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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual R 1200 GS...
  • 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

    Shifting gear ....89 Multifunction display ..22 BMW Motorrad Integ- Brakes ..... . 90 Warning symbols in the ral ABS .
  • Page 5 7 Maintenance ..109 components ....157 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 176 General instructions ..110 Paint care .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Equipment

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

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

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

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 115) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Air filter (underneath the centre trim panel) ( 132) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 114) Height adjustment of the windscreen ( Power socket ( 142) VIN (on steering-head bearing) Type plate (on the frame, front right)

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Standard toolkit ( 110) Rider's Manual Table of tyre pressures Payload table Adjusting the front seat height ( Fuses ( 138)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with speed control Cruise-control system Hazard warning flashers ABS ( ASC ( with Dynamic ESA ESA ( with LED auxiliary head- light LED auxiliary headlights Turn indicators ( Horn Multifunction display...
  • Page 18 with preparation for nav- igation system Navigation system 144) with daytime riding lights Daytime riding lights...

  • Page 19: Right

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

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

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

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

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

  • Page 22: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights with speed control Cruise-control system Neutral ASC ( Turn indicators, left ABS ( Turn indicators, right General warning light (in combination with warn- ing symbols in the display) with anti-theft alarm Alarm ( Telltale light for the radio- operated key with Keyless Ride Keys (...
  • Page 23 with daytime riding lights Daytime riding light with LED auxiliary head- light Auxiliary headlights ( 12 Fuel reserve ( The ABS symbol might dif- fer, depending on the spe- cifics of national regulations.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel level Recommendation to up- shift ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral with daytime riding lights Automatic daytime running light ( with heated handlebar grips Heating stages, handlebar grips ( Odometer and tripmeters Service-due indicator (maintenance interval) 176) Warning symbols ( On-board computer...
  • Page 25 13 Outside temperature warn- ing (...

  • Page 26: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressure ( EWS ( Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Engine electronics ( Battery charge ( 135) Warnings (...

  • Page 27: Warnings

    Warnings The status of the 'General' warn- ing light matches the most ur- Mode of presentation gent warning. Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed on the next pages. Warnings that do not have warn- ing lights of their own are indic- ated by 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobiliser active ( display lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key out of range ( display lights up yellow Replace the battery of the radio-oper-...
  • Page 29 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA ! lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display lights up yellow is displayed with Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted one or two arrows tolerance (...
  • Page 30 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display RDC! lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS fault ( lights up ABS deactivated ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up...
  • Page 31 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display ESA! lights up yellow appears on ESA fault ( the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( display OILLVL CHECK...

  • Page 32: Outside Temperature

    Use the reserve key to con- that the danger of black ice form- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. tinue your journey. ing is particularly high on bridges with Keyless Ride and where the road is in shade.
  • Page 33 If possible, ride in the part-load shows red. erated key replaced by an au- range to cool down the engine. Temperature symbol ap- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the coolant temperature pears on the display. is frequently too high, have Replace the battery of the...
  • Page 34 Replacing LED turn indicators specialist workshop, preferably cause it is easy for other road 131). an authorised BMW Motorrad users to overlook the vehicle. dealer. Replace defective bulbs as Anti-theft alarm battery soon as possible; always carry a...
  • Page 35 There is no assurance of how workshop, preferably an author- the Rider's Manual. long the anti-theft alarm can re- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. main operational if the vehicle's Before you adjust tyre pres- battery is disconnected. sure, read the information...
  • Page 36 If the vehicle can be ridden with Have the fault rectified by a the tyre in its present condition: specialist workshop, preferably Correct the tyre pressure at the an authorised BMW Motorrad earliest possible opportunity. dealer.
  • Page 37 Signal transmission the symptoms. Under these an authorised BMW Motorrad circumstances: dealer. disrupted Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring Battery of tyre-pressure specialist workshop, preferably (RDC) sensor weak an authorised BMW Motorrad -- -- dealer. with tyre pressure monitoring "...

  • Page 38: Asc Intervention

    (The motor- an authorised BMW Motorrad cycle has to reach a defined ASC self-diagnosis not dealer. minimum speed for the wheel completed...

