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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual K 1600 GTL Exclusive...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle 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

    Table of Contents Oil level ..... 23 Hill Start Control ... . 65 Service-due indicator .
  • Page 5 ....136 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 154 7 Accessories ... . . 99 Paint care .

  • 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

    Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that...

  • 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 Clutch-fluid reservoir 117) Fuel filler neck ( Operating panel for the audio system (see separate operating instructions) Seat lock ( Rear-seat heating ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Electronic Suspension Ad- justment ESA ( Stowage compartment Adjustable shift lever 10 Slipstream deflector...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) (above the engine oil filler neck) Power socket ( 100) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 114) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 116) Type plate (on front sus- pension) Slipstream deflector Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( 110)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Daytime running light Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Operation of the auxiliary headlights ( Windscreen control Operation of the turn indic- ators ( Horn Control for DTC ( Operating ESA ( 10 Selecting favourite menu 51).

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Central locking ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Start engine (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Fuses ( 133) Battery ( 131) On-board toolkit ( 110)

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Release for navigation slot Warning and telltale lights with navigation device Navigation system 101) Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) Rev. counter Multifunction display The brightness of the warn- ing lights and telltale lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is ad- apted automatically to suit ambi-...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Multifunction display ....21 Meaning of symbols ....22 Range .

  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS ( DTC ( Turn indicators, left Fuel reserve ( Daytime running light High-beam headlight Turn indicators, right Engine electronics DWA ( 10 Auxiliary headlights ( 11 Cruise-control system 12 General warning light, in combination with warn- ing symbols in the display...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Riding mode ( Hill Start Control Operation 65). Coolant temperature Warnings ( Menu area ( Area for messages relating to the audio system RDC readings Daytime running light ESA settings ( Tripmeter ( 10 Total distance covered 11 Clock ( 12 Fuel level 13 Gear indicator;...

  • Page 24: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Ambient temperature Tyre pressures ( Stopwatch ( 2 Rear-seat heating ON Travel times ( 3 Heated handlebar grips ON Meanings of the symbols at posi- 4 Front-seat heating ON tion 1: Date (display mode de- Average consumption pends on the time format 1 and 2 since last reset selected) (...

  • Page 25: Range

    The calculated range is only an approximate figure. The range readout indic- The oil-level indicator gives Consequently, BMW Motorrad ates how far you can ride you an indication of the en- recommends that you should not with the fuel remaining in the gine oil level.

  • Page 26: Service-Due Indicator

    Service-due indicator service-due date 1 appears on cluster must be adjusted. This the display. situation can occur if the battery If a service is due, for a was disconnected. brief period after the pre- ride check the service symbol Tyre pressures appears on the display and the service-due date shows instead of the odometer reading.

  • Page 27: Warnings

    'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a The detailed description of warning symbol such as, for ex- BMW Motorrad RDC starts on ample, 2 appearing in the mul- page ( 96). tifunction display. The 'General'...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play Radio control key out of range ( Replace the battery of the radio control key ( Lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve (...
  • Page 29 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up red Appears on the dis- Insufficient battery charge current play Appears on the dis- On-board system voltage low ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- On-board system voltage critical ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 30 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( Slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault ( Flashes red + tyre pressure in Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( -- -...
  • Page 31 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak play Lights up red Appears on the dis- Light direction of the low-beam headlight play not known ( Flashes yellow Appears on the dis- Beam-throw adjustment of the low-beam...
  • Page 32 Remain calm if the warning Fuel-level reading turns yellow. replaced, preferably by an au- symbol appears while you are thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. A shortage of fuel can res- riding. You can continue your ult in misfires. This can journey, the engine will not cause the engine to switch off switch off.
  • Page 33 General warning light shows workshop, preferably an specialist workshop, preferably red. authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. The temperature reading turns red. Engine fault Severe engine fault...
  • Page 34 110). quickly as possible by a picked up. If the oil level is too low: specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil ( 112). If you continue to ride be pre- dealer. pared for unusual engine beha-...
  • Page 35 Consult a specialist workshop, switch off consumers that are preferably an authorised Too many consumers switched not necessary for road safety BMW Motorrad dealer. on. On-board system voltage (e.g. heated body warmer or tends to drop particularly at low Front light failure auxiliary headlights).

