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  • Page 1 Rider’s Manual K1200 R BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 3: Welcome To Bmw

    BMW Please read this Rider’s Man- motorcycle. ual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcy- Best wishes, cle. It contains important infor- mation on how to operate the BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety check ....56 a certain topic quickly. Electronic First time out ....56 immobiliser ....35 Before you start .... 57 Welcome to BMW ... 1 Hazard warning Starting ......60 General information ..4 flashers ......36 Riding ......63 Tripmaster ....
  • Page 5 ....... 140 Brakes ......93 Riding specifications .. 141 Clutch ......96 9 Service ..... 143 Wheels ......98 BMW Motorrad Front-wheel stand ..107 service ......144 Rear wheel stand ..108 Confirmation of Bulbs ......109 maintenance work ..147 Jump starting .....
  • Page 6: General Information

    When the time comes to sell EWS Electronic immobiliser symbol may appear instead of your BMW, please remember the ABS-Symbol. to hand over this Rider’s Man- ESA Electronic Suspension c Indicates the end of an ual;...
  • Page 7 Custom equipment Technical data claims can be entertained on When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and the basis of the data, illustra- motorcycle, you chose various power ratings stated in the tions or descriptions in this items of custom equipment.
  • Page 8 Consequently, we recommend that you contact your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer if you have any questions regarding your motorcycle.
  • Page 9: Overview

    General view, left side ....9 General view, right side ....11 Underneath the seat ....13 Handlebar fitting, left ....14 Handlebar fitting, right ....15 Instrument cluster ......16 Headlight ........17 Overview...
  • Page 11: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side 1 Clutch-fluid reservoir 2 Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 3 Seat lock ( 44) beneath rear light 4 Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 5 On-board socket ( 6 Filler neck, coolant (...
  • Page 13: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 1 Indicator, engine-oil level 2 Filler neck, fuel tank 3 Battery compartment 116) 4 Front brake-fluid reservoir 5 Type plate 6 Vehicle identification number 7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...
  • Page 15: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat 1 Filler neck, engine oil 2 Toolkit ( 3 Anti-theft alarm 4 Helmet holder (...
  • Page 16: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left 1 Pushbutton, Tripmaster 2 Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( 3 Pushbutton, ESA 4 Pushbutton, horn 5 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 6 Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flasher...
  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right 1 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 2 Pushbutton, starter 3 Switch, grip heating 4 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right ( 5 Pushbutton, cancel flash- ing turn indicators (...
  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Rev. counter 3 Warning and telltale lights 4 Multifunction display 5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm and sensor, instrument-cluster lighting 6 Adjuster, clock ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.c...
  • Page 19: Headlight

    Headlight 1 Low-beam headlight 2 High-beam headlight 3 Side light...
  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 20 Function indicators ...... 20 Warning indicators ....... 21 warning indicators ..27 Status indicators...
  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and telltale Function indicators lights Fuel level The horizontal bars indi- cate the level in the fuel tank. When only four bars show, the fuel level is down to reserve. Gear indicator The gear indicator shows which gear is selected. 1 Fuel gauge When the gearbox is in neutral 2 Display area for warning...
  • Page 23: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi- function display. In some cases, they are accompanied by the "General" warning light showing red or yellow. Multiple warnings can be issued simultaneously.
  • Page 24 Overview The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can refer to for more information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Ignition key not authorised. Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking light or turn signal lamp defective.
  • Page 25 Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Battery is no longer being charged. Brake switch defective. 1 flash per second ABS pull-away test not completed. 4 flashes per second ABS self-diagnosis not completed. Relay for ABS warning light defective. 1 flash per second ABS function not available.
  • Page 26 • Have the defective key could damage the catalytic necessary. replaced, preferably by an converter. • If possible, ride in the part- authorised BMW motorcycle Do not run the fuel tank dry.c load range to cool down the dealer ( 36). • Refuel.
  • Page 27 1 to 2 sec- that the engine oil level is cialist workshop, preferably onds after the engine starts. correct.c an authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer. If the "engine oil pressure" • Have the fault rectified by a warning is displayed while the...
  • Page 28 Rear light or brake light lamp ride.c occurred. defective. • Replace bulbs ( 109). • Have the fault rectified as • Replace bulbs ( 109). soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
  • Page 29: Abs Oe Warning Indicators