  • Page 39: Asc Fault

    ASC function specialist workshop, preferably If the ASC warning light contin- is not available. Bear in mind an authorised BMW Motorrad ues to flash: the more detailed information dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist...

  • Page 40: Control Unit

    It is possible to continue to ride control unit workshop, preferably an author- but not recommended. General warning light ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Avoid high load and rpm flashes yellow. ranges if possible. Battery charge voltage Have the fault rectified as The engine symbol flashes.

  • Page 41: Ambient Temperature

    The more the fuel moves in- an authorised BMW Motorrad first time, there will be an auto- side the tank (due to regularly dealer. matic switchover to the ambient...

  • Page 42: Oil Level

    determine the reserve volume. Oil level Motorcycle standing upright on For this reason, the fuel reserve a smooth, level surface. volume cannot be displayed ex- The readings mean: actly. : oil level is correct. After the fuel warning light CHECK : check the oil level the has switched on, the range next time you stop for fuel.

  • Page 43: Service-Due Indicator

    1; the reading on the right 2 If the time remaining to the next BMW Motorrad dealer. is the rear tyre pressure. "­­ ­­" service is less than a month or if appears in the display directly...

  • Page 44: Recommendation To Upshift

    'General' warning light flashes red. The upshift recommendation 1 signals the economically best The detailed description of point in time for upshift. BMW Motorrad RDC starts on page ( 107). Recommendation to upshift The upshift recommendation must be activated in the display settings ( 52).

  • Page 45: Operation

    Windscreen ......79 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..63 Front and rear seats ....79 Automatic Stability Control ASC .

  • Page 46: Ignition

    1. well. Consult a specialist work- Side lights and all function cir- shop, preferably an authorised cuits are switched on. BMW Motorrad dealer. Pre-Ride-Check is performed. Locking the handlebars ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Turn the key to position 1, If the motorcycle is on the gress.
  • Page 47 Welcome lights Switching off ignition with daytime riding lights with LED headlights with LED headlights The daytime running light goes with daytime riding lights out soon after the ignition is with LED auxiliary headlight switched off. Switch on the ignition. with LED auxiliary headlight The side lights briefly light up.

  • Page 48: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    You receive one radio-operated you as an alternative. keys only through an authorised key and one emergency key. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys Range of the Keyless Please consult the information on are part of an integrated security Ride radio-operated key...
  • Page 49 Lock the handlebars handlebars to the left to set the Version 1: steering lock. Short-press button 1. Precondition: handlebars turned Side lights and all function cir- to the right or left full-lock posi- Press and hold down button 1. tion. Radio-operated key is within cuits are switched on.
  • Page 50 Precondition: radio-operated key tion barred by your authorised is within range. Electronic immobiliser BMW Motorrad dealer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all the other keys be- The on-board electronics access longing to the motorcycle.
  • Page 51 Replacing battery of plications for replacement/extra If the battery of the radio-oper- keys. ated key is empty, touching the radio-operated key radio-operated key against the If the radio-operated key does Battery of the radio- rear-wheel cover will start the not react when you short-press operated key is empty or engine.

  • Page 52: Multifunction Display

    Dispose of the old battery in Red LED on the instrument Total distance travelled ( accordance with all applicable panel flashes. TRIP I Tripmeter 1 ( laws and regulations; do not The remote control is again TRIP II Tripmeter 2 ( attempt to dispose of batteries ready for use.

  • Page 53: Resetting Tripmeter

    Ø SPEED Average speed ( with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Tyre pressures ( DATE Date ( OILLVL Oil-level reminder ( with Pro on-board computer Briefly press button 1 in order Repeatedly press button 1 Vehicle circuit voltage to select the display in the bot- briefly until the tripmeter to be VOLTGE tom display line 2.
  • Page 54 Repeatedly press button 1 Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 1 briefly in order briefly until the average value briefly until the top display line to go to the next menu item. SETUP ENTER to be reset is indicated in the displays 2 The top display line 2 shows bottom display line 2.

  • Page 55: Setting The Clock

    SETUP with preparation for navigation In the menu, select SETUP system the menu item CLOCK GPS TM : navigation system installed: accept GPS time and GPS date ( ) or do not ac- cept ( CLOCK : setting the clock DATE : setting the date ECOSFT...

