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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual K 1600 GTL...
  • 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

    Table of Contents Service-due indicator ..24 Dynamic Traction Control Warning and telltale DTC ......66 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....149 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 166 7 Accessories ... 109...
  • Page 6 Confirmation of service ..173 12 Appendix ... . . 175 Certificates ....176 RDC certificate .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad overview of your motorcycle. All optional extras originally Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

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

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 129) Fuel filler neck ( Operating panel for the audio system (see separate user guide) Seat lock ( Control for rear-seat heat- ing (on the seat) ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Adjuster, spring preload Adjuster for damping char- acteristic ( Stowage compartment...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Vehicle Identification Num- ber (above the engine oil filler neck) Power socket ( 110) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 126) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 128) Type plate (on front suspension) Slipstream deflector Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( 122) Stowage compartment of...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Daytime riding light with daytime riding light Manual daytime riding light 59). Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers with LED auxiliary head- lights with LED auxiliary head- light Operation of the auxiliary headlights ( Windscreen control...
  • Page 17 Multi-controller and MENU button Operation of the multifunc- tion display ( Operation of the audio sys- tem (see the appropriate operating instructions) Control for DTC ( with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( 10 Selecting favourite menu 56).

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with central locking Operation of the central locking system ( Selection of the ride mode Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starting engine (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Fuses ( 145) Battery ( 142) Standard toolkit ( 122)

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Release for navigation slot Warning and telltale lights with navigation system Navigation device ( 111) Photo-electric cell (for ad- apting the brightness of the instrument lighting) Rev. counter Multifunction display The brightness of the warn- ing lights and telltale lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is ad- apted automatically to suit ambi-...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meaning of symbols ....21 Range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Riding mode ( with Hill Start Control Hill Start Control Operation 72). Coolant temperature Warnings ( Menu area ( Area for messages relating to the audio system On-board computer with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) RDC readings with daytime riding light Daytime riding light Seat heating (...

  • Page 23: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Tripmeter ( Average speed since last reset ( 10 Total distance covered 11 Clock ( 12 Fuel level Ambient temperature 13 Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral Tyre pressures ( Stopwatch ( Meanings of the symbols at posi- tion 1: Travel times ( Average fuel consumption...

  • Page 24: Range

    The calculated range is 3 Heated handlebar grips ON Range only an approximate figure. 4 Front-seat heating ON Consequently, BMW Motorrad The range readout indic- recommends that you should not ates how far you can ride try to use the full range before with the fuel remaining in the refuelling.

  • Page 25: Tyre Pressures

    The detailed description of black ice forming. The display BMW Motorrad RDC starts on automatically switches from any page ( 106). other mode to the temperature The tyre-pressure readings are...

  • Page 26: Service-Due Indicator

    might be necessary to have it Make sure the motorcycle is upright. serviced at a date in advance of the forecast due date. If the The readings mean: countdown distance to the early service is less than 1000 km, : Oil level is correct. countdown distance 2 appears on the display.

  • Page 27: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( DTC warning light ( Telltale light of the left turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Telltale light for neutral High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light of the right turn indicators Warning light for engine electronics...
  • Page 28 with LED auxiliary head- lights with LED auxiliary head- light Telltale light for the auxili- ary headlights ( 11 Telltale light of cruise con- trol ( 12 General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display (...

  • Page 29: Warning And Telltale

    Warning and telltale lights with daytime riding light ABS ( DTC ( Turn indicators, left Fuel reserve ( Daytime riding light High-beam headlight Turn indicators, right Engine electronics with anti-theft alarm (DWA) DWA ( with LED auxiliary head- lights with LED auxiliary head- light Auxiliary headlights ( 11 Cruise-control system...

