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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual R nineT...
  • 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 Warnings ....23 5 Anti-theft alarm DWA ..... 43 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Care products ... . . 106 BMW Motorrad ABS ..64 Weights ....122 Washing the motor- cycle .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Equipment

    ABS Anti-lock brake system. tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung Equipment e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual When you purchased your BMW countries may differ. motorcycle, you chose a model with individual equipment. This Actuality Rider's Manual describes the...

  • 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 Checking clutch function Refuelling ( Removing rear-seat frame Adjusting the damping characteristic for rear wheel ( Power sockets ( Checking engine oil level Type plate (left side, on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes ( Topping up the engine oil VIN (front right, low on rear frame) Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes ( Adjust spring preload Removing rear seat...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Multifunction display High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating the heated handlebar grips ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Payload table Toolkit ( Table of tyre pressures Battery-positive connection point (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Rev. counter Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) Clock ( Multifunction display Reading ( Telltale light with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm (DWA)

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Multifunction display ....21 Meaning of symbols ....22 Service-due indicator .

  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights Turn indicators, left General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( Neutral High-beam headlight Turn indicators, right ABS ( Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Warning light for battery charge current ( The ABS symbol might dif- fer, depending on the spe- cifics of national regulations.

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip meter ( Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with heated handlebar grips Operating the heated handlebar grips ( Clock ( Service-due indicator Odometer and tripmeters Telltale lights ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral Values area 10 Warning (...

  • Page 24: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols after the Pre-Ride Check com- Maximum countdown pletes. distance to next service: Average consumption 1000 km 100 km (A countdown indic- Average speed ates when the next service will be due.) Current consumption Fuel reserve The amount of fuel present in the fuel tank when the fuel warn- Service-due indicator ing light is switched on is de-...

  • Page 25: Warnings

    After the fuel warning light The status of the 'General' warn- has switched on, the range ing light matches the most ur- already travelled (reserve trip) is gent warning. displayed automatically. The possible warnings are listed The distance that can still be on the next pages.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Lights up...
  • Page 27 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- General warning light shows an authorised BMW Motorrad placed, preferably by an au- yellow. dealer. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Engine symbol appears on...
  • Page 29 Replacing bulb for parking light will be operational if the vehicle's specialist workshop, preferably 88). battery is disconnected. an authorised BMW Motorrad Replacing bulbs for front and Seek the advice of a specialist dealer. rear turn indicators ( 89).

  • Page 30: Abs Fault

    BMW Motorrad a few metres for the wheel sensors to be tested. dealer. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available until self-diagnosis has completed. ABS fault ABS warning light shows. Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detec- ted a fault.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..30 Tyres ....... 39 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

  • Page 32: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Parking lights and all function Electrically powered accessor- circuits switched on. ies remain operational for a lim- lock ited period of time. Engine can be started. Keys The battery can be recharged Pre-ride check is performed. You receive 2 ignition keys and a via the socket.

  • Page 33: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    Switching on ignition ( 30). Ignition key can be removed. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. If you wish to do this, you will Electronic immobiliser need to bring all other keys for the motorbike with you. The...

  • Page 34: Reading

    Reading Resetting tripmeter Switching on ignition ( 30). Select display Switching on ignition ( 30). Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 flashes. Repeatedly press button 1 until Press and hold down button 1 the hours number is correct. until the tripmeter reading is Press button 1 to select the Press and hold down button 1...

  • Page 35: Lights

    Pull switch 1 back to operate The low-beam headlight switches the headlight flasher. on automatically when you start the engine. Parking lights When the engine is not Switching off ignition ( 30). running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig- nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating the headlight flasher.

  • Page 36: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators the button. The hazard warning Turn-indicator cancella- flashers recommence flashing as Operating the turn tion soon as the button is released. indicators The turn indicators are can- Switching on ignition ( 30). Switching on ignition ( 30). celled automatically after the defined time and distance.

  • Page 37: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the (kill switch) motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency off switch (kill You cannot start the engine...

