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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual F 700 GS...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Battery ..... . 62 BMW Motorrad ABS ..42 Multifunction display ..17 BMW Motorrad ASC .
  • Page 5 Body panels ....112 BMW Motorrad ABS ..75 Brakes ....130 Air filter .
  • Page 6 12 Service ....136 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ....136 Maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: 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 10: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 12: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Adjuster, spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...

  • Page 13: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Standard toolkit ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (in rear of vehicle) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Rider's Manual (below con- trol unit) ( Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 14: Underneath The Trim

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 115) Air-filter housing ( 113)

  • Page 15: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display ( 36). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 37). Hazard warning flashers Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability...

  • Page 16: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Starter button ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 17: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Setting clock ( 35). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select display ( 36). Resetting tripmeter 37).
  • Page 18 Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev. counter...

  • Page 19: Status Indicators

    Multifunction display Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with heated handlebar grips Display showing chosen level of grip heating with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( with tyre pressure monit- oring (RDC) Tyre pressures ( Warning for coolant tem- perature ( Service due ( Values area (...

  • Page 20: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 10 Coolant temperature display with on-board computer 11 – with on-board computer (OE) Distance travelled after fuel Gear indicator; "N" indic- down to reserve ( ates neutral 12 Fuel level ( Average consumption 13 – with on-board computer (OE) Values area ( Average speed...

  • Page 21: Warning And Telltale

    Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning light ( Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( 20) ( General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light for right turn indicators...

  • Page 22: Fuel Level

    Fuel level Fuel reserve The odometer for the fuel re- serve is reset when the amount Due to the complex shape of the The amount of fuel present in of fuel is greater than the reserve fuel tank, it is impossible to de- the fuel tank when the fuel warn- volume.

  • Page 23: Ambient Temperature

    When the (RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- meter reading at which a service Ambient temperature is due drops below 1000 km,...

  • Page 24: Warnings

    Warnings that do not have warn- The detailed description of based on a reference tyre tem- ing lights of their own are indic- BMW Motorrad RDC starts on perature of 20 °C. The front page ( 78). ated by 'general' warning light 1 tyre pressure is on the left 1;...
  • Page 25 A reading in values area 2 that constitutes a warning is accompanied by warning triangle 3. These warnings can alternate with the odometer readings ( 36). The status of the 'General' warn- ing light matches the most ur- gent warning. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 27 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault ( lights up yellow + "...
  • Page 28 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display -- - + " " or " Signal transmission disrupted ( " appears on the display. -- - lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system error "...
  • Page 29 If the coolant temperature placed, preferably by an au- General warning light shows is frequently too high, have thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. red. the fault rectified as soon Fuel down to reserve as possible by a specialist The temperature symbol...

  • Page 30: Outside Temperature

    ( 107). operation mode specialist workshop, preferably Replacing parking-light bulb General warning light shows an authorised BMW Motorrad 108). yellow. dealer. Replacing LED for brake light Engine symbol appears on and tail light ( 109).

  • Page 31: Abs Fault

    The rider has switched off the ing is particularly high on bridges ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS system. and where the road is in shade. Activate ABS function ( 43).

  • Page 32: Asc Intervention

    ASC warning light shows. quickly as possible by a with Automatic Stability Control specialist workshop, preferably (ASC) Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad The rider has switched off the dealer. ASC warning light slow- ASC system. flashes. Activate ASC.
  • Page 33 (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring workshop, preferably an (RDC) authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light dealer. flashes red. General warning light shows If you are unsure whether the yellow. + "...
  • Page 34 Increase speed above this toms. Under these circum- specialist workshop, preferably threshold and observe the RDC stances: an authorised BMW Motorrad readings. Assume that a per- Have the fault rectified by a dealer. manent fault has not occurred specialist workshop, preferably...
  • Page 35 Possible cause: The tyre-pressure battery is al- most at full capacity. There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can re- main operational. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 36: Operation

    Consult a specialist workshop, ABS self-diagnosis is ited period of time. preferably an authorised performed. ( The battery can be recharged BMW Motorrad dealer. with Automatic Stability Control via the on-board socket. (ASC) Locking handlebars ASC self-diagnosis is per- Turn the handlebars all the way formed.

  • Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser

    Switch on the ignition. Handlebars locked. BMW Motorrad dealer. If you Key can be removed. wish to do this, you will need to bring all other keys for the motor- Electronic immobiliser bike with you.

  • Page 38: Reading

    Reading Warnings, if applicable Select display with on-board computer Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 flashes. Press button 1 to select the Repeatedly press the button reading in values area 2. until the hours number is cor- Press button 1 to select the The following values can be dis-...

  • Page 39: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch distance travelled after fuel Select average consumption or down to reserve in km average speed. Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. You can switch from the odo- meter reading to a stopwatch 2. Press and hold down button 1 The readout is in hours, minutes, until the value shown is reset.
  • Page 40 use button 1 to operate the on- Changing button board computer. functions The stopwatch continues to time in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading. Similarly, the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar- ily switch off the ignition. Operating stopwatch When the stopwatch is stopped, press button 2 to...

  • Page 41: Lights

    Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight and : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on headlight flasher The low-beam headlight comes the handlebar fitting. on automatically under the fol- : Stopwatch operated by lowing conditions: means of button 2 in the in- If the engine is started strument panel.

  • Page 42: Turn Indicators

    Hazard warning The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after flashers you have ridden for approximately Operate hazard warning 10 seconds and covered a dis- flashers tance of about 300 m. Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 43: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off the hazard warning flashers. Normal operating position Ignition can be switched off. (run) Emergency off switch (kill Press button 1 again to switch switch) off the hazard warning flashers. Grip heating with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch...

  • Page 44: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS The increase in power con- sumption caused by hav- Deactivate ABS function ing the heated handlebar grips Bring the motorcycle to a stop switched on can drain the battery or, if the motorcycle is at a if you are riding at low engine standstill, switch on the igni- speeds.

  • Page 45: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    5 km/h after the ignition was setting. switched off and then on again. Release button 1 within two seconds. BMW Motorrad ASC Press and hold down button 1 ABS warning light remains until the ABS warning light with Automatic Stability Control changes status.

  • Page 46: Clutch

    Activate ASC function You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.

  • Page 47: Brakes

    Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span Attempting to adjust the between the clutch lever and...

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) to Adjust the mirrors clamping piece Joining compound: Multi-wax spray 20 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Spring preload Push protective cap 1 up over Setting the threaded fastener on the Turn the mirror to the correct It is essential to set spring pre- mirror arm.

  • Page 49: Damping

    Adjust damping to suit spring Basic setting of spring preload. preload, rear If you want to increase spring Turn the adjuster as far as it preload, use the tool from the will go counter-clockwise, then on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 back it off 5 clicks (One-up clockwise.
  • Page 50 Adjust the damping for Basic setting of rear- rear wheel suspension damping Make sure the ground is level characteristic and firm and place the motor- Turn the adjusting screw as cycle on its stand. far as it will go in the clock- wise direction and then back it off one and a half turns (One- up without luggage)

  • Page 51: Electronic Suspension Ad

    COMF Electronic Suspension : Comfortable damping characteristic Adjustment ESA NORM : Normal damping char- with Electronic Suspension acteristic Adjustment (ESA) SPORt : Sporty damping characteristic Possible settings With the help of Electronic The setting shows briefly, then Suspension Adjustment (ESA), disappears automatically.

  • Page 52: Tyres

    Always check that the tyre pres- To make different adjustment to Tyre pressure, rear sures are correct. the damping: Repeatedly press button 1 until At high road speeds, tyre the setting you want to use 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with valves installed perpendicu- appears on the display.

  • Page 53: Seat

    2 is pointing toward seek the advice of a specialist the headlight slightly about its workshop, preferably an author- marker 3. horizontal axis. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tighten screws 1 on left and Tighten screws 1 on left and right. right. Seat...

