Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual...
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
Instrument panel ... . 17 Parking your motorcycle ..71 BMW Motorrad Refuelling ....71 3 Status indicators .
Page 5 Jump-starting ... . . 159 ment with BMW Motorrad Frame ..... 178 Battery .
Page 6 12 Service ....181 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 182 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ....182 Maintenance work .
Page 7: General Instructions
General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .
Page 8: Overview
BMW Motorrad overview of your motorcycle. All optional extras originally Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on ordered.
Page 9: Equipment
Because of this, your motorcycle of country-specific differences. may differ from the information If your BMW was supplied with supplied in the Rider's Manual. equipment not described in Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely this Rider's Manual, you will rule out errors and omissions.
Page 11: General Views
General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left .
Page 13: General View, Left Side
General view, left side Rear seat cover lock with Passenger Bundle Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Engine oil level indicator 131)
Page 15: General View, Right Side
General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 135) VIN and type plate (on steering-head, right) Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 134) Steering damper (behind side panel) ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 136) Oil filler neck (...
Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left
Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Control for the laptimer Control for BMW Motorrad Race ABS ( Control of DTC ( with ABS Pro Control of ABS Pro Control for hazard warning flashers ( Settings for DTC (...
Page 17: Right
Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating the heated handlebar grips ( Control for selecting the ride mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Start engine ( Launch Control ( 104)
Page 18: Underneath The Seat
Underneath the seat Rear seat cover ( with Passenger Bundle Rear seat ( Helmet holder ( with Passenger Bundle Luggage loops ( Toolkit (behind side panel) 130) with Passenger Bundle Parts of the toolkit are loc- ated under the rear seat Fuse box ( 158) Rider's Manual...
Page 19: Instrument Panel
Instrument panel Panels for warning and tell- tale lights ( Rev. counter Gearshift light ( Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light Anti-theft alarm ( Multifunction display...
Page 21: Status Indicators
Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 21 ABS Pro indicator ....22 Service-due indicator .
Page 22: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Odometer ( Clock ( Ride mode selected by the rider ( Selected DTC level (only in SLICK riding mode) Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. Selection of the ride mode See Section 5 for informa- tion on the display modes for the race track.
Page 23: Warning And Telltale Lights
Warning and telltale lights DTC warning light ( ABS warning light ( Telltale light for left turn indicators General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( Telltale light for right turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Telltale light for neutral High-beam headlight tell-...
Page 24: Abs Pro Indicator
If you want to have the date set consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. When a service is due within 1000 km (700 miles), the...
Page 25: Range
The range readout 1 indicates only an approximate figure. ated by 'General' warning light 1 how far you can ride with the fuel Consequently, BMW Motorrad showing in combination with a remaining in the tank. This read- recommends that you should not...
Page 26 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ! EWS lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode...
Page 27 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ! VDS appears on Drop sensor defective ( the display flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes DTC intervention ( slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off (...
Page 28 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ! DDC lights up yellow appears on DDC fault ( the display ! DWALO appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display ! DWA lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display ! SPEED...
Page 29 Have the defective key re- General warning light shows Warning light for engine placed, preferably by an au- red. fault shows. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The coolant-temperature reading The engine is running in flashes. emergency operating mode. Fuel down to reserve...
Page 30 A bulb failure on the mo- Have the fault rectified as ised BMW Motorrad dealer. torcycle is a safety risk, be- quickly as possible by a cause it is easy for other road specialist workshop, preferably Bulb for parking light users to overlook the vehicle.
Page 31: Abs Deactivated
Seek the advice of a specialist Activating the ABS function 108). workshop, preferably an author- 44). SETUP mode, switch on ised BMW Motorrad dealer. suppression of the error mes- ABS fault ABS self-diagnosis not sage. ABS warning light flashes. completed Motorcycle dropped ABS warning light flashes.
Page 32 BMW Motorrad DTC self-diagnosis to complete. restrictions. Bear in mind the dealer. more detailed information on Pull away slowly. situations that can lead to a Self-diagnosis is in progress.
Page 33 Seek the advice of a specialist long the anti-theft alarm can re- workshop, preferably an author- main operational if the vehicle's ised BMW Motorrad dealer. battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Page 35: Operation