  • Page 36: Abs Fault

    The motorcycle must be specialist workshop, preferably 3 °C. ridden at a speed of at least an authorised BMW Motorrad 5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia- dealer. gnosis to complete.
  • Page 37 The DTC has detected a degree specialist workshop, preferably of instability at the rear wheel DTC switched off an authorised BMW Motorrad and has intervened to reduce DTC warning light shows. dealer. torque. The warning light flashes...
  • Page 38 BMW Motorrad manent fault has not occurred specialist workshop, preferably unless the 'General' warning dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad light comes on to accompany If you are unsure whether the dealer. the symptoms. Under these vehicle can be ridden with the...
  • Page 39 The integral battery in the tyre- Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably pressure sensor has lost a sig- Light direction and range of the an authorised BMW Motorrad nificant proportion of its original low-beam headlight are unknown, dealer. capacity. There is no assurance adjustment is no longer possible.
  • Page 40 Beam-throw adjustment Possible cause: Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- of the low-beam headlight Headlight alignment has been ised BMW Motorrad dealer. changed from the as-delivered restricted condition. General warning light Anti-theft alarm battery Adjusting for traffic driving on flashes yellow.
  • Page 41 General warning light briefly shows yellow after the pre- ride check. Possible cause: A necessary service has not been carried out. Have servicing carried out as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Keyless Ride ......43 Riding mode ......62 Electronic immobiliser EWS .
  • Page 44 Seat ....... . 74...

  • Page 45: Keyless Ride

    Keyless Ride Lock the handlebars handlebars to the left to set the steering lock. Handlebars turned to the right or Keys left full-lock position. Press and hold down button 1. You receive two radio control Radio control key is within range. The steering lock engages with keys and one emergency key.

  • Page 46: Electronic Immobiliser

    Switching off ignition Version 1 Press and hold down button 1. Short-press button 1. Light is switched off. Radio control key is within range. Parking lights and all function The steering lock engages. There are two ways of deactiv- circuits switched on. The windscreen automatically ating the ignition: Engine can be started.

  • Page 47: Central Locking

    Unlocking tion barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all the other keys be- longing to the motorcycle. The engine cannot be started by...
  • Page 48 to the dot position and press in The functions of the remote control for the anti-theft alarm the lock barrel. are described in the corres- The release lever pops open. ponding section. The ground lighting is switched on for a brief period. Emergency unlocking If the central locking system re- fuses to unlock, you can open...
  • Page 49 Engine start must take place within the defined time. 30 s Red LED flashes on the instru- ment panel. Key has been recognised. Engine can be started. Press button 1. Start engine ( 80). Irreparable damage can be Bitted key flips out. caused to the device if the Replacing battery of radio wrong batteries are used or if...

  • Page 50: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display With the exception of the Battery type and rated section, you cannot access battery voltage Selecting menu Settings menu unless the motorcycle is at a complete CR 2032 lithium standstill. Install seal 1 and battery cover 2. Red LED on the instrument panel flashes.
  • Page 51 Setting parameters See the separate Quick Reference Guide for an overview of all menus. Selecting menu item An arrow 1 at the top or bottom of the display indicates that there Direct selection: are other items in this menu If you move the cursor to a menu that you can view by turning item that requires no other set- the Multi-Controller in the cor-...
  • Page 52 Resetting values: Selecting from a list: Setting numerical values: You can reset average values A circle 2 beside each selectable If there are one or more numer- marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are ical values between the arrows 3, pressing the Multi-Controller to part of a selection list.
  • Page 53 Exiting menu Setting relative values: Press Multi-Controller 1 to the left to return to the next highest A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 3 appears when you are in MENU menu; press button 2 to set a value in a range between a submenu.

  • Page 54: On-Board Computer

    Language Empty : Display lan- radio is off: : No Logo guage (German, English, Span- image, : 6-cylinder Speedo ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- logo, : Digital tuguese) speedometer reading Time format 12 h / Fact. settings : Re- 24 h : Clock in 12-hour format store factory defaults (when 12 h...
  • Page 55 Date : Current date Oil level : Engine-oil level : No reading Resetting average values Info Call up the menu and select the average value you want to reset. Push the Multi-Controller to the right and hold it in this po- The following items of informa- With the stopwatch stopped, sition until the average value is...

  • Page 56: Trip Meter

    Trip meter Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Selecting the tripmeter Select the desired tripmeter. Switch on the ignition. Push Multi-Controller 1 to the right and hold it in this position to reset the travel time. Timing continues even if you select some other reading or Press and hold down button 1 Press button 1 to select...
  • Page 57 If the daytime running light If the high beam headlight is switched on when it is is switched on whilst the dark, the vision deteriorates and daytime running light is switched oncoming traffic may be dazzled. on, the daytime running light will be switched off after ap- Do not use the daytime running prox.