  • Page 54: Helmet Holder

    Remove the seat and place it, rubber buffers down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Turn the key to the left in seat Use a plastic-sheathed steel lock 1 and hold it in this pos- cable to secure the helmet to ition while pressing down the helmet holder 1 on left or right.

  • Page 55: Rider's Manual

    met being damaged by the hot with anti-theft alarm (DWA) end silencer. If possible, attach the helmet on the right-hand side of the motorcycle. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet Make the opening side of the into position.

  • Page 56: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Overview Controls Conserving power in the vehicle's starter battery with anti-theft alarm (DWA) In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en- General information about sure that the vehicle will start, the anti-theft alarm (DWA) the DWA anti-theft alarm auto- Any attempt to move the vehicle, matically switches off the alarm change its position, start it...
  • Page 57 Activation with motion Conserving battery power If you want to activate the alarm function more than one minute sensor after switching off the ignition, you must press button 1 for longer than one second. If it is not armed within approximately one hour, the DWA anti-theft alarm shuts down in order not to draw power unnecessarily from...

  • Page 58: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Deactivating motion Alarm triggers motorcycle is to be sensor An alarm can be triggered by: transported the motion sensor attempt to switch on the igni- If you want to transport your tion with an unauthorised key motorcycle by train or on a disconnection of the anti-theft trailer, for example, it is advisable alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's...

  • Page 59: Deactivation

    Deactivating alarm control. This function does not Flashes 4x: Disconnection of change the status of the anti- the anti-theft alarm from the function theft alarm. vehicle's battery While an alarm is in progress an Information on alarm alarm tone sounds and the turn triggering indicators flash.

  • Page 60: Programming

    Programming options Programming anti-theft "Activation after ignition OFF" is programmed. alarm You can customise the follow- ing parameters of your anti-theft Turn indicators flash once. alarm: Alarm tone sounds once (if Confirmation alarm tone after programmed). activation/deactivation of the Alarm function is deactivated. anti-theft alarm in addition to Conserving battery power visual confirmation by turn in-...
  • Page 61 Under what The programming function is Step 2: active. No function allocated to this step. circumstances is Programming is a four-step Press button 1 or button 2. programming aborted? process, although no function Programming is aborted Step 3: Which alarm tone is allocated to step 2.

  • Page 62: Registration Of The Remote

    step in the programming Registering remote Acknowledgement tone sounds routine twice. control You can now register a maximum The anti-theft alarm status indic- of four remote control units with ator light stops flashing and four the anti-theft alarm. Registration acknowledgement tones sound. is a three-step process and has to be repeated for each remote Registration of the...

  • Page 63: Synchronising

    Termination of When is it necessary to Synchronising remote synchronise the remote registration control control? Logon is ended in the following situations: The remote control has to be 4 remote control units have synchronised if the buttons of been logged on. the remote control have been Ignition is switched OFF.

  • Page 64: Battery

    Battery remote control has to be syn- Slide old battery 8 forward from under retainer 6. chronised. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Using a battery of the When does the battery wrong type or inserting the have to be changed? battery with the polarity reversed can cause irreparable damage to The battery in the remote control the device.

  • Page 65: Riding

    Your authorised involve risk. When riding over Ensure that the case volumes BMW Motorrad dealer will be kerbs and similar obstacles, bear on the left and right are equal. glad to advise you on the correct in mind that your motorcycle's clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 66: Catalytic Converter

    stated on the label inside the Speed cause loss of consciousness with case. fatal consequences. If you ride at high speed, always Do not inhale exhaust fumes. bear in mind that various bound- with topcase Do not run the engine in an en- ary conditions can adversely af- Note the maximum permissible closed space.

