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The Ultimate
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Rider's Manual (US Model)
S 1000 RR

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 RR...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 3 Displays ....21 Cruise control ....57 Warning and indicator Speed warning .
  • Page 5 Refueling ....90 Battery ....185 8 Technology in de- Secure motorcycle for trans- tail .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....216 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 217 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....217 Maintenance proce- dures .
  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .
  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Special informa- Anti-Lock Brake System. to hand over this Rider's Manual; tion on operating and in-...
  • Page 9: Equipment

    Optional accessory. may vary from the descriptions in If your BMW is equipped with BMW Motorrad op- this Rider's Manual. In addition, options or accessories not de- tional accessories can...
  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, left side with DDC ..13 General view, right side ... . . 15 Multifunction switch, left .
  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side without Dynamic Damp- ing Control (DDC) Adjuster for spring preload, front ( Adjusting front compres- sion damping (red scale) without Dynamic Damp- ing Control (DDC) Adjusting rear compres- sion damping (red scale) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table...
  • Page 15: General View, Left Side With Ddc

    General view, left side with DDC with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) Adjust spring preload on front wheel ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Chain adjustment values Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Engine oil level indicator 159) Connector for optional ac- cessories (...
  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side without Dynamic Damp- ing Control (DDC) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjusting rear rebound- 164) stage damping (yellow Vehicle identification num- scale) ( ber and type plate (on steering head at right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 163) Adjusting rebound-stage damping without Dynamic Damp- ing Control (DDC)
  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Deactivating ABS ( ASC ausschalten ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Deactivating DTC ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Start time recording 100) with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Adjusting DTC ( 127) Turn indicator (...
  • Page 19 Setting clock ( Resetting tripmeter Selecting displays ( Individualizing lap timer 100) Selecting submenu 113)
  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated grip ( Selecting riding mode Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button Starting engine ( with Pro riding modes Launch Control ( 128) Speed limiter for pit lane 130)
  • Page 21: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 185) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Different position of battery terminals: shifted forward Helmet holder ( Luggage straps ( Onboard tool kit ( 156) Fuse box ( 188) Rider's Manual (US Model)
  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lights Tachometer Shiftpoint light ( Photosensor (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED ( Multifunction display...
  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..22 Multifunction display ....23 Warning lights ..... . 24...
  • Page 24: Warning And Indicator

    Warning and indicator lights ASC indicator and warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC indicator light ( ABS indicator and warning light ( Turn indicator, left Universal warning light, appears together with warnings in multifunction display ( Turn indicator, right Fuel reserve ( Neutral indicator light High-beam headlight...
  • Page 25: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature Odometer ( Clock ( with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral". Riding mode RAIN SPORT RACE Setting riding mode with Pro riding modes Additional riding modes SLICK USER...
  • Page 26: Warning Lights

    Warning lights If several warnings are active, all NOTICE corresponding warning lights and Display warning symbol are displayed; Refer to Chapter 7 for informa- Warnings are displayed with ap- warnings appear alternately. tion regarding the display modes propriate warning lights. You will find an overview of the available for track use.
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel EWS! lights up red is displayed Electronic immobilizer is active ( flashes red Coolant tempera- Coolant temperature too high ( ture display flashes lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode flashes yellow Severe fault in the engine management...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel LAMPS! lights up yellow is indi- Taillight and lights for parking lights de- cated fective ( Front lights defective ( VDS! lights up yellow is shown in Motorcycle has fallen over ( the empty display VDS! lights up yellow...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error ( flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off ( lights up DTC error (...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel DWALO! lights up yellow is dis- DWA battery charge level low ( played DWA! lights up yellow is displayed DWA battery drained ( SPEED! Shiftpoint light is dis- Speed warning ( played flashes or remains on continuously...
  • Page 31 In exceptional cases, the frequently be too high, have placed, preferably by an autho- engine stops and can no longer the fault rectified as quickly rized BMW Motorrad retailer. be started. as possible by an authorized Coolant temperature too workshop, preferably an autho-...
  • Page 32 WARNING Suppress the fault message source eliminated by a special- SETUP in the submenu ized service facility, preferably Overlooking the motorcy- EQUIPMENT WARN with the an authorized BMW Motorrad cle in traffic due to the light LAMP OFF parameter. Retailer.
  • Page 33 Replacing light source for left- failing. cialist service facility, preferably hand parking light ( 178). Safety risk an authorized BMW Motorrad Replacing right-hand parking Replace defective bulbs as retailer. light light source ( 179). soon as possible; it is best...
  • Page 34: Abs Error

    Motorcycle has fallen over Possible cause: Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized The ABS system has been deac- General warning light shows BMW Motorrad retailer. tivated by the rider. yellow. Activating ABS ( 51). ABS self-diagnosis not VDS!
  • Page 35: Asc Error

    Possible cause: ASC error preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. ASC indicator and warning ASC self-diagnosis rou- light lights up. tine not completed ASC intervention Possible cause: ASC indicator and warning The ASC function is not avail- light flashes rapidly.
  • Page 36 Possible cause: Possible cause: DTC indicator light flashes rapidly. The DTC system has been deac- DTC self-diagnosis not DTC has detected instability at tivated by the rider. completed the rear wheel and responded by Switching on DTC ( 53). reducing the torque. The warn- The DTC function is not avail- DTC error ing light flashes longer than the...
  • Page 37 Possible cause: preferably an authorized NOTICE BMW Motorrad retailer. The DDC control unit has de- tected an error. This fault message is only shown DDC error Have the malfunction corrected for a short time immediately fol- with Dynamic Damping Control as soon as possible at an lowing the Pre-Ride-Check.
  • Page 38 Contact an authorized service for a short time immediately fol- facility, preferably an authorized Enter a new maximum speed. lowing the Pre-Ride-Check. BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: Launch Control not ready Encoding missing The anti-theft alarm system bat- with Pro riding modes tery is completely discharged.
  • Page 39: Service Display

    Fuel reserve connected for a longer time. Consult a certified workshop, Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for Refueling ( 90). If service is due within 1,000 km setting of the date. (700 miles), the remaining...
  • Page 40: Cruising Range

