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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 S BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership 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 hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the in- 3 Status indicators ..19 Lights ....40 dex at the end of this Rider's Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Brake system with BMW Dimensions ... . 118 8 Care ....101 Motorrad ABS .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    All maintenance assembled complete equipment on the motorcycle. and servicing work on the with all the BMW motorcycle is documented in optional extras you Indicates the end of an Chapter 10. This record of item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Technical data data, illustrations or descrip- tions in this manual. When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and motorcycle, you chose vari- power ratings stated in the ous items of custom equip- Rider's Manual are quoted ment. This Rider's Manual...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath the seat ... Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjuster, damping, rear, standard suspension Oil sight glass ( Filler neck, engine oil Adjuster, damping, front, sport suspension (OE) Adjuster, spring preload, front, sport suspension (OE) (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Power socket ( Filler neck, fuel ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster, rebound-stage damping, rear, sport sus- pension (OE) ( Adjuster, compression- stage damping, rear, sport suspension (OE)

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Hook wrench Release, rear seat Table of tyre pressures Toolkit ( Battery (...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Button for Tripmaster Pushbutton, ABS (OE) Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 42) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter With OE Heated handle- bar grips: Grip heating ( Pushbutton, right flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 43) ( Pushbutton, cancel flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 43) (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light for anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument cluster light- Button for setting clock and operating Tripmaster 37) ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking light...
  • Page 21 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and telltale lights ..ABS warning light ... Function indicators ... . Warnings, general .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and telltale ABS warning light lights The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries. Alternative for the ABS warning light. Function indicators Gear Panel for warnings Shows which gear is en- Telltale light, left turn in- gaged.

  • Page 23: Warnings, General

    Warnings, general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis- played by means of plain-text messages and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, they are accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing red or yellow. Two or more warnings can be issued at the same time.
  • Page 24 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning EWS! warn- Shows yellow Electronic immobiliser active ( ing appears on the display. FUEL! Shows yellow Fuel down to reserve ( warning appears on the display. Shows yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( display Flashes red four Appears on the...
  • Page 25 Mode of presentation Meaning DWA! warn- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( ing appears on the display. DWA! warn- Shows yellow Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( ing appears on the display.
  • Page 26 Have the defective key re- stops and refuses to start. Fuel capacity, reserve placed, preferably by an Otherwise, the engine runs in authorised BMW Motorrad emergency operating mode. dealer. You can continue to ride, Refuelling ( Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 27 Checking engine oil level ably an authorised BMW ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Motorrad dealer. If the oil level is too low: Topping up the engine oil Insufficient engine oil Insufficient battery charge...
  • Page 28 Have the fault rectified by a have suffered irreparable Replacing rear turn indicator specialist workshop, prefer- damage. bulb ( ably an authorised BMW Have the fault rectified as Motorrad dealer. Bulbs defective quickly as possible by a Front light bulb defective...

  • Page 29: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    Seek the advice of a spe- anti-theft alarm has lost a sig- cialist workshop, preferably nificant proportion of its ori- an authorised BMW Motor- ginal capacity. There is no rad dealer. assurance of how long the anti-theft alarm can remain...
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes once per Self-diagnosis not completed second Lights up ABS fault ( Lights up ABS switched off (...
  • Page 31 The ABS function is not avail- specialist workshop, prefer- able, because self-diagnosis ably an authorised BMW did not complete. The mo- Motorrad dealer. torcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel ABS switched off sensors to be tested.

  • Page 33: Operation

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

  • Page 34: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( steering lock Switching off ignition Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mis- laid ( 33).

  • Page 35: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser to turn the handlebars to the cific to your motorcycle and helps protect your BMW Mo- left or right. However, the mo- they are transmitted via the torrad motorcycle from theft, torcycle is more stable on a ring aerial in the ignition lock.

  • Page 36: Hazard Warning

    You can obtain replace- hazard warning flashers, ment/extra keys only through and remains active until an authorised BMW Motorrad you release the button. The dealer. The keys are part hazard warning flashers of an integrated security...

  • Page 37: Tripmaster

    Tripmaster Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off. Operating Tripmaster Switching off hazard warning flashers Briefly press the Tripmaster button 1 once to proceed to each subsequent step in the You have the option of using cycle. pushbutton 1 in the instru- ment cluster to operate the Press cancel button 3.
  • Page 38 Residual range The Tripmaster display field Press and hold down Trip- cycles through the following master button 1 until the Residual range 1 is displayed sequence: reading changes. with the word RANGE only The tripmeter is reset to Total distance covered when the fuel level has zero.

