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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 S BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We wish you many miles of community of BMW riders. safe and enjoyable riding Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at 3 Status indicators ..19 Lights ....38 the end of this Rider's Manual Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Brake system with BMW Frame ....114 8 Care ....97 Motorrad ABS .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Should you want to sell your Result of an activity. BMW Motorrad retail- BMW one day, please also re- member to turn over the Rid- Reference to a page er's Manual to the new owner; with more detailed in- EWS Electronic immobilizer.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual für Normung e. V. (DIN) and describes optional equipment comply with its tolerance reg- (OE) offered by BMW and se- ulations. Versions for individ- lected optional accessories ual countries may differ. (OA). This explains why the...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath seat ....Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight adjustment (vertical) beneath instru- ment cluster ( Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjusting rear damping on standard running gear Oil sight glass ( Filler neck, engine oil Adjusting front damping on sport running gear (OE) ( Adjusting front spring preload on sport running...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Onboard socket ( Fill location for fuel Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjusting rear rebound- stage damping on sport running gear (OE) ( Adjusting rear pressure- stage damping on sport running gear (OE) (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Hook wrench Unlocking passenger seat ( Table of tire pressures Onboard toolkit ( Battery (...

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Tripmaster button ABS button (OE) ( Pushbutton, horn Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 40) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter With OE Heated handle- bar grips: Heated hand grips Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 41) ( Off button for turn indica- tor and hazard warning flashers ( 41) (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Indicator light for anti- theft alarm (OE) and sen- sor for instrument cluster lighting Clock setting and Trip- master operation ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and indicator lights . . . ABS warning lamp ..Function indicators ... . General warning indicators.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and indicator ABS warning lamp lights In some countries a different display of the ABS warning lamp is possible. Alternative display of ABS warning lamp. Function indicators Gear Area for warning symbols Engaged gear is indicat- Indicator light, left turn Gear indicator ( indicator If no gear is engaged, the...

  • Page 23: General Warning Indicators

    General warning indicators Display General warnings are dis- played by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow. A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously.
  • Page 24 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warning Electronic immobilizer is active appears. Lights up yellow FUEL! warning Fuel down to reserve ( appears. Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( Flashes red 4x Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient per second Lights up red...
  • Page 25 In exceptional cases, the en- Reserve share of fuel authorized BMW Motorrad gine stops and can no longer capacity retailer. be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency op- 1.1 gal (4 l)
  • Page 26 Checking engine oil level BMW Motorrad retailer. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. When oil level is too low: Battery charge current Topping up engine oil Engine oil pressure insufficient insufficient General warning lamp...
  • Page 27 Replacing rear turn indicator by a specialized workshop, bulb ( tively discharged and there- preferably an authorized fore destroyed. BMW Motorrad retailer. Bulbs defective Have the malfunction cor- General warning lamp Front bulb defective rected as soon as possible lights up yellow.

  • Page 28: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    DWA! warning appears. display 1. shop, preferably an autho- The anti-theft alarm battery rized BMW Motorrad retail- no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft ABS warning alarm is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcy- indicators cle battery disconnected.
  • Page 29 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Flashes 1x per Self-diagnosis not completed second Lights up ABS error ( Lights up ABS deactivated (...
  • Page 30 To check preferably an authorized the wheel sensors, the BMW Motorrad retailer. motorcycle must be driven a few yards. ABS deactivated Ride off slowly. It must be ABS warning lamp ON.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Mirrors ......lock ......

  • Page 32: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching off ignition Parking lights and all func- tion circuits switched on. steering lock Engine can be started. Keys Pre-ride check is You receive one master key performed. ( and one spare key. If a key is With OE Anti-Lock Brake lost, please note the informa- System (ABS):...

  • Page 33: Electronic Immobilizer

    Theft protection When you prop the tinuously changing signals motorcycle on the The BMW Motorrad electron- with the electronics in the side stand, the surface of ic immobilizer helps protect key; these signals are specific the ground will determine...

