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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual HP2 Megamoto 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 Colour code Phone number 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- 4 Operation ... . . 27 5 Riding ....57 dex at the end of this Rider's Ignition switch and steer- Safety instructions .
  • Page 5 ....128 Protective wax coat- BMW Motorrad service ing ..... 108 quality .

  • 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 op- motorcycle is documented in Indicates the end of an tional extras originally Chapter 10. This record of item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

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

  • 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 Clutch-fluid reservoir Fuel-level indicator on fuel tank ( VIN, on steering head, right Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear sus- pension (compression stage) ( Adjuster for spring pre- load, rear ( Oil sight glass ( Filler neck for engine oil Height adjustment of the telescopic forks (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Power socket ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Adjuster for damping characteristic, front sus- pension (rebound stage) Adjuster for damping characteristic, front sus- pension (compression stage) ( Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear sus- pension (rebound stage) Setting spring-strut length (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery ( Rider's Manual Toolkit ( Weights table Table of tyre pressures...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the multifunc- tion display ( 31), Set- ting clock ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 34), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher, High- beam headlight switch...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Starter button ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Flashing turn indicat- ors, right ( 34), Hazard warning flashers ( Turn-indicator cancel button ( 34) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Sensor for instrument lighting Operating the multifunc- tion display (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ....Warnings .....

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Telltale lights Engine temperature The horizontal bars Multifunction display below the temperature symbol indicate the engine temperature. Warnings Mode of presentation Flashing turn indicators, left Clock ( High-beam headlight Gear indicator ( Idle Engine temperature Flashing turn indicators, right Odometer and tripmeters Gear indicator...
  • Page 23 warning. If two or more warn- ings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning symbols appear. Warnings in plain-text form alternate. The possible warnings are lis- ted on the next page.
  • Page 24 Warnings, overview Meaning EWS ! appears Lights up yellow Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display. FUEL ! appears Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine in emergency-operation display mode ( Flashes red Appears on the...
  • Page 25 Have the fault rectified as Fuel down to reserve shows yellow. quickly as possible by a General warning light Engine symbol appears specialist workshop, prefer- shows yellow. on the display. ably an authorised BMW FUEL ! appears on the dis- Motorrad dealer. play.
  • Page 26 The insufficient oil Battery is not being charged. ably an authorised BMW pressure warning does You can continue to Motorrad dealer. not fulfil the function of an ride until the battery is oil gauge.
  • Page 27 BMW dicators and number-plate A defective bulb places Motorrad dealer. light. your safety at risk be- cause it is easier for other Install the number-plate car- Rear light bulb defective users to oversee the motor- rier (...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Motorcycle height ... . . lock ......Tyres .

  • Page 30: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key, plus a key for removing the seat. Please consult the informa- tion on the electronic immob- iliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 29).

  • Page 31: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser to turn the handlebars to the in the ignition lock. The igni- helps protect your BMW mo- left or right. However, the mo- tion is not enabled for starting torcycle from theft, and this...

  • Page 32: Clock

    Switch on the ignition. If you prefer, you can use extra keys only through an button 2 for this purpose. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security sys- tem, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the le- gitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 33: Multifunction Display

    The hours reading incre- ments by one each time you press the button. Hold down the button. Minutes reading 4 flashes. Press the button. The minutes reading incre- ments by one each time you press the button. Hold down the button. Press button 1.

  • Page 34: Lights

    The calculated range is an approximate value. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Press and hold down but- ton 1.
  • Page 35 Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight switched on. The low-beam headlight Move full-beam headlight switches on automatically switch 1 to the centre posi- when you start the engine. tion. When the engine is not High-beam headlight running you can switch switched off. on the lights by switching on Press the bottom section the ignition and either switch-...

  • Page 36: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Telltale light for left-hand Right-hand turn indicators turn indicators flashes. switched on. Switching on left flashing Telltale light for right-hand turn indicators Switching on right turn indicators flashes. flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition. Cancelling turn Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are indicators cancelled automatically...