  • Page 38: Brakes

    Heated handlebar grips Position 4: widest span between handlebar grip and with heated handlebar grips clutch lever. Operating the heated Brakes handlebar grips Adjusting the front brake The heating in the heated lever handlebar grips can be ac- tivated only when the engine is Changing the position of running.

  • Page 39: Mirrors

    Adjusting mirror arm length of time to pass without making further changes. In order to switch off the heated handlebar grips, repeatedly press button 1 until the heated handlebar grip symbol 2 is no longer shown on the display. Mirrors Repeatedly press button 1 until Adjusting mirrors desired heating stage 2 ap-...

  • Page 40: Spring Preload

    Adjusting spring preload Push the protective cap over See the section entitled the threaded fastener. "Technical data - Running for rear wheel gear" for a recommendation on Spring preload how to set up the suspension. Adjustment Damping It is essential to set spring pre- Adjustment load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo-...

  • Page 41: Tyres

    Tyres Checking tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im- pair the motorcycle's hand- ling characteristics and increase the rate of tyre wear. Always check that the tyre pres- sures are correct. At high road speeds, tyre If you want to increase damp- Note that there is a danger valves installed perpendicu- ing, turn adjusting screw 1...

  • Page 42: Headlight

    This motorcycle has a workshop, preferably an author- symmetric-beam low-beam ised BMW Motorrad dealer. headlight. If the motorcycle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of the road applies, its symmetric low-...
  • Page 43 Installing front seat Removing rear seat Install the rear seat Engage front seat 1 in the Remove screw 1 with special Insert rear seat 2 into the rear key 2 for the seat. frame, making sure that lug 5 lugs arrows. of the rear seat is seated in the Pull grab strap 3 toward the Push down on front seat 1,...

  • Page 45: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm DWA Overview ......44 Activation ......44 Alarm function .

  • Page 46: Overview

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with anti-theft alarm In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and ensure General information about that the motorcycle will start, the the anti-theft alarm (DWA) DWA anti-theft alarm automatic- Any attempt to move the motor- ally switches off the alarm func- cycle, change its position, start...
  • Page 47 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor after switching off the ignition, you must press button 1 for longer than one second. If it is not armed within approximately one hour, the DWA anti-theft alarm shuts down in order not to draw power unnecessarily from...

  • Page 48: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Deactivating motion Alarm triggers motorcycle is to be sensor An alarm can be triggered by: transported the motion sensor attempt to switch on the igni- If you want to transport your tion with an unauthorised key motorcycle by train or on a disconnection of the anti-theft trailer, for example, it is advisable alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's...

  • Page 49: Deactivation

    Deactivating alarm This function does not change Flashes 4x: Disconnection of the status of the anti-theft alarm. the DWA anti-theft alarm from function the motorcycle's battery While an alarm is in progress an Information on alarm alarm tone sounds and the turn triggering indicators flash.

  • Page 50: Programming

    Programming options Programming anti-theft "Activation after ignition OFF" is programmed. alarm (DWA) You can customise the follow- ing parameters of your anti-theft Turn indicators flash once. alarm: Alarm tone sounds once (if Confirmation alarm tone after programmed). activation/deactivation of the Alarm function is deactivated.
  • Page 51 Under what The programming function is Step 2: active. No function allocated to this step. circumstances is Programming is a four-step Press button 1 or button 2. programming aborted? process, although no function Programming is aborted Step 3: Which alarm tone is allocated to step 2.

  • Page 52: Registration Of The Remote Con

    step in the programming Registering remote Acknowledgement tone sounds routine. twice. control You can now register a maximum The DWA status indicator light of 4 remote control units with the stops flashing and four acknow- DWA anti-theft alarm. Registra- ledgement tones sound. tion is a three-step process and has to be repeated for each re- Registration of the...

  • Page 53: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Synchronising remote synchronise the remote registration control control? Registration is terminated when 4 remote control units have The remote control has to be been registered synchronised if the buttons of the ignition is switched off the remote control have been pressed more than 256 times 30 seconds elapse without a...