Heated handlebar grips ... . . 42 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..43 Dynamic Traction Control DTC ..44...
Page 36: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
Ignition switch/steering Lock the handlebars Pre-Ride-Check is performed. lock Turn the handlebars all the way ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- to left. Keys gress. ( You receive 2 ignition keys. DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- Please consult the information on gress.
Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser Ews
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act- A spare key attached to BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys ive. the same ring as the igni- are part of an integrated security tion key used to start the engine system, so the dealer is under an could "irritate"...
Page 38 Alarm signal Deactivation with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Kill switch in operating position (run). Switch on the ignition. Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac- Repeatedly short-press tivated. SETUP MENU SET 2 until The alarm signal continues for ENTER 3 appears on the...
Page 39: Clock
Value 6 stops flashing. This completes the process. Long-press TRIP 1 to abort the procedure. Adjustment aborted. Clock Setting the clock Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly short-press SET 2 Long-press SET 2 to change while riding the motorcycle SETUP EQUIPMENT until the value of setting 6.
Page 40: Odometer
button 2 until the number Range (once fuel level is down stops flashing. to reserve) This completes the process. Resetting tripmeter Odometer Switch on the ignition. Select a tripmeter. Selecting the display Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 2 until the hours number 3 flashes.
Page 41 Repeatedly press button 2 To set the current speed as If you exceed the limit set be- LIMIT until appears on the the new limit: Hold down but- forehand, shift indicator 3 lights display. ton 2 until this speed appears up or flashes at the preset fre- on the display.
Page 42: Lights
Low-beam headlight Parking lights The low-beam headlight switches Switch off the ignition. on automatically when you start the engine. High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Start the engine. To switch off the speed warn- ing: Hold down button 1 until appears on the display. Immediately after switching off Lights the ignition, push button 1 to...
Page 43: Turn Indicators
The defined time and dis- Switch on the ignition. tance can be set by an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Hazard warning flashers Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition.
Page 44: Emergency Off Switch
Emergency off switch The increase in power con- sumption caused by hav- (kill switch) ing the heated handlebar grips switched on can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low, the heated handlebar grips are switched off to ensure the bat- tery's starting capability.
Page 45: Bmw Motorrad Race Abs
ABS warning light flashes. Switch on the ignition. Release button 1 within two ABS Pro is used in much seconds. the same way as BMW ABS warning light contin- Motorrad Race ABS. The handlebar grips have two- ues to flash.
Page 46: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc
Activating the ABS If the coding plug for the SLICK function is not inserted, function you have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ABS fault has occurred if the ABS warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was Press and hold down button 1...
Page 47: Riding Mode
Switch on the DTC If the coding plug for the SLICK riding mode is not function inserted, you have the alternative of switching the ignition off and then on again. An DTC fault has occurred if the DTC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was...
Page 48 SLICK mode 4 as an extra se- In RACE and in SLICK lectable item. mode, there is an increased risk of rollover because the rear Installing coding plug ( 47). wheel lift-off protection system is switched off. In SLICK mode, there is an additional risk of ac- cident because ABS control at the rear wheel is switched off...
Page 49 Installing coding plug riding the motorcycle on public Throttle twistgrip in fully closed position. roads. Switch off the ignition. Clutch pulled. Do not use the coding plug for with reduced power output, riding these vehicles on public Once the new ride mode has 79 kW roads.
Page 50: Clutch
To do so, press retainer 2 and When the coding plug is inserted, Turn adjusting screw 1 in dir- pull the cap up. RAIN mode 1 is activated auto- ection A to increase the dis- matically for safety reasons. tance between handlebar grip Install coding plug and secure and clutch lever.
Page 51: Brakes
Brakes with Competition Kit Adjusting handlebar lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the Applying light pressure from handbrake lever while riding behind, turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 2 in dir- the vehicle can lead to accidents.
Page 52: Shift Mechanism
Adjusting footbrake lever with Competition Kit Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Slacken screw 3. In order to restore the factory settings, align scales 5 and 6 The footrests can be moved 4 to zero.
Page 53 3 to the specified on the shift ability of the gearbox. 10 Nm tightening torque. To adjust the height of the shift lever, seek the advice of a Clamping of the adjusted specialist workshop, preferably footrests an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. 28 Nm...
Page 54: Mirrors