  • Page 37: Hazard Warning Flash

    Hazard warning Switching off hazard warning flashers flashers Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Do not use Simultaneously press but- the hazard warning flashers ton 1 for left turn indicators for longer than absolutely and button 2 for right turn necessary.

  • Page 38: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding (kill switch) the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill. A Normal operating posi- tion (run) B Engine switched off.

  • Page 39: Brakes

    Handlebars Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Adjustable handlebars Span between handlebar You can turn the handlebar grip and clutch lever de- clamping blocks 180° to in- creases. crease or decrease handlebar reach. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Turn adjusting screw 1 Changing the position of clockwise.
  • Page 40 Lift the handlebars clear of the bottom clamping blocks. Long-reach position, handle- Remove small screws 1. bars away from rider. While holding the handlebars, remove large Adjusting handlebars screws 2. Remove bottom handlebar Make sure the ground is Remove top clamping clamping blocks 4.
  • Page 41 Place bottom handlebar Place bottom handlebar Position the handlebars and top handlebar clamp- clamping blocks 4 in posi- clamping blocks 4 in posi- tion with tapped holes 5 to tion with tapped holes 5 to ing blocks 3 on the bottom the rear.
  • Page 42 Always have the security of bar clamping block the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- 19 Nm ably an authorised BMW Mo- A gap remains between the torrad dealer. Align the handlebars in the handlebar clamping blocks clamping blocks such that...

  • Page 43: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspen- sion to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the mo- torcycle is heavily loaded and Push protective cap 1 up reduce spring preload ac-...
  • Page 44 ing ring 3 with second tool from the toolkit. Remove brake-fluid Use adjusting rings 2 and 3 to adjust spring preload. reservoir 1 from the holder, push the hose down slightly To turn the adjusting rings, and lay the reservoir on the engage tool 4 from above Paralever link.
  • Page 45 turn adjusting ring 3 in dir- Load-dependent ad- ection b. justment of spring pre- Tighten the lock by tighten- load ing adjusting ring 2 in direc- tion a with the tool from the 40 mm (Negative spring toolkit, while holding adjust- displacement of rear ing ring 3 with second tool wheel under load)

  • Page 46: Damping

    to turn the adjusting screws Adjust the damping char- on left and right in the + acteristic to suit spring pre- load. direction. If you want to reduce damp- Damping ing, use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screws on Setting left and right in the - direc- Damping must be adapted to...
  • Page 47 Compression stage, basic setting, front Turn bottom adjusting screw as far as it will go in the clockwise direction, then back it off 10 clicks in the counter-clockwise direction. Use adjusting screws 1 on Adjust the rebound stage by Adjusting rear rebound left and right to adjust the turning adjusting ring 1.
  • Page 48 justing ring 1 in the H direc- If you want to increase the tion. rebound stage, turn adjust- ing ring 1 in direction b. If you want to reduce the compression stage, turn ad- Rebound stage, basic justing ring 1 in the S direc- setting, rear tion.

  • Page 49: Motorcycle Height

    The length of the sprig strut can be varied. When changing the height of the motorcycle, always be sure to set the front and rear adjusters to the same set- tings. BMW Motorrad recommends riding with the adjusters set for the high position.
  • Page 50 Overview of possible motorcycle heights Setting for telescopic forks and spring strut for maximum motorcycle height. Setting for telescopic forks and spring strut for medium motorcycle height. Setting for telescopic forks and spring strut for minimum motorcycle height. Adjusting fork height Setting the telescopic forks and the spring strut to different heights would...
  • Page 51 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Align the fixed fork tube so Align the fixed fork tube so that the bottom edge of that ring mark 5 is flush with sealing cap 3 is flush with the top edge of top fork the top edge of top fork bridge 4.
  • Page 52 24 Nm the fasteners checked by a Repeat the procedure for specialist workshop, prefer- the second fixed fork tube. ably an authorised BMW Mo- Make sure that the settings torrad dealer. are identical for both fixed fork tubes. Tighten screws 2 to the Adjust the spring-strut specified tightening torque.
  • Page 53 Adjusting spring-strut length Setting the telescopic forks and the spring strut to different heights would have a detrimental effect on handling. Always match the height set- tings of the telescopic forks Turn nut 1 all the way in dir- Turn nut 1 until ring and the spring strut.
  • Page 54 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer. Tighten nut 2 in direction a to lock the adjuster.