  • Page 39: Clock

    The calculated range is an approximate value. Consequently, BMW Motorrad Attempting to set the recommends that you should clock while riding the not try to use the full residual...

  • Page 40: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hour increments by one each time you press the (kill switch) button. Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes. Minutes reading 3 starts to flash. Press button 1. The minute increments by A Normal operating posi- one each time you press the tion (run) button.

  • Page 41: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Heating off. 50 % heat output (one Grip heating switch dot visible).

  • Page 42: Brakes

    Lights Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Switching on the side Span between handlebar lights grip and clutch lever de- The side lights switch on creases. automatically when the Brakes ignition is switched on. The side lights place a Adjusting handbrake strain on the battery.

  • Page 43: Headlight

    Have the headlight set High-beam headlight accordingly by a specialist switched off. workshop, preferably an Press the bottom part of authorised BMW Motorrad Press and hold down switch 1 for the high-beam dealer. switch 1 for the left turn headlight.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    Consult a specialist work- setting is correct. shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in Adjusting headlight order to avoid damaging the beam throw plastic lens of the light. A Neutral position...
  • Page 45 Cancelling turn indicators Press left-hand turn indicat- Press right-hand turn indic- or button 1. ator button 2. Left-hand turn indicators Right-hand turn indicators Press cancel button 3. switched on. switched on. The turn indicators are Telltale light for left-hand Telltale light for right-hand cancelled automatically turn indicators flashes.

  • Page 46: Front And Rear Seats

    Front and rear seats The front seat engages with an audible click. Removing front seat Remove the rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the Make sure the ground is motorcycle on its stand. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.

  • Page 47: Helmet Holder

    Installing rear seat Guide the wire rope under- The helmet catch can neath rear frame 3 and slip scratch the panelling. Position the rear seat in the eyes of the wire rope Make sure the lock is out of mounts 1 and push it back. into helmet-holder slot 2.

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Mirrors deactivating this motorcycle's ABS warning light ON. ABS function. Adjusting mirrors Note the detailed descrip- When the ABS warning light tion of the ABS system, which comes on, release the ABS starts on page ( 64). button within five seconds. The warnings for 'ABS Deactivating ABS fault' and 'ABS OFF' are...

  • Page 49: Suspension Settings

    to suit the terrain and the If you switch the ignition off then on again and intended use. the ABS light comes back on, Shock-absorber settings there is a fault in the ABS. and spring preload Suspension settings Damping must be adapted to suit spring preload.
  • Page 50 Make sure the ground is Turn adjusting ring to stage level and firm and place the 2. (Motorcycle with full load of motorcycle on its stand. fuel, with rider 85 kg) Adjusting damping for rear wheel Your motorcycle's hand- ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic Adjust the rear shock ab-...

  • Page 51: Settings, Sport Suspension Oe

    ing screw 1 in the direction lock by turning adjusting indicated by the H arrow. ring 1 counter-clockwise. If you want a softer damp- If you want to increase ing characteristic, use a spring preload, turn screwdriver to turn adjust- adjusting ring 2 clockwise.
  • Page 52 Adjusting damping If you want to reduce damp- ing, turn adjusting ring 1 characteristic for front clockwise. wheel Rebound stage basic Your motorcycle's hand- setting ling will suffer if you do With OE Sport suspension: not match the spring-preload Turn bottom knob clockwise and damping-characteristic to limit stop, then back it off settings.
  • Page 53 being ridden can lead to acci- With OE Sport suspension: dents. 85 kg (Motorcycle with full Do not attempt to adjust load of fuel, with rider) spring preload unless the 158 mm (Spring length (no motorcycle is at a standstill. load on rear wheel)) Make sure the ground is Adjusting rebound-stage...
  • Page 54 Adjusting compression- stage damping for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. If you want to increase If you want to increase rebound-stage damping, compression-stage turn adjusting ring 1 damping, turn adjusting counter-clockwise.

  • Page 55: Tyres

    Setting length of spring Tyres If you want to reduce the length of the spring strut, strut Checking tyre pressures turn nut 1 clockwise. Make sure the ground is Incorrect tyre pressure Once you have set level and firm and place the adversely affects the the spring strut to the motorcycle on its stand.
  • Page 56 Check tyre pressures against the data below. Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold) 2.5 bar (Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold) Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold) 2.9 bar (Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold) If tyre pressure is too low: Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 57: Riding

    Refuelling ..... Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS...