    The determined range is dicates the distance that can still an approximate reading. be driven with the remaining fuel. BMW Motorrad therefore This distance is calculated based recommends that you do not on fuel quantity and average con- try to use the full range before sumption.
  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 40 Cruise control ..... . . 57 Ignition .
  • Page 42: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Ignition Steering and ignition lock Switch on ignition Keys You are provided with 2 ignition keys. Should you lose your keys please refer to the information regard- ing the electronic immobilizer (EWS) ( 41). Turn the ignition key to posi- A single key fits the steering and tion 1 while moving the handle- ignition lock, the fuel filler cap...
  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer

    Switch off ignition recognized as "authorized" for Replacement and spare keys are your motorcycle. only available through an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. NOTICE The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to the...
  • Page 44: Lights

    Lights WARNING Parking lights Operation of the emergency The parking lights come on au- ON/OFF switch when riding. tomatically when the ignition is Danger of falling due to blocking switched on. of rear wheel. Do not operate the emergency NOTICE ON/OFF switch when riding.
  • Page 45: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Ignition can be switched off. Switch on ignition and press flashers button 1 again to switch off Switching on hazard hazard warning flashers. warning flashers Turn indicator Switch on ignition. Operating turn indicators NOTICE Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flashers Immediately after switching off place a strain on the battery.
  • Page 46 NOTICE The turn indicators automati- cally switch off when the defined driving time and distance have been reached. The defined rid- ing time and distance can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 47: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Overview — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Odometer Standard display Select displays in multi- function display ( LAP TIMER ( LIMIT ( Factory setting for WARN SPEED ( 118) RACE INFO ( 103) SETUP MENU ( 111)
  • Page 48 RANGE Selecting displays in Cruising range Repeatedly press SET 2 until TRIP 1 desired display is selected. Trip distance 1 multifunction display TRIP 2 The following displays are avail- Trip distance 2 Switch on ignition. able: Average consumption All information required for LAPTIMER: The lap times volume per distance or vice operation on public roads is...
  • Page 49: Resetting Tripmeter

    LIMIT is shown, press and Press and hold TRIP 1 until hold SET 2 to set current driv- tripmeter has been reset. ing speed as new limit. Trip mileage = RACE INFO ENTER Resetting average data SETUP MENU ENTER shown, press and hold SET 2 Switch on ignition.
  • Page 50: Alarm System

    The alarm can be set off by: turn indicators flash. The alarm sition. tone type can be adjusted by Switch on ignition. an authorized BMW Motorrad Turn indicators light up once. retailer.
  • Page 51 DWA AUTO Confirmation tone sounds once to the start and finally to the de- Parameter 5 and (if programmed). sired display. its current value 6 are dis- played. DWA is now switched off. Press and hold SET 2 to open the menu.
  • Page 52: Clock

    DWA AUTO OFF : DWA is Minutes 4 flash. deactivated. Briefly press TRIP 1 to in- Press and hold SET 2 to save crease minutes. the set value. Briefly press TRIP 2 to de- The value 6 no longer flashes. crease minutes.
  • Page 53: Automatic Stability Control

    NOTICE seconds. out, and starts to flash if self-diagnosis has not been com- ABS indicator light contin- The BMW Motorrad Race ABS pleted. ues to be lit up. function can also be deactivated If the coding plug for the while driving.
  • Page 54: Control

    ASC indicator and warning ASC indicator and warning NOTICE light continues to be lit up. light remains off or contin- ues to flash. The Automatic Stability Control ASC is deactivated. (ASC) can also be deactivated ASC activated. while riding. Switch on ASC As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and then on again.
  • Page 55: Riding Mode

    Use of the riding modes until the DTC --indicator light 2 out, and if self-diagnosis changes its display behavior. BMW Motorrad has developed 5 has not been completed, it be- DTC indicator light starts to riding scenarios for your motor- gins to flash.
  • Page 56 Setting riding mode Riding on wet roads. Sporty riding on dry roads. Switch on ignition ( 40). Riding on racetracks with se- ries tires. with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Riding on racetracks with se- ries tires. Riding on racetracks with rac- The selection arrow 2 and the ing tires while taking settings selectable riding modes 3 are...
  • Page 57 Selection arrow 2 and inactive riding modes are hidden. The new riding mode is acti- vated during operation under the following conditions: The throttle grip is in the neu- tral position. The brake lever is not being operated. The following riding modes can with Pro riding modes WARNING be selected:...
  • Page 58 ually displayed, but instead only with Pro riding modes Do not use the encoding plug after the following events for a on public roads. USER : Riders can combine limited time: the settings from all available Switch off ignition ( 41).
  • Page 59: Cruise Control

    Cruise control Storing speed with cruise control Switching on cruise control To do so, press in locking de- vice 2 and pull off cap. Briefly press button 1 forward. Insert coding plug. Adjustment range for Switch on the ignition. cruise control For safety reasons, after the coding plug is connected, the 19...130 mph (30...210 km/h)
  • Page 60 Acceleration Decreasing speed Deactivating cruise control Actuate brakes, clutch or throt- tle grip (take back throttle be- yond back position) to deacti- vate cruise-control system. NOTICE When changing gear using the Pro Gear-shift Assistance func- Briefly press button 1 forward. Briefly press button 1 back- tion, the cruise-control system ward.
  • Page 61: Speed Warning

    Resuming former cruising Indicator light for cruise- Speed warning ( 118) control system lights up. speed Switching off cruise control Briefly press SET 2 repeat- Briefly push button 1 back to LIMIT edly until is shown in return to the speed saved be- display.
  • Page 62: Heated Handlebar Grips

    To set current speed as new When the preset speed is ex- To deactivate the speed warn- limit: press and hold SET 2. ceeded, the shiftpoint light 1 re- ing: Press and hold TRIP 1 un- sponds by lighting up or flashing appears in the display.
  • Page 63: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Rider and passenger NOTICE seats The increase in power Removing hump cover consumption caused by the with passenger seat cover heated grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low Park motorcycle, ensuring that engine speeds. If the battery is support surface is firm and inadequately charged, the heated level.
  • Page 64: Removing Passenger Seat

    Installing hump cover Install the passenger seat Lock lock with ignition key. with passenger seat cover Removing passenger seat Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Mount passenger seat in mounts 1 on left and right. Mount hump cover in mounts 1 on left and right.
  • Page 65: Helmet Holder

    Installing driver's seat Lock seat lock with ignition key. Removing rider`s seat Press cover of driver's seat over screw sockets toward Mount rider`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 66: Luggage Straps