  • Page 67: Checklist

    Tampering Do not run the fuel tank dry Tyre-tread depth and tyre pressures Do not attempt to start or run Tampering with motor- the engine with a spark-plug Cases correctly installed and cycle settings (e.g. elec- cap disconnected luggage secured. tronic engine management unit, Stop the engine immediately if throttle valves, clutch) can cause...
  • Page 68 Pre-ride check Pre-ride check is performed. The instrument panel runs a test ABS self-diagnosis is of the instruments and the telltale performed. ( and warning lights when the ig- with Automatic Stability Control nition is switched on: this is the (ASC) so-called "Pre-Ride-Check".
  • Page 69 BMW Motorrad ABS warning light flashes. are switched off in reverse se- dealer. quence. ASC self-diagnosis Phase 2 If a needle did not move or if a with Automatic Stability Control Test of the wheel-speed sensors...

  • Page 70: Running In

    Brake pads clines pose a risk of accident. an authorised BMW Motorrad Ride carefully and avoid New brake pads have to bed dealer. extremely sharp inclines. down before they can achieve their optimum friction levels.

  • Page 71: Off-Roading

    Redline warning Activating redline warning them down until the reading changes. Off-roading After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends checking the following after riding the motorcycle off-road: Tyre pressure The redline warning indicates Press button 1 and button 2 Tyre pressures reduced for...

  • Page 72: Brakes

    Brakes Apply the brakes in good time Rims until the brakes have been BMW Motorrad recommends How can stopping cleaned. checking the rims for damage distance be minimised? after off-roading. The brake pads will wear Each time the brakes are applied,...

  • Page 73: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Riding in the rain or through If the ground is soft or un- puddles of water BMW Motorrad ABS prevents even, there is no guaran- After the vehicle has been the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 74: Refuelling

    If the camber of the roadway Extend the centre stand and lift Recommended fuel permits, turn the handlebars all the motorcycle onto the stand. grade the way to the left. On a gradient, the motorcycle On a gradient, the motorcycle should always face uphill;...
  • Page 75 Fuel expands when hot. If filling occurs after the fuel Fuel escaping from an level has gone below the overfilled tank could make its way reserve limit, the amount filled onto the road surface. This could must be greater than the reserve cause a fall.

  • Page 76: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    pling; this is best done with the Remove the key and close the protective cap. support of a 2nd person. Push the motorcycle onto the Securing motorcycle transportation flat and hold it in for transportation position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand.

  • Page 77: Engineering Details

    BMW Motorrad much lower coefficients of friction pens the braking force that can ABS will be unable to prevent than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
  • Page 78 Within the limits imposed by Invariably, a technical sys- Riding for a lengthy period with physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- tem cannot perform beyond the front wheel lifted off the sures directional stability on any the abilities dictated by its level ground (wheelie).

  • Page 79: Electronic Engine Manage

    What is the design conditions and adopting his or BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to her style of riding accordingly. baseline for counteract their effects. Do not take risks that would neg- BMW Motorrad ASC?

  • Page 80: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    The display shows for each The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- iary stand, engine idling or with tyre until the tyre-pressure signal able to control a situation of this a gear engaged is received for the first time.
  • Page 81 Temperature Tyre-pressure ranges display is 2.3 bar. The gauge on the air line shows 2,4 bar. You compensation The RDC control unit differenti- must now increase tyre pressure ates between three tyre-pressure Tyre pressure is a temperature- by the 0,2 bar difference ranges, all of which are paramet- sensitive variable: pressure in- between the value in the table...

  • Page 82: Accessories

    BMW sufficient in some circumstances. cranked on the starter. accepts product liability for them. Use only parts and accessor- BMW is unable to accept any li- ies approved by BMW for your Operating electrical ability whatsoever for parts and motorcycle.

  • Page 83: Luggage

    Luggage off, power sockets are switched off to lessen the burden on the Lashing luggage on-board electrical system. Low-wattage electrical accessor- ies might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics. In such cases, power sockets are switched off very shortly after the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 84 Opening cases Push yellow button 4 down Closing the carry handle and at the same time open the while the case lock is in Turn key 1 in the case lock to lid of the case. line with the forward direction of right angles with the forward travel can result in damage to the direction of travel.
  • Page 85 Adjusting case volume Removing cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in the case lock to Fully open the latching flap. right angles with the forward Take a firm grip of the handle direction of travel.