  • Page 55: Tyres

    At high road speeds, tyre with OA Rear footrest: workshop, preferably an valves have a tendency authorised BMW Motorrad 2.5 bar (two-up and/or to open as a result of centrifu- dealer. with luggage, tyre cold) gal force.

  • Page 56: Seat

    Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic Remove screw 1 with spe- setting is correct.
  • Page 57 that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Push the seat forward into holders as far as it will go. Tighten screw 1 with special key 2 for the seat until it is hand-tight.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ... . . Checklist ..... . Starting ..... . . Running in .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Your author- acerbate these effects. Do not exceed the permiss- ised BMW Motorrad dealer Do not ride your motorcycle ible gross weight and be sure will be glad to advise you on after consuming alcohol,...
  • Page 61 Do not permit flammable ma- Inhaling the exhaust Do not run the fuel tank dry. fumes therefore terials to come into contact Do not attempt to start or represents a health hazard with the hot exhaust system. run the engine with a spark- and can even cause loss plug cap disconnected.

  • Page 62: Checklist

    otherwise the engine will Tampering with the en- Security of the luggage refuse to start. gine control unit can At regular intervals: result in mechanical loads Starting engine. Engine oil level (every refuel- that the motorcycle's com- ling stop) ponents are not designed to Brake-pad wear (every third withstand.
  • Page 63 Phase 1 specialist workshop, prefer- ing on the ignition. General warning light ably an authorised BMW The start attempt is shows red. Motorrad dealer. automatically interrupted CHECK! appears on the if battery voltage is too low.

  • Page 64: Running In

    Running in Tyres Running-in speed New tyres have a smooth The first 1000 km surface. This must be While running in the mo- roughened by riding in a <4000 min torcycle, vary the throttle restrained manner at various No full-load acceleration. opening and engine-speed heel angles until the tyres Avoid low engine speeds at...

  • Page 65: Cycle

    antee that the motorcycle will to turn the handlebars to the Swing your right leg over rest firmly on the stand. left or right. However, the mo- the seat and lift the motor- torcycle is more stable on a cycle to the upright position. Always check that the ground level surface with the handle- under the stand is level and...

  • Page 66: Refuelling

    Refuelling Refuelling Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Fuel is highly flammable. Fuel level Use only unleaded fuel. A naked flame close to the fuel tank can cause a fire Make sure the ground is or explosion. level and firm and place the Do not smoke.

  • Page 67: Brake System

    Wet brakes Usable fuel capacity After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden 13 l through water or ridden in the rain, the brake discs and Press the fuel tank cap pads might be wet and the down firmly to close. brakes might not take effect Remove the key and close immediately.
  • Page 68 Oil or grease on brakes Check the thickness of the brake pads more frequently Oil and grease on the and replace the brake pads in brake discs and pads good time. considerably diminish braking efficiency. Especially after repair and maintenance work, make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are free of oil and grease.

  • Page 69: Accessories

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

  • Page 70: General Instructions

    BMW mo- that are approved by BMW for torcycles without constitut- this purpose. ing a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...

  • Page 71: Luggage

    board power supply system is Luggage minimised, the supply to the Correct loading power socket is cut off ap- Overloading and imbal- proximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, anced loads can ad- versely affect the motorcycle's and it is also temporarily in- terrupted during the start pro- handling.

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Number-plate carrier ..101 Toolkit ......Engine oil .

  • Page 74: General Instructions

    General instructions Toolkit 4 Small plain screwdriver Adjusting damping charac- The Maintenance chapter de- Toolkit teristic of front suspension scribes straightforward pro- cedures for checking and re- Toolkit for spring strut placing certain wear parts. Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. The tightening torques for the threaded fasteners on your motorcycle are listed in the...

  • Page 75: Engine Oil

    Engine oil The insufficient oil pressure warning does Checking engine oil level not fulfil the function of an The engine can seize if oil gauge. The only way of the oil level is low, and checking whether the oil level this can lead to accidents.