    • Have the fault rectified as General warning light quickly as possible by a spe- indicators lights up red. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motor- Brake switch defective or cycle dealer. incorrectly adjusted. BMW Integral ABS detects the warning light rider’s braking request by the...
  • Page 30 No warnings cycle.c pleted, neither the ABS func- can be issued in the event of • If circumstances permit, do tion nor the brake booster is BMW Integral ABS functions not apply the brakes until available. failing. self-diagnosis has com- pleted.
  • Page 31 You can continue to ride. and avoid sharp braking if pos- tion, the wheels could However, bear in mind that sible, because BMW Integral lock under very severe brak- neither the ABS function nor ABS functions might not be ing, with the associated risk of servo assistance is available.
  • Page 32 • Check the thickness of the escaping. brake pads ( 94). Fluid level in BMW Integral • Have worn brake pads If the functions are not shown: ABS too low. replaced as soon as possi- There is a defect in the...
  • Page 33 4 times per • Have the fault rectified as second. soon as possible by a spe- – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- cialist workshop, preferably gral ABS is too low, indi- an authorised cated by the general and BMW motorcycle dealer.
  • Page 35: Operation

    Ignition switch and Shock absorbers ......48 steering lock ......... 34 ..........49 Electronic immobiliser ....35 Wheels ........... 51 Hazard warning flashers ....36 Operation Tripmaster ........37 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ........38 Grip heating ......39 Clock ..........
  • Page 36: Ignition Switch And

    Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the EWS electronic immobiliser ( 24). Ignition switch and steer- •...
  • Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser

    » In this position, you can tronics exchange certain con- The electronic immobiliser remove the key. tinuously changing signals helps protect your BMW with the electronics in the key; motorcycle from theft, and this these signals are specific to enhanced security is at your...
  • Page 38: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching on the hazard The ignition is not enabled for extra keys only through an warning flashers starting until the key has been authorised BMW motorcycle recognised as "authorised" for dealer. The keys are part of an your motorcycle. integrated security system, so...
  • Page 39: Tripmaster

    Tripmaster » The hazard warning flashers continues to operate. Selecting the display » Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off. You can also switch on the hazard warning flash- ers by simultaneously pressing the buttons for the left and right turn indicators.c »...
  • Page 40: Emergency Off Switch (Kill Switch)

    Residual range The Tripmaster registers that you have refuelled when approximately 3 litres have been added. Resetting the trip meter • Switch on the ignition. • Select the desired tripmeter. • Press Tripmaster button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. Operating the kill switch »...
  • Page 41: Grip Heating Oe

    The increase in power to the B position while consumption caused by the ignition is switched on, the the grip heating can drain the BMW Integral ABS remains battery if you are riding at low operational ( 75).c engine speeds. If the charge...
  • Page 42: Handlebar Levers

    » The minute increments by one each time you press the button. • Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. » Setting confirmed. Handlebar levers Adjusting the clutch lever • Switch on the ignition. • Turn adjusting screw 1 to Attempting to adjust the •...
  • Page 43: Light

    Adjusting the handbrake Low-beam headlight » Turn clockwise: to increase lever span. The low-beam headlight » Turn counter-clockwise: to switches on automatically Attempting to adjust the reduce span. when you start the engine. brake lever while riding the motorcycle can lead to The adjusting screw is in- With the engine switched accidents.
  • Page 44 » High-beam headlight again. a specialist workshop, pref- switched off. » Parking light switched off. erably an authorised • Press the bottom part of BMW motorcycle dealer. switch 1 for the high-beam headlight. » Headlight flasher.
  • Page 45: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Cancelling turn indicators Switching on turn indicators • Press right-hand turn indica- tor button 2. » Right-hand turn indicators • Press cancel button 3. switched on. » Turn indicators off. • Press left-hand turn indica- » Telltale light for right-hand »...
  • Page 46: Seat