Mirrors torcycle. Increase spring pre- load when the vehicle is heavily Adjusting mirrors loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded. Adjusting spring preload for front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Hold the motorcycle upright cycle on its stand.
Page 55 the tool from the on-board bottom edge 1 of the number- Load-dependent adjust- toolkit to turn adjusting screw 3 plate carrier to screw 2 of the ment of spring preload in direction B. chain guard. Apply the rider's weight to the Negative spring displacement Adjusting spring preload motorcycle.
Page 56: Tyres
Tyres Tyre pressure, rear Checking tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im- 2.9 bar (Tyre cold) pair the motorcycle's hand- If tyre pressure is too low: ling characteristics and increase Correct tyre pressure. the rate of tyre wear. Always check that the tyre pres- Headlight sures are correct.
Page 57: Front And Rear Seats
Open lock 1 in the rear seat preferably an authorised cover with the ignition key. BMW Motorrad dealer. Engage the rear seat cover in Lift the cover at the rear and mounts 2 on left and right.
Page 58 seat, upholstered side down, Lock the lock with the ignition key. on a clean surface. Removing rear seat Installing rear seat with Passenger Bundle with Passenger Bundle Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Swing the rear seat down, pushing it lightly forward.
Page 59: Helmet Holder
Removing front seat Installing front seat Push the upholstery of the front seat forward slightly Push the upholstery of the Engage the front seat in above the screw holes and front seat forward slightly mount 2, then lower the rear of hold it in this position.
Page 60: Luggage Loops
Luggage loops Turn the rear seat upside down. with Passenger Bundle Securing luggage to motorcycle Removing rear seat ( 56). Turn the rear seat upside down. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the The helmet catch can way when you hook the helmet scratch the panelling.
Page 61 Use luggage loops 1 and the rear footrests, for example, to secure luggage to the rear seat. In this process, take care not to damage the rear trim panels.
Page 63: Riding
Riding Safety instructions ....62 Checklist ......63 Starting .
Page 64: Safety Instructions
Imbalanced load of the year. Your authorised health hazard and can even Loose clothing BMW Motorrad dealer will be cause loss of consciousness with Insufficient tyre pressure glad to advise you on the correct fatal consequences. Poor tyre tread clothing for every purpose.
Page 65: Checklist
Risk of overheating Checklist When you park the vehicle make sure that no-one comes into Cooling would be Use the following checklist to contact with the engine and ex- inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- haust system. were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits.
Page 66: Starting
Starting Pre-Ride-Check The instrument panel runs a test Starting engine of the warning lights and the re- Switch on the ignition. volution counter when the igni- Pre-Ride-Check is performed. tion is switched on: this is the Pre-Ride-Check. The test is ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- aborted if you start the engine gress.
Page 67 Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis completed The needle of the revolution BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- counter moves to the position The ABS warning light goes forms self-diagnosis to ensure its for zero engine revolutions. out. operability. Self-diagnosis is per-...
Page 68: Running In
The authorised BMW Motorrad Phase 2 strictions. dealer deactivates this monitor- Have the fault rectified as...
Page 69: Brake Pads
Brake pads Ride carefully and avoid Shift light off: engine speed extremely sharp inclines. too low New brake pads have to bed Shift light on: ideal engine down before they can achieve Shifting gear speed for pulling away their optimum friction levels. You Shift light flashing: engine can compensate for this initial re- Shift light...
Page 70: Steering
You the load change. BMW Motorrad select the gear in the usual way recommends disengaging the by means of the foot-operated...
Page 71: Brakes
BMW Motorrad Race ABS pre- torcycle is at a standstill. braking force can be transmitted vents the front wheel from lock- without the wheel locking. ing up. Turn adjusting screw 1 in dir- To optimise stopping distance, ection A to increase damping.
Page 72 ABS Pro Riding in the rain or through Possibility of a fall not puddles of water. precluded with ABS Pro After the motorcycle has been Although ABS Pro provides the Physical limits applicable to washed. rider with valuable assistance and motorcycling Riding on salted or gritted constitutes a huge advance in...
Page 73: Parking Your Motorcycle
Parking your the brakes are applied because Refuelling of an unforeseen hazard when motorcycle Fuel grade the motorcycle is banked for cor- Side stand For optimum fuel consumption, nering, within the physical limits fuel should be sulphur-free or that apply to motorcycling the Switch off the engine.
Page 74 Refuelling Open the protective cap. tank past the bottom edge of the fuel filler neck. Fuel is highly flammable. If filling occurs after the fuel A naked flame close to the level has gone below the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- reserve limit, the amount filled plosion.
Page 75: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta
Press the fuel tank cap down it toppling, preferably with the firmly to close. assistance of a second person. Remove the key and close the Push the motorcycle onto the protective cap. transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the Securing motorcycle side stand.
Page 76 Pull the straps down and tight. Place the straps behind on both sides over the rear frame and tighten. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the vehicle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.