  • Page 54: Battery

    Battery remote control has to be syn- Slide old battery 5 forward from under retainer 3. chronised. with anti-theft alarm Using a battery of the When does the battery wrong type or inserting the have to be changed? battery with the polarity reversed can cause irreparable damage to The battery in the remote control the device.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......55 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    ≤5 kg Poor tyre tread of the year. Your authorised On-board luggage systems BMW Motorrad dealer will be with rear softbag such as a tank rucksack or rear glad to advise you on the correct Note the maximum payload of softbag.

  • Page 57: Checklist

    unnecessarily. Ride away imme- Inhaling the exhaust fumes The following guidelines must be therefore represents a observed: diately after starting the engine. health hazard and can even Do not run the fuel tank dry Tampering cause loss of consciousness with Do not attempt to start or run fatal consequences.

  • Page 58: Starting

    engine, or use jump leads and a Clutch function You cannot start the mo- torcycle with the side stand donor battery to start. Damping characteristic setting extended and a gear engaged. and spring preload See the subsection on jump The engine will switch itself off starting in "Maintenance".

  • Page 59: Running In

    Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis completed The 'General' warning light BMW Motorrad ABS performs changes from yellow to red. The ABS warning light goes out. self-diagnosis to ensure its op- erability. Self-diagnosis is per- Phase 3 Check all the warning and tell- formed automatically when you tale lights.

  • Page 60: Brakes

    Brake pads Try to do most of your rid- Ride carefully and avoid ing during this initial period on extremely sharp inclines. New brake pads have to bed twisting, fairly hilly roads. down before they can achieve Brakes Comply with the rpm limits for their optimum friction levels.

  • Page 61: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Riding in the rain or through the surface of the road. If the ground is soft or un- puddles of water. BMW Motorrad ABS prevents even, there is no guaran- After the motorcycle has been the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 62: Refuelling

    If the camber of the roadway Fuel expands when hot. Recommended fuel permits, turn the handlebars all Fuel escaping from an grade the way to the left. overfilled tank could make its way onto the road surface. This could On a gradient, the motorcycle Premium plus unleaded (max.

  • Page 63: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    motorcycle are adequately pro- Use the ignition key to un- The “usable fuel capacity” lock fuel filler cap 1 by turning specified in the technical tected against scratching. Use it clockwise, and flip the cap data is the quantity that the fuel adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose.
  • Page 64 At the rear, secure the straps Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both ents. sides and tighten the straps. Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly; components such as brake lines the motorcycle's suspension or wires.

  • Page 65: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 64...

  • Page 66: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    Loose stones, ice porarily with the road surface. If BMW Motorrad ABS will be and snow or a wet road all have this happens the braking force unable to prevent the rear wheel...
  • Page 67 Riding for a lengthy period with Within the limits imposed by tem cannot perform beyond the front wheel lifted off the physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS the abilities dictated by its level ground (wheelie). ensures directional stability on of maintenance.
  • Page 68 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their ef- fects. Invariably, the rider bears responsibility for assessing road and traffic conditions and adopt- ing his or her style of riding ac- cordingly. Do not take risks that would neg- ate the additional safety offered by this system.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....68 Toolkit ......68 Front-wheel stand .

  • Page 70: General Instructions

    Open-ended spanner ance and repair work is available 89). Width across flats 14 from your BMW Motorrad author- Screwdriver handle Adjusting mirror arm ised dealer in the form of a DVD. Topping up the engine 37).

  • Page 71: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Place the motorcycle on a front-wheel stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 70). Turn brackets 1 with long ends facing inwards.

  • Page 72: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Use the rear-wheel stand with the rear axle adapters. The rear-wheel stand and its ac- cessory components are avail- able from your BMW Motorrad authorised dealer. Push the rear-wheel stand from the right onto the rear axle. Push the retaining disc on from the left, while holding the un- lock button down.