  • Page 30: Warnings

    Warnings 12 General warning light, in Up to four warning symbols can combination with warn- be displayed at any given time. Mode of presentation ing symbols in the display The status of the 'General' warn- Warnings are indicated by the ing light matches the most ur- corresponding warning lights.
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up yellow Appears on the Electronic immobiliser active ( display ESA! Lights up yellow appears on ESA fault ( the display Radio-operated key out of range ( Replace the battery of the radio-oper- ated key ( Lights up...
  • Page 32 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( display Lights up red Appears on the Insufficient battery charge current display Appears on the On-board system voltage low ( display Lights up yellow Appears on the On-board system voltage critical ( display...
  • Page 33 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( Slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault ( Flashes red + tyre pressure in Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-...
  • Page 34 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display -- - Lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system error " appears on the display Lights up yellow Appears on the Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak display Lights up red Appears on the...
  • Page 35 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Briefly shows yel- Appears on the Service overdue ( display...
  • Page 36 Battery of the radio-operated The key being used is not au- specialist workshop, preferably key is empty or loss of the thorised for starting, or commu- an authorised BMW Motorrad radio-operated key ( 51). nication between key and engine dealer.
  • Page 37 ( 81). General warning light shows as possible by a specialist red. workshop, preferably an Fuel down to reserve authorised BMW Motorrad The temperature reading turns Reserve-fuel symbol lights dealer. red. Riding when the engine is Engine fault Fuel-level reading turns yellow.
  • Page 38 If you continue to ride be pre- red. specialist workshop, preferably pared for unusual engine beha- an authorised BMW Motorrad viour (low power, poor throttle The battery symbol appears dealer. response, abrupt stalling, etc.). on the display.
  • Page 39 When riding at low engine rpm quickly as possible by a critical switch off consumers that are specialist workshop, preferably General warning light shows an authorised BMW Motorrad not necessary for road safety yellow. (e.g. heated body warmer or dealer. auxiliary headlights).

  • Page 40: Outside Temperature

    Consult a specialist workshop, The ambient temperature preferably an authorised warning does not mean that General warning light shows BMW Motorrad dealer. there is no risk of ice forming at yellow. measured temperatures above Front light failure Bulb symbol with two 3 °C.

  • Page 41: Abs Fault

    You can continue to ride. Bear specialist workshop, preferably ning and the motorcycle must in mind that the DTC function an authorised BMW Motorrad reach a speed of at least 5 km/h is not available. Bear in mind dealer. in order for DTC self-diagnosis to the more detailed information complete.
  • Page 42 Out-of-tolerance tyre pres- with tyre pressure monitoring quickly as possible by a sures impair the motor- (RDC) specialist workshop, preferably cycle's handling characteristics. an authorised BMW Motorrad -- -- + " " or " " ap- Adapt your style of riding dealer.
  • Page 43 Sensor defective or Possible cause: Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably system error A system error has occurred. an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring dealer. specialist workshop, preferably (RDC)
  • Page 44 Seek the advice of a specialist appears on the display. workshop, preferably an author- an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Corning light control for the low-beam headlight is switched Beam-throw adjustment Light direction of the low- off.
  • Page 45 BMW Motorrad battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist...

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..47 Riding mode ......67 Ignition .
  • Page 48 Central locking ..... . 78 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) ....82 Tyres .

  • Page 49: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Ignition handlebars to the left to set the steering lock. lock Switch on ignition Turn the handlebars to the full Keys left or right lock position. You receive 2 ignition keys. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 48).

  • Page 50: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    You can obtain emergency/ex- trol unit has recognised the igni- tra keys only through an author- tion key as "authorised" for your ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The motorcycle. ignition keys are part of an in- tegrated security system, so the...
  • Page 51 The vehicle cannot be star- Radio-operated key is within Press and hold down button 1. ted or the central locking range. The steering lock engages with system locked or unlocked if the an audible click. radio-operated key is not within Ignition, lights and all function range (e.g.
  • Page 52 Parking lights and all function There are two ways of deactiv- The steering lock engages. circuits switched on. ating the ignition: The windscreen automatically Engine can be started. moves to the bottom limit posi- tion. Pre-ride check is performed. Electronic immobiliser ABS self-diagnosis is performed.
  • Page 53 BMW Motorrad dealer. In order to have a key barred you must The aerial is in front of the bring along all the other keys be- fuel filler cap, underneath longing to the motorcycle.