Page 77: On The Race Track
On the race track Multifunction display ....76 LAPTIMER mode ....78 INFO mode .
Page 78: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display sequent viewing in the INFO mode. Selecting the display mode INFO mode: The data saved beforehand in LAPTIMER mode can be viewed in INFO mode. Note that this mode can be activ- ated only when the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Page 79 Overview of mode selection — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Control of odometer Setting the clock ( 37). Starting timing ( 80). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu Speed warning (...
Page 80: Laptimer Mode
LAPTIMER mode Labels for the values this freeze period can be set as described on page ( 96). shown on the display Mode of presentation The following times can be dis- played in the second line: The time for the preceding lap, labelled "LASTLAP".
Page 81 Overview of LAPTIMER mode — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Ending timing ( 81). Interrupting timing ( 81). Starting timing ( 80). Customising display layout 80).
Page 82 Customising display Starting timing of another lap can be started only by an external signal. layout Infrared receiver with infrared receiver An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the in- strument panel in LAPTIMER mode. It can be operated in this way only when the infrared re- Press button 1 to start timing.
Page 83 RACE INFO Interrupting timing Ending timing session in the display mode. Fastest lap anticipated This function has to be activated SETUP in the menu ( 97). Press button 1 to interrupt tim- Begin by pressing button 1 to ing. interrupt timing. Press button 1 again to re- To save the reading as the last sume timing.
Page 84 time. "Fastest lap" indicator 1 lights up.
Page 85: Info Mode
INFO mode button 2 is pressed the laps are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting saved lap ATBEST All-time best lap ( BEST Best lap saved ( LAST Last lap saved ( All other laps saved in memory Aggregate time for all laps TOTAL saved in memory ( INFO...
Page 86 Overview of INFO mode — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Selecting saved lap 83). Deleting lap times ( 87). Direct jump to the CLEAR ALL menu Exiting INFO mode 85). Clearing all saved data 86).
Page 87 Information per lap Lap time for the lap cur- rently displayed. Exiting INFO mode Press and hold down button 2 to exit the INFO menu. Alternately: Top speed The readings already recorded (max) and lowest speed remain saved in memory. (min) on the lap currently displayed Repeatedly press button 1 or...
Page 88 Clearing all saved data Activating ROAD mode means that other races can sub- sequently be timed and the lap times of those races compared with the best lap from earlier races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted from memory. If the all-time best lap is from a race timed in the past, it is ac- companied on the display by the...
Page 89 Deleting lap times best time until the best time was deleted becomes the new best lap. LAST the last lap in memory the lap in question is deleted. The lap that was the second- last time until the last time was deleted becomes the new last lap.
Page 90: Setup Mode
SETUP mode parameters are shown in reverse Display layout in LAPTIMER SETUP LAPTIMER sequence: mode ( Selecting a parameter Rebound damping, rear ( Display hold time for the most DDC-RE HOLD recent time ( LAP-TM Compression damping, rear Minimum lap time ( COM DDC-RE Activate or deactivate indicator LAMP...
Page 91 Overview of SETUP mode — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Selecting a parameter 88). Direct jump to ROAD mode Setting parameters 90). Exiting SETUP mode 90).
Page 92 Setting parameters Exiting SETUP mode Adjusting damping, rear Press and hold down button 2 Press and hold down button 1 Adjusting rebound damping on until the parameter starts to until the multifunction display the rear suspension strut. flash. switches to ROAD mode. Repeatedly press button 1 or A value that is still flashing will button 2 until the value you...
Page 93 Adjusting damping, front Adjusting compression damping Without height sensor on the on the rear suspension strut. front wheel: Without height sensor on the Adjust rebound damping on the front wheel: front suspension strut. Adjust damping on the front suspension strut without separa- tion of rebound and compression damping.
Page 94 The separate adjustment of height ( 101). height sensors required for rebound and compression damping is not offered by BMW Motorrad . Available at racing accessory stockists. You can request more detailed information by sending an email to "hp-race-support@bmw- motorrad.com".
Page 95 Engine speed for shift Shift-light brightness Shift-light flash frequency light OFF Shift-light brightness expressed Frequency at which the shift light as a percentage of maximum and the speed warning flash, in Engine speed for shift light OFF brightness. Hz (1/s). in rpm.
Page 96 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The second line shows the run- The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- ning time for the current lap, recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the the best lap saved in memory the running time for the current all-time best lap is shown in the...
Page 97 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- The second line is blank, the recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the third line shows the running time the best lap saved in memory is third line is blank.