    Seat Installing seat • When doing so, press the seat downwards for support. If you apply too much for- Removing seat ward pressure, there is a danger of pushing the motorcycle off its stand. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c •...
  • Page 47: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder 1 is underneath Always attach the helmet on the seat. It can accommodate the left-hand side of the one motorcycle helmet. motorcycle.c • Remove the seat ( 44). Luggage loops • Press the seat firmly down- wards over the detent. »...
  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirrors To make the loops accessible: • Push protective cap 1 up • Remove the seat and turn it over the threaded fastener upside down. on the mirror arm. • Pivot the mirrors to the • Pull loops 1 out of holders 2. •...
  • Page 49: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Basic setting for one-up riding: • Turn knob 1 all the way in the Adjusting spring preload direction indicated by the for rear wheel LOW arrow. • Turn back 15 clicks in the Attempting to adjust direction indicated by the spring preload while rid- HIGH arrow.
  • Page 50: Shock Absorbers

    Shock absorbers • Adjust the rear shock Basic setting for one-up riding: absorber, using a screw- • Turn adjusting screw 1 all Adjusting rear shock driver to turn adjusting the way in the direction indi- absorber screw 1. cated by the H arrow. You must adjust the damping •...
  • Page 51: Esa Oe

    Adjusting the shock absorbers Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) makes the motorcycle’s suspension easy to adjust to suit changing surfaces. Calling up settings 2 Damping set 3 Spring preload set You have a choice of three set- The reading disappears if you tings, indicated in field 2 as fol- do not press button 1 within lows:...
  • Page 52 The shock absorbers are One-up riding adjusted to the setting shown on the display if you do not One-up riding with press button 1 within one luggage second. Two-up riding The display flashes while (with luggage) adjustment is in progress. Adjusting spring preload You cannot adjust spring •...
  • Page 53: Wheels

    Wheels » Starting with the current To prevent sudden deflation, setting, the settings are use a metal valve cap with rub- Checking tyre pressures displayed in the following ber sealing ring on the rear sequence: wheel and tighten it securely.c Incorrect tyre pressures –...
  • Page 55: Riding

    Safety instructions ....... 54 Fuel ..........73 Safety check ......... 56 Brake system ........ 74 First time out ......... 56 Riding Before you start ......57 Starting .......... 60 Riding ..........63 Running in ........63 Shifting gear ......... 64 Placing motorcycle on its side stand ........
  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Alcohol and drugs Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the engine in an en- Even small amounts of al- Speed closed space.c cohol or drugs can con- When riding at high speed, siderably adversely affect your High voltage various marginal conditions perception, judgement and...
  • Page 57 Risk of fire Tampering with – Do not ride the motorcycle electronic engine with the fuel tank empty. High temperatures occur at management system – Do not run the engine with the exhaust pipe. the spark-plug cap removed. Flammable materials Tampering with the con- –...
  • Page 58: Safety Check

    Safety check At regular intervals: The description of the BMW – Engine oil level (every time Integral ABS starts on page Prior to every journey you refuel) ( 75). Use the following checklist to – Brake pads (every second/ BMW Integral ABS...
  • Page 59: Before You Start

    (EWS) symbol is displayed. 24). Battery charge current • Kill switch 1 in operating symbol is displayed. position A. • Switch on the ignition. » Pre-ride check is performed. » With BMW Integral ABS ABS self-diagnosis is performed.
  • Page 60 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 (only if anti-theft alarm is fitted) General warning light Warning light for defec- lights up yellow. tive bulb is displayed. The "DWA" battery warn- Engine electronics ing for the anti-theft alarm If a warning light or a symbol is displayed.
  • Page 61 Self-diagnosis is in progress. an authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer. Phase 2 The BMW Integral ABS per- Once the pre-ride check com- ABS warning light flashes forms self-diagnosis and a pletes, the various gauges and once per second.
  • Page 62: Starting