  • Page 54: Multifunction Display

    Replacing battery of Dispose of the old battery in Red LED on the instrument accordance with all applicable panel flashes. radio-operated key laws and regulations; do not The remote control is again If the radio-operated key does attempt to dispose of batteries ready for use.
  • Page 55 is greyed to show you where you You also have the option of pressing button 3 for direct are in the sequence of menus. access to a favourite menu of See the separate Quick your choice. Reference Guide for an overview of all menus.
  • Page 56 Setting parameters Resetting values: Selecting from a list: You can reset average values A circle 2 beside each selectable Direct selection: marked with an arrow 1 by long- item means that the items are If you move the cursor to a menu pressing the Multi-Controller to part of a selection list.
  • Page 57 Exiting menu Setting numerical values: Setting relative values: If there are one or more numer- A bar indicator enables you to Arrow 3 appears when you are in ical values between the arrows 3, set a value in a range between a submenu.
  • Page 58 Language : Display lan- guage (German, English, Span- ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por- tuguese) Time format 12 h / 24 h : Clock in 12-hour format 12 h ) or in 24-hour format 24 h Time format Date format : Date in day Press Multi-Controller 1 to the Press and hold down button 3.

  • Page 59: On-Board Computer

    Empty Date radio is off: : No : Current date Logo image, : 6-cylinder Oil level : Engine-oil level Speedo logo, : Digital : No reading speedometer reading Resetting average values Fact. settings : Re- Info store factory defaults (when Call up the menu and Reset!

  • Page 60: Trip Meter

    Trip meter Selecting the tripmeter Switch on the ignition. With the stopwatch stopped, Push Multi-Controller 1 to the push Multi-Controller 1 to the right and hold it in this position right to start the stopwatch. to reset the travel time. The stopwatch continues tim- Timing continues even if you ing even if you select some...

  • Page 61: Daytime Riding Light

    Resetting tripmeter If the daytime running light is switched on when it is Switch on the ignition. dark, the vision deteriorates and Select the desired tripmeter. oncoming traffic may be dazzled. Do not use the daytime running light when it is dark. By comparison with the low-beam headlight, the daytime running light makes the...

  • Page 62: Lights

    If the high beam headlight manually, as otherwise a safety in a tunnel). When sufficient is switched on whilst the risk would occur. ambient brightness is detec- daytime running light is switched ted, the daytime riding light is The changeover between on, the daytime running light switched back on.
  • Page 63 Settings High-beam headlight and Call up the Vehicle menu and select headlight flasher Headlight Immediately after switching off the ignition, push button 1 to the left and hold it in this po- Push switch 1 forward to sition until the parking lights switch on the high-beam come on.
  • Page 64 Operating ground lighting The cornering light function is not active for as long as the with ground lighting setting is changed. Switch on the ignition. Beam throw Settings Call up the The xenon headlight has con- Vehicle menu and select tinuous beam throw control that Ground light keeps beam throw constant re-...

  • Page 65: Turn Indicators

    with central locking The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the If the function is switched off battery. Do not use the hazard as described above, the ground warning flashers for longer than lighting switches on nonethe- absolutely necessary. less when you unlock the cent- ral locking system.

  • Page 66: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Engine switched off The grips have five-stage heat- ing. Stage five is for heating the Normal operating position grips quickly: it is advisable to (run) Emergency off switch (kill switch back to a lower stage as switch) soon as the grips are warm.

  • Page 67: Seat Heating

    Seat heating can be activ- ated only when the engine is running. Seat heating Call up the menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Symbol 1 appears on the display, indicating that the handlebar grip indicating that the seat heating is heating is ON.