  • Page 34: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Replacement and spare keys Hazard warning flashers in are only available through an operation. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Left/right turn indicator tailer. The keys are part of an lights flash. integrated security system, so Switch off ignition.

  • Page 35: Tripmaster

    Switching off hazard Tripmaster warning flashers Tripmaster operation Press Tripmaster button 1 once briefly. Press turn-indicator cancel The operation of the Tripmas- button 3. ter described in the following Hazard warning flashers are can also be carried out with switched off. the button 1 in the instrument Alternative: Press button for cluster as an alternative.

  • Page 36: Residual Range

    Switch on ignition. The determined residual Select desired tripmeter. range is an approximate reading.BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do The residual operating not try to use the full remain- range 1 is displayed together ing range before refueling.

  • Page 37: Clock

    Clock The hour increments by one each time you press the Setting clock button. Press and hold button 1 un- til display changes. Minutes reading 3 starts to flash. Press button 1. The minute increments by one each time you press the Attempting to set the button.

  • Page 38: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF Heated hand grips The engine can be easily and quickly switched off using the switch emergency ON/OFF switch. Heated hand grips switch Emergency ON/OFF The handlebar grips can be switch. A Operating position. heated at two different lev- B Engine switched off.

  • Page 39: Clutch

    grips are switched off to en- bar controls on the handle- you press the clutch lever bars or the handlebars in their forward. sure starting capability. mounts. Distance between handle- Attempting to adjust the bar grip and clutch lever in- clutch lever while riding creases.

  • Page 40: Lights

    Switching on low-beam Attempting to adjust the Distance between handle- brake lever while riding bar grip and handbrake headlight the motorcycle can lead to lever increases. The low-beam headlight accidents. Turn adjusting screw 1 switches on automatically Adjust the brake lever on- counterclockwise.

  • Page 41: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by a position. specialized workshop, prefer- High-beam headlight is ably an authorized BMW Mo- switched off. torrad retailer. Press bottom part of switch 1 for high-beam Ordinary adhesive tape headlight.

  • Page 42: Turn Indicators

    If you are unsure whether the basic headlight setting is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. A Neutral position B Position with heavy pay- load Headlight range adjust- ment Turn indicators...
  • Page 43 Switching off turn indicator Press left-hand turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- tor button 1. cator button 2. Left-hand turn indicator is Right-hand turn indicator is Press turn-indicator cancel switched on. switched on. button 3. Indicator light for left-hand Indicator light for right-hand After driving for approx.

  • Page 44: Front And Rear Seats

    Front and rear seats Driver's seat clicks audibly into place. Removing driver's seat Removing passenger Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the seat motorcycle. Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. Removing driver's seat Lift front of seat and remove toward upward.

  • Page 45: Helmet Holder

    Installing passenger seat Pull steel cable through un- The helmet catch can der rear frame 3 and thread scratch the paneling. Insert passenger seat in eyes of steel cable into hel- When hooking on the helmet, mounts 1 and slide toward met holder slit 2.

  • Page 46: Mirrors

    Mirrors tion of this motorcycle can be Release ABS button with- switched off. in five seconds after ABS Adjusting mirrors Observe additional informa- warning light lights up. tion on the ABS system from The warning indicators 62). for ABS fault and ABS switched off are identical.

  • Page 47: Chassis Settings

    when the motorcycle is heav- Settings on standard ABS warning light goes out. ily loaded and reduce spring Release ABS button within running gear preload accordingly when the five seconds after the ABS Adjusting spring preload motorcycle is lightly loaded. warning light goes out.
  • Page 48 Adjusting damping on rear wheel The motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping char- acteristic to suit the spring To increase spring preload, Adjust rear wheel damping, preload. turn adjustment ring 1 using a screwdriver to turn Make sure the ground is clockwise using onboard...