Page 98 Display-freeze period for Minimum lap time Indicator for bulb failure the most recent time If an infrared receiver is used for If a bulb or the number-plate car- timing laps, you can set the min- rier is removed in preparation for Freeze time in seconds.
Page 99 Fastest lap indicator Speed warning Display brightness The "Fastest lap anticipated" Activating this function activates You can set display brightness to 81) function is switched on. any of five levels. another main menu in which you can set a top speed. A warning is issued if the motorcycle ex- ceeds this limit.
Page 100: Dtc
DTC setting The DTC controls permissible rear-wheel slip in accordance with your selected riding mode. In the SLICK riding mode it is also possible to adapt the system-imposed DTC setting to suit personal preference. Press button 1 at the top (+) The reading you select is indic- for earlier DTC intervention ated by the symbol in the multi-...
Page 101: Ddc
(available at racing ac- Under these circumstances, cessory stockists) must be in- BMW Motorrad recommends To adjust compression damp- stalled. You can obtain further in- temporarily switching off DTC. ing, press buttons 1 and 2...
Page 102 pression) is displayed at posi- Switch to SETUP mode. -1 … -7: Reduce damping by tion 4. a maximum of seven levels. To adjust rebound damping, 0: Default settings. press buttons 1 and 2 as ap- plicable until DDC-RE (DDC- REAR) is displayed at posi- tion 3 and "REB:"...
Page 103 During the alignment, do not specialist workshop, preferably sit on the motorcycle; remove an authorised BMW Motorrad pieces of luggage. dealer. Installing height sensor plugs Remove the side panel...
Page 104: Running Gear
Running gear Height adjustment Remove protective cap from Attached to the vehicle are two plug1 und connect height pairs of slide blocks with different sensor plug. drill holes. The blocks in each In order to customise the pair can be turned 180°, so to- In the SETUP-menu, the suspension height, the left and gether with the blocks installed...
Page 105 Adjusting height of suspension Lift the motorcycle using a suitable auxiliary stand to relieve pressure on the suspension strut. Remove slide block 3 on the Adjust wide recessed slide right hand side. block 2 on the right hand side. Install screw 1 and tighten to Select a pair of slide blocks ac- specified torque.
Page 106: Racing Start
Racing start The third gear is engaged. Bring vehicle to starting posi- tion. The angle of inclination is Launch Control greater than 30°. Vehicle is stationary, engine is Launch Control supports riders running. The engine or the ignition is by maintaining ideal engine rev- switched off.
Page 107 only as far as necessary to reach the rpm limit. After engaging the clutch, open the throttle completely. If the DTC warning light shows, the DTC system has been switched off. Shift light on. In the multifunction display, If no start using Launch Control and the remaining number is currently possible, the number Launch Control controls ideal...
Page 108: Removing Mirror
Use the HP Race Cover specified torque. Kit from BMW Motorrad to On each side, remove nuts 1 cover the screw holes and re- Mirror to front panel car- and remove the mirrors.
Page 109: Removing And Installing Number
Removing and installing with anti-theft alarm (DWA) number-plate carrier Removing number-plate carrier Switch off the ignition. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Open cable tie 1 (can be re- If applicable, deactivate the used).
Page 110 Carefully disengage anti-theft Use a small screwdriver to Remove screws 8 with wash- alarm bracket 5 from the rear push retainer 7 to the left and ers and remove the number- frame and turn it up. at the same time push the plug plate carrier.
Page 111 secure it to the rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Hold the number-plate carrier Connect the plug, making sure in position and work the cable that retainer 6 engages. through opening 9. Install screws 8 with the wash- Push the plug of the number- ers.
Page 112: Removing And Installing Front Turn
Removing and installing front turn indicators Removing front flashing turn indicator The procedure described here for the right side apply applies by analogy to the left side panel. From the front, work the anti- Remove screw 2 and remove Remove the side panel theft alarm into position in the the turn indicator.
Page 113 the motorcycle on which you Install screws 2. are working. The letter "R" for right or "L" for left is stamped on the back of the slipstream deflector. Install screws 1. Installing front flashing turn indicator Make sure the ground is level Engage the fairing side panel in and firm and place the motor- mount 6 on the engine spoiler.
Page 114 Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Work the cable through the fairing side panel. Remove screw 1 on the in- Clip in the turn-signal cable at board side of the right side position 1.
Page 115: Engineering
Race ABS ......117 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ..120 BMW Motorrad Dynamic Damping...
Page 116: General Instructions
The following applies to standard tyres recommended the rider's style of riding: motorcycles with power by BMW Motorrad. The SLICK RAIN reduction: Inserting the cod- mode is for racing slicks and sur- SPORT (standard mode)
Page 117 RAIN SLICK RACE The increase in torque is linear. The SLICK mode cannot be ac- RACE is the sportiest mode available without the coding plug tivated unless the coding plug is The ABS system always inter- venes early enough to prevent as inserted.
Page 118 plies to wheelies at slight angles intervene when the footbrake The throttle twistgrip must be lever is depressed to apply of heel, and it is important to in the fully closed position the rear brake. Under these bear in mind that under these The brake levers must be in circumstances it is also possible circumstances, the rear wheel...