  • Page 58: Lights

    High-beam headlight and manually, as otherwise a safety a tunnel). If a sufficient am- risk would occur. bient brightness is detected, headlight flasher the daytime running light is The changeover between switched on again. If the day- daytime running light and time running light is active, the low beam headlight including daytime running light symbol is...
  • Page 59 Beam throw The xenon headlight has con- tinuous beam throw control that keeps beam throw constant re- gardless of how the motorcycle is ridden and the load it carries. Operating auxiliary headlights Immediately after switching off R-hand traffic the ignition, push button 1 to : for the left and hold it in this po- countries in which the traffic...

  • Page 60: Turn Indicators

    If this warning symbol ap- : Ground lighting comes pears it tells you that the on for a brief period after the on-board system voltage is low. ignition is switched off. If applicable, the auxiliary head- : Ground lighting does not lights might have been temporar- come on after the ignition is ily switched off.

  • Page 61: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the (kill switch) battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency off switch (kill switch) Grip heating Operating grip heating Press button 1 to switch on...

  • Page 62: Seat Heating

    Seat heating can be activ- ated only when the engine is running. Seat heating Call up the menu. The grips have five-stage heat- Symbol 1 appears on the display, ing. Stage five is for heating the indicating that the handlebar grip grips quickly: it is advisable to heating is ON.
  • Page 63 switch back to stage one as soon as the seat is warm. 2 Switch centred: Heating off. 3 One-dot section of switch pressed: 50 % heating power. 4 Two-dot section of switch pressed: 100 % heating power. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Set switch 1 to the desired indicating that the seat heating is heating stage.

  • Page 64: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    might have been temporarily words until the ignition is next switched off. switched on. The DTC warning light Dynamic Traction shows to indicate that DTC Control DTC has been switched off. Select to switch on DTC. Switching DTC off and on Alternatively: Switch the igni- Switching on ignition ( 43).

  • Page 65: Cruise-Control System

    Throttle twistgrip in fully closed Button 2 is operational. position Saving road speed Clutch pulled Once the new riding mode has been activated, the selection display disappears. The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine- characteristic and DTC adapt- ation settings even after the The current setting is shown at ignition has been switched off.
  • Page 66 Accelerating Decelerating (close the throttle by turning the twistgrip back past the idle position) to deactivate the cruise-control system. Telltale light for cruise-control goes out. Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back. Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx.

  • Page 67: Hill Start Control

    decelerate only to the cruising Hill Start Control speed saved in memory, even Hill Start Control though you might have intended Operation slowing to a lower speed. Non-application of the Telltale light for cruise con- brake by the Hill Start trol shows.

  • Page 68: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    out when the brakes are fully released. Hill Start Control is switched off. Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA Settings Electronic Suspension Adjust- The current setting appears in The possible settings for the ment ESA provides a convenient display field 1. damping characteristic appear way of adapting the motorcycle on the display.

  • Page 69: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    greyed while adjustment is in Settings menu before progress. switching off the ignition. Vehicle Alarm Select Anti-theft alarm (DWA) syst. Sensor Activation without remote control If applicable, switch on auto- matic activation of the anti-theft alarm after ignition OFF. The possible settings for vehicle Customising anti-theft alarm load appear on the display.
  • Page 70 The anti-theft alarm is active, Confirmation tone sounds Motion sensor is deactivated. the motion sensor is deactiv- twice. Alarm ated. Anti-theft alarm is active. An alarm can be triggered by Activation with remote the motion sensor control an attempt to use an unau- thorised key to switch on the Switching off ignition ( 44).
  • Page 71 Deactivation with remote The anti-theft alarm telltale light An alarm lasts for approximately then signals the reason for the control 26 seconds. While an alarm is in alarm for one minute. progress an alarm tone sounds The meanings of the flash codes and the turn indicators flash.

  • Page 72: Tyres

    matically when the ignition is ling characteristics and increase Turn indicators flash once. switched off. the rate of tyre wear. Confirmation tone sounds Automatic once. : Anti- Always check that the tyre pres- theft alarm has to be activated sures are correct. Anti-theft alarm is deactivated.