  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...
  • Page 59 High voltage In extreme cases, the Unburned fuel will des- motorcycle could catch fire. troy the catalytic con- Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause immediately after starting the protection of the catalytic...

  • Page 60: Checklist

    ponents are not designed to switched on the ignition, as Cases correctly installed otherwise the engine will withstand. Damage caused in and luggage secured this way is not covered by the refuse to start. When the At regular intervals: warranty. gearbox is in neutral, the Engine oil level (every refuel- green neutral telltale light is...
  • Page 61 gage the clutch after switch- test is aborted if you start the With OE Anti-lock braking ing on the ignition. system (ABS): engine before it completes. Phase 1 Switch on the ignition. The start attempt is General warning light Pre-ride check is automatically interrupted shows red.

  • Page 62: Running In

    Bear in mind that the ABS Test of the diagnosis- specialist workshop, prefer- function is not available. compatible system ably an authorised BMW Have the fault rectified as components with the Motorrad dealer. quickly as possible by a motorcycle at a standstill.

  • Page 63: Parking Your

    Parking your Keep to the specified engine New brake pads can ex- speeds for running in. tend stopping distance motorcycle by a significant margin. Do not exceed the rpm lim- Placing motorcycle on Apply the brakes in good its recommended for run- side stand time.

  • Page 64: Refuelling

    Removing motorcycle Refuelling Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight from side stand Fuel is highly flammable. is taken by the stand and Unlock the steering lock. A naked flame close to dismount to the left. From the left, grip the the fuel tank can cause a fire If the motorcycle is on handlebars with both hands.

  • Page 65: Brake System, General

    are quoted for the recommen- Brake system, general Leaded fuel will destroy ded grade of fuel. the catalytic converter. Descending mountain Use only unleaded fuel. Recommended fuel passes grade Make sure the ground is There is a danger of the level and firm and place the Super Plus unleaded (98 RON brakes fading if you use...

  • Page 66: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    Dirt or mud on brakes Brake system with out. BMW Motorrad ABS When riding on loose surfaces or muddy How does ABS work? Salt on brakes roads, the brakes may fail The amount of braking force...
  • Page 67 ABS has to intervene to keep the road surface. At this in- more braking force can be the front wheel from locking; stant the BMW Motorrad ABS transmitted without the wheel this increases stopping dis- must assume an extremely locking.
  • Page 68 What is the design messages can be issued. over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract baseline for BMW In addition to problems with their effects.
  • Page 69 ABS function by switching the igni- tion off and on again. What significance devolves on regular maintenance? Invariably, a technical system cannot perform beyond the abilities dictated by its level of maintenance. To ensure that the BMW Mo-...

  • Page 71: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Power socket ....

  • Page 72: General Instructions

    BMW motor- that are approved by BMW for cycles without constituting this purpose. a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...
  • Page 73 board power supply system is minimised, the supply to the power socket is cut off ap- proximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, and it is also temporarily in- terrupted during the start pro- cedure. Cable routing The cables from the power socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they:...

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Jump start ....Toolkit ......Battery .

  • Page 76: General Instructions

    General instructions Toolkit information from your author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The Maintenance chapter de- scribes straightforward pro- Additional toolkit for cedures for checking and re- sport suspension (OE) placing certain wear parts. Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. The...
  • Page 77 1. pressure warning does by a specialist workshop, not fulfil the function of an preferably an authorised oil gauge. The only way of BMW Motorrad dealer. checking whether the oil level is correct is to check the oil sight glass.

  • Page 78: Brake System, General

    Have all work on the brake gine oil filler neck. system performed by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Brake system, general an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Dependability of the brake system Checking brake A fully functional brake sys-...

  • Page 79: Brake Pads

    If the wear indicating marks Make sure the ground is are no longer clearly visible: level and firm and place the Have the brake pads re- motorcycle on its stand. placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 80: Brake Fluid

    BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake system. Visually inspect the brake In order to ensure the de- Brake fluid...
  • Page 81 If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check the brake fluid level in rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 82: Clutch

    Move the handlebars to the below the permitted level: straight-ahead position. Clutch fluid level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a Do not permit the clutch fluid specialist workshop, prefer- level to drop. ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 83: Tyres