  • Page 86: Topcase

    Turn the key parallel with the direction of travel and remove. Topcase with topcase Opening topcase Fully open latching flap 5, if ne- Push latching flap 5 down as cessary pulling up red release far as it will go and hold it in lever 4.
  • Page 87 Adjusting topcase volume Open the topcase and remove all its contents. Push yellow button 4 forward Press down firmly on the top- and at the same time push the case lid to close. topcase lid up. Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is Closing topcase Engage pivot lever 1 at the...
  • Page 88 Removing the topcase Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open latching flap 5. Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the topcase out of the holder. Installing topcase Turn key in the topcase lock to the vertical position. Engage the topcase in front holders 1 of the topcase carrier Turn key 1 in the topcase lock...
  • Page 89 Push latching flap 5 fully closed and hold it in this position. Push red release lever 4 for- ward. The latching flap engages. Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is horizontal can result in damage to the locking tongue. Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry handle.

  • Page 90: Maintenance

    Some of the work calls for spe- rear ( 109). cial tools and a thorough know- Replacing number-plate ledge of the technology involved. light bulbs ( 111). If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably Removing battery your authorised BMW Motorrad 117). dealer.

  • Page 91: Engine Oil

    Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. BMW Motorrad has assembled Allow the engine to idle until The motorcycle can topple a service toolkit that is ideal for the fan starts up, then allow it and fall on its side.

  • Page 92: Topping Up Engine Oil

    If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the oil dipstick. Topping up engine oil Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge Make sure the ground is level Engine oil, specified level length 2 clean.

  • Page 93: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a Top up the engine oil to the specialist workshop, preferably specified level. an authorised BMW Motorrad Visually inspect the left and dealer. Check engine oil level ( 89). right brake pads to ascertain Install the oil dipstick.
  • Page 94 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, BMW Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. front Viewing direction: from the rear Check the brake pad toward brake caliper 1.

  • Page 95: Front Brakes

    Have the defect rectified as causes the brake fluid level cycle on its centre stand. quickly as possible by a spe- in the reservoir to sink. cialist workshop, preferably Move the handlebars to the an authorised BMW Motorrad straight-ahead position. dealer.

  • Page 96: Coolant

    1. cialist workshop, preferably cycle upright. Wear of the brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad with centre stand causes the brake fluid level dealer. Make sure the ground is level in the reservoir to sink.

  • Page 97: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly between windscreen and right perceptible: side panel. Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Check the clutch play Open cap 1 of the expansion tank. Using a suitable funnel, top up...

  • Page 98: Rims And Tyres

    The tyre ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Slacken nut 2. is worn out when the tyre tread To increase clutch play: Screw has worn down to the level of the adjusting screw 3 into the the marks.

  • Page 99: Chain

    of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, Clean the drive chain with a Chain deflection TWI or by an arrow. suitable cleaning product, dry it and apply chain lubricant. If the tyre tread is worn to min- Wipe off excess lubricant. 30...40 mm (Motorcycle with imum: no weight applied, supported...
  • Page 100 Turn the rear wheel in the nor- right. workshop, preferably an author- mal direction of travel until the Tighten locknuts 2 on left and ised BMW Motorrad dealer. chain is tensioned. right to the specified tightening Measure the length of the torque.

  • Page 101: Wheels

    ABS and ASC. that it certifies as roadworthy. If new wheel sizes. In particular, the diameter and the BMW Motorrad has not approved width of a vehicle's wheels are RDC adhesive label the wheels and tyres, it cannot...

  • Page 102: Removing Front Wheel

    the wheel is fitted with an RDC Mask off the parts of the wheel sensor. rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the If the motorcycle is equipped brake caliper. with RDC, each wheel rim bears Once the calipers have an adhesive label indicating the been removed, there is position of the RDC sensor.