  • Page 73: Clutch

    Brakes Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of Changing the position of the clutch-fluid reservoir the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake can allow air to penetrate the system. clutch system. Do not turn the handlebar fitting Do not turn the handlebar fitting on the handlebar.

  • Page 74: Shift Mechanism

    Shift mechanism Eccentric, peg to shift lever Adjusting shift lever 8 Nm Windscreen Adjusting windscreen Switching on ignition ( 43). When you pull away the wind- Turn adjusting screw 1 screen automatically returns to clockwise to increase the span the position it was in before the between the brake lever and ignition was switched off.

  • Page 75: Slipstream Deflector

    Slipstream deflector Stowage compartments Press bottom section of but- ton 1 to lower the windscreen. Adjusting slipstream Use the stowage Switching off ignition ( 44). deflectors compartments The windscreen automatically moves to the bottom limit posi- tion. If the windscreen encounters resistance before it reaches its limit position the pressure- sensitive finger guard system...

  • Page 76: Armrest

    Mirrors compartments. This applies in Seat particular to electronic devices Adjusting mirrors Remove seat such as mobile phones and MP3 players. Refer to the operating instructions of your electronic devices device for possible usage restrictions. In summer, do not place heat- sensitive objects in the stow- age compartments.
  • Page 77 Installing seat Lower the rear of the seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the seat. Connect plug 2 of the seat Place the seat, upholstered heating. side down, on a clean surface. Position the seat with mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right.

  • Page 79: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....78 Checklist ......79 Starting .

  • Page 80: Safety Instructions

    Inhaling the exhaust fumes of the year. Your authorised case. therefore represents a BMW Motorrad dealer will be Note the maximum permissible health hazard and can even glad to advise you on the correct payload and the speed limit for cause loss of consciousness with clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 81: Checklist

    Risk of burn injury Comply with all specified main- question and lead to failure of tenance intervals. safety-relevant functions. Dam- Engine and exhaust system age caused in this way is not become very hot when the Unburned fuel will destroy covered by the warranty.

  • Page 82: Starting

    At regular intervals: When starting a cold engine Consult the troubleshooting at low ambient temperatures: chart below if the engine re- Engine oil level (every refuelling disengage the clutch and turn fuses to start. ( 140) stop) the twistgrip slightly to open Brake-pad wear (every third Pre-ride check the throttle.
  • Page 83 ABS self-diagnosis Test of the diagnosis-compat- completed ABS self-diagnosis ible system components with The ABS warning light goes BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- the vehicle at a standstill. out. forms self-diagnosis to ensure its DTC warning light slow- operability. Self-diagnosis starts flashes.

  • Page 84: Running In

    Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad Running-in speed dealer. Test of the diagnosis-compat- ible system components while Running in the motorcycle is on the move. No full throttle (Odometer The engine must be running Engine reading 0...1000 km) and the motorcycle must reach...

  • Page 85: Brakes

    Delayed braking action or poor of the road. ward from the rear to the front braking efficiency must be BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- wheel. The sharper the motor- reckoned with in the following vents the front wheel from lock-...

  • Page 86: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Riding in the rain or through On a gradient, the motorcycle puddles of water. should always face uphill; se- motorcycle lect 1st gear. After the motorcycle has been Side stand washed. Centre stand Switch off the engine. Riding on salted or gritted Switch off the engine.

  • Page 87: Refuelling

    Refuelling Refuelling Make sure the ground is level Fuel grade and firm and place the motor- For optimum fuel consumption, cycle on its stand. fuel should be sulphur-free or as The steering lock is disengaged. low-sulphur as possible. Fuel is highly flammable. A Leaded fuel will destroy the naked flame close to the catalytic converter.

  • Page 88: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Refuel with fuel of the grade Do not use the tab in this Open the fuel filler cap stated below; do not fill the process. within the waiting time. tank past the bottom edge of The fuel filler cap engages with the filler neck.
  • Page 89 At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple The ball joint and the brake to the rear frame on both sides and fall on its side. lines can suffer damage. and tighten the straps. Secure motorcycle against top- Take care not to damage Do not pull the straps over the pling;...

  • Page 91: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......91 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ....94 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..96 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 92: Riding Mode

    Riding mode same time, the level of rider as- ROAD sistance that the DTC system The engine's full power is Selection offers decreases accordingly. available in this mode. Power Three riding modes enable the Consequently, you must always increase when you open the motorcycle's characteristics to bear the following in mind with throttle is more direct than in...