  • Page 68: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    switch back to stage one as soon might have been temporarily as the seat is warm. switched off. 2 Switch centred: Heating off. Dynamic Traction 3 One-dot section of switch Control DTC pressed: 50 % heating power. 4 Two-dot section of switch Switching DTC off and on pressed: 100 % heating Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 69: Riding Mode

    words until the ignition is next switched on. The DTC warning light shows to indicate that DTC has been switched off. Select to switch on DTC. Alternatively: Switch the igni- tion off and then on. DTC warning light goes out; if self-diagnosis has not Press button 1.

  • Page 70: Seat

    Seat Throttle twistgrip in fully closed position Remove seat Clutch pulled Once the new riding mode has been activated, the selection display disappears. The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine- characteristic and DTC adapt- ation settings even after the Disconnect plug 2 of the seat ignition has been switched off.

  • Page 71: Windscreen

    There is no guarantee that the pressure-sensitive finger guard system will function correctly if a windscreen that does not have BMW approval is installed. Under these circumstances: Before switching off the igni- tion always check that there is Press top section of button 1 nothing to obstruct movement to raise the windscreen.

  • Page 72: Slipstream Deflector

    Slipstream deflector Cruise-control system Saving road speed Adjusting slipstream Switching on cruise deflectors control Briefly push button 2 forward. Cruise control can be set within a speed range from Slide switch 1 to the right. Attempting to adjust the 30 km/h to 220 km/h. slipstream deflectors while Button 2 is operational.
  • Page 73 Accelerating Decelerating (close the throttle by turning the twistgrip back past the idle position) to deactivate the cruise-control system. Telltale light for cruise-control goes out. Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 2 forward. Briefly push button 2 back. Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx.

  • Page 74: Hill Start Control

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

  • Page 75: Stowage Compartments

    out when the brakes are fully Temperatures inside the Do not turn the handlebar fitting released. stowage compartments can on the handlebar. be high, particularly in summer, Hill Start Control is switched Attempting to adjust the and it is important to remem- off.

  • Page 76: Brakes

    Shift mechanism The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push Adjusting shift lever the clutch lever forward. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake Turn adjusting screw 1 system.

  • Page 77: Mirrors

    Spring preload Eccentric, peg to shift lever Adjustment It is essential to set spring pre- 8 Nm load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- Mirrors torcycle. Increase spring pre- Adjusting mirrors load when the vehicle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is Adjusting spring preload...

  • Page 78: Damping

    Damping direction indicated by the HIGH arrow. Setting If you want to reduce spring Damping must be adapted to suit preload, turn the knob in the the surface on which the motor- direction indicated by the LOW cycle is ridden and to suit spring arrow.

  • Page 79: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Adjusting suspension face over which you intend riding. Basic setting of rear- This entails selecting the load Start the engine. suspension damping variant and the damping charac- characteristic You can adjust the damping teristic. characteristic while the mo- You have a choice of three load without Electronic torcycle is on the move.

  • Page 80: Central Locking

    cursor down to set the vehicle Select the vehicle load variant Alternatively: Press button 2 load. you want. on the remote control or the radio-operated key. The suspension adjusts to suit The load cannot be set the new setting and the ESA The two stowage compart- while the motorcycle is in reading changes accordingly.
  • Page 81 Unlocking are described in the corres- position, then turn it to the dot ponding section. position and press in the lock barrel. with ground lighting The release lever pops open. The ground lighting is switched on for a brief period. Emergency unlocking If the central locking system re- fuses to unlock, you can open...
  • Page 82 invariably log on all the remote You can now proceed to log on To complete logon: controls in the set. all the remote controls. Switch off the ignition. Enable logon of the remote Step through the following pro- Three acoustic signals sound. controls as follows: cedure with each remote con- Logon is also ended when...

  • Page 83: Remote Control

    Replacing battery of Switch on the ignition. Irreparable damage can be caused to the device if the remote control wrong batteries are used or if If you press a button on the re- polarity is reversed. mote control and the LED does Use a battery compliant with not show or lights up only briefly: the manufacturer's specifica-...