    Luggage straps Securing luggage on motorcycle Remove passenger seat 62). Turn over passenger seat. Use luggage loops 1, e.g. in ATTENTION conjunction with passenger footrests, to lash luggage onto Incorrect positioning of the passenger seat. When doing helmet lock. so, make sure that the rear trim Fairing scratched.
  • Page 67: Setting

    Setting Mirrors ......66 Headlight ......66 Brakes .
  • Page 68: Mirrors

    If there are doubts as to the cor- sition by turning it. rect headlight range, have the adjustment checked by a spe- Headlight cialized workshop, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad Adjusting headlight for retailer. RHD/LHD traffic This motorcycle's headlight fea- Brakes tures a symmetrical low beam.
  • Page 69: Steering

    Steering Basic steering damper NOTICE Adjusting steering damper adjustment setting The adjusting screw can be Opens at 8 clicks (starting at turned more easily if you push fully closed) (Highway opera- the brake lever forward when tion) doing so. Opens at 5 clicks (starting at Adjustment options: fully closed) (Racetrack) From position 1: Largest dis-...
  • Page 70 Adjusting spring preload Load motorcycle with driver. on front wheel With the assistance of a helper, measure distance D between without Dynamic Damping points 1 and 2 again and cal- Control (DDC) culate difference (spring deflec- tion) between the measured Park motorcycle, ensuring that values.
  • Page 71 Ensure that settings on left and Measure distance D between right sides are identical. lower edge 1 of immersion tube and front axle 2. Adjusting spring preload Load motorcycle with driver. on front wheel Measure distance D between with Dynamic Damping Control points 1 and 2 with assistance (DDC) of a 2nd person.
  • Page 72 Adjusting spring preload Adjustment of spring at rear wheel preload dependent on without Dynamic Damping loading Control (DDC) Spring deflection of rear wheel Park motorcycle, ensuring that 0.31...0.47 in (8...12 mm) (With support surface is firm and rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) level.
  • Page 73 To increase the spring deflec- Switch on ignition. carrier and screw 2 of chain tion (reduce spring preload), guard. Start engine to avoid discharg- use the tool from the onboard ing battery. Load motorcycle with driver. tool kit to turn the adjustment With the assistance of a helper, NOTICE ring 2 in direction B.
  • Page 74: Damping

    Damping Setting Damping must be adjusted to the road conditions and the spring preload. A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface. An increase in spring preload To decrease the spring deflec- Adjust compression damping requires firmer damping, a re- tion (increase spring preload), with adjusting screw 1 and red duction in spring preload re-...
  • Page 75 ing 2 points to a higher scale ing 2 points to higher figure on scale. figure. To decrease damping: turn To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from adjusting screw with tool from onboard tool kit so that mark- onboard tool kit so that mark- ing 2 points to lower figure on ing 2 points to a lower figure...
  • Page 76 ing 2 points to a higher scale Factory settings for figure. jounce/rebound at front To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from Position 4 onboard tool kit so that mark- ing 2 points to a lower figure Adjusting compression on the scale.
  • Page 77: Ddc

    ing 2 points to a higher scale Factory settings for figure. jounce/rebound at rear To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from Position 4 onboard tool kit so that mark- ing 2 points to a lower figure on the scale. Setting Rebound stage, basic Damping must be adjusted to the...
  • Page 78 Park motorcycle, ensuring that Adjust damping as desired with NOTICE support surface is firm and TRIP 1 and SET 2. level. +1 … +7 : Damping increase Damping is adjusted and saved Select submenu ( 113). in a maximum of seven steps separately for all riding modes in SETUP DDC-SYS (harder).
  • Page 79 SETUP DDC-SYS DMP: sub- The value next to During the alignment, do not sit menu has been selected. flashes. on the motorcycle and remove any cargo or luggage. Adjust damping as desired with FRONT DMP Adjusting TRIP 1 and SET 2. Select submenu ( 113).
  • Page 80 CALIB DONE is displayed in line 3 and 4. If CALIB FAIL is displayed: Repeat alignment. CALIB DONE is not displayed after repeated calibration, please contact a BMW authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 81: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....80 Observe checklist ....81 Starting .
  • Page 82: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized cycle: Burn hazard BMW Motorrad retailer will be Settings of spring-strut and happy to advise you and has shock absorber system the correct clothing for every CAUTION Imbalanced load purpose.
  • Page 83: Observe Checklist

    Catalytic converter Danger of overheating Observe checklist If misfiring causes unburned fuel Use the following checklist to ATTENTION to enter the catalytic converter, check your motorcycle at regu- there is a danger of overheating lar intervals. Engine idling for a lengthy and damage.
  • Page 84: Starting

    Starting to disengage clutch and twist with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) throttle grip slightly. Starting engine Adjusting spring preload at rear Switch on ignition. wheel ( 71). Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) ABS self-diagnosis is Adjusting damping on rear performed.
  • Page 85 Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis The universal warning light changes from yellow to red. The readiness for operation of the BMW Motorrad Race ABS Phase 3 is checked by the self-diagnosis. The tachometer needle drops The self-diagnosis routine runs back to zero.
  • Page 86 The self-diagnosis routine Phase 2 is determining whether ASC self-diagnosis Check wheel sensors while BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for completed starting off. operation. The self-diagnosis The ASC symbol is no longer ABS indicator light flashes. routine runs automatically when displayed.
  • Page 87: Breaking In

    The self-diagnosis routine BMW Motorrad retailer. is determining whether Watch all warning and indicator BMW Motorrad DTC is ready for lights on the display. Breaking in operation. The self-diagnosis DTC self-diagnosis not Engine routine runs automatically when completed you switch on the ignition.
  • Page 88: Brake Pads

    This WARNING speed monitoring function is switched off during the running- New brake pads. in check by your authorized Extension of the braking distance. BMW Motorrad retailer. Accident hazard. Brake early.
  • Page 89: Shifting Gears