  • Page 93: Hill Start Control

    While the brakes are slowing the Hill Start Control is a pullaway In order to achieve this state, motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad assistant that operates on the the motorcycle must be at Integral ABS adapts braking-force...
  • Page 94 At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by transferrable limit, the wheels BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the start to lock and the motorcycle must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after loses its directional stability;...
  • Page 95 Within the limits imposed by Exceptional riding Consequently, ABS does not in- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- conditions: tervene until very late, if at all. tegral ABS ensures directional Heating up with the motorcycle Under these circumstances the stability on any surface.

  • Page 96: Electronic Engine Management With

    What significance momentum take over and even Do not take risks that would neg- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is ate the additional safety offered devolves on regular unable to counteract their effects. by this system. maintenance? Invariably, a technical sys-...
  • Page 97 Rear wheel rotating with the a corresponding loss of stability. wheels are compared and the vehicle held stationary by ap- The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- angle of heel taken into account plying the front brake (burn- able to control a situation of this as one means of detecting the out).

  • Page 98: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Tyre pressure Temperature with the reading shown on the display. compensation monitoring RDC Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation Function sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings A sensor integrated into each creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display tyre measures the air tempera- and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on...

  • Page 99: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    rate to increase. The maximum the tyre is inflated to the correct The combination of spring pressure. mount, suspension and spring spring rate is achieved when the rate ensure that the suspension sleeve completely encloses the Electronic Suspension plastic element and rests on the geometry is always perfectly adjusted.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....100 Power sockets ..... 100 Navigation system .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    Use only parts and accessor- ies and other products. If more than one socket is used, ies approved by BMW for your You can examine all the optional total current must not exceed the motorcycle. accessories from BMW Motorrad maximum load capability.

  • Page 103: Navigation System

    nition is switched on. If you sub- sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off if the power drain caused by their electrical consumers is high. If the power drain is low the sock- ets remain operational for a cer- tain period of time before being switched off.
  • Page 104 Check that the navigation Pull slot cover up as far as it device is secure in the cradle. will go. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position. Removing navigation device Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 105 Operating navigation view zooms in on the map de- Special functions tail. device Integration of the BMW Motorrad Zoom – : Performs functions Navigator IV into the K 1600 If applicable, switch on the nav- marked with a minus sign (­...

  • Page 106: Cases

    PIN to be entered is issued. Security settings Screen brightness The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Screen brightness is adjusted by or V can be secured against un- the motorcycle while the unit is authorised use with a four-digit cradled.
  • Page 107 Pull the release lever all the control key is not left inside the way up and open the lid of the case. case. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Closing cases Turn the radio control key in the case lock to the LOCK po- sition and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 108: Topcase

    sition and remove the key from the lock. Topcase Opening topcase If applicable, open the central locking. Seat the case in holders 4. Push lock barrel 1 forward. Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase.
  • Page 109 Closing topcase Pull release lever 2 all the way Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the radio control key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....110 Toolkit ......110 Engine oil .

  • Page 112: General Instructions

    If you are in doubt consult a oil. The higher the temperature, specialist workshop, preferably the higher the level of oil in the your authorised BMW Motorrad sump. Checking the oil level with dealer. the engine cold or after no more...
  • Page 113 than a short ride will lead to mis- interpretation of oil level. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after at engine operating temperature. Check that the engine is at op- erating temperature, make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its...

  • Page 114: Brake System

    110). Make sure the ground is level specialist workshop, preferably Install the oil dipstick. and firm and place the motor- an authorised BMW Motorrad cycle on its stand. dealer. Brake system Wipe the area around the filler Checking front brake pad neck clean.
  • Page 115 Visually inspect the left and preferably an authorised Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain BMW Motorrad dealer. front their thickness. Viewing dir- Check rear brake pad ection: between wheel and min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,...

  • Page 116: Front Brakes

    Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised Brake-pad wear limit, to ascertain their thickness. BMW Motorrad dealer. rear Viewing direction: from below Check brake-fluid level, toward brake pads 1. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, front brakes without backing plate.
  • Page 117 BMW Motorrad dealer. If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: Checking front brake pad thick- ness ( 112). Check the brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in level, rear brakes Brake fluid level, front front reservoir 1.

  • Page 118: Coolant

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant Check coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Allow the engine to cool down. Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 119: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the clutch fluid level in Coolant, specified level an authorised BMW Motorrad reservoir 1. dealer. Wear of the clutch causes Checking clutch fluid level Between MIN and MAX marks...