  • Page 84: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Switch off the ignition. Activation takes 30 seconds to complete. Turn indicators flash twice. Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is active. To deactivate the motion sensor (for example if you are about to transport the Press button 1 twice. motorcycle on a train and Off (once) LED 3 flashes for a few...
  • Page 85 Activation with remote Confirmation tone sounds Motion sensor is deactivated. twice (if programmed). control Alarm Anti-theft alarm is active. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with central locking An alarm can be triggered by Switch off the ignition. the motion sensor an attempt to use an unau- thorised key to switch on the...
  • Page 86 when the ignition is switched on. Deactivation with remote An alarm lasts for approximately The anti-theft alarm telltale light control 26 seconds. While an alarm is in then signals the reason for the progress an alarm tone sounds with anti-theft alarm (DWA) alarm for one minute.

  • Page 87: Tyres

    Automatic Tyres "Activation after ignition OFF" is : Anti- programmed. theft alarm is activated auto- Checking tyre pressure matically when the ignition is Turn indicators flash once. Incorrect tyre pressures im- switched off. Confirmation tone sounds once pair the motorcycle's hand- Automatic : Anti- (if programmed).
  • Page 88 If tyre pressure is too low: Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 89: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....88 Checklist ......89 Starting .

  • Page 90: Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 91: Checklist

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

  • Page 92: Starting

    At regular intervals When starting a cold engine The engine starts. at low ambient temperatures: Consult the troubleshooting Engine oil level (every refuelling disengage the clutch and turn chart below if the engine re- stop) the twistgrip slightly to open fuses to start.
  • Page 93 ABS self-diagnosis Test of the diagnosis-compat- completed ABS self-diagnosis ible system components with The ABS warning light goes BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- the vehicle at a standstill. out. forms self-diagnosis to ensure its DTC warning light slow- operability. Self-diagnosis starts flashes.

  • Page 94: Running In

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

  • Page 95: Brakes

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

  • Page 96: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Centre stand Riding in the rain or through puddles of water. motorcycle Switch off the engine. After the motorcycle has been If the ground is soft or un- Side stand washed. even, there is no guaran- Switch off the engine. Riding on salted or gritted tee that the motorcycle will rest roads.
  • Page 97 Leaded fuel will destroy the Fuel attacks plastics, which catalytic converter. become dull or unsightly. Do not attempt to run the vehicle Wipe plastic parts immediately on leaded fuel or fuel with metal- after contact with fuel. lic additives, e.g. manganese or Make sure the ground is level iron.
  • Page 98 be recognised and the warning Fuel expands when hot. light to switch off. Fuel escaping from an overfilled tank could make its way Usable fuel capacity onto the road surface. This could cause a fall. Do not overfill the fuel tank. approx.

  • Page 99: 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 100 pling; this is best done with the Pass the straps on left and support of a 2nd person. right through the suspension and strap the motorcycle down. Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand.

  • Page 101: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ..... . . 101 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ..104 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..106 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 102: Riding Mode

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

  • Page 103: Hill Start Control

    While the brakes are slowing the assistant that operates on the switched on, motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad partially integral ABS system to Integral ABS adapts braking-force prevent the vehicle from rolling distribution between front and...
  • Page 104 At this instant the transferrable limit, the wheels the integral function. If the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start to lock and the motorcycle brake pedal is depressed after must assume an extremely low loses its directional stability;...
  • Page 105 Rear wheel lift issued. Within the limits imposed by Even under severe braking, a Exceptional riding physics, the BMW Motorrad In- high level of tyre grip can mean conditions: tegral ABS ensures directional that the front wheel does not Heating up with the motorcycle stability on any surface.

  • Page 106: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    What significance BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is ate the additional safety offered unable to counteract their effects. by this system. devolves on regular maintenance? Electronic engine What is the design Invariably, a technical sys- baseline for management with tem cannot perform beyond...
  • Page 107 Rear wheel rotating with the a corresponding loss of stability. wheels are compared and the vehicle held stationary by ap- The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- angle of heel taken into account plying the front brake (burn- able to control a situation of this as one means of detecting the out).