    Shifting gears makes the decision as to when Shiftpoint light goes out: shift- ing speed reached to change gear. Shiftpoint light NOTICE The engine rpm limits and the upshift light's display characteris- More detailed information on Pro tics can both be adjusted in the Gear-shift Assistance can be SETUP menu.
  • Page 90: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel gear change. change gear and initiates gear- is prevented by BMW Motorrad shift assistance. Brakes Race ABS. When driving at constant With the frequently instructed...
  • Page 91: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wet, soiled brakes road surface. Due to the miss- Brake early until the full braking ing wheel load, the ABS must action is available again. Moisture and dirt on the brake already prevent a tendency of the rotors and the brake pads result Parking your front wheel to lock up with min- in a decrease in the braking ac-...
  • Page 92: Refueling

    additives, e.g. manganese or Alternative fuel quality ATTENTION iron. Loading of the side stand ATTENTION Super unleaded (minor restric- with additional weight. tions with regard to power and Component damage cause by Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel. fuel consumption) (max. 10 % tipping over.
  • Page 93 Do not overfill the fuel tank. NOTICE ATTENTION When refueling after running on fuel reserve, the resulting total Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. fuel quantity must be greater Surfaces become unattractive or than the fuel reserve, so that the cloudy. new filling level is detected and Immediately clean plastic parts the fuel warning light is switched after contact with fuel.
  • Page 94: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Fuel reserve Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove key and close protec- tive cap. Secure motorcycle for ATTENTION ATTENTION transport Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components. Protect all component surfaces when raising.
  • Page 95 Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much as possible.
  • Page 97: On The Racetrack

    On the racetrack Display for racing mode ... . . 96 Shift pattern reversal ....136 LAPTIMER .
  • Page 98: Display For Racing Mode

    Display for racing mode Multifunction display Current angle of inclination during cornering Direction for angle of incli- nation \ = left | = vertical / = right Maximum angle of inclina- tion for left and right Factory setting for BANK DISP ( 119) ABS control intervention...
  • Page 99 DTC torque reduction with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Factory setting for DTC DISP ( 119) DTC setting with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Adapt DTC ( 127)
  • Page 100: Laptimer

    LAPTIMER LAP TIMER The fastest of the stored laps, marked with "BESTLAP". The display in these lines Multifunction display can be switched over. The all-time best lap time, without a marking. Individualize LAPTIMER 100). The running time of the current lap.
  • Page 101 Overview of LAP TIMER — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Odometer Standard display Select displays in multi- function display ( 46). Individualize LAPTIMER 100). Start time recording 100). Interrupt/continue time en- try ( 101)
  • Page 102 Individualizing LAPTIMER LAPTIMER display structure When driving over Start/Finish 121) line, press button 1 again to start recording for next race Starting time recording lap. The data of the preceding race The LAPTIMER is opened. lap will be saved. 2 restarts at 00:00:00 If the display mode is exited during a recording, then the...
  • Page 103 Interrupting time entry The infrared receiver available as an optional accessory must Time recording is running. be connected to the connector for optional accessories under the right-hand fairing side panel 138). In the SETUP RACETRACK, the LAPTIMER trigger mode must be set to LAPTM TRIG AUTO or LAPTM TRIG EX- Press and hold TRIP 1 to stop TERN (...
  • Page 104 have been deleted from the better than that of the previous RACE INFO fastest lap then a new fastest lap can be anticipated. The "fastest is displayed. lap" light 1 lights up. Fastest lap expected This function must be activated SETUP RACETRACK in the menu (...
  • Page 105: Race Info

    RACE INFO RACE INFO Part 1 — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Delete all-time best lap. Information on the current best lap. Three displays in alterna- tion. Information on each race lap ( 106) Deleting currently best lap.
  • Page 106 RACE INFO Part 2 — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Information on lap 01. Select saved lap ( 105). Information on each race lap ( 106) Delete lap ( 108). Information on lap 02. Total of all lap times and lap distances.
  • Page 107 Selecting saved lap they are displayed in the reverse order: RACE INFO is displayed. BEST- All-time best lap time EVER BEST Best stored lap time LAST Last stored lap time LAP 01 All other stored laps … LAP 60 The totals of all saved lap times and lap distances TOTAL Delete the stored data...
  • Page 108 Information on each race In alternation for the in- dicted lap: Top speed (max) Average speed (Ø) Minimum speed (min) Maximum angle of incli- nation for left and right of indicated lap Race lap to which dis- played data refer Lap time of displayed race In alternation for the in- dicted lap:...
  • Page 109 ABS control intervention: "ABS" displayed = lap with ABS control intervention "ABS" hidden = lap with- out ABS control interven- tion Maximum deceleration in the indicated lap Maximum DTC torque re- duction in the indicated lap 10 DTC setting in the indi- cated lap 11 Riding mode in the indi- cated lap...
  • Page 110 BEST-EVER Clearing recording recording that has already been is deleted: --:--:-- deleted. RACE INFO is displayed. All recordings have now been Deleting lap deleted. RACE INFO EXIT is dis- RACE INFO is displayed. played. All-time best lap BEST- The all-time best lap ( EVER ) is the fastest of all recorded racing laps and is...
  • Page 111 BEST Exiting RACE INFO Activating standard : The lap that previously had been the second best lap display is adopted as the new best lap. LAST : The lap that previously had been the second-to-the- last lap is adopted as the new last lap.
  • Page 112 LIMIT Pressing and holding TRIP 1 switches the speed warn- LIMIT OFF ing off ( is displayed.
  • Page 113: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU Overview SETUP MENU — Solid line: briefly press button. ‑ ‑ Dotted line: press and hold button. Select submenu ( 113) Display submenu with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) SETUP DDC-SYS 113) Set parameter ( 115) Display submenu SETUP EQUIPMENT 113) Display submenu SETUP RACETRACK...
  • Page 114 Display submenu Only with USER riding mode active with Pro riding modes SETUP USER-MODE 115) Reset all parameters FAC- TORY RESET Exit SETUP MENÜ Exit settings ( 116)
  • Page 115 Selecting submenu Briefly press TRIP 1 or SET 2 With spring travel sensor for repeatedly until desired sub- front forks: Front rebound- FRONT REB menu is displayed. stage damping Press and hold SET 2 to open With spring travel sensor for desired submenu.
  • Page 116 UNIT CLOCK 24 or leave deactivated Switch the display for the cur- DWA AUTO OFF UNIT CLOCK 12 rent and maximum delay on BRAKE DISP ON or off Set time display SETUP RACETRACK BRAKE DISP OFF CLOCK TIME Set brightness Submenu for switching over SETUP RACETRACK DISP BRIGHT...
  • Page 117 TRIG EXTERN Display duration for : Operation Dynamic traction control for DTC RAIN last stopped lap time only via infrared receiver. wet roads LAPTM HOLD with Pro riding modes Sport mode for Dy- Anti-rebound time (waiting namic Damping Control Adjust the speed for the pit DDC SPORT time until new lap can be PIT LIMIT …...
  • Page 118 Exiting settings Repeatedly press TRIP 1 or SETUP MENU SET 2 until EXIT is displayed. Press and hold SET 2 to exit SETUP MENU SETUP MENU ENTER indicated. Press and hold SET 2 until dis- played parameter begins to Press and hold TRIP 1 flash.
  • Page 119: Setup Ddc-Sys