  • Page 120: Rims And Tyres

    Visually inspect the rims for grooves on each tyre. The tyre BMW Motorrad dealer or on defects. is worn out when the tyre tread the Internet at "www.bmw- Have any damaged rims in- has worn down to the level of motorrad.com".

  • Page 121: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC label BMW Motorrad dealer or width of a vehicle's wheels are programmed into the control unit specialist workshop to the fact and are fundamental to all cal- that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. culations. Any change in these...
  • Page 122 Unclip retaining clip 1 holding Force the brake pads 4 slightly Once the calipers have the sensor cable to the brake apart by rocking brake caliper 5 been removed, there is line. back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being disc 6.

  • Page 123: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends gap between the sensor ring and the BMW Motorrad front-wheel the sensor will not be correct Threaded fasteners not stand for lifting the motorcycle. and this can cause the ABS to...
  • Page 124 Note the direction-of-rotation ar- Tighten right axle clamping rows on the tyre or the wheel screw 2 to the specified tight- rim. ening torque. Roll the front wheel into posi- Clamping screw for tion between the front forks. quick-release axle to wheel carrier 19 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand.

  • Page 125: Remove The Rear Wheel

    Clip on retaining clip 1 holding Hold the front-wheel cover in Remove screws 1 on left and the sensor cable to the brake position and install bolts 1 on right. line. left and right. Remove the number-plate car- Secure new cable tie 2. rier.

  • Page 126: Installing Rear Wheel

    Tightening sequence: tighten workshop, preferably an author- Remove five bolts 1 from the in diagonally opposite se- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rear wheel, while supporting quence the wheel. Roll the rear wheel into position Lower the rear wheel to the...

  • Page 127: Front-Wheel Stand

    Push the two pins 2 apart un- centre stand or another auxiliary til the front suspension fits stand before lifting the front between them. wheel with the BMW Motorrad Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand. front-wheel stand to the de- sired height.

  • Page 128: Jump Starting

    ally brought into contact with the Push both mounting pins 2 Apply uniform pressure to push through the triangles of the the front-wheel stand down motorcycle. brake caliper anchorages just and raise the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with far enough to allow the front fully insulated crocodile clips at Jump starting...

  • Page 129: Lighting

    Lighting Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative Replacing bulb for high- terminal of the donor battery, beam headlight and the other end to the neg- ative terminal of the discharged The description below battery. steps you through the Start the engine of the vehicle procedure for replacing the left...
  • Page 130 Remove screws 1. Turn covers 1 counter-clock- Release spring clip 3 at left wise to remove. and right and swing it up. Work speaker unit 2 to the rear to remove. Remove bulb 4. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only,...
  • Page 131 Install bulb 4, making sure that Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- Seat the speaker unit in tab 5 is correctly positioned. stall. mount 4. Engage spring clip 3. Connect plug 3. Install screws 1. Connect plug 2. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position.
  • Page 132 The LED auxiliary headlights can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replace LED flashing turn Hold hand protector 3 in posi- Hold side cover 3 in position indicators tion and install screw 2.

  • Page 133: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. veloped a float charger spe- If you switch on the igni- Compliance with the points be-...
  • Page 134 Switch off the ignition. electrics. Charging battery when Use suitable BMW chargers. The disconnected suitable charger is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad Charge the battery using a dealer.

  • Page 135: Fuses

    Then install battery negative workshop, preferably an author- lead 1. Installing battery ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing seat ( 75). Place the battery in the battery Installing seat ( 75).
  • Page 136 Fuse box Numbering of the fuses as per label on lid of fuse box: Not used Not used Not used Left handlebar fitting, top- case lighting Audio system Beam throw control Adaptive cornering lights Main relay, instrument panel, ignition switch Not used 7.5 A Anti-theft alarm (DWA),...

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ..... 136 Washing motorcycle ....136 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 138: 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 139: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or care products that contain Plastics Use plenty of water and BMW shampoo to clean chrome, par- silicon. If plastic parts are cleaned ticularly if it has been exposed to using unsuitable cleaning Paint care road salt.

  • Page 140: Laying Up Motorcycle

    (e.g. Vaseline). We recommend BMW vehicle Stand the motorcycle in a dry polish or BMW paint cleaner for room in such a way that there this purpose. is no load on either wheel. Marks on the paintwork are par-...
  • Page 141 Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 140 Weights ......152 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 85).