  • Page 73: Engine Oil

    Then press the handle down to Wait five minutes for the oil to the ground. drain into the oil pan. As a contribution to redu- cing environmental impact, BMW Motorrad recommends checking the engine oil on oc-...

  • Page 74: Brake System

    Engage this tool in cap 3 of Checking function of Have the oil level corrected engine-oil filler neck and turn by a specialist workshop, brakes counter-clockwise to remove. preferably an authorised Pull the front brake lever. BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 75 Have the brakes checked by a pads 1. wear indicators (grooves) must specialist workshop, preferably be clearly visible.) an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Checking front brake pad Brake pads worn past the...
  • Page 76 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Checking rear brake pad to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 77 This significantly reduces braking by a specialist workshop, efficiency. preferably an authorised Check the brake-fluid level at BMW Motorrad dealer. regular intervals. Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Make sure the ground is level Brake-pad wear is between the brake pads.
  • Page 78 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front Check the brake-fluid level at front reservoir 1.

  • Page 79: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad rear reservoir 1. dealer. Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level Brake fluid, DOT4 Rims and tyres in the reservoir to sink.

  • Page 80: Wheels

    You can obtain detailed dealer. the marks. The locations of the information from your authorised marks are indicated on the edge BMW Motorrad dealer or on Check the tyre tread of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, the Internet at www.bmw- depth TWI or by an arrow.

  • Page 81: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad Slacken screws 1. dealer. In some cases, the data Mask off the parts of the wheel programmed into the control...
  • Page 82 2nd person. Lift the motorcycle, preferably Remove screws 1 on right and Once the calipers have with a BMW Motorrad rear- disengage brake caliper 2. been removed, there is wheel stand. a risk of the brake pads being...

  • Page 83: Installing Front Wheel

    Malfunctions are possible the ground, preferably using aligned, do not slacken or when the ABS system in- a BMW Motorrad front-wheel remove the left axle clamp. tervenes if non-standard wheels stand. Slacken axle clamping are installed.
  • Page 84 Lubricant Optimoly TA The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction. Note the direction-of-rotation ar- rows on the tyre or the wheel Slip spacing bushing 1 into Hold right brake caliper 2 in rim.
  • Page 85 Removing the front-wheel stand. Extend the side stand. The motorcycle can topple and fall on its side. Secure motorcycle against top- pling; this is best done with the support of a 2nd person. Remove the rear-wheel stand. Hold left brake caliper 3 and Secure the sensor cable arrow Place the motorcycle on its bracket 2 in position.

  • Page 86: Removing Rear Wheel

    Quick-release axle in axle holder 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screws 2. Tighten screws 1. Risk of burns from hot ex- haust system. Wheel cover, front, to Do not touch hot parts of the forks exhaust system. 5 Nm Slacken screw 1 of the clamp and slip the clamp to the rear.

  • Page 87: Installing The Rear Wheel

    Remove screw 1 and retaining Remove axle 1, while support- Install screws 1. plate 2 of the holder of the si- ing the wheel. Rear wheel to wheel car- lencer from the rear footrest. Roll the rear wheel out toward rier Work silencer 3 to the rear to the rear.

  • Page 88: Headlight

    Clamp to silencer and exhaust manifold 25 Nm Headlight Removing and installing light housing Switching off ignition ( 30). Align silencer 3, hold retaining Slip the clamp forward as far as Make sure the ground is level plate 2 in position and install it will go and turn it so that the and firm and place the motor- screw 1.

  • Page 89: Lighting

    Lighting indicated (arrow) and lift up to remove. Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight Switching off ignition ( 30). Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove the light housing A blow to the light housing 86).
  • Page 90 Remove rubber seal 2 from the Hold the bulb by the base only, light housing. in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Install rubber cap 1. Connect plug 2 for low-beam and high-beam headlight. Press spring clip 1 down and Install the light housing.
  • Page 91 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 foreign matter. Remove socket 1 for the park- Insert socket 1 for the parking ing light from the light housing.
  • Page 92 Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install and remove it from the light it in the light housing. housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Pull the glass out of the light...