  • Page 76: Brake System, General

    Always make sure that the oil BMW Motorrad dealer. cycle. level is correct. Do not ride the motorcycle if Topping up the engine oil...

  • Page 77: Brake Pads

    Have all work on the brake system performed by a spe- Brake pads worn past cialist workshop, preferably the minimum permiss- an authorised BMW Motorrad ible brake-pad thickness can dealer. cause a reduction in brak- ing efficiency and under cer-...
  • Page 78 (grooves) must be clearly visible. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 79: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disc is visible: Two rings visible: brake-pad Have the brake pads re- thickness is at least 50 % placed by a specialist work- One ring visible: brake-pad shop, preferably an author- thickness is at least 25 % ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 80 If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- Check the brake fluid level ably an authorised BMW in reservoir 1. Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 81: Clutch

    Wear of the brake pads ably an authorised BMW causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink. Motorrad dealer. Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be Check the clutch fluid level clearly perceptible.

  • Page 82: Tyres

    If the fluid Recommended tyres level of the marks. The loca- level drops: For each size of tyre BMW tions of the marks are indic- Unsuitable hydraulic flu- Motorrad tests and classifies ated on the edge of the tyre, ids could cause damage as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 83 BMW Motorrad recommends using only tyres tested by BMW Motorrad. You can obtain detailed in- formation from your author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www.bmw- Force the brake pads Once the calipers have motorrad.com. slightly apart by rocking...
  • Page 84 Roll the front wheel clear of Remove axle screw 2. damage. the forks. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer. The front wheel must be installed right way round...
  • Page 85 to rotate in the correct direc- Axle screw of front tion. wheel in axle holder Note the direction-of-rota- tion arrows on the tyre or the Thread-locking wheel rim. compound: Optimoly TA 40 Nm Without operating the brakes: firmly compress the forks and release;...
  • Page 86 Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 1 Place the motorcycle on an and tighten to specified screws 3 to the specified auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- tightening torque. torque. rad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Pinch bolt of axle hold-...

  • Page 87: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an ably an authorised BMW Mo- Tightening sequence: auxiliary stand before lifting torrad dealer. Tighten in diagonally op- the front wheel with the BMW posite sequence Motorrad front-wheel stand. 60 Nm...

  • Page 88: Rear-Wheel Stand

    (363972). cycle. Rear-wheel stand BMW Motorrad offers a rear- wheel stand for holding mo- torcycles (including those without centre stands) se- Align the two adapters 2 so curely upright for mainten- that the front forks are se- ance work.

  • Page 89: Bulbs

    Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (363980) with adapter shaft (363986) ap- propriate to the motorcycle. Push the rear-wheel stand Lift the motorcycle upright, from the right onto the rear simultaneously pressing the axle.
  • Page 90 yellow. If the rear light fails The types of bulb fitted handling problems, the the second filament of the procedure for changing bulbs to your motorcycle are brake light shines at reduced listed in the section entitled described below includes brightness to double as a rear "Technical data".
  • Page 91 Disengage spring clip 2 Insert bulb 3 into the head- Position the rubber cap 1 on the headlight housing from the fastening and light housing. swing it up. and push it into place. Close and lock spring Pull high-beam/low-beam clips 2. Installing headlight surround bulb 3 out of the headlight housing.
  • Page 92 procedure for changing bulbs described below includes removal of the headlight surround. Removing headlight sur- round ( Push bulb 1 into socket 2. Remove screws 1 on left and right. Installing headlight surround Remove the left and right headlight side panels. Removing headlight surround Make sure the ground is...
  • Page 93 Installing headlight Remove screw 1 and screws 2 on left and right. surround Tilt the headlight surround forward, but do not remove it at this point. Place the headlight sur- round in position. Install screw 1 and screws 2 Press bulb socket 4 into the on left and right, but do not headlight housing.
  • Page 94 Align the headlight surround Hold the left and right head- Remove screws 1 and 2. with the mark on screw 1. light side panels in position. Remove rear-light protect- Tighten screw 1. Install screws 1 on left and or 3. right.
  • Page 95 Replace the defective bulb. Remove the rear trim pan- els, taking care not to mis- Bulb for tail light/brake lay aluminium bushes 2. light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Turn bulb socket 2 counter- clockwise and pull it out of the rear light.
  • Page 96 Turn bulb socket 2 clock- Install screws 1. Hold rear-light protector 3 in wise and install it in the rear position. light. Install screws 1. Install screws 2. Install the seat ( Replacing turn indicator bulbs Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
  • Page 97 Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clock- Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install it in the bulb housing. wise and remove it from the bulb housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Pull the glass out of the...
  • Page 98 Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3. Remove the cable protect- Replace the defective bulb. Replacing number-plate Bulb for number-plate light bulb light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the W5W / 12 V / 5 W motorcycle on its stand.