    TI, TWI or tyres by an arrow. Your motorcycle's hand- For each size of tyre BMW ling and grip can be im- If the tyre tread no longer Motorrad tests certain makes, paired even before the tyres...
  • Page 84 Use only wheels and tyres ap- proved by BMW Motorrad for your type of motorcycle. You can obtain detailed in- formation from your author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com.
  • Page 85 Raise the front of the mo- BMW Motorrad can torcycle until the front wheel supply an adapter for can rotate freely. BMW Mo- removing the quick-release torrad recommends the axle. This adapter can BMW Motorrad front wheel be combined with any...
  • Page 86 With OE Anti-lock braking system (ABS): specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- Do not damage the ABS torrad dealer. sensor on the left-hand side when rolling out the wheel. There is a risk of dam-...
  • Page 87 With OE Anti-lock braking system (ABS): Raise the front wheel, insert Install securing screws 2 quick-release axle 6 and and tighten to specified tighten to specified torque. torque. The cable of the ABS Brake caliper to slider Quick-release axle in sensor could chafe tube axle holder...
  • Page 88 Seat the mudguard in hold- the fasteners checked by a er 1. specialist workshop, prefer- Install the screws on left ably an authorised BMW Mo- and right. torrad dealer. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads Check that the wheel ad- are bedded.

  • Page 89: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. A front wheel stand for Fit the front wheel stand simple, safe changing of Place the motorcycle on an the front wheel is available auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- from BMW Motorrad. The...

  • Page 90: Rear Wheel Stand

    There is a risk of dam- the front wheel stand to the aging the ABS sensor Rear wheel stand desired height. ring of the BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad offers a rear- ABS. Centre the front wheel stand wheel stand for holding mo-...

  • Page 91: Bulbs

    Fitting rear wheel stand Push the rear-wheel stand Lift the motorcycle upright, from the right onto the rear simultaneously pressing the Use screws 1 to set the axle. lever down until the stand rear-wheel stand to the de- supports the motorcycle in Push the retaining disc on sired height.
  • Page 92 users to oversee you and overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. your motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as Replacing high- soon as possible; always beam/low-beam carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. headlight bulb The bulb is pressurised If it is not standing firmly, and can cause injury if the motorcycle could...
  • Page 93 High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disengage spring clips 5 Close and lock spring from the fastenings and clips 5. swing them aside. Insert the bulb; make sure that projection 7 is correctly positioned (high-beam headlight down...
  • Page 94 Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Install cover 2 (low-beam Disconnect plug 2. headlight) or cover 3 (high- beam headlight). Replacing parking-light bulb Remove cap 1. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 95 Remove bulb 4 from the Push bulb 4 into its socket. Connect plug 2. bulb holder. Replace the defective bulb. Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Turn bulb socket 3 clock- Install cap 1. wise to install.
  • Page 96 Replacing front turn Remove bulb 3 from the bulb holder. indicator bulb Replace the defective bulb. If it is not standing firmly, Front flashing turn indic- the motorcycle could ator bulbs topple in the course of the R10W / 12 V / 10 W operations described below.
  • Page 97 Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter- clockwise and remove it Replacing rear turn from the bulb housing. indicator bulb Replace the defective bulb. Rear flashing turn indic- If it is not standing firmly, ator bulbs the motorcycle could topple in the course of the R10W / 12 V / 10 W operations described below.

  • Page 98: Jump Start

    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 Turn bulb 2 clockwise to Install screw 1.

  • Page 99: Battery

    itive terminal of the donor Do not use proprietary Removing front seat ( battery. start-assist sprays or When jump-starting the en- other products to start the Then connect one end of gine, do not disconnect the engine. battery from the on-board the black jump lead to the negative terminal of the electrical system.
  • Page 100 7 688 864 (220 V) or, as obtain additional information side down applicable, 71 60 7 688 865 from your authorised BMW (110 V). If you are in doubt, If the battery is not dis- Motorrad dealer. disconnect the battery from...
  • Page 101 ted to the motorcycle's on- structions for caring for your Disconnection in battery. Always fully recharge board electrical system. the wrong sequence the battery before restoring it Comply with the operating increases the risk of to use short-circuits. instructions of the charger. Always proceed in the correct The motorcycle's Remove the battery...
  • Page 102 Lift the battery up and out; Always proceed in the correct work it slightly back and sequence. forth if it is difficult to re- Never install the battery move. without the protective cap. Installing battery Connect the positive lead to the positive terminal.

  • Page 103: Care

    Care Care products ....102 Washing motorcycle ..102 Cleaning easily damaged components ....103 Paint care .

  • Page 104: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried and care products you can mover to soften and wash off out.

  • Page 105: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Chrome can be damaged. can cause damage. Do not use cleaning agents Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays that contain alcohol, solvents shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that...

