel gearing, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1.650 (32:20 teeth), Transmission input 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...

  • Page 157: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.91 (32/11 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, trailing arm mounted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by trailing arm and frame Design of front wheel suspension...

  • Page 158: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central shock absorber complete with torsion spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESA Central shock absorber complete with torsion...

  • Page 159: Wheels And Tyres

    Play of brake controls (Rear brake) approx. 1 mm, at piston Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel type Cross-spoked wheel Front wheel rim size 3.0"...

  • Page 160: Electrics

    Permissible wheel load, rear max 307 kg Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, total for all sockets Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: Instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A, Slot 2: Left multifunction switch, tyre pres- sure monitoring (RDC)
  • Page 161 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlights Bulb for tail light/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 162: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit, steel pipe rear frames Type plate location Frame, front right (beside spring strut) Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming approx.

  • Page 163: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2255 mm, across luggage carrier Height of motorcycle 1450 mm, windscreen in highest position Width of motorcycle 952 mm, across mirrors 980 mm, across hand guards Front-seat height 890...910 mm, without rider at unladen weight with seat, low 840...860 mm, without rider at unladen weight with Rallye seat 895 mm, without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 164: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 260 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 480 kg Maximum payload 220 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 165: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 164 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......164 Maintenance work .

  • Page 166: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 167 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on the age of the vehicle and the distance it has covered.

  • Page 168: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 169 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 170 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 171 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 172 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 173: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 174 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 175: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......174...
  • Page 176 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 177: Index

    Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting brake lever, 71 Resetting, 47 Checking function, 104 Control, 15 Safety instructions, 85 Engineering details, 93 Battery Technical data, 156 Charging battery when Operation, 59 connected, 126 Self-diagnosis, 83 Charging battery when Cases Warnings, 35 Operation, 137...
  • Page 178 Engine Fuel Damping Filler neck, 11 Indicator light for engine control Adjuster, rear, 11 Refuelling, 88 unit, 37 adjusting, 68 Reserve volume, 39 starting, 82 Daytime running light Technical data, 152 Technical data, 151 automatic daytime riding Fuel reserve Warning for engine light, 57 Warning, 37 electronics, 31...
  • Page 179 Hazard warning flashers Headlight flasher, operating, 55 Jump-starting, 124 Control, 15, 17 High-beam headlight, Operation, 59 operating, 55 Headlight Low-beam headlight, 55 Keys, 44 Beam throw, 54 Manual daytime running Headlight beam-throw light, 57 adjustment, 11 Lighting Operating auxiliary LED headlight, replacing, 123 Headlight courtesy delay headlights, 56 feature, 44...
  • Page 180 Motorcycle Power socket Safety instructions Notes on use, 132 Care, 143 for brakes, 85 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Cleaning, 143 For riding, 80 Pre-Ride-Check, 83 Lashing, 89 Seat Laying up, 146 Position of the height Parking, 86 adjustment, 14 Multifunction display, 18 Adhesive label for rim, 111 Seats...
  • Page 181 Steering lock Toolkit Technical data, 157 Contents, 102 Locking, 44 Top speed, 81 Position on the vehicle, 14 Topcase Technical data Vehicle Operation, 139 Anti-theft alarm, 160 Restoring to use, 146 Torques, 149 Battery, 158 Vehicle Identification Number Transmission Position on the motorcycle, 13 Brakes, 156 Technical data, 154 Bulbs, 159...
  • Page 182 Overview, 24 RDC, 32 Warnings, overview, 26 Weights Payload table, 14 Technical data, 162 Wheels Change of size, 111 Check spokes, 110 Checking rims, 110 Install the rear wheel, 116 Installing front wheel, 114 Removing front wheel, 112 Technical data, 157 Windscreen Adjuster, 13 adjusting, 75...
  • Page 183 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 184 If e.g. the engine is to be operated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 research octane number, then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

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