  • Page 99: 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 Push bulb 2 into socket 3. Install the cable protector the jump leads are accident- with screw 1.

  • Page 100: Battery

    battery from the on-board battery. If the battery of Install the seat ( electrical system. your motorcycle is flat, use Battery spring-strut screw 1 as the Run the engine of the donor connection to ground. vehicle during jump-starting. Maintenance instructions Start the engine of the Correct upkeep, recharging vehicle with the discharged...
  • Page 101 BMW (110 V). If you are in doubt, If the battery is not dis- Motorrad dealer. connected, the on-board disconnect the battery from electronics (e.g. clock, etc.) the on-board systems and Charging battery when connect the charger directly gradually drain the battery.
  • Page 102 the battery before restoring it Comply with the operating to use instructions of the charger. The motorcycle's on- Removing battery board electronics know Note that the tripmeters when the battery is fully and the operating-hours charged. The on-board counter are reset to zero if the socket is switched off when battery is disconnected.

  • Page 103: Number-Plate Carrier

    tery holder to the left and Number-plate carrier Centre the battery between lay it over the frame. the ribs on the air-filter box. Removing number-plate carrier Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Tilt the battery 90°...
  • Page 104 Installing number-plate Push wiring-harness end of plug 1 into the holder of carrier protective plug 2. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Remove screws 4 and screw 5. Remove the number-plate carrier and thread out the Remove screws 3 on left cables.
  • Page 105 Disconnect the number- plate plug and the protect- ive plug. Install screws 4 and screw 5. Remove wiring-harness end of plug 1 from the holder. Connect plug 1 and seat it in the holder. Seat protective plug 2 in its holder.

  • Page 107: Care

    Care Care products ....106 Washing motorcycle ..106 Cleaning easily damaged com- ponents ..... . 107 Paint care .

  • Page 108: 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 109: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Chrome Using silicone sprays for Windscreen the care of rubber seals Use plenty of water and BMW Headlight lens made of can cause damage. shampoo to clean chrome, plastic particularly if it has been Do not use silicone sprays Glass cover of the instru- exposed to road salt.

  • Page 110: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad dealers can BMW Motorrad recommends provide suitable auxiliary otherwise the paint can applying only BMW car wax or stands. be affected or become products containing carnauba discoloured. Substances Before laying the vehicle wax or synthetic wax.

  • Page 111: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..110 Threaded fasteners ... 111 Engine ..... . . 114 Riding specifications .

  • Page 112: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever...

  • Page 113: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar clamping block to fork bridge M10 x 100 38 Nm Handlebar to handlebar clamp- ing block M8 x 30 19 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece 25 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 30 Nm...
  • Page 114 Front wheel Value Valid Pinch bolt of axle holder M6 x 30 2x each side, alternately 8 Nm Axle screw of front wheel in axle holder Lubricate thread, M22 x 1.5 40 Nm Optimoly TA Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Rear wheel...
  • Page 115 Spring strut, rear Value Valid Locknut of spring basic setting at top spring retainer 5 Nm Locknut of length adjustment at bottom spring retainer 40 Nm Fork bridge Value Valid Fork bridge, top, to fork fixed tube M8 x 30 2x each side, alternately 24 Nm Fork bridge, bottom, to fork...