  • Page 49: Settings On Sport Running Gear Oe

    clockwise with onboard To reduce absorption, turn toolkit. adjusting screw 1 in arrow direction S. To increase spring preload, Rear-wheel damping turn adjustment ring 2 basic setting clockwise. To decrease spring preload, Screws adjusting screw com- turn adjustment ring 2 coun- pletely to right (H), then back terclockwise.
  • Page 50 Adjusting damping on Adjusting spring preload front wheel for rear wheel The motorcycle's han- Your motorcycle's han- dling will suffer if you do dling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic and damping-characteristic settings.
  • Page 51 clockwise with onboard toolkit. To increase spring preload, turn adjustment ring 2 clockwise. To decrease spring preload, turn adjustment ring 2 coun- terclockwise. Spring-preload basic setting Adjust spring preload with Adjust rebound-stage With OE Sport suspension: adjustment rings 1 and 2. damping on adjustment 187 lbs (85 kg) (Full tank of ring 1.

  • Page 52: Adjusting Suspension

    To decrease rebound-stage To decrease pressure-stage damping, turn adjustment damping, turn adjustment ring 1 clockwise. ring 1 in direction S. Rebound-stage basic Pressure-stage basic setting setting With OE Sport suspension: With OE Sport suspension: Turn lower adjustment wheel Turn upper adjustment wheel (on piston rod) completely to (on expansion tank) com- right, then back 16 clicks.

  • Page 53: Tires

    on the rear wheel and tighten With OE Sport suspension: it securely. Screw lower spring plate completely down. (Full tank Incorrect tire pressure of gas, with rider 187 lbs reduces the life of the (85 kg)) tires. Align splash guard as Ensure proper tire pressure.
  • Page 54 In case of insufficient tire pressure: Correct tire pressure.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Refueling ..... General brake system ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS...

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Inhaling exhaust fumes of the year. Your authorized cle. therefore represents a BMW Motorrad retailer will be Do not exceed the gross health hazard and can even glad to advise you and has weight limit and observe the...

  • Page 57: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of fire Tampering with the Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine control unit of the Temperatures at the exhaust is running. are high. electronic engine- management system Flammable materials Catalytic converter (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with con- If misfiring causes unburned clothing and luggage, etc.)

  • Page 58: Checklist

    engine-management Starting Starting engine system. Side stand Checklist You cannot start the motor- cycle with the side stand ex- Use the following checklist tended and a gear engaged. to check important functions, The engine will switch itself off settings and wear limits be- if you start it with the trans- fore you ride off.
  • Page 59 Phase 1 BMW Motorrad retailer. The start attempt is au- General warning lamp tomatically interrupted lights up red. ABS warning lamps if battery voltage is too low.

  • Page 60: Running In

    Phase 3 The readiness for operation range frequently. ABS self-diagnosis complet- of the BMW Motorrad Try to do most of your rid- ABS is checked by the ing during this initial period The ABS warning light goes self-diagnosis.

  • Page 61: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Tires under the stand is level and Do not accelerate at full firm. throttle. New tires have a smooth sur- Avoid low engine speeds at face. This must be rough- Switch off the engine. full load. ened by riding in a restrained Pull handbrake lever.

  • Page 62: Refueling

    is more stable on a level Hold motorcycle upright and Do not fill the tank past the surface with the handlebars balanced. bottom edge of the filler turned to the left than with neck. An extended side stand the handlebars turned to the can catch on the ground Fuel attacks plastic right.

  • Page 63: General Brake System

    might be wet and the brakes Open fuel tank cap with ig- Close fuel tank cap with firm might not take effect immedi- nition key by turning coun- pressure. ately. terclockwise. Remove key and close pro- Fill tank with fuel of quality tective cap.

  • Page 64: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    At this point in time, the stability is lost, and a fall can BMW Motorrad ABS must result. Before this situation assume extremely low friction occurs, ABS intervenes and...
  • Page 65 BMW Motorrad pressure. dynamic load distribution can- ABS is unable to counteract not follow the increased de- their effects.
  • Page 66 BMW Motorrad ABS? Unusual driving conditions: its maintenance condition. Driving on the rear wheel To ensure that the BMW Mo- The BMW Motorrad ABS en- (wheely) for a longer period. torrad Integral ABS is in an sures driving stability on any...