    BMW Integral ABS remains in levers released. When self- engaged. Switch on the igni- its residual braking function diagnosis completes, apply tion before you pull the clutch.
  • Page 63 • Switch on the ignition. High engine speeds while the engine is cold accel- erate engine wear. Avoid high engine speeds when the engine is cold.c Consult the trouble- shooting chart below if the engine refuses to start.c • Press starter button 1. »...
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start or only starts with difficulty. Possible cause Remedy see page Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended, gear Fully retract the side stand engaged Gear engaged, clutch not Select neutral or pull clutch lever disengaged Clutch pulled when ignition was Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch...
  • Page 65: Riding

    ABS sensors when you engine wear. Keep to the pull away after starting. The guideline values as stated be- ABS warning light then goes low.c out and the BMW Integral ABS is active.
  • Page 66: Shifting Gear

    Brake pads Tyres Shifting gear New brake pads must "bed New tyres have a smooth sur- Engine speed down" and therefore do not face. This must be roughened Do not use the high end of the achieve their optimum friction by riding in a restrained man- engine-revolutions range in levels during the first 500 km.
  • Page 67 Gear shifts Attempting to shift gear with the clutch engaged can damage the gearbox. Always disengage the clutch in order to shift gears.c The gear indicator in the multifunction display tells you which gear is engaged.c...
  • Page 69: Placing Motorcycle On Its Side Stand

    Placing motorcycle on • Turn the handlebars to full The side stand is de- left or right lock. signed to support only its side stand • Check that the motorcycle is the weight of the motorcycle. The motorcycle cannot standing firmly. Do not lean or sit on the mo- stand securely on uneven torcycle with the side stand...
  • Page 71: Removing Motorcycle From Side Stand

    Removing motorcycle • Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. from side stand • Sit on the motorcycle and Brake servo assistance is use your left foot to retract not available when the ig- the side stand. nition is off; the motorcycle An extended side stand can start to roll.
  • Page 73: Placing Motorcycle On Its Centre Stand Oe

    Placing motorcycle on • Place the full weight of your body on the centre stand, its centre stand while pulling the motorcycle The motorcycle cannot to the rear (arrow). stand securely on poor • Check that the motorcycle is ground. standing firmly.
  • Page 75: Pushing Motorcycle Off Centre Stand Oe

    Pushing motorcycle off Fuel grade • Check that the centre stand has fully retracted. centre stand Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Fuel Brake servo assistance is Use only unleaded fuel.c not available when the ig- Fuel is flammable and nition is off;...
  • Page 76: Brake System

    Capacity Brake system • Open the protective cap. – Usable fuel capacity: • Using the ignition key, turn General 19 litres the fuel cap counter-clock- – Including reserve of: wise to open the tank. Descending mountain approx. 4 litres passes The fuel gauge in the There is a danger of the multifunction display...
  • Page 77 Oil or grease on the brake applied.c braking effect can be delayed Oil and grease deposits due to damp brake discs and BMW Integral ABS on brake discs and pads brake pads. In extreme situations, it takes considerably reduce the brak-...
  • Page 78 The hydraulic pump in the Making full use of the motorcy- over and even BMW Integral BMW Integral ABS boosts the cle’s braking capability signifi- ABS is unable to counteract braking force acting on the cantly shortens braking their effects.
  • Page 79 Without the ABS func- lock up until very late, if at all. BMW Integral ABS, only a tion, the wheels may lock Consequently, ABS does not residual braking function is under braking;...
  • Page 80 The brake-lever travel needed to build up brak- ing pressure can be consider- ably longer when the system is in residual braking function mode, so it is advisable to set the brake lever to a wider span 41).c When the residual brak- ing function is active for both brake circuits, the noise of the pump is no longer audi-...
  • Page 81: Accessories