  • Page 108: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Tyre pressure to a motorcycle equipped with an the multifunction display. The RDC control unit. warmer the tyre, the higher the monitoring RDC gauge reading by comparison Temperature with tyre pressure monitoring with the reading shown on the (RDC) compensation display.

  • Page 109: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    air-line gauge shows 2.7 bar, accurately adapted to all riding plastic element, the more the the tyre is inflated to the correct conditions, even when the motor- expansion of the plastic element pressure. cycle is in motion. is restricted, causing the spring rate to increase.

  • Page 111: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....110 Power sockets ..... 110 Navigation device .

  • Page 112: General Instructions

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

  • Page 113: Navigation Device

    nition is switched on. If you sub- sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off if the power drain caused by their electrical consumers is high. If the power drain is low the sock- ets remain operational for a cer- tain period of time before being switched off.
  • Page 114 Check that the navigation Pull the compartment cover up device is secure in the cradle. as far as possible. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position. Remove the navigation device Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 115 Operating navigation view zooms in on the map de- Special functions tail. device Integration of the BMW Motorrad Zoom – : Performs functions Navigator IV into the K 1600 If applicable, switch on the nav- marked with a minus sign (- GTL series has produced a num- igation device.

  • Page 116: Cases

    PIN to be entered is issued. Security settings Screen brightness The BMW Motorrad Navigator Screen brightness is adjusted by IV can be secured against unau- the motorcycle while the unit is thorised use with a four-digit PIN cradled.
  • Page 117 Pull the release lever all the Push release lever 2 down until way up and open the lid of the it engages. case. Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and re- Close cases move the key from the lock. Remove cases Pull carry handle 3 up as far as it will go.

  • Page 118: Topcase

    Topcase Opening topcase with central locking If applicable, open the central locking. Seat the case in holders 4. Push lock barrel 1 forward. Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase.
  • Page 119 Closing topcase Removing topcase Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Switch off the ignition. Pull release lever 2 all the way Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift the rear of the seat. Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down.
  • Page 120 Push slide latch 2 toward the Lift the topcase at the rear and Set the topcase on the lug- outside and hold it in this posi- remove it from the luggage gage carrier. tion. carrier. Opening topcase ( 116). Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise Installing topcase as far as it will go.
  • Page 121 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Do not attempt to set the mo- torcycle in motion. Make sure that the topcase is correctly Work the cable into position at Position the seat with...

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....122 Toolkit ......122 Engine oil .

  • Page 124: General Instructions

    If you are in doubt consult a oil. The higher the temperature, specialist workshop, preferably the higher the level of oil in the your authorised BMW Motorrad sump. Checking the oil level with dealer. the engine cold or after no more...
  • Page 125 than a short ride will lead to mis- interpretation of oil level. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after at engine operating temperature. Check that the engine is at op- erating temperature, make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its...

  • Page 126: Brake System

    122). Make sure the ground is level specialist workshop, preferably Install the oil dipstick. and firm and place the motor- an authorised BMW Motorrad cycle on its stand. dealer. Brake system Wipe the area around the filler Checking front brake pad neck clean.
  • Page 127 Visually inspect the left and preferably an authorised Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain BMW Motorrad dealer. front their thickness. Viewing dir- Check rear brake pad ection: between wheel and min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,...

  • Page 128: Front Brakes

    Visually inspect the brake pads preferably an authorised Brake-pad wear limit, to ascertain their thickness. BMW Motorrad dealer. rear Viewing direction: from below Check brake-fluid level, toward brake pads 1. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, front brakes without backing plate.
  • Page 129 BMW Motorrad dealer. If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: Checking front brake pad thick- ness ( 124). Check the brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in level, rear brakes Brake fluid level, front front reservoir 1.

  • Page 130: Coolant

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

  • Page 131: Clutch

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

  • Page 132: Rims And Tyres

    Have the tyres changed in good Have the defect rectified as For each size of tyre time before they wear to the quickly as possible by a spe- BMW Motorrad tests and minimum permissible tread cialist workshop, preferably classifies as roadworthy certain depth.