Page 119: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad
At this instant, the the throttle with the front brake transferable limit, the wheels start BMW Motorrad Integral ABS applied to keep the motorcycle to lock and the vehicle loses its must assume an extremely low stationary (Burn Out).
Page 120 In addition to problems with the When the handbrake lever is Severe braking can cause BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- pulled, brake pressure is also the rear wheel to lift off the ceptional riding conditions can built up at the rear wheel by ground.
Page 121 Until now, the BMW Motorrad inspection intervals. ent of Dynamic Traction Con- Race ABS of the HP4 helped trol DTC and Dynamic Damping ensure a very high degree of Control DDC. safety for braking with the mo-...
Page 122: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc
Addition- How does the DTC work? Out on the track, as tyre wear ally, pressure modulation is more The BMW Motorrad DTC system progresses you can fine-tune uniform across the range of ABS compares the speed of rotation DTC to continue riding close intervention.
Page 123 If the coding plug for the SLICK Under these circumstances the The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- mode is not inserted, you can indicator for a DTC fault shows. able to control a situation of this...
Page 124: Bmw Motorrad Dynamic Damping Control
BMW Motorrad In order to be able to separately customise rebound and com- Dynamic Damping pression damping on the front Control wheel, a height sensor must be installed on the suspension fork. A connecting plug for the Movement of the rear spring...
Page 125: Accessories
Accessories General instructions ....124 Rear footrests..... . 124...
Page 126: General Instructions
Use only parts and accessor- accessories ies approved by BMW for your motorcycle. Rear footrests BMW has conducted extens- Removing rear footrests ive testing of the parts and ac-...
Page 127 Silencer clamp on bracket 20 Nm Hold the silencer strap and in- Stretch out retaining strap 1 stall screw 1 (M8x30), tighten- and pull backwards over the ing to the specified torque. silencer. Adjust retaining strap and si- Carbon fiber bracket (si- lencer - make sure that the re- lencer) on the rear frame taining strap is lying flat against...
Page 128 Install screw hole covers 1. Remove screw 2 with nut and Remove screws 1 and remove washers. the silencer strap. Cover for rear footrests Stretch out retaining strap 1 on the rear frame and pull backwards from the silencer. without Passenger Bundle 3 Nm Installing rear footrests...
Page 129 Ever since it introduced Race Install nut 2, but do not tighten ABS, BMW Motorrad has been it at this point. able to offer ABS tailored to the specific needs and preferences Install screw 3.
Page 130 ABS Pro is an optional access- ory and can be obtained through and retrofitted by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS Pro cannot be retrofit- ted in combination with the HP Race Power Kit and/or the HP Race Calibration Kit.
Page 131: Maintenance
Maintenance General instructions ....130 Battery ......160 Toolkit .
Page 132: General Instructions
Plastic adapter for socket ledge of the technology involved. wrench If you are in doubt, consult a Adjusting spring preload specialist workshop, preferably for rear wheel ( 53). your authorised BMW Motorrad Extension for screwdriver dealer. blade...
Page 133: Engine Oil
Open-ended spanner the higher the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with Width across flats 10/13 the engine cold or after no more Adjust the chain tension than a short ride will lead to mis- 142). interpretation of oil level.
Page 134: Brake System
Topping up the engine oil attack coated components of Top up the engine oil to the Make sure the ground is level the engine. BMW Motorrad specified level. and firm and place the motor- recommends the use of Checking engine oil level cycle on its stand.
Page 135 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: from the rear toward min 0.8 mm (Friction pad only, brake pads 1.
Page 136 BMW Motorrad dealer. thickness. Checking rear brake pad Have the brake pads replaced thickness by a specialist workshop,...
Page 137 Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front brake fluid reservoir 1.
Page 138: Coolant
Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant Check the brake fluid level in Checking coolant level Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.
Page 139: Body Panels
tion: From in front toward the applies by analogy to the left side inside of the right side panel. panel. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Open cap 1 of the expansion tank.
Page 140 Installing side panel Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Remove screw 1 on the in- board side of the side panel. Engage the fairing side panel in mount 6 on the engine spoiler. Disconnect plug 5.
Page 141: Clutch
If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch-lever play Seat the side panel in the rub- Hold slipstream deflector 2 in ber buffer at position 4.
Page 142 Adjust the clutch-lever with Competition Kit with Competition Kit play Pull clutch lever 2 until resist- To increase clutch play: turn ance is perceptible. screw 2 in the tightening dir- To increase clutch play: turn ection, i.e. into the handlebar screw 1 in the tightening dir- In this position, measure clutch fitting.
Page 143: Rims And Tyres
Have the tyres changed in good To prolong chain life, time before they wear to the BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad minimum permissible tread depth. chain lubricant, or:...
Page 144: Checking Chain Tension