  • Page 67: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Onboard socket ....

  • Page 68: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW- ing conditions experienced by approved products, and ex-...
  • Page 69 off the ignition and/or during starting, the onboard sock- et is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical system. Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: do not impede the rider do not restrict or obstruct...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Jump-starting ....Onboard toolkit ....Battery .

  • Page 72: General Instructions

    General instructions Onboard toolkit your authorized BMW Motor- rad retailer. The 'Maintenance' chapter describes work involving the Supplemental onboard checking and replacement of toolkit for sport wear parts that can be per- running gear (OE) formed with a minimum of ef- fort.

  • Page 73: Engine Oil

    Read off the oil level The warning on insuf- preferably an authorized from the engine oil level ficient engine oil pres- BMW Motorrad retailer. display 1. sure is no substitute for the function of an oil-level indica-...

  • Page 74: General Brake System

    Topping up engine oil by an authorized BMW Motor- Install cap of fill location rad retailer. for engine oil with onboard Checking engine oil level toolkit. Checking brake General brake system operation Pull the handbrake lever. Brake safety The pressure point must be A properly functioning brake clearly perceptible.
  • Page 75 If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an Visually inspect left and authorized BMW Motorrad right brake pads to retailer. ascertain their thickness. Direction of view: between...

  • Page 76: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disk is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check brake pads on rear brake caliper with visual in- Brake fluid spection from left.
  • Page 77 If the brake fluid level drops a specialized workshop, below the permissible level: preferably an authorized Have the defect correct- BMW Motorrad retailer. ed as soon as possible by Read off brake fluid level at a specialized workshop, rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 78: Clutch

    If the fluid level drops: BMW Motorrad retailer. Unsuitable hydraulic flu- ids could cause damage Clutch to the clutch system. Checking clutch No fluids may be poured in. operation Have the defect correct- Pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 79: Rims

    Installing rear wheel stand Approved wheels and by an arrow. tires If the tire tread depth no For every size of tire, BMW longer complies with the Motorrad has tested certain legally required minimum makes and approved those it tread depth: has found to be roadworthy.
  • Page 80 Remove screws 1 on left Press brake pads in brake Once the calipers have and right. caliper 3 somewhat apart been removed, there is with rotary movements A Lift off mudguard toward a risk of the brake pads be- against brake disks 4. front while pressing part ing pressed together to the somewhat to side.
  • Page 81 To lift motorcy- commercially available 22-mm cle, BMW Motorrad recom- open-end or ring wrench. The mends using BMW Motor- adapter with the BMW special rad front wheel stand. tool number 363691 can be Fitting front wheel stand obtained from your authorized Remove spacing bushing 7 BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 82 During the following work, parts of the front brake, in particular of the BMW Motorrad ABS, can be damaged. Take care not to damage the brake system, in particular the ABS sensor with cable and the ABS sensor ring. The front wheel must be...
  • Page 83 With OE Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS): Install mounting screws 2 Insert mudguard in brack- with appropriate torque. et 1. Brake caliper on slider Install screws on left and The cable of the ABS tube right. sensor could chafe Operate brakes several through if it comes into 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) times until brake pads...
  • Page 84 Installing rear wheel Place motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- Threaded fasteners not torrad recommends BMW tightened to the speci- Motorrad rear wheel stand. fied torque can work loose or Installing rear wheel stand their threads can suffer dam- age.