  • Page 56: Setting The Date

    Keep button 2 pressed un- Press button 1 to increase the til the minutes in the bottom flashing value or button 2 to display line 3 start to flash. reduce the same. Press button 1 to increase the Keep button 2 pressed until flashing value or button 2 to the year in the bottom display reduce the same.
  • Page 57 SETUP BC BASIC In the customisation menu, it is selected, then the factory possible to set which informa- setting will be active again. The tion is to be displayed in which CUSTOM customisation remains display line. stored. SETUP In the menu, select SETUP BC the menu item...

  • Page 58: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    CONS 2 Press button 1 briefly in order : average consump- BELOW to change the set value. tion 2 ( CONS C The following menu items can : current consumption be selected, the works setting is ØSPEED shown in brackets. Some menu : average speed items will only be selected if the BELOW...
  • Page 59 Alarm Switch on the ignition. type of alarm tone can be set by An alarm can be triggered by: Turn indicators flash once. an authorised BMW motorcycle motion sensor Confirmation tone sounds once dealer. an attempt to use an unau- (if programmed).

  • Page 60: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 1 briefly to go to briefly until the top display line the next menu item SETUP ENTER displays 2 In the top display line 2, Emergency off switch (kill Press and hold button 1 to is indicated.

  • Page 61: Headlight

    Have the basic settings of the ised BMW Motorrad dealer. headlight restored by a special- ist workshop, best of all by a Adjusting headlight beam BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 62: Lights

    Lights Low-beam headlight and sidelights The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition Push switch 1 forward to Immediately after switching off on for longer than absolutely switch on the high-beam the ignition, push button 1 to...

  • Page 63: Daytime Riding Light

    Daytime riding light DLIGHT on, the auxiliary headlights cannot set the automatic be switched on. daytime riding light to with daytime riding lights Starting engine ( 87). Manual daytime riding light Precondition: automatic daytime riding light is switched off. If the daytime running light is switched on when it is dark, the vision deteriorates and oncoming traffic may be dazzled.
  • Page 64 The auxiliary headlight is also The automatic riding light on again. If the daytime riding switched on again. control system cannot re- light is active, the daytime rid- place your personal assessment ing light symbol is displayed in If the high beam headlight of lighting conditions.

  • Page 65: Turn Indicators

    Switching on ignition ( 44). button 1 again. The hazard warning flash- BMW Motorrad ers place a strain on the Push button 1 to the left to battery. Do not use the hazard Integral ABS...

  • Page 66: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Under Press and hold down button 1 more information on the brake these circumstances, there is until the ABS warning light system with BMW Motorrad In- no change in the ASC setting. changes status. tegral ABS. ABS warning light flashes.

  • Page 67: Riding Mode

    Using the riding modes The ASC warning light light starts flashing. shows. BMW Motorrad has developed Release button 1 within two 5 operational scenarios for your Release button 1 within two seconds. motorcycle from which you can seconds.
  • Page 68 Riding on a rain-wet road sur- face Riding on a dry road surface with Pro riding modes Sporty riding on a dry road sur- face Riding in easy off-road terrain Sporty off-roading Press button 1. The selection arrow 1 and the The interplay of engine torque, first selectable riding mode 2 are See the section entitled...
  • Page 69 (Enduro and Enduro Pro) dur- with Pro riding modes engine characteristics, ABS, ing on-road riding can result in ASC and Dynamic ESA, is re- The following riding modes are unstable riding conditions when tained even after the ignition additionally available for selec- braking with ABS intervention or has been switched off.
  • Page 70 out-of-tolerance tyre pressure is displayed in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes. Installing coding plug with Pro riding modes Switching off ignition ( 45). Remove front seat ( 80). Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 1 briefly to go to briefly until the top display line the next menu item SETUP ENTER...

  • Page 71: Cruise-Control System

    Enduro PRO riding mode 2 selectable. The selected riding mode is retained in memory, even after the ignition is switched off. Installing front seat ( 81). Cruise-control system with speed control To do so, press in latch 1 and Slide switch 1 to the right. remove the cap.
  • Page 72 Push button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates Adjustment range for hold it in this position. steplessly. cruise control The motorcycle accelerates The current speed is main- steplessly. tained and saved if button 1 is 30...210 km/h not pushed again. The current speed is main- Telltale light for cruise con- tained and saved if button 1 is...