pinion and sprocket and meas- Lubricant ure difference a. Chain deflection Chain spray Wipe off excess lubricant. 40...50 mm (Motorcycle with Checking chain tension no weight applied, supported on its side stand) Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- If measured value is outside per- cycle on its stand.
Page 145: Wheels
Detailed information is 100 Nm centre to centre over 10 available from your authorised pins, chain pulled taut) BMW Motorrad dealer or in the Checking the chain wear internet at: If the chain has stretched to the Engage 1st gear.
Page 146: Removing Front Wheel
Mask off the parts of the wheel callipers on left and right. workshop beforehand, preferably rim that could be scratched in an authorised BMW Motorrad the process of removing the dealer. In some cases, the data brake calipers. programmed into the control...
Page 147: Installing Front Wheel
Slacken right axle clamping a BMW Motorrad front-wheel screws 1. stand. Remove quick-release axle 2, Installing the front-wheel stand while supporting the wheel. 150). Roll the front wheel forward to remove. Installing front wheel Possible malfunctions when...
Page 148 The front wheel must be Tighten right axle clamping Ease the brake calipers on to installed right way round to screws 1 to the specified tight- the brake discs. rotate in the correct direction. ening torque. Note the direction-of-rotation ar- rows on the tyre or the wheel rim.
Page 149: Removing Rear Wheel
Remove adjusting plate 4 and BMW Motorrad recommends Roll the rear wheel as far push the axle in as far as it will the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel forward as possible and stand. disengage chain 7 from the Installing rear-wheel stand sprocket.
Page 150 The sprocket and the workshop, preferably an author- spacer sleeves on left ised BMW Motorrad dealer. and right are loose fits in the Roll the rear wheel on the sup- wheel. Make sure that these...
Page 151 Insert the brake-caliper carrier Roll the rear wheel further into Roll the rear wheel as far into the guide 11. the swinging arm, while push- forward as possible and loop ing brake-caliper carrier 10 for- chain 7 over the sprocket. ward at the same time.
Page 152: Front-Wheel Stand
Make sure that the quick-re- wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. lease axle is seated against the stop of the adjusting plate. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand;...
Page 153 Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 Turn brackets 2 with long ends Engage the front-wheel stand 241) with the adapters (83 30 facing inwards. in the front suspension and 2 152 839). apply even pressure to push it Adjust adapters 3 to the width down to the ground.
Page 154: Rear-Wheel Stand
Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Install adapter pins (83 30 2 Turn brackets 2 long ends out. 152 841) 1 in the rear wheel Adjust adapters 3 to the width swinging arm on left and right of the pins inserted in the rear and tighten to the specified wheel swinging arm.
Page 155: Lighting
Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Engage the rear-wheel stand in Remove cover panel 2 to re- the rear wheel swinging arm place the bulb for the high- and apply even pressure to beam headlight.
Page 156 Engage spring clip 4 in the Bulbs for the low-beam catch on left and right. headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only, Release spring clip 4 at left in order to keep the glass free and right and swing it up.
Page 157 Remove cover 1. Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket. socket. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the glass free of dirt and foreign Push down retainer 2 (using a matter.
Page 158 Replacing bulb for right Replace the defective bulb. side light Bulb for parking light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- W5W / 12 V / 5 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the glass free of dirt and foreign...
Page 159 Data below, the rear light must be replaced. Under these cir- cumstances: Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Insert socket 3 into the head- light housing, making sure that Maximum number of de- retainer 2 engages.
Page 160: Fuses
Replace the faulty number- Removing rear seat cover plate light. 55). with Passenger Bundle Bulb for number-plate Removing rear seat ( 56). light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the glass free of dirt and foreign Press number-plate light bulb 1 matter.
Page 161: Jump-Starting
The latch engages with an A short-circuit can res- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. audible click. ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- Installing rear seat cover Installing fuse ally brought into contact with the 55).
Page 162: Battery
BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. ative terminal of the discharged veloped a float charger spe- Compliance with the points be- battery.
Page 163 Connecting battery to Remove the front seat ( 57). with anti-theft alarm (DWA) motorcycle Disconnection in the wrong Disconnection in the wrong sequence increases the risk Connect battery positive lead 2 sequence increases the risk of short-circuits. first. of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct Then install battery negative Always proceed in the correct...
Page 164 BMW Motorrad dealer. of disuse. See the instructions for caring for your battery. Al- Place the battery in the battery...
Page 165: Care
Care Care products ..... 164 Washing the vehicle ....164 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .
Page 166: 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 167: Paint Care
Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or rasives to clean plastic parts. care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Even insect-remover pads or shampoo to clean chrome, par- cleaning pads with hard surfaces...