  • Page 133: Remove The Front Wheel

    (RDC) culations. Any change in these BMW Motorrad dealer or influencing variables, caused for specialist workshop to the fact example by a switch to wheels that the wheel is fitted with an other than those installed ex- RDC sensor.
  • Page 134 Unclip retaining clip 1 holding Force the brake pads 4 slightly Once the calipers have the sensor cable to the brake apart by rocking brake caliper 5 been removed, there is line. back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being disc 6.

  • Page 135: Installing Front Wheel

    Threaded fasteners not a BMW Motorrad front-wheel be correct and this can cause tightened to the specified stand. the ABS to malfunction or allow...
  • Page 136 Note the direction-of-rotation ar- Tighten right axle clamping rows on the tyre or the wheel screw 2 to the specified tight- rim. ening torque. Roll the front wheel into posi- Clamping screw for tion between the front forks. quick-release axle to wheel carrier 19 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand.

  • Page 137: Remove The Rear Wheel

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

  • Page 138: Installing Rear Wheel

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

  • Page 139: Front-Wheel Stand

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

  • Page 140: Jump Starting

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

  • Page 141: Lighting

    Lighting Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative Replacing bulb for high- terminal of the donor battery, beam headlight and the other end to the neg- ative terminal of the discharged The description below battery. steps you through the Start the engine of the vehicle procedure for replacing the left...
  • Page 142 Remove screws 1. Turn covers 1 counter-clock- Release spring clip 3 at left wise to remove. and right and swing it up. Work speaker unit 2 to the rear to remove. Remove bulb 4. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only,...
  • Page 143 Install bulb 4, making sure that Turn covers 1 clockwise to in- Seat the speaker unit in tab 5 is correctly positioned. stall. mount 4. Engage spring clip 3. Connect plug 3. Install screws 1. Connect plug 2. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position.

  • Page 144: Battery

    Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing LED rear light Hold hand protector 3 in posi- Hold side cover 3 in position tion and install screw 2.
  • Page 145 Use suitable BMW chargers. The remain out of use for more than connected directly to the battery suitable charger is available from four weeks.
  • Page 146 Charge via the power socket, Comply with the operating in- with the battery connected structions of the charger. to the motorcycle's on-board Once the battery is fully electrical system. charged, disconnect the charger's terminal clips from The motorcycle's on-board the battery terminals. electronics know when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 147: Fuses

    Installing seat ( 119). compartment, positive terminal workshop, preferably an author- on the right in the forward dir- Switch on the ignition. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ection of travel. Settings Set the time in Installing seat ( 119). Time...
  • Page 148 30 A Not used Engine electronics with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Fuse box 7.5 A Numbering of the fuses as per label on lid of fuse box: Anti-theft alarm Not used Not used Not used Left handlebar fitting, top- case lighting with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Audio system...

  • Page 149: Care

    Care Care products ..... 148 Washing motorcycle ....148 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 150: 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 151: Paint Care

    Chrome Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can Use plenty of water and BMW polish or BMW paint cleaner for cause damage. shampoo to clean chrome, par- this purpose.

  • Page 152: Laying Up The Motorcycle

    Protective wax coating BMW Motorrad recommends BMW tar remover for removing BMW Motorrad recommends specks of tar. Remember to wax applying only BMW car wax or the parts treated in this way. products containing carnauba wax or synthetic wax. Laying up the...

  • Page 153: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 152 Weights ......164 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 95).

  • Page 155: Threaded Fasteners

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

  • Page 156: Engine

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

  • Page 157: Fuel

    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 158: Clutch

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

  • Page 159: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2,75 (33:12) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension...

  • Page 160: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step- lessly adjustable. with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.

  • Page 161: 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 Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 162: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, Total for all sockets Battery Battery type Gel battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 19 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new 1.0 mm, Wear limit Lighting...
  • Page 163 Fuses Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box Not used, Slot 1 Not used, Slot 2 Not used, Slot 3 4 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tyre pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system 4 A, Slot 6: Beam throw control, Adaptive Head-...