  • Page 73: Spring Preload

    Resuming former cruising loaded and reduce spring preload Telltale light for cruise con- trol shows. accordingly when the vehicle is speed lightly loaded. Switching off cruise Adjusting spring preload control for rear wheel Adjusting spring preload while the motorcycle is be- ing ridden can lead to accidents.

  • Page 74: Damping

    Damping Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting Damping must be adapted to suit without Dynamic ESA the surface on which the motor- Turn adjuster knob in direc- cycle is ridden and to suit spring tion LOW until the stop posi- preload.

  • Page 75: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Via ride height sensors, Dynamic Basic setting of rear- ESA detects the movements in suspension damping the chassis and suspension and characteristic responds to the same by ad- justing the damper valves. The Turn the knob as far as it will chassis and suspension will thus go in the clockwise direction, be adapted to the characteristics...
  • Page 76 is fitted, the driver's adjustments are retained for all modes. Viewing suspension settings Switching on ignition ( 44). In the multifunction display, the Press button 1 briefly to view damping is shown in area 1, the the current setting. spring preload in area 2. To adjust damping: Repeatedly press button 1 until The setting shows briefly, then...

  • Page 77: Clutch

    HARD Clutch : sporty damping charac- One-up with luggage teristic Adjusting the clutch lever Two-up (with luggage) with Pro riding modes Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the In the ENDURO and ENDURO PRO modes, only two settings motorcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 78: Brakes

    Tyres Position 1: smallest span between handlebar grip and Checking tyre pressure clutch lever Incorrect tyre pressures im- Position 4: largest span pair the motorcycle's hand- between handlebar grip and ling characteristics and increase clutch lever the rate of tyre wear. Brakes Always check that the tyre pres- sures are correct.

  • Page 79: Handlebars

    1. If you want tery's starting capability. to have the handlebars adjus- ted consult a specialist work- Starting engine ( 87). shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar grips...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Windscreen

    Front and rear seats Installing rear seat Push protective cap 1 over the threaded fastener. Removing rear seat Windscreen Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Adjusting windscreen cycle on its stand. The rear seat can be set to either of 2 different positions.
  • Page 82 Press down firmly on rear Use vehicle key to turn seat In order to remove the front seat 1 at the front. lock 1 to the left and hold, sup- height adjustment 1, press portingly press down the rider's down locking mechanism 2 The rear seat engages with an seat in the rear area 2.
  • Page 83 justment in the alignment 1 (identification L). In order to set the high seat position, install front height adjustment in the direction 2 (identification H). In order to set the low seat po- Set rider's seat into the mount- sition, swivel rear height adjust- ings 1 left and right, and place ment 1 into position 3 (identi- loosely on the motorcycle.

  • Page 85: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....84 Checklist ......86 Starting .

  • Page 86: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised kerbs and similar obstacles, bear Ensure that the case volumes BMW Motorrad dealer will be in mind that your motorcycle's on the left and right are equal. glad to advise you on the correct ground clearance is limited.
  • Page 87 stated on the label inside the fect the handling of your motor- Affix a label stating the maximum case. cycle: permissible speed in the rider's field of vision. Settings of the spring-strut and with topcase shock-absorber system Risk of poisoning Note the maximum permissible Imbalanced load payload and the speed limit for...

  • Page 88: Checklist

    into contact with the engine and Risk of overheating Checklist exhaust system. Cooling would be Use the following checklist to inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- Catalytic converter were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you If misfiring causes unburned fuel period with the motorcycle at ride off:...

  • Page 89: Starting

    Starting Pre-ride check The instrument cluster runs a Starting engine test of the instruments and the Switch on the ignition. warning lights and telltale lights Pre-Ride-Check is performed. and the display when the igni- tion is switched on. This test is ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- known as the Pre-Ride-Check.
  • Page 90 Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis completed Test of the diagnosable system components with the vehicle at BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- The ABS warning light goes forms self-diagnosis to ensure a standstill. out. its operability. Self-diagnosis is The ASC warning light...