  • Page 103: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends threads can suffer damage. the BMW Motorrad front-wheel Always have the security of the stand for lifting the motorcycle. fasteners checked by a specialist Install the front-wheel stand workshop, preferably an author- 105).
  • Page 104 The front wheel must be Quick-release axle, front, Brake caliper on tele- installed right way round to in axle holder scopic fork rotate in the correct direction. Note the direction-of-rotation ar- 30 Nm 38 Nm rows on the tyre or the wheel Remove the front-wheel stand.

  • Page 105: Removing Rear Wheel

    with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Tighten right axle clamping Remove axle nut 2. screw 1 to the specified tight- Slacken locknuts 3 on left and ening torque.
  • Page 106 Roll the rear wheel back until it workshop, preferably an author- is clear of the swinging arm. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The sprocket and the Roll the rear wheel into the spacer sleeves on left swinging arm, making sure that...

  • Page 107: Front-Wheel Stand

    Make sure that the axle fits into the recess of the adjust- Install the front-wheel ing plate. stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support the motorcycle Install nut 2, but do not tighten without the assistance of an it at this point.
  • Page 108 Adjust the adapter studs Place the motorcycle on an aux- iliary stand before lifting the front to suit the front suspension. wheel with the BMW Motorrad Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand. front-wheel stand to the de- sired height.

  • Page 109: Bulbs

    Make sure the motorcycle is Replace the defective bulb. standing firmly. Bulb for high-beam headlight Bulbs Replacing low-beam and H7 / 12 V / 55 W high-beam headlight bulb Bulbs for the low-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 110 Replacing parking-light Close and lock spring clips 4. bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Pull parking-light bulb 3 out of the headlight housing. Connect plug 3. Remove cover 2.
  • Page 111 LED turn indicators The LED flashing turn indic- ators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Push the bulb into the bulb without LED turn indicators socket. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Install cover 2.
  • Page 112 Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install and remove it from the bulb it in the bulb housing. housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep Pull the glass out of the re-...
  • Page 113 Install screw 1. Remove screw 1 from the Pull the bulb out of the bulb mudguard cover and remove socket. Replacing number-plate the cover. Replace the defective bulb. light bulbs Make sure the ground is level Bulb for number-plate and firm and place the motor- light cycle on its stand.

  • Page 114: Body Panels

    Insert the bulb into the bulb Hold the mudguard cover in Remove screws 1 on left and socket. position and install screw 1. right. Body panels Removing centre trim panel Removing seat ( 51). Seat bulb holder 2 in the light Remove four screws 2.

  • Page 115: Air Filter

    Installing centre trim Air filter panel Removing air filter Connect the plug to the Removing centre trim panel socket. 112). Install four screws 2. Manoeuvre the centre trim Remove four screws 1. panel into position. Make sure Remove the air filter cover 2, that all three tabs 4 on left and slightly pushing the side trim right engage the side panels.

  • Page 116: Jump Starting

    Do not use the on-board socket to jump-start the engine of the motorcycle. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with Remove air filter 3.

  • Page 117: Battery

    The spring-strut screw can Installing centre trim panel be used as an alternative to 113). the battery's negative terminal. Battery Run the engine of the donor Maintenance instructions vehicle during jump-starting. Start the engine of the vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and with the discharged battery storage will prolong the life of in the usual way;...
  • Page 118 The motorcycle's on-board electrics. on-board systems. You can ob- electronics know when the Use suitable BMW chargers. The tain additional information from battery is fully charged. The suitable charger is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 119 Comply with the operating in- ways fully recharge the battery structions of the charger. before restoring it to use. If you are unable to charge Removing battery the battery through the on- Make sure the ground is level board socket, you may be using and firm and place the motor- a charger that is not compatible cycle on its stand.
  • Page 120 4. BMW Motorrad dealer. Install screws 3 on left and Switch off the ignition. right. Insert the battery into the bat-...

  • Page 121: Care

    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 122: 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 123: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there BMW Motorrad recommends is no load on either wheel. applying only BMW car wax or products containing carnauba Restoring motorcycle wax or synthetic wax. to use It is time to rewax the paint- work when water "puddles"...