  • Page 85: Front Wheel Stand

    A front wheel stand for sim- torrad recommends BMW ple, safe changing of the front Motorrad rear wheel stand. wheel is available from BMW Installing rear wheel stand Motorrad. The front wheel stand with the BMW special tool number 36 3 970 can be obtained from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 86: Rear Wheel Stand

    BMW Motor- the rear wheel stand 4. rad offers a rear wheel stand. This rear wheel stand with the BMW special tool num- ber 36 3 980 can be obtained from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 87: Lamps

    users to oversee you and Replacing high- your motorcycle. beam/low-beam bulb Replace defective bulbs as If it is not standing firm- soon as possible; always car- ly, the motorcycle could ry a complete set of spare topple in the course of the bulbs if possible.
  • Page 88 Disconnect plug 4. Remove bulb 6. Install bulb while ensuring correct position of lug 7 Replace defective bulb. (high beam bottom/low High-beam headlight beam top) and make bulb sure that bulb is properly H7 / 12 V / 55 W engaged.
  • Page 89 To achieve better acces- sibility, turn the handle- bars to the left. Close and lock spring Install cover 2 (low beam) or strap 5. cover 3 (high beam). Replacing side light bulb Take off cover cap 1. If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 90 Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove bulb socket 3 by Close connector 2. turning counterclockwise. Press bulb 4 into socket. Install cover cap 1. Remove bulb 4 from bulb holder. Replace defective bulb. Install bulb socket 3 by turn- ing clockwise.
  • Page 91 Replacing front turn Remove bulb 3 from bulb holder. indicator bulb Replace defective bulb. If it is not standing firm- Bulb of front turn indica- ly, the motorcycle could tors topple in the course of the R10W / 12 V / 10 W operations described below.
  • Page 92 Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it coun- Replacing rear turn terclockwise. indicator bulb Replace defective bulb. Bulb of rear turn indica- If it is not standing firm- tors ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the R10W / 12 V / 10 W operations described below.

  • Page 93: Jump-Starting

    Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of Install bulb 2 by turning Install screw 1.

  • Page 94: Battery

    Battery Removing driver's seat Connect black jump lead to negative terminal of donor Maintenance instructions battery and then to nega- When jump-starting engine, Correct upkeep, recharging tive terminal 2 of discharged do not disconnect battery and storage will prolong the battery.
  • Page 95 Charging the battery via battery. BMW Motorrad has de- the onboard socket is veloped a trickle-charger Charge disconnected bat- only possible with suitable specially designed for com- tery via onboard socket.
  • Page 96 Charging disconnected Removing driver's seat battery Switch off ignition. Charge battery using a suit- able charger. Comply with operating in- structions of charger. Once battery is fully charged, disconnect charger terminal clips from Remove screw and take off battery terminals. battery retaining strap 4.
  • Page 97 Always observe the proper sequence. Never install the battery with- out the protective cap. Install positive cable. Push on protective cap 2. Install negative cable 3. Install diagnosis plug 1 into holder. Push battery retaining Installing driver's seat strap 4 over battery and install screw.

  • Page 99: Care

    Care Care products ....Washing your motorcycle ..Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......Paint care .

  • Page 100: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes care products available at that you use BMW Insect Re- are dry or braked until dry. your authorized BMW Mo- mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies torrad retailer.

  • Page 101: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Soften stubborn dirt and Clean plastic parts with water cooling. dead insects by covering and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden the affected areas with a wet sion. This includes in particu- hose with low water pressure.

  • Page 102: Paint Care

    BMW Motor- stand pivot with a suitable rad recommends removing lubricant. Washing the motorcycle tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Coat bare metal and regularly will help counteract mover. Then add a protective chrome-plated parts with the long-term effects of wax coating to the paint at an acid-free grease (e.g.
  • Page 103 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..104 Threaded fasteners ... 105 Engine ..... . . 106 Riding specifications .

  • Page 106: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 56). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ( 56).

  • Page 107: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Clamping screw for quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid...

  • Page 108: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted four-stroke opposed twin with one overhead camshaft each, air- cooled with oil-cooled exhaust section and electronic engine management Effective displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore diameter 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.5:1 Rated output...
  • Page 109 Engine oils of the ACEA classifica- tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom- mends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo- torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- L30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tem-...

  • Page 110: Riding Specifications

    SAE 10 W- L50 L-4 °F (L-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 3.15 s Clutch Clutch design single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Transmission design...