  • Page 91: Running In

    This running in pro- the running-in check should be specialist workshop, preferably cedure is essential if the tyres are carried out. an authorised BMW Motorrad to achieve maximum grip. dealer. Mileage until the New tyres do not provide running-in check full grip straight away.

  • Page 92: Brakes

    Each time the brakes are applied, cause a severe load-change a load distribution shift takes reaction. BMW Motorrad re- place with the load shifting for- commends disengaging the ward from the rear to the front clutch for shifts in these cir- wheel.

  • Page 93: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Riding in the rain or through Switch off the engine. of the road. puddles of water. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- If the ground is soft or un- After the vehicle has been vents the front wheel from lock- even, there is no guaran- washed.

  • Page 94: Off-Roading

    The side stand is designed After off-roading to support only the weight would topple in consequence. BMW Motorrad recommends of the vehicle. Do not lean or sit on the vehicle checking the following after riding with the centre stand extended.

  • Page 95: Refuelling

    Apply the brakes in good time For optimum fuel consumption, Rims until the brakes have been fuel should be sulphur-free or as BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. low-sulphur as possible. checking the rims for damage The brake pads will wear after off-roading.
  • Page 96 Make sure the ground is level your authorised BMW mo- and firm and place the motor- torcycle dealer.) (max. 10 % cycle on its centre stand. ethanol, E10)
  • Page 97 The “usable fuel capacity” Fuel is highly flammable. A specified in the technical naked flame close to the data is the quantity that the fuel fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- tank could hold if it had been run plosion.

  • Page 98: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    waiting time after the ignition If filling occurs after the fuel The fuel filler cap engages with has been switched off. level has gone below the an audible click. reserve limit, the amount filled Opening fuel filler cap Securing motorcycle must be greater than the reserve amount for the new fuel level to for transportation...
  • Page 99 it toppling, preferably with the Pass the straps through the assistance of a second person. leading link and tighten the straps. Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand. At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps.

  • Page 101: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ..... . . 102 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..105 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..107...

  • Page 102: Riding Mode

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

  • Page 103: Shift Assistant

    Advantages In the ENDURO and ENDURO Close the throttle twistgrip PRO modes, the damping vari- Release the brake levers 70-80 % of all gearshifts on a ants HARD and SOFT can be Disengage the clutch. trip can be done without using selected.

  • Page 104: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    ABS actively in- shift. the gearshift. A change in the tervening, the BMW Motorrad position of the throttle twistgrip Integral ABS adapts braking-force Idle speed during a gearshift can cause the...
  • Page 105 At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by transferable limit, the wheels start BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the to lock and the vehicle loses its must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after directional stability;...
  • Page 106 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, tain circumstances it is possible ABS? exceptional riding conditions can that the BMW Motorrad Integ- Within the limits imposed by lead to a fault message being ral ABS will be unable to prevent physics, the BMW Motorrad In-...

  • Page 107: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    If slip exceeds a certain ations off-road or on the track. Take care when cornering. limit, the engine control inter- The BMW Motorrad ASC can be When you apply the brakes venes and adapts the engine deactivated in these cases.
  • Page 108 Under these by this system. BMW Motorrad ASC: circumstances, BMW Motorrad Riding for a lengthy period with ASC should be deactivated. Special situations the rear wheel lifted off the...

  • Page 109: Rdc

    15 minutes after the a corresponding loss of stability. ature drops. Tyre temperature vehicle comes to a stop. BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to depends on ambient temperature An error message is issued if control a situation of this nature.
  • Page 110 the pressures shown by the the tyre is inflated to the correct multifunction display. pressure. Pressure adaptation Compare the RDC readings on the multifunction display with the value in the table on the inside cover of the Rider's Manual. Then use the air line to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the value in the table.

  • Page 111: Maintenance

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

  • Page 112: General Instructions

    Further information on mainten- Screwdriver handle ance and repair work is available Use with screwdriver in- from your BMW Motorrad author- sert. ised dealer in the form of a DVD. Top up the engine oil 112). Some of the work requires spe-...

  • Page 113: Engine Oil

    Wait five minutes for the oil to your authorised BMW Motorrad drain into the oil pan. dealer. Engine oil Check engine oil level The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature,...