    -7 … +7 Reading display range Factory setting: 0 -7 (soft) … +7 (stiff) Factory setting: 0 NOTICE The spring travel sensor required for the separate adjustment of the rebound and compression stage is not offered by BMW Motorrad. It is available...
  • Page 120: Setup Equipment

    Further SETUP EQUIPMENT Speed warning information can be requested Display brightness under "hp-race-support@bmw- motorrad.com". Leveling sensor calibration LIMIT The speed is set in the display. If the riding speed Five different intensities are avail- SPEED! exceeds this limit,...
  • Page 121 Light error Lean angle Dynamic Traction Control with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) If the turn indicators are removed Adjustment of the display for an- or the license plate carrier is de- gle of inclination: angle of incli- tached for track use, the vehicle's nation, direction for angle of incli- Adjustment of the displays for electronic monitoring system will...
  • Page 122: Setup Racetrack

    Deceleration SETUP RACETRACK Switch-off speed of shifting flasher Switch-on speed of shifting flasher Adjustment of the displays for deceleration: Current and max- Adjustment of the switch-off imum deceleration in m⁄s², and speed for the shiftpoint light. Adjustment of the switch-on ABS intervention.
  • Page 123 Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of When 8 is selected, the shift- point light and the speed warn- flasher shiftpoint light ing flash rapidly. LAPTIMER display structure The LAPTIMER display struc- ture can be selected from six ver- sions. Adjustment of shifting flasher Adjustment of the flashing fre- brightness as a percentage of quency of the shiftpoint light and...
  • Page 124 Version 2 Version 3 Version 4 The required time of the previous The required time of the previous Running time of the current lap lap is shown in the third line and lap is shown in the third line and is shown in the third line and the the running time of the current the best lap time of the stored...
  • Page 125 Display duration for last stopped time Version 5 Version 6 The funning time of the cur- The third line remains empty and rent lap is shown in the third line the running time of the current Adjustment of the display dura- and the all-time best lap time lap is shown in the fourth line.
  • Page 126 Minimum lap time Reading display range Fastest lap 0, 10, 30, 45, 60, CUSTOM Factory setting: 10 When determining the lap times, The "fastest lap expected" func- the time can be set which must tion ( 102) is activated or de- elapse after the first received sig- activated.
  • Page 127: Setup User-Mode

    Speed limiter for pit lane SETUP USER-MODE with Pro riding modes The various possibilities for start- ing time recording are set. Reading display range Adjustment of the maximum Adjustment of antilock brake sys- AUTO, EXTERN, MANUAL speed (±100) of the engine when USER-MODE tem ABS in Factory setting: AUTO...
  • Page 128 ENGINE ENGINE Adjustment of the Dynamic Trac- Adjustment of the Dynamic Adjustment of the USER- tion Control in the Damping Control in the throttle response in the USER- MODE USER-MODE MODE. Reading display range Reading display range Reading display range RAIN, SPORT, RACE, SLICK SPORT, RACE, SLICK RAIN, RACE, SLICK...
  • Page 129: Dtc

    Briefly press button 2 (-) to de- NOTICE crease value 3. with Dynamic Traction Control The set value 3 is shown in The DTC can also be adjusted (DTC) the multifunction display and is while riding. between DTC setting +1 … +7 : Reduction of slip The permissible slip on the rear at rear wheel by a maximum...
  • Page 130: Start Of Race

    BMW Motorrad rec- that, for example, the maximum The number of subsequent starts ommends switching off the DTC propulsion on level ground is set with Launch Control is limited for temporarily. with the front wheel slightly lifting clutch protection. The number Note that the rear wheel will spin off.
  • Page 131 Start with Launch Control possi- Clutch cool-down time ble. Perform start as described be- low. Approx. 20 min (With the en- gine switched off) Perform start as usual, open throttle grip at least to such an extent that speed limiting is reached.
  • Page 132: Speed Limiter For Pit Lane

    Speed limiter for pit Hold down starter button 1. Speed for deactivation Twist throttle grip open until lane of speed governing for PIT LIMIT … is reached. launch control with Pro riding modes The engine speed is limited Approx. 43 mph (Approx. with ignition interruption.
  • Page 133: Mirror Removal And Installation

    Remove nuts 1 on left and rier right and take off mirror. Use the HP Race Cover Kit from Thread-locking compound: BMW Motorrad to cover the ex- mechanical posed screw sockets and secure the mounting attachment. 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
  • Page 134: Removing And Installing License-Plate Carrier

    Removing and installing SETUP EQUIPMENT in the submenu. license-plate carrier Thread out connector 1 with Remove license-plate cable through lower rear sec- carrier tion 2. ATTENTION with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Removing the number plate carrier. Remove cable tie (arrow) Expiry of operating license for and separate connector 1 for public roads.
  • Page 135 SETUP EQUIPMENT in the DWA AUTO submenu with the function. Remove screw 4. Remove anti-theft alarm system 2 while unhooking at bracket 3. Remove screws 4 with wash- Position license-plate carrier 2 ers 3. and thread in wiring harness 1. Take off license-plate car- Install screws 4 with wash- rier 2 and thread out wiring...
  • Page 136: Front Turn Indicator

    with anti-theft alarm system Connect connector 1, position (DWA) and fasten cable tie (arrow). NOTICE If the light defect warning message for racetrack use is suppressed in the display, this SETUP must be activated in the EQUIPMENT submenu SETUP EQIP: Insert anti-theft alarm system 2 under the WARN LAMP ON...
  • Page 137 also apply logically for the left side. Remove fairing side panel 183). Remove screw 1 and take off Fasten fairing side panel in turn indicator 2. grommet 3 and detent pin 4. Guide cable through fairing Install screws 2. side panel. Detach cable 3 from bracket 4.
  • Page 138: Shift Pattern Reversal