  • Page 93: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting with a donor- Consult a specialist workshop, battery voltage higher than preferably an authorised 12 V can damage the vehicle BMW Motorrad dealer. electronics. Make sure that the battery of the Jump-starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating The wires leading to the of 12 V.

  • Page 94: Battery

    Start the engine of the vehicle sidered. with the discharged battery BMW Motorrad has de- Compliance with the points be- in the usual way; if the en- veloped a float charger spe- low is important in order to max-...
  • Page 95 The motorcycle's on-board electrics. charger's terminal clips from electronics know when the Use suitable BMW chargers. The the battery terminals. battery is fully charged. The suitable charger is available from on-board socket is switched off The battery has to be re- your authorised BMW Motorrad when this happens.
  • Page 96 See the instructions for caring for your battery. Al- ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use. Replacing battery Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if the battery is faulty.

  • Page 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Power sockets ..... . 96 Luggage .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    15 minutes by visiting our website: Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com". after the ignition is switched off, ies approved by BMW for your in order to prevent overloading of motorcycle. Power sockets the on-board electrics.

  • Page 99: Luggage

    Detailed information is handlebars and the handling of available from your authorised the vehicle in any way. BMW Motorrad dealer or in the internet at www.bmw- Make sure that cables cannot motorrad.com. become kinked or trapped.
  • Page 100 components such as brake lines or wires. Disengage lines 1 from the holder. Remove screws 2. Remove screws 1 and remove Remove screw 1 and left footrest system 2. washer 2. Remove screws 3. Take care not to scratch or damage the paintwork.
  • Page 101 Securing silencer with bracket for silencer Secure rubber decoupling ele- Position bracket 1 for the silen- ment 1 in bracket 2 for the cer on rear frame 2. silencer and install shouldered Loosely install screws 3 and 4. Align silencer 1 with bracket 2, bushing 3 from the right.
  • Page 102 3. affect the motorcycle's handling. Do not exceed the permissible Footrest system to rear Your BMW Motorrad dealer can gross weight and be sure to frame offer expert advice on the choice comply with the instructions on of genuine BMW parts, accessor- loading.

  • Page 103: Installing Rear-Seat Frame

    Installing rear-seat frame Removing left footrest system Remove screw 1 and Remove screws 1 and 2. washer 2. Remove bracket 3 for the si- lencer. Removing bracket for end silencer with bracket for silencer Remove screws 1 and remove left footrest system 2. Removing silencer with bracket for silencer...
  • Page 104 Installing left footrest Remove the front seat ( 40). Install screws 3. system Rear-seat frame to rear frame 19 Nm Tighten screw 1. Silencer to rear-seat frame 10 Nm Insert rear-seat frame 1 from behind and loosely install Hold left footrest system 1 in screws 2.
  • Page 105 Secure lines 1 in holder 2. Remove the rear-wheel stand. Install screws 2. Rear-seat frame to rear frame 19 Nm Tighten screws 1. Rear-seat frame to lug- gage frame 8 Nm Remove all masking tape. Installing front seat ( 41). Install the rear seat ( 41).

  • Page 107: Care

    Care Care products ..... 106 Washing the motorcycle ... 106 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 108: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends until the brake discs and brake and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- pads have dried out. obtain from your authorised mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies the BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 109: Paint Care

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

  • Page 110: Laying Up The Motorcycle

    Remove stains of this kind im- mediately, using cleaning-grade BMW Motorrad recommends benzene or petroleum spirit on a applying only BMW car wax or clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. products containing carnauba BMW Motorrad recommends wax or synthetic wax.

  • Page 111: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 110 Riding specifications ....123 Threaded fasteners ....111 Anti-theft alarm .

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting Chart

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

  • Page 113: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Clamping screws (quick-release axle) in axle holder M8 x 35 Tighten each screw in alternate sequence three times 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel...
  • Page 114 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 53 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (lock nut) to adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm Adapter to clamping block 25 Nm Headlight Value...