  • Page 111: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Shaft drive with bevel gears Rear-wheel drive gear ratio 2.62:1 Running gear Front suspension design BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in en- gine and on telescopic fork, centrally posi- tioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame With OE Sport suspension:...
  • Page 112 Total spring travel of front suspension 4.3 in (110 mm), On wheel Rear suspension design BMW Paralever, consisting of rear-wheel swinging arm with centrally arranged sus- pension strut, torque strut supported on rear axle housing and on frame.

  • Page 113: Brakes

    Brakes Front-wheel brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear-wheel brake design Hydraulically actuated disk brake with 2- piston floating caliper and brake disk mount- ed on rear-wheel drive Rear brake lining material Organic Wheels and tires...

  • Page 114: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Capacity of onboard socket...
  • Page 115 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE ±0.01 ±0.1 Spark-plug electrode gap 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New Spark-plug electrode gap 0.04 in (1 mm), Wear limit Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W...

  • Page 116: Frame

    Frame Frame design Lattice-tube frame with steel front and center section, aluminum rear section and carrying drive unit Location of type plate On inside right of front panel carrier Location of frame number Upper midsection of frame front Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.7 in (2151 mm) Motorcycle height 46.3 in (1177 mm), in DIN normal-load posi-...

  • Page 117: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 470 lbs (213 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 904 lbs (410 kg) Maximum payload (without OE) 434 lbs (197 kg)

  • Page 119: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ..118 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... . . 118...

  • Page 120: Bmw Motorrad

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. money in the long run. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 121: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown

    BMW Motorrad certain time, others depend Service Network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the...

  • Page 122: Schedules

    (30 000 km, 50 000 the distance it has covered. km, 70 000 km etc.)) if this Your authorized BMW Motor- distance is covered within a rad retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...

  • Page 123: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-In Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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  • Page 128: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 129 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 130 Brake fluid Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 checking front brake fluid Adjusting clutch lever, 37 level, 74 Checking operation, 76 Button, 15 Checking rear brake fluid Fluid reservoir, 11 Warning light, 20 level, 75 Technical data, 108 Accessories Front fluid tank, 13 Commissioning, 100 General instructions, 66 Rear fluid reservoir, 13...
  • Page 131 Engine Front shock absorber system Hazard warning flashers, 15 Engine-electronics warning Adjusting, 48 Switching off, 33 indicator, 23 Adjusting on sport running Switching on, 32 Starting, 56 gear, 11 Headlight Technical data, 106 Front suspension preload Adjusting for RHD/LHD Temperature display, 20 Adjusting, 47 traffic, 39 Engine oil...
  • Page 132 Indicator lights, 17 Replacing low-beam Motorcycle bulb, 85 Overview, 20 Care, 97 Replacing parking light Cleaning, 97 Instrument cluster Lighting sensor, 17 bulb, 87 General view of left side, 11 Overview, 17 Replacing rear turn indicator General view of right bulb, 90 side, 13 Technical data, 113...
  • Page 133 Technical data Rear shock absorber system Safety instructions, 54 Brakes, 111 Adjusting, 11, 46 Brakes, 61 Bulbs, 113 correct loading, 54 Adjusting for sport running Clutch, 108 gear, 49, 50 Seat lock, 11 Dimensions, 114 Service, 118 Adjusting on sport running Electrical system, 112 gear, 13 Service Card, 119...
  • Page 134 Technical data, 111 Warning symbols Torques, 105 Display range, 20 Transmission Weights During starting, 56 Technical data, 115 Technical data, 108 Wheels Installing front wheel, 79 Tripmaster Display range, 20 Installing rear wheel, 82 Operation, 33 Removing front wheel, 77 Resetting tripmeter, 34 Removing rear wheel, 81 Residual range, 34...
  • Page 135 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 136 Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends Order No.: 01 47 7 699 287 02.2006, 1st Edition...
  • Page 137 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...

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