    Installing front turn signal Guide cable through fairing Installing fairing side panel side panel. 184). Shift pattern reversal Shift pattern for racing mode For the racing mode, the shift pattern can be reversed by mod- ifying the gear-shift rod. Shift pattern reversal means that the Remove the screw 1 on the gearshift lever must be actuated...
  • Page 139 with Pro shift assistant Clean thread 1. Insert screw through ball joint and washer and install in thread Slide protective cap 2 onto Clean thread 1. for shift pattern reversal. gear-shift rod 4. Slide protective cap 2 onto Remove screw 3. gear-shift rod 4.
  • Page 140: Connector For Optional Acces

    Connector for optional Under right-hand fairing side panel accessories Equipment The vehicle is equipped with the following connectors for special and racing accessories: Infrared receiver Spring travel sensor Optional accessory Insert screw through ball joint HP Race Data Logger and washer and install in thread for shift pattern reversal.
  • Page 141 Under left-hand fairing side panel Connector for DWA and Connector for DWA and HP Race data logger HP Race data logger Terminating resistor Optional accessories (con- nector with power supply + Under passenger seat Mounting special and LIN; e.g. as for navigation racing accessories without anti-theft alarm system system)
  • Page 142: Sories

    Unlock protective cap or ter- Remount cover cap or termi- minating resistor and pull off nating resistor after removing connector. connector. Mount special or racing acces- Remount cover cap or termi- sories. nating resistor after removing connector. NOTICE Installing fairing side panel 184).
  • Page 143: Technology In De

    Technology in detail Anti-Lock Brake System ... 142 Dynamic Damping Control ..144 Traction Control ....145 Riding mode .
  • Page 144: Anti-Lock Brake System

    If the maximum transferable brak- tact to the road. At this point in ing force is exceeded when the Spinning the rear wheel with time, the BMW Motorrad Integral rider increases the brake pres- the front brake applied (Burn ABS must assume extremely low...
  • Page 145 Under these circumstances the completed before the error will rear wheel can lift off the ground, be displayed. BMW Motorrad Race ABS and the outcome can be a high- Apart from problems on the noticeable to the rider? siding situation in which the mo-...
  • Page 146: Dynamic Damping Control

    "harder" direction. On the rear wheel, momentum take over and even WARNING BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- compression stage and rebound Failure to have maintenance able to counteract their effects. stage can be separately adjusted.
  • Page 147: Traction Control

    Special situations Under the following unusual rid- is suitable for improving lap As lean angles increase, accel- ing conditions, BMW Motorrad times on the racetrack. eration potential is also progres- Traction Control may be deacti- sively restricted by the laws of Traction Control compares the vated automatically.
  • Page 148: Riding Mode

    6 mph (min 10 km/h) by inserting the coding plug driving state. This case cannot on motorcycles with power be controlled by BMW Motorrad If the front wheel loses con- reduction. DTC. tact with the ground under ex-...
  • Page 149 The overrun cutoff is activated. Accident hazard. Expiry of oper- SLICK BMW Motorrad. The ating license for public roads. USER riding modes are Do not use the coding plug on The ASC system intervenes...
  • Page 150 Launch Control (L-CON) is de- SPORT mode so that minor drifts are activated. possible at the ends of curves. Throttle response The front wheel lift-off detec- The maximum torque is pro- tion is switched on and offers vided. The ABS system always inter- maximum support.
  • Page 151 The ABS system intervenes later in this riding mode. The Damping adjustment: Road = The ASC system intervenes wheels are still prevented from comfortable damping early enough to always prevent locking up, however the lift-off the rear wheel from spinning if Fine adjustment of damping is detection for the rear wheel is possible.
  • Page 152 also permitted, which means found only on racetracks. This lier than in the SPORT riding mode also assumes that the mo- it is possible to flip over back- mode. torcycle is riding with racing tires ward in extreme cases! ABS for rear wheel is deac- that have very good adhesion.
  • Page 153 Throttle response (ENGINE) gine speed limitation is effec- tive. RAIN SPORT RACE RACE ABS off SLICK SLICK Support by the ABS function is The following torque curves deactivated. apply for motorcycles with No support for integral pres- SPORT power reduction and mounted sure buildup when only the RACE coding plug: RACE/SLICK set-...
  • Page 154: Pro Gear Shift Assistant

    Motorcycle must be stopped Shifting times are faster than Your motorcycle is equipped with with the ignition switched on when the clutch is used to a Gear Shift Assistant originally change gears. developed for racing but now or (during riding) specially adapted for use in pub- Throttle grip must be twisted For the system to detect the rid-...
  • Page 155 Changing the accelerator twist- Idle speed grip position during the gear- shift sequence may cause the function to abort and/or the gear 1250 min (Engine at operat- change to fail. No support is pro- ing temperature) vided by the Gear Shift Assistant during gear changes made using the clutch.
  • Page 157: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....156 Fuses ......188 Onboard tool kit .
  • Page 158: General Instructions

    Reversible screwdriver in- Adjusting spring preload you can obtain from your autho- sert at rear wheel ( 71). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Reversible screwdriver with Removing and installing Special tools and thorough spe- Phillips and straight blade body panels.
  • Page 159: Front Wheel Stand

    74). without Dynamic Damp- ATTENTION ing Control (DDC) Adjusting compression Use of the BMW Motorrad damping (jounce) at rear front wheel stand without an wheel ( 74). additional center or auxiliary Spare fuses with gripper Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 stand.
  • Page 160: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand adapter inserted into the front suspension. Mounting rear-wheel Adjust the height of the aux- stands iliary stand so that the front wheel is lifted slightly off the ground. Insert the service adapter (83 30 2 152 840) 1 at the left and right into the front suspension.
  • Page 161: Engine Oil

    Install the service adapter (83 Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the rear wheel 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 162: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Have oil level corrected at an authorized service facility, between MIN- and MAX mark preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine oil, capacity Topping up engine oil SAE 5W-40, API SL/ Park motorcycle, ensuring that JASO MA2, Additives (for...
  • Page 163: Brake System