  • Page 116: Engine

    Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal output 83 kW, Over: 7500 min with OE Power reduction: 79 kW, Over: 7500 min Torque...
  • Page 117 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 118: Riding Specifications

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperat- ures SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C SAE 5 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, oper- ation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, oper-...

  • Page 119: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re- action damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ra- 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 120: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of final drive 2.82 : 1 Running gear Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 160 mm, At wheel Projection of fork tube in fork bridge, top 3 mm, for high seat height (with cap) 16 mm, for medium seat height...

  • Page 121: Brakes

    Spring-strut length 400 mm, for high seat height 394 mm, for medium seat height 388 mm, for low seat height Brakes Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4- piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pis-...

  • Page 122: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type Cast aluminium wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 X 17 Rear wheel type Cast aluminium wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.50"...
  • Page 123 Tyre combinations recommended at time of front: Metzeler Sportec M3, 120/70 ZR17 M/ going to press (As at: 27.02.2007) C (58W) rear: Metzeler Sportec M3, 180/55 ZR17 M/ C (73W) front: Michelin Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear: Michelin Pilot Power, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) front: Dunlop Sportmax D209F Qualifier, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
  • Page 124 front: Continental Sport Attack, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear: Continental Sport Attack, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) front: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC4, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC3, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold with OA Rear footrest: 2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...

  • Page 125: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket Fuses The circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni- tion is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 126: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...

  • Page 127: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2350 mm Height of motorcycle 1420 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mirrors Width of motorcycle 922 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 890 mm, high 877 mm, middle 860 mm, low Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1940 mm, high 1910 mm, middle 1880 mm, low...

  • Page 128: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel Permissible gross weight 380 kg Maximum payload 181 kg...

  • Page 129: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..128 BMW Motorrad service qual- ity ......128...

  • Page 130: Bmw Motorrad Service Qual

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

  • Page 131: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On- The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    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 132 BMW Service authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. After the first 10,000 km and every additional 20,000 km (30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km, etc.) if this distance is covered within a year. BMW Inspection After the first 20,000 km and every additional 20,000 km (40,000 km, 60,000 km, 80,000 km, etc.) if this...

  • Page 133: 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 134 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-...
  • Page 135 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-...
  • Page 136 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-...
  • Page 137 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-...

  • Page 138: Confirmation Of 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 139 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 140 Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Care, 105 Checking front, 75 Accessories Checklist, 60 Checking rear, 76 General instructions, 68 Cleaning, 105 Running in, 62 Clock Brakes Adjusting, 30 Adjusting handbrake Battery, 15 Clutch lever, 37 Charging when connec- Adjusting clutch lever, 36 Checking operation, 75 ted, 99 Checking fluid level, 79...
  • Page 141 Dimensions EWS, 29 Hazard warning flashers, 16 Technical data, 125 Warning, 23 Switching off, 35 Switching on, 35 Headlight Electrics Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 13 Adjustment for driving on Technical data, 123 Frame left/driving on right, 53 Emergency off switch (kill Technical data, 124 Beam throw, 53 switch), 17, 36...
  • Page 142 Laying up, 108 Parking, 62 Safety instructions Brakes, 65 Lights Power socket, 13, 68 Correct loading, 58 Headlight flasher, 16, 33 Pre-ride check, 61 Riding, 58 High-beam headlight, 33 Seat Low-beam headlight, 33 Rear-wheel drive Installation, 54 Parking light, 33 Technical data, 118 Removal, 54 Side light, 32...
  • Page 143 Transmission General view, right side, 13 Technical data For starting, 60 Laying up, 108 Brakes, 119 Technical data, 117 Parking, 62 Bulbs, 124 Troubleshooting chart, 110 Restoring to use, 108 Clutch, 117 Turn indicators Vehicle identification num- Dimensions, 125 Left, 16 ber, 11 Electrics, 123 Right, 17...
  • Page 144 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 145 2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold with OA Rear footrest: 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *01417701441* BMW recommends *01417701441* Order No. 01 41 7 701 441 04.2007, 1st edition...

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