Page 168: Protective Wax Coating
"puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up the Restoring motorcycle motorcycle to use Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
Page 169: Technical Data
Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 168 Riding specifications ....179 Threaded fasteners ....169 Engine .
Page 170: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 72).
Page 171: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Radial brake caliper to axle mount M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Value...
Page 172 Rear wheel Value Valid Swinging-arm adapter to rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 30 20 Nm Spring strut to main frame M10 x 65 56 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to front panel carrier M6, Replace nuts 8 Nm mechanical...
Page 173: Engine
Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 32° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec- tion, integrated six-speed gearbox, wet-sump lub- rication. Displacement 999 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 49.7 mm...
Page 174: Fuel
Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not per- missible because they can attack coated compon- ents of the engine. BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad oils, obtainable from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...
Page 175: Clutch
Clutch Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...
Page 176: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/45 Secondary transmission ratio 2.647 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...
Page 177: Brakes
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site.
Page 178: Electrics
Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Forged aluminium wheels Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 200/55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Fuses Retainer 1 10 A, Instrument panel Retainer 2 4 A, Master relay, diagnosis plug...
Page 179 Battery Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 7 Ah with anti-theft alarm (DWA) 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...
Page 180: Frame
Frame Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, load-bearing engine Type plate location Steering head, right Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2056 mm Height of motorcycle 1120 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height...
Page 181: Weights
Weights Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90% load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 405 kg Maximum payload 206 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...
Page 183: Service
Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 182 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......182 Maintenance work .
Page 184: 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 185 To find out more about service 500 km and 1200 km. go to: bmw-motorrad.com/service BMW Service The BMW Service is carried out The service-due indicator in the once a year; the extent of ser- multifunction display reminds you vicing can vary, depending on...
Page 186: 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 187 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 188 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 189 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 190 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 191: 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 192 Item Odometer Date reading...
Page 193: Index
Removal, 162 Clock Abbreviations and symbols, 6 adjusting, 37 Technical data, 177 Clutch Brake fluid ABS Pro indicator, 22 Adjusting play, 140 Checking fluid level, front, 134 Control, 14 Adjusting the clutch lever, 48 Checking fluid level, rear, 135 Engineering details, 117 Checking function, 139 Reservoir, front, 13 Operation, 43...
Page 194 Drop sensor Engine oil General views Warnings, 29 Checking fill level, 131 Instrument panel, 17 Fill-level indicator, 11 Left multifunction switch, 14 Control, 14 Oil filler neck, 13 Left side of vehicle, 11 Customising controls, 98 Technical data, 172 Multifunction display, 20 Engineering details, 120 Topping up, 132 Right multifunction switch, 15...
Page 195 Replacing bulb for right side Mirrors Ignition adjusting, 52 light, 156 Switching off, 34 Removing and installing, 106 Replacing bulb for turn Switching on, 34 Mobility services, 182 indicator, 157 Immobiliser, 35 Motorcycle Replacing rear light, 157 Warning, 27 Care, 163 Technical data, 177 Instrument panel Cleaning, 163...
Page 196 Running gear Spring preload Odometer Technical data, 174 Adjuster, front, 13 Status indicators, 38 Running in, 66 Adjuster, rear, 13 adjusting, 52 Starting, 64 Parking, 71 Safety instructions Control, 15 Parking light, 40 for brakes, 69 steering damper, 68 Pre-Ride-Check, 64 For riding, 62 adjusting, 68 Seats...
Page 197 Rear-wheel drive, 174 Turn indicators Warnings Control, 14 ABS, 29 Running gear, 174 Operation, 41 Anti-theft alarm, 31 Spark plugs, 177 Removing and installing, 110 Bulb faulty, 28 Standards, 7 Type plate Drop sensor, 29 Transmission, 173 Position on the vehicle, 13 DTC, 30 Weights, 179 Tyres...
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Page 200 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmwmotorrad.com *01418560001* Order No.: 01 41 8 560 001 09.2014, 3rd edition, 01...

BMW HP4 Rider's Manual

1 General Instructions

2 General Views

3 Status Indicators

4 Operation

5 Riding

6 On the Race Track

7 Engineering

8 Accessories

9 Maintenance

10 Care

11 Technical Data

12 Service

13 Index

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