  • Page 143: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 30 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel...

  • Page 144: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, right side, through engine oil filler neck Engine design Transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and two overhead cam- shafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, in- tegral six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lub- rication.

  • Page 145: Fuel

    4 l Exhaust emissions standard EU 3 BMW recommends BP fuels Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 4.5 l, with filter change Viscosity class Product recommended by BMW Motorrad: SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Castrol Power 1 Racing BMW recommends...

  • Page 146: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.617, Primary transmission ratio 1.941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.428 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear 0.958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 147: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.75 (33:12) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension...

  • Page 148: Brakes

    4.9 mm, wear limit Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com" Front wheel Front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 149: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6.00" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 190 / 55 ZR 17 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets...
  • Page 150 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight D1S / 35 W Bulb for parking light Lighting rings, integrated into headlight Bulb for tail light/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...
  • Page 151 Fuses Fuse carrier 1 30 A, engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box Not used, slot 1 Not used, slot 2 Not used, slot 3 4 A, slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tyre pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, slot 5: Audio system 4 A, slot 6: Beam throw control, Adaptive Head-...

  • Page 152: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of the remote control 10 m, for anti-theft alarm (DWA) and central lock- 1.0...1.5 m, for ignition/fuel filler cap/steering lock Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband...

  • Page 153: Frame

    Frame Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy rear frame Type plate location Wheel carrier, front right Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2490 mm, over topcase Height of motorcycle 1465 mm, to windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle...

  • Page 154: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 360 kg, DIN unladen weight, with cases and top- case, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 560 kg Maximum payload 200 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Top speed...

  • Page 155: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 154 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......154 Maintenance work .

  • Page 156: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive service network in place to look As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your after you and your motorcycle in motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum more than 100 countries.
  • Page 157 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.

  • Page 158: Ance Work

    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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 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 163: 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 164 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 165: Appendix

    Appendix Certificates ......164 RDC certificate ....166...
  • Page 166 USA, Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to IC: 4008C-HUF5750...
  • Page 167 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.
  • Page 168 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).
  • Page 169 Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 71 Charging battery when Checking function, 112 Engineering details, 91 connected, 131 Safety instructions, 83 Self-diagnosis, 81 Charging battery when Technical data, 146 Warnings, 34 disconnected, 132 Installation, 133 Accessories General instructions, 100 Cases Maintenance instructions, 131 Operation, 104...
  • Page 170 Comfort armrest Topping up, 112 Operation, 74 Control, 14 Warning for engine oil level, 32 Confirmation of maintenance Engineering details, 94 Equipment, 7 work, 156 Operation, 62 Coolant Self-diagnosis, 81 Control, 14 Checking fill level, 116 Warning, 35 Engineering details, 97 Fill-level indicator, 13 Operation, 66 Warning for overtemperat-...
  • Page 171 Heated handlebar grips Switching off ignition, 44 General views Operation, 59 Switching on ignition, 43 Instrument panel, 17 Hill Start Control, 65, 91 Warning, 30 Left multifunction switch, 14 Horn, 14 Keys, 43 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Multifunction display, 21 Immobiliser Right multifunction switch, 15 Lighting...
  • Page 172 Low-beam headlight, 56 Multifunction display, 17 Power socket Notes on use, 100 Control, 14 Manual daytime running Position on the motorcycle, 13 light, 54 Meaning of symbols, 22 Pre-Ride-Check, 80 Parking lights, operating, 56 Operation, 48 Side light, 56 Overview, 21 Luggage Settings, 52 Instructions for loading, 78...
  • Page 173 Stowage compartment Weights, 152 Safety instructions Operation, 73 Wheels and tyres, 146 for brakes, 83 Position on the motorcycle, 11, Telltale lights, 17 For riding, 78 Overview, 20 Seat Symbols Toolkit Installation, 74 Meaning, 22 Contents, 110 Lock, 11 Position on the motorcycle, 16 Removal, 74 Topcase Technical data...
  • Page 174 Table of tyre pressures, 16 Headlight setting, driving on left/driving on right, 38 Technical data, 146 Immobiliser, 30 Mode of presentation, 25 Vehicle Outside temperature Restoring to use, 138 warning, 34 Vehicle Identification Number RDC, 35 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Service, 39 Undervoltage, 32 Warning lights, 17...
  • Page 175 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 176 Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418550721* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 721 10.2013, 1st edition, 01...

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