    Add engine oil up to specified From rear looking at brake Have the brakes checked at an level. pads 1. authorized workshop, preferably Check engine oil level ( 159). an authorized BMW Motorrad Install cap of oil fill location 1. retailer.
  • Page 164 Use of unsuitable brake BMW Motorrad retailer. pads. Failure of the brake system due If genuine BMW Motorrad to loss of the brake pads. brake pads are not installed, Only use brake pads with a be sure to check thickness of...
  • Page 165 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level Conduct a visual inspection of Rear brake-pad wear the brake pad thickness. Direc-...
  • Page 166 Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Read off brake fluid level at tailer. Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1. Checking rear brake fluid...
  • Page 167: Clutch

    Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Check level of brake fluid in tailer. Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1. Clutch...
  • Page 168: Coolant

    Checking clutch lever play Adjusting clutch lever Coolant play Checking coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Operate clutch lever 1 until resistance is felt. To increase clutch play: turn Measure clutch play A be- the screw 2 into handlebar fit- tween handlebar fitting and ting.
  • Page 169: Tires

    Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle. Reduced life of tires. Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. WARNING Valve inserts open of their own accord at high speeds. Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Sudden loss of tire inflation pres- Coolant, specified level Add coolant up to specified sure.
  • Page 170: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Make sure ground is level and Correct tire pressure. For every size of tire, firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and Wheel rims and tires Measure tire tread depth in approved certain makes as main tread grooves with wear roadworthy.
  • Page 171: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer. In some cases the data stored in the...
  • Page 172: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. removed. Installing the auxiliary stand on Loosen clamping screws 2. the front wheel ( 157). Remove quick-release axle 1 while supporting wheel. Roll front wheel forward to re- move it.
  • Page 173 Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- Lift front wheel and install cialized workshop, preferably Clamping screw in axle quick-release axle 1 with an authorized BMW Motorrad adapter retailer. torque. Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in ATTENTION...
  • Page 174 Removing rear wheel and position cable guide 2. bore and fasten with screw 1. Install screws 3 with specified Raise motorcycle, preferably torque. with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Radial brake calipers on Mounting rear-wheel stands the axle adapter 158).
  • Page 175 Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and right. Loosen adjusting screws 3 on left and right. Remove adjusting plate 4 and slide axle as far as possible to- ward inside. Press brake caliper 1 against Roll rear wheel as far forward brake disk 2.
  • Page 176 200 ⁄ 55 ZR 17 or vice versa, the parameters of the control systems must be encoded by a BMW authorized workshop, preferably by a BMW Motorrad Roll rear wheel toward rear retailer. out of swing arm while pulling brake caliper carrier 1 toward...
  • Page 177 Mount brake caliper carrier 1 in Roll rear wheel further into Roll rear wheel as far forward guide 2. swing arm while simultaneously as possible and lay chain 1 on pushing brake caliper carrier 1 sprocket. toward the front. Make sure that the wheel speed sensor 1 is not Insert right-hand adjusting damaged when rolling the rear...
  • Page 178: Light Sources

    through the shim in the brake- Park motorcycle, ensuring that caliper support and the rear support surface is firm and wheel. level. Make sure that quick-release Switch off ignition. axle meets the recess for key surfaces. Fasten brake line in holder 2 and install screw 1.
  • Page 179 circumstances the high levels of heat radiation can damage the headlight assembly. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam Remove the cover 2 to replace Release wire spring 4 from headlight the light source for the high- catch on left and right and fold H7 / 12 V / 55 W beam headlight.
  • Page 180 Install cover. Replacing light source for left-hand parking light Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Switch off ignition. Install light source 5. Start by Push the retainer 2 downward inserting lug 6, then press light (using a screwdriver if nec- source into socket.
  • Page 181 Replacing defective light source. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent dirt from being de- posited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to Insert socket 3 in the head- Remove cover 1. hold the light source.
  • Page 182 Install the cover. Replacing front and rear turn indicator light sources Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Switch off ignition. Remove light source 4 from Insert light source 4 in light the socket. source socket. Replacing defective light source.
  • Page 183 Replace defective light source. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection Install the light source 2 in the To prevent dirt from being de- side out of mirror housing.
  • Page 184 Pull license-plate light 1 out of Diode taillight light housing. If the taillight LEDs have failed, the taillight must be replaced. In this case: Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Press light source into socket. Remove light source from socket.
  • Page 185: Fairings And Panels

    Press license-plate light 1 into Remove screw 1 on inside of Disconnect connector 5 for light housing. fairing side panel. turn indicator. Take off fairing side panel. Fairings and panels Protect connector on motorcy- cle 6 against soiling. Remove fairing side panel NOTICE The working steps described here for the right fairing side...
  • Page 186: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Installing fairing side panel CAUTION Touching live parts of the ig- nition system when the en- gine is running. Electrocution Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is Fasten fairing side panel in running. grommet 3 and detent pin 4.
  • Page 187: Battery

    Battery the other end to the positive Danger of short circuit terminal of the donor battery. Use jump leads fitted with fully Maintenance instructions insulated crocodile clips at both Then clamp one end of the Correct upkeep, recharging and black jumper cable to the ends.
  • Page 188 Removing rider`s seat ( 63). (DWA) NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed a trickle-charger specially designed for compatibility with the elec- tronics of your motorcycle. Using this charger, you can keep the battery charged during long pe-...
  • Page 189 Then remove positive battery with anti-theft alarm system Once battery is fully charged, cable 2. (DWA) disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals. Connect battery to vehicle NOTICE In the case of longer periods when the motorcycle is not be- ing used, the battery must be recharged regularly.
  • Page 190: Fuses

    Park motorcycle, ensuring that box 1. cility, preferably an authorized support surface is firm and To replace main fuse, remove BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- level. cover 2. ting of the date. Remove passenger seat Pull defective fuse upward out 62).
  • Page 191: Chain

    To extend and maximize Close fuse cover. the chain's service life Locking device audibly en- BMW Motorrad recommends gages. Using a screwdriver, push the using BMW Motorrad chain Install the passenger seat chain in the middle between lubricant or: 62).
  • Page 192: 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 1.8...2 in (45...50 mm) (Motor- nut 1 to specified torque. cycle unloaded on side stand) Rear-wheel quick-release If the measured value is outside axle in swinging arm the approved tolerance:...
  • Page 193 Permissible chain length max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm) (Measured over the center of 10 rivets, chain tensioned) If the chain has reached the max- imum approved length: Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 195: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....194...
  • Page 196: General Instructions