  • Page 114: Brake System

    Engine oil, quantity for Have the brakes checked by a topping up specialist workshop, preferably max 0.95 l (Difference an authorised BMW Motorrad between MIN and MAX) dealer. Wipe the area around the oil Check engine oil level ( 111).
  • Page 115 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the left and Brake-pad wear limit, Check the rear brake pad right brake pads to ascertain front thickness their thickness.

  • Page 116: Front Brakes

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check brake-fluid level, front brakes Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 117 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, motorcycle upright) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 118: Coolant

    If the brake fluid level drops be- components. low the permitted level: Do not touch hot engine Have the defect rectified as components. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Check the coolant level in ex- an authorised BMW Motorrad pansion tank 1. dealer.
  • Page 119 Checking coolant level If the coolant drops below the 116). permitted level: Close the cap of the coolant Top up the coolant. expansion tank. Topping up coolant Remove screws 1. Remove side panel in positions 2, 3 and 4 from the mountings.

  • Page 120: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a minimum permissible tread specialist workshop, preferably Install screws 1. depth. an authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level dealer. and firm and place the motor- Rims and tyres cycle on its stand.

  • Page 121: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad dealer or on spokes. tems and consequently cannot the Internet at www.bmw- If the notes vary: be changed.

  • Page 122: Removing Front Wheel

    RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised (RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Disengage the cable for the...
  • Page 123 Lift the front of the motorcycle sembly. until the front wheel is clear of the ground, preferably using Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers a BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. have been removed. Install the front-wheel stand Remove securing screws 4 125).

  • Page 124: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Withdraw quick-release axle 1, Remove spacer bush 1 from support the front wheel when the wheel hub. doing this. Installing front wheel...
  • Page 125 Lift front wheel and fit quick- Install screw 1 and tighten to Tighten right axle clamping release axle 1. specified torque. Counter-hold screw 1 to the specified quick-release axle on the right- torque. Remove front-wheel stand and hand side. firmly compress front forks Clamping screw for several times.

  • Page 126: Removing Rear Wheel

    the brake lever is pulled or the Risk of burns from hot ex- brake pedal depressed. haust system. Do not touch hot parts of the Operate the brake several exhaust system. times until the brake pads are bedded. Allow rear silencer to cool Seat the cable for the wheel- down.

  • Page 127: Front-Wheel Stand

    Always have the security of the stand before lifting the front Tightening sequence: tighten fasteners checked by a specialist wheel with the BMW Motorrad in diagonally opposite se- workshop, preferably an author- front-wheel stand. quence ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 128 Remove screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely Push the two adapters 2 apart centre stand and is raised seated. until the front forks fit between too far, the centre stand will lift them.

  • Page 129: Lighting

    Lighting the bulb for the low-beam headlight. Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight The positions of the plug, the spring wire retainer and the bulb might not be as illus- trated below. Disconnect plug 1. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 130 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulb for high-beam Insert bulb 2, making sure that Install plug 1. headlight tab 3 is correctly positioned. Place cover in position and fit H7 / 12 V / 55 W by turning clockwise.
  • Page 131 Remove cover 1 by turning it Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 into the bulb counter-clockwise. socket. socket. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlights Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the Disengage bulb carrier 1 from Insert bulb carrier 1 into the...
  • Page 132 Replacing bulbs for front Replace the defective bulb. and rear turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn without LED turn indicators indicators, front Make sure the ground is level RY10W / 12 V / 10 W and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 133 LED headlights LED headlights can be re- placed only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing LED auxiliary headlights Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install Install screw 1. it in the light housing.

  • Page 134: Air Filter

    Air filter Replacing air-filter element Remove screws 1. Clean or, as necessary, replace air filter element 2. Remove the air filter cover. Insert air filter element 2 and frame 1. Remove front seat ( 80). Remove screws 1 and screws 2. Remove the centre trim panel.

  • Page 135: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V. The wires leading to the Make sure the ground is level power socket do not have and firm and place the motor- a load-capacity rating adequate cycle on its stand. for jump-starting the engine.