  • Page 115: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right, in front of cylinder Engine type 122EJ Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore...

  • Page 116: Fuel

    Alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power restriction and possibly higher fuel consumption) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l Reserve fuel approx. 3 l Exhaust emissions standard EU 3 BMW recommends BP fuels...

  • Page 117: Engine Oil

    4.0 l, with filter change Viscosity class Product recommended by BMW Motorrad: BMW Motorrad High Performance oil, SAE 15W- 50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 118: Transmission

    0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 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 Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32/11 teeth)

  • Page 119: Running Gear

    Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, at wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central shock absorber complete with torsion spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload...

  • Page 120: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated twin-disc brake with 4-pis- ton radial monobloc calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front min 4 mm, wear limit ±0.25 Play of brake controls (Front brake) 1.85 mm, at piston Type of rear brake...

  • Page 121: Wheels And Tyres

    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 Spoked wheel with 40 spokes Front wheel rim size 3.5"...

  • Page 122: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 123: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame...

  • Page 124: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2085 mm Height of motorcycle 1265 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir- rors Width of motorcycle 890 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height 785 mm, without rider with Custom front seat 775 mm, without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1760 mm, without rider with Custom front seat 1755 mm, without rider...

  • Page 125: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming 15 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 12 s Temperature range -40...85 °C Operating voltage...

  • Page 126: Remote Control

    Remote control with anti-theft alarm Range of the remote control 10 m Reception standby for signal from remote control 1 h, after ignition OFF Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz Battery voltage (for remote control) Battery type (for remote control) CR 2032 lithium...

  • Page 127: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 126 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......126 Maintenance work .

  • Page 128: 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 129 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 130: 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134 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 135: 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 136 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 137: Index

    Replacing battery, 94 Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handlebar lever, 35 Technical data, 120 Checking function, 77 Warning for battery charge Engineering details, 64 Fluid reservoir, 11 current, 26 Self-diagnosis, 57 Technical data, 115 Brake fluid Warnings, 27 Checking fluid level, front, 75 Confirmation of maintenance Accessories Checking fluid level, rear, 76...
  • Page 138 Emergency off switch (kill Fuel Headlight Filler neck, 11 switch), 15 Adjustment for driving on left/ Refuelling, 60 Operation, 35 driving on right, 40 Reserve volume, 22 Engine Beam throw, 40 Technical data, 114 starting, 56 Removing and installing, 86 Fuel reserve Technical data, 113 Heated handlebar grips...
  • Page 139 Mirrors Lighting Parking, 59 adjusting, 37 Replacing bulb for parking Payload table Mobility services, 126 light, 88 Sticker, 16 Motion sensor Replacing bulbs for front and Deactivating, 46 Power socket Notes on use, 96 rear turn indicators, 89 Motorcycle Position on the motorcycle, 11 Replacing bulbs for low-beam Care, 105 and high-beam headlight, 87...
  • Page 140 Remote control Symbols Toolkit registration, 50 Contents, 68 Meaning, 22 synchronising, 51 Position on the motorcycle, 16 Rev. counter, 17 Torques, 111 Technical data Transmission Rider's Manual Battery, 120 Position on the motorcycle, 16 Technical data, 116 Brakes, 118 Troubleshooting chart, 110 Running gear Clutch, 115 Technical data, 117...

  • Page 141: Overview

    Vehicle Identification Number Removing rear wheel, 84 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Technical data, 119 Warning lights, 17 Overview, 20 Warnings ABS, 27 Anti-theft alarm, 27 Battery charge current, 26 Bulb faulty, 27 Engine electronics, 26 Fuel reserve, 26 Immobiliser, 26 Mode of presentation, 23 Warnings, overview, 24 Weights...
  • Page 142 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 143: Tyre Pressures

    Reserve fuel approx. 3 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418550811* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 811 07.2013, 1st edition, 01...

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