    Safety risk proved by BMW for this purpose. use regulations of your country. BMW Motorrad cannot exam- Your authorized BMW Motorrad ine or test each product of out-...
  • Page 197: Care

    Care Care products ..... 196 Washing your motorcycle ..196 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .
  • Page 198: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro- care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- tors and brake pads are dry. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer.
  • Page 199: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Damage to plastic surfaces. ATTENTION salt, carefully clean chrome parts Do not use abrasive cleaners or with plenty of water and BMW Use of silicone sprays for cleaners containing alcohol or auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- care of rubber seals.
  • Page 200: Store Motorcycle

    Store motorcycle with high air pollution or natural BMW Motorrad recommends Clean motorcycle. sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or that you apply BMW Car Wax or pollen. Completely fill the motorcycle's another wax containing carnauba However, remove particularly ag- fuel tank.
  • Page 201: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 200 Performance data ....214 Threaded fasteners ....201 Fuel.
  • Page 202: 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 ( 90).
  • Page 203: 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 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter M10 x 65...
  • Page 204 Rear wheel Value Valid Swinging-arm adapter on rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Screw on adjustment ring M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) without Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 - 10.9 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value...
  • Page 205 Shift rod on gearshift lever Value Valid Shift rod on gearshift lever M6 x 20 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated or medium- strength screw lock...
  • Page 206: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium grade unleaded fuel (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 91 AKI Alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.
  • Page 207: Engine Oil

    Additives (for instance, molybdenum- based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference between MIN and MAX...
  • Page 208: Engine

    Engine Engine design Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder four-cycle in-line en- gine with four valves per cylinders and two over- head cams Displacement 999 cc (999 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm) Piston stroke 2 in (49.7 mm) Compression ratio 13:1 Rated output 199 hp (146 kW), at engine speed: 13500 min with power reduction 107 hp (79 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min...
  • Page 209: 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 (33:22 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...
  • Page 210: 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 Frame Frame design Aluminum composite bridge frame, load-sharing engine Location of type plate Frame at front right on steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head...
  • Page 211: Suspension

    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 Two-arm aluminum swinging arm Type of final drive Chain drive Spring travel, rear 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulic radially operated twin disc brake with 4-...
  • Page 212: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km/h)
  • Page 213: Electrical System

    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 Fuse 1 10 A, Instrument cluster Fuse 2 4 A, Cutoff relay, diagnosis plug, anti-theft alarm system Fuse 3 Not in use...
  • Page 214 Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 8 Ah with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm) Light sources Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...
  • Page 215: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 80.7 in (2050 mm), across splash guard Motorcycle height 44.9 in (1140 mm), across windshield at DIN un- laden weight Motorcycle width 32.5 in (826 mm), across mirrors Rider's seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), without driver Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.1 in (1805 mm), without driver Weights...
  • Page 216: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed min 124 mph (min 200 km/h)
  • Page 217: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 216 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 217 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......217 Maintenance procedures .
  • Page 218: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 219: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer net- work, BMW Motorrad can attend The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- to you and your motorcycle in vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- over 100 countries around the...
  • Page 220 700 mls before the en- tered values. BMW Service The specified service intervals BMW Service is carried out once apply to street operation. For a year. The scope of the ser- racing operation, adjust the inter- vices performed may be depen- vals in accordance with loading.
  • Page 223: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 222) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Checking the engine tim- Replace all spark plugs Replacing air filter Telescopic fork oil change Change the brake fluid in the entire system...
  • Page 224: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the tyre pressure and tread depth. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the side stands for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement. work: Lubricating the side stand. Performing the brief test using Checking the lighting and sig- the BMW Motorrad diagnosis nal system.
  • Page 225: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 226 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 227 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 228 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 229 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 230: 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 231 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 233: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 232...
  • Page 234: Immobilizer

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 235 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.
  • Page 236: Index

    Bulbs Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Replace taillight, 182 Charging, 187 Replacing front and rear turn Control, 16 Connect to vehicle, 187 indicator light sources, 180 Operating, 50 Disconnect from vehicle, 186 Replacing high-beam headlight Self-diagnosis, 83 Installing, 188 light source, 176 Technology in detail, 142 Maintenance instructions, 185 Replacing light source for left-...
  • Page 237 Clutch Engine Adjusting play, 166 Adjusting, 75 Engine electronics warning Check play, 166 Technology in detail, 144 light, 29 Checking operation, 165 Dimensions Parking, 41 Technical Data, 213 Technical Data, 207 Starting, 82 Coding plug Technical Data, 206 Adjusting control, 127 Installing, 56 Warning light for engine Control, 16...
  • Page 238 Front wheel stand Heated handlebar grips Lap-Timer Mounting, 157 Control, 18 Clear recording, 108 Fuel Operating, 60 Refueling, 90 Deleting lap, 108 Helmet holder Technical data, 204 Display structure, 121 Position on vehicle, 19 Technical Data, 204 End time entry, 101 Securing helmet, 63 Fuel reserve Fastest lap expected, 102...
  • Page 239 Operating parking lights, 42 Multifunction display, 20 Onboard tool kit Control, 16 Parking lights, 42 Contents, 156 Display for racing mode, 96 Luggage Position on vehicle, 19 Exiting settings, 116 Loading information, 80 Overview of warning Luggage loops LAPTIMER Operating, 98 indicators, 25 Position on vehicle, 19 Overview, 23...
  • Page 240 Seats Steering damper Racetrack Installing, 61 Adjusting, 67 Display for racing mode, 95 Locking mechanism, 11, 13 Position on vehicle, 15 LAPTIMER Operating, 98 Removing, 61 Steering lock Race start with Launch Service, 217 Locking, 40 Control, 128 Reporting safety defects, 216 Suspension Speed limiter for pit lane, 130 Service display, 37...
  • Page 241 Standards, 7 Turn indicators Overheating, 29 Control, 16 Suspension, 209 Overview, 22 Operating, 43 Transmission, 207 Taillight and lights for parking Removing/installing, 134 lights defective, 31 Weights, 213 Type plate Weights Wheels and tires, 210 Position on vehicle, 15 Load capacity table, 11, 13 Tires Breaking in, 86 Technical Data, 213...
  • Page 243 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 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 244 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418565387* Order No.: 01 41 8 565 387 08.2015, 2nd edition, 07...

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