  • Page 136: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- Compliance with the points be- attempt in order to protect the veloped a float charger spe- low is important in order to max-...
  • Page 137 Always disconnect the battery electrics. from the on-board circuits be- Use suitable BMW chargers. The Charging battery when fore recharging it with a charger suitable charger is available from disconnected connected directly to the battery...
  • Page 138 charger's terminal clips from In order not to damage the bat- the battery terminals. tery cover or the mount, work the battery cover up at posi- The battery has to be re- tion 3 to remove. charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period with anti-theft alarm of disuse.
  • Page 139 Disconnect battery negative Secure battery positive lead 1. Secure battery negative lead 1. lead 1 and remove the battery. Push battery into the mounting. Secure the battery with rubber strap 2. If the 12V battery is not correctly installed or if the polarity of the terminals is re- versed (e.g.

  • Page 140: Fuses

    Fuses If fuse defects recur fre- quently have the electric Replacing fuses circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install plug 1. Installing front seat ( 81). Fuse assignment Install screw 1. Setting the clock ( 53).
  • Page 141 7.5 A Multifunction switch, left Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Fuse for the alternator regulator 50 A Alternator regulator...

  • Page 143: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....142 Power sockets ..... 142 Navigation system .

  • Page 144: General Instructions

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

  • Page 145: Navigation System

    BMW Motorrad Navig- be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics. In such cases, ator V. power sockets are switched The latching system of the off very shortly after the ignition Mount Cradle is not de- is turned off. signed to protect against theft.
  • Page 146 BMW Motorrad dealer. Push retainer 2 to the right. If the BMW Motorrad Navigator Turn vehicle key 3 clockwise. is fitted, some of its functions Cover 1 is secured. Turn vehicle key 1 counter- can be controlled directly from clockwise.
  • Page 147 In the BMW special menu, the Long-push to the left to menu items are selected by turn- activate this function. ing the Multi-Controller. In detail, the following functions Short operation of the Multi-Con- can be controlled: troller to the left or right changes...
  • Page 148 Long-push to the left: play pre- top left in the map view. sion function (not shown unless ceding track. a route is active). If a BMW Motorrad com- Long-push to the right: play munication system is con- Skip: skips the next waypoint next track.

  • Page 149: Cases

    Screen brightness Security settings Special functions Screen brightness is adjusted The BMW Motorrad Navigator V Integration of the BMW Motorrad by the motorcycle while the unit can be secured against unau- Navigator has produced a num- is cradled. No manual input is...
  • Page 150 Opening cases Push yellow button 1 down Engage pivot lever 1 at the top and at the same time open the limit position to set the case to Turn key 1 clockwise. lid of the case. minimum volume. Keep the yellow latch 2 held Engage pivot lever 1 at the and fold out the carry handle 3.
  • Page 151 Removing cases Fully open the latching flap. Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the case out of the holder. Mounting cases Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in Turn key 1 clockwise. line with the forward direction of Keep the yellow latch 2 held travel can result in damage to the and fold out the carry handle 3.

  • Page 152: Topcase

    Then simultaneously press Turn key 2 counter-clockwise down latching flap and red re- and remove. lease lever 2. Topcase The latching flap engages. with topcase Opening topcase Place box from the top into the mountings 1 and 2. Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in line with the forward direction of Turn key 1 clockwise.
  • Page 153 Push yellow button 1 forward Engage pivot lever 1 at the Closing the carry handle and at the same time open the front limit position to set the while the topcase lock is lid of the topcase. case to maximum volume. horizontal can result in damage Engage pivot lever 1 at the to the locking tongue.
  • Page 154 Removing the topcase Latching flap 2 pops up. Fully open the latching flap. Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the topcase out of the holder. Mounting topcase Engage the topcase in front holders 1 of the topcase carrier Turn key 1 clockwise.
  • Page 155 Press latching flap 1 forward Closing the carry handle until resistance is felt. while the topcase lock is Next simultaneously press horizontal can result in damage down latching flap and red re- to the locking tongue. lease lever 2. Make sure that the topcase lock The latching flap engages.

  • Page 157: Care

    Care Care products ..... 156 Washing the vehicle ....156 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 158: 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 159: Cleaning Easily Damaged

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

  • Page 160: Laying Up The Motorcycle

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

  • Page 161: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 160 Weights ......174 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 162: 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 ( 94).