  • Page 106: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends wheel. otherwise the paint can applying only BMW car wax or Before laying the vehicle be affected or become products containing carnauba up out of use, have the discoloured.

  • Page 107: Restoring Motorcycle To

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through the checklist.

  • Page 109: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..108 Threaded fasteners ... 109 Engine ..... . . 110 Riding specifications .

  • Page 110: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 58). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 58).

  • Page 111: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm...

  • Page 112: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitud- inally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Effective displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 Nominal output 90 kW, - at engine speed: 8250 min Maximum torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 6800 min With OE Power reduction:...
  • Page 113 BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques- tions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 114: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.15 s Clutch Clutch type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re- action damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Primary transmission ratio 1.824 (31:17 teeth) Gear ratio, 1st gear 2.277 (41:18 teeth)

  • Page 115: Final Drive

    With OE Sport suspension: BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and telescopic forks, with adjustable rebound-stage damping and adjustable...
  • Page 116 Rear wheel guidance, type BMW Paralever, consisting of rear wheel swinging arm with central spring strut, re- action link supported by final-drive housing and frame. Rear suspension type Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, progressive compression-stage damping, steplessly...

  • Page 117: Brakes

    Brakes Front brakes, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2- piston floating calliper and brake disc fixed to final drive Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres...

  • Page 118: Electrics

    Tyre designation, rear 180/55-17 With OE Wide tyres: 190/50-17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Rating of on-board socket...
  • Page 119 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE ±0.1 Spark plug electrode gap mm, When new Spark plug electrode gap 1 mm, Wear limit Lighting High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs...

  • Page 120: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular spaceframe with steel front and centre sections, aluminium rear section and load-bearing drive unit Type plate, location Front panel carrier, inboard, right Vehicle identification umber (VIN), location Frame front section, top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2151 mm Height of motorcycle 1177 mm, in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 121: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras permitted gross weight 410 kg maximum payload (without optional extras) 197 kg...

  • Page 123: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..122 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 122...

  • Page 124: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Ser- To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. vice, Inspection and Annual always in optimum condition, Inspection work needed.

  • Page 125: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On-The-Spot Breakdown

    In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new tensive after-sales service BMW motorcycle enables BMW Running-in Check...

  • Page 126: Schedules

    Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted, and on the motorcycle's age and the distance it has covered. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply...

  • Page 127: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 128 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
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  • Page 132: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 133 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 134 Brake fluid Replacing high-beam Abbreviations and symbols, 6 checking fluid level, front headlight bulb, 90 brakes, 78 Replacing low-beam Pushbutton, 15 Checking fluid level, rear headlight bulb, 90 Warning light, 20 brakes, 79 Replacing parking-light Accessories Fluid reservoir, rear, 13 bulb, 92 General instructions, 70 Front fluid reservoir, 13...
  • Page 135 Dimensions Handlebar fittings Function description, 33 Technical data, 118 General view, left side, 15 Protection against theft, 33 General view, right side, 16 Warning, 24 Hazard warning flashers, 15 Electrics Switching off, 35 Technical data, 116 Final drive Switching on, 34 Emergency off switch (kill Technical data, 113 Headlight...
  • Page 136 Instrument cluster Switching on side lights, 40 Running gear Overview, 17 Setting length, 53 Low-beam headlight, 18 Sensor for lighting, 17 Technical data, 113 Running in, 60 Maintenance Jump start, 96 General instructions, 74 Intervals, 123 Safety instructions, 56 Multifunction display, 17 Brakes, 63 Keys, 32 correct loading, 56...
  • Page 137 Spring preload, front Transmission Technical data Starting engine, 58 Adjusting, 49 Brakes, 115 Technical data, 112 Setting for sport suspen- Bulbs, 117 Tripmaster sion, 47 Clutch, 112 Operation, 35 Spring preload, rear Dimensions, 118 Resetting tripmeter, 36 Adjusting, 47 Electrics, 116 Residual range, 36 Setting for sport suspen- Engine, 110...
  • Page 138 Wheels Vehicle Installing front wheel, 84 Care, 101 Installing rear wheel, 86 Cleaning, 101 Removing front wheel, 82 General view, left side, 11 Removing rear wheel, 86 General view, right side, 13 Technical data, 115 Laying up, 104 Parking, 61 Restoring to use, 105 Warning light, general, 20 Warning lights, 17...
  • Page 139 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 140 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends Order No. 01 41 7 699 281 02.2006, 1st edition...

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