  • Page 164: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of the remote control 10 m Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz...

  • Page 165: Frame

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

  • Page 166: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 348 kg, DIN unladen weight, with cases and top- case, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 560 kg Maximum payload 212 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Top speed...

  • Page 167: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 166 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......166 Maintenance work .

  • Page 168: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive service network in place to look As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your after you and your motorcycle in motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum more than 100 countries.
  • Page 169 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 170: 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 171 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 172 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 173 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 174 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 175: 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 176 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Appendix Certificates ......176 RDC certificate ....180...
  • Page 178 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 179 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 180 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 Product name: TX BMW MR spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné FCC ID: P3O98400 ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. IC:4429A - TXBMWMR Suomi Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 181 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health &...

  • Page 182: Rdc Certificate

    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 183: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 74 Charging battery when Checking function, 124 Engineering details, 101 connected, 143 Safety instructions, 93 Self-diagnosis, 91 Charging battery when Technical data, 158 Warnings, 38 disconnected, 144 Installation, 145 Accessories General instructions, 110 Cases Maintenance instructions, 142 Operation, 114...
  • Page 184 Coolant Topping up, 124 Checking fill level, 128 Control, 14 Warning for engine oil level, 36 Fill-level indicator, 13 Engineering details, 104 Equipment, 7 Warning for overtemperat- Operation, 66 ure, 35 Self-diagnosis, 91 Control, 14 Cruise-control system Warning, 39 Engineering details, 107 Control, 14 Operation, 77 Telltale light, 18...
  • Page 185 Headlight Instrument panel General views Adjusting for traffic driving on Ambient-light brightness Instrument panel, 18 sensor, 18 right/driving on left, 61 Left multifunction switch, 14 Overview, 18 Headlight beam-throw Left side of motorcycle, 11 adjustment, 11 Multifunction display, 20 Warning for driving on left/ Jump starting, 138 Right multifunction switch, 16 driving on right, 42...
  • Page 186 Lighting Maintenance Navigation devices General instructions, 122 Replace LED flashing turn Installation, 111 Maintenance intervals, 166 indicators, 142 Operation, 113 Mirrors Replacing bulb for high-beam removing, 112 adjusting, 75 headlight, 139 Mobility services, 166 Replacing LED auxiliary Odometer and tripmeters Motorcycle headlights, 142 Operation, 58...
  • Page 187 Rear-wheel drive Seat heating Technical data Technical data, 157 Control, 11 Battery, 160 Refuelling, 95, 96 Operation, 65 Brakes, 158 Remote control Service, 166 Bulbs, 160 registration, 79 Warning, 43 Clutch, 156 Replacing battery, 52, 81 Service-due indicator, 24 Dimensions, 163 synchronising, 80 Shift lever Electrics, 160...
  • Page 188 Topcase Undervoltage, 37 Warning lights, 18 Operation, 116 Warnings, overview, 29 Overview, 25, 27 Torques, 153 Weights Warnings Transmission Payload table, 17 ABS, 38 Technical data, 156 Technical data, 164 Anti-theft alarm, 42 Troubleshooting chart, 152 Wheels Battery charge current, 36 Turn indicators Change of size, 130 Control, 14...
  • Page 190 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 191 Important data for refuelling: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold *01418559071* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 071...
  • Page 192 Lieferumfang für Keyless Ride Scope of delivery for Keyless Ride Sie erhalten einen Funkschlüssel sowie einen Notschlüssel. You are provided with one radio-operated key and one emergency key. Scope of supply for Keyless Ride キーレスエントリー用供給範囲 You receive one radio-operated key and one emergency key. お客様にお渡しするのは、無線キー...
  • Page 193 Вие получавате един ключ с дистанционно управление, Escopo de fornecimento para Keyless Ride както и един авариен ключ. Você receberá uma chave via sinal de rádio, assim como, uma chave de emergência. *01498559095* *01498559095* BMW Motorrad 09.2014, 1 edition, Order No.: 01 49 8 559 095...

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