  • Page 163: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in telescopic forks M12 x 20 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 164 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (lock nut) to adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten in riding direction at the front of the block 19 Nm...

  • Page 165: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right, below starter motor Engine design Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two overhead spur- gear-driven camshafts and one balancing shaft Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.5:1 Nominal output 92 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min...

  • Page 166: Fuel

    If e.g. the engine is to be op- erated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 re- search octane number, then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer.) (max. 10 % eth- anol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

  • Page 167: Engine Oil

    SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the en- gine. BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad oils, obtainable from your author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 168: Transmission

    0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 1.061 (35:33 teeth), Transmission output ratio 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 2.91 (32/11 teeth)

  • Page 169: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and frame Design of front wheel suspension Central shock absorber with helical spring...
  • Page 170 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central shock absorber complete with torsion spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESA Central shock absorber complete with torsion...

  • Page 171: Brakes

    4.5 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 Aluminium cast wheel...
  • Page 172 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel with cross-spoked wheels Cross-spoked wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.50"x17" Tyre designation, rear 170/60 - 17 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold...

  • Page 173: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, total for all sockets Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A, Slot 2: left multifunction switch, tyre pres- sure monitoring (RDC) Fuse holder 50 A, Fuse 1: alternator regulator Battery...

  • Page 174: Frame

    Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlights Bulb for tail light/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Frame...

  • Page 175: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming approx. 30 s Alarm duration approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2205 mm, over spray guard Height of motorcycle 1430...1490 mm, over windscreen, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1405...1465 mm, to top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle...

  • Page 176: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 238 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload 212 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 177: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 176 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......176 Maintenance work .

  • Page 178: 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 179 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on the age of the vehicle and the distance it has covered.

  • Page 180: 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 181 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 182 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 183 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 184 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 185: 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 186 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 187: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......186...

  • Page 188: Certificate

    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 189 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 190 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 191: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 15 Checking fluid level, front, 114 Engineering details, 105 Checking fluid level, rear, 115 Control, 15 Operation, 64 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 102 Self-diagnosis, 88 Reservoir, rear, 13 Operation, 63 Brake pads Warning, 36 Self-diagnosis, 88 Checking front, 112...
  • Page 192 Clutch Warning for engine oil level, 38 Technical data, 173 Adjusting handlebar lever, 75 Equipment, 7 Telltale light, 18 Checking operation, 118 Technical data, 165 Control, 15 Operation, 73 Confirmation of maintenance Electrics work, 178 Technical data, 171 Coolant Emergency off switch (kill Frame Checking fill level, 116 switch), 17...
  • Page 193 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Warning, 30, 31 Ignition Multifunction display, 22 Keys, 44, 46 Switching off, 45 Right multifunction switch, 17 Switching on, 44 Right side of vehicle, 13 Lighting Immobiliser Underneath the seat, 14 Emergency key, 48 LED headlight, replacing, 131 Warning and telltale lights, 20 Reserve key, 45 Replacing bulb for high-beam...
  • Page 194 High-beam headlight, Motorcycle Power socket Notes on use, 142 operating, 60 Care, 155 Position on the vehicle, 13 Low-beam headlight, 60 Cleaning, 155 Pre-Ride-Check, 87 Manual daytime riding light, 61 Lashing, 96 Operating auxiliary Laying up, 158 headlights, 60 Parking, 91 Parking light, 60 Multifunction display, 18 Adhesive label for rim, 120...
  • Page 195 Starting, 87 Telltale lights, 18 Safety instructions Control, 17 Overview, 20 for brakes, 90 Steering lock Toolkit For riding, 84 Contents, 110 Locking, 44 Seat Position on the vehicle, 14 Position of the height Topcase adjustment, 14 Technical data Operation, 150 Anti-theft alarm, 173 Seats Torques, 161...
  • Page 196 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Outside temperature warning, 30 Technical data, 169 Overview, 24 Top speed, 85 RDC, 33 Warnings, overview, 26 Vehicle Weights Restoring to use, 158 Payload table, 14 Vehicle Identification Number Technical data, 174 Position on the vehicle, 13 Wheels Change of size, 119 Warning lights, 18...
  • Page 198 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 199 If e.g. the engine is to be operated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 research octane number, then the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON...

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