  • Page 124: Technical Data

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start: Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 125: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in telescopic fork M8 x 20 19 Nm Quick-release axle, front, in axle holder M16 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain...
  • Page 126 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M14 x 1 20 Nm Multi-wax spray Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block 30 Nm...

  • Page 127: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves oper- ated by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio...

  • Page 128: Fuel

    Maximum engine speed max 9000 min Idle speed 1250 , vehicle at standstill Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI...

  • Page 129: Engine Oil

    Viscosity class SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not per- missible because they can attack coated compon- ents of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil, SAE 15W-50 Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation.

  • Page 130: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed transmission, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 131: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/42 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension telescopic forks Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel with lowered suspension 140 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...

  • Page 132: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis- ton floating calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front min 4.5 mm, Wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear...

  • Page 133: 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 2.50"...

  • Page 134: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery...

  • Page 135: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 6, Brake light/rear light unit Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame type...

  • Page 136: Weights

    Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with luxury seat 835 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with dual seat, low 790 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with dual seat, low 765 mm, Without rider at unladen weight with lowered suspension Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 137: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20 % ible gross weight) Top speed 192 km/h with regular unleaded (RON 91) 189 km/h with reduced power output, 35 kW 165 km/h with reduced power output, 25 kW 136 km/h...

  • Page 138: Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 139 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 140: 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 141 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145: 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 146 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 147: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 148: 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 149: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 5 Control, 13 Checking fluid level, front, 93 Engineering details, 77 Checking fluid level, rear, 94 Control, 13 Operation, 43 Reservoir, front, 10 Engineering details, 75 Self-diagnosis, 67 Reservoir, rear, 10 Operation, 42 Brake pads Warnings, 30 Self-diagnosis, 67 Checking front, 91...
  • Page 150 Clock Deactivating Topping up, 90 adjusting, 35 Alarm, 57 Equipment, 6 Control, 15 Motion sensor, 56 Clutch Control, 13 Default settings, 58 Adjusting handlebar lever, 44 Operation, 49 Dimensions Adjusting play, 96 Technical data, 133 Checking operation, 95 First-aid kit Telltale light, 15 Checking play, 95 Stowage, 11...
  • Page 151 Helmet holder Lighting General views Helmet, securing, 52 Instrument panel, 15 Replacing brake and tail light Position on the motorcycle, 11 Left side of vehicle, 8 bulb, 109 Horn, 13 Multifunction display, 17 Replacing high-beam headlight Multifunction switch, left, 13 bulb, 107 Ignition Right handlebar fitting, 14...
  • Page 152 Luggage Multifunction switch Redline warning General view, left side, 13 Instructions for loading, 63 Switching on, 68, 69 General view, right side, 14 Lashing, 81 Warning light, 15 Refuelling, 72 Registration Odometer and tripmeters Maintenance Remote control, 60 General instructions, 88 Control, 15 Remote control Maintenance intervals, 136...
  • Page 153 Service, 136 Electrics, 132 Trim panels Service-due indicator, 20 Installing centre trim panel, 113 Engine, 125 Spark plugs Removing centre trim Engine oil, 127 Technical data, 132 panel, 112 Frame, 133 Speedometer, 15 Troubleshooting chart, 122 Fuel, 126 Spring preload Turn indicators Rear-wheel drive, 129 Control, 13...
  • Page 154 Removing front wheel, 100 Warning lights Removing rear wheel, 103 Overview, 19 Technical data, 131 Warnings ABS, 29 Anti-theft alarm, 29 ASC, 30 Bulb defect, 28 Coolant temperature, 27 Engine electronics, 28 Fuel reserve, 27 Immobiliser, 27 Mode of presentation, 22 Outside temperature warning, 28 RDC, 31...
  • Page 156 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 157 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.2 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 *01418555311* Order No.: 01 41 8 555 311 08.2014, 3rd edition, 01...

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