    General instructions ....80 Power socket ........ 80 Luggage system ....... 83 Accessories...
  • Page 82: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles These parts and products and, consequently, they are have been tested by BMW for Power socket 1 provides a not sufficient in some circum- safety, function and suitability. stances. voltage of 12 V and can carry a...
  • Page 83 Operating electrical Wiring accessories The cables from the power You can start using electrical socket to the auxiliary device accessories only when the must be routed in such a way ignition is switched on. The that they: auxiliary device remains oper- –...
  • Page 85: Luggage System Oa

    Luggage system • Pack heavy items at the bot- tom and toward the inboard Correct loading side. • Max. load in each case Fitting a luggage system (left and right): 8 kg. will affect the handling of your motorcycle. Never ex- Fitting cases ceed the motorcycle’s permis- sible gross weight (...
  • Page 86 Removing cases • Pull the case out of the upper mounting. • Lift the case out of the lower mounting. Adapting cases • Open the case. • Turn the lock barrel in the • Slacken screw 1. RELEASE direction. • Set the height of the bracket. •...
  • Page 87 Opening cases Closing cases » Lock straps 1 open. • Pull the grey release lever upwards once again. • Pull case lid 2 out of the retainer. • Turn the lock barrel in the • Press catches 1 on the case OPEN direction.
  • Page 88 Adjusting case volume • Close the lock straps. • Close the case lid. • Press the lock straps against • Pull lock strap buckles 1 of the case body. the lock straps out. » The case volume is adapted • Pull the lock straps up and to the contents.
  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Toolkit ..........89 Engine oil ........89 Coolant .......... 92 Brakes ........... 93 Clutch ..........96 Wheels ........... 98 Front-wheel stand ...... 107 Rear wheel stand ....... 108 Bulbs ..........109 Jump starting ......115 Battery ......... 116 Spray guard ........ 120 Maintenance...
  • Page 90 You can obtain a The types of threaded fastener copy of this from your author- used for the various compo- ised BMW motorcycle dealer. nents are listed on ( 128). You can use this chart to set aside the required tools.
  • Page 91: Toolkit

    Check the oil level at regular sive, additional set of tools intervals. from your authorised The oil level depends on BMW motorcycle dealer. the oil temperature. The higher the temperature the Contents of supplementary higher the oil level in the oil toolkit tank.
  • Page 92 short ride will lead to misinter- 2 Maximum engine oil level pretation; this, in turn, means 3 Minimum engine oil level that the engine will be operat- The oil level must be between ed with the incorrect quantity the MIN and MAX marks. The of oil.
  • Page 93 Draining off engine oil The engine can seize if the oil level is low, and • Remove the seat ( 44). this can lead to accidents. • Squeeze the retainer of Always make sure that the oil transparent hose 2 on the level is correct.c left and right and pull it up out of the oil tank.
  • Page 94: Coolant

    Coolant Topping up coolant Checking coolant level Check the coolant level at reg- ular intervals. 2 Maximum coolant level 3 Minimum coolant level Do not open the cooling system while the engine The coolant level must be is hot, otherwise you may between the MIN and scald yourself on the resultant 1 Display for coolant level...
  • Page 95: Brakes

    » The operating noise of the Brakes authorised BMW motorcycle hydraulic pump must be dealer. audible. A properly functioning brake system is a basic requirement Vehicles without ABS...
  • Page 96 • Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist • Visually inspect the left and workshop, preferably by an • Visually inspect the brake right brake pads to ascertain authorised BMW motorcycle pads from the right to ascer- their thickness. dealer. tain their thickness.
  • Page 97 Motorcycle without ABS • Have the brake pads 2 MIN mark replaced, preferably by an The brake fluid level in authorised BMW motorcycle the reservoir drops as the dealer. brake pads wear.c Checking brake fluid Do not permit the brake fluid...
  • Page 98: Clutch

    MIN mark. erably an authorised cialist workshop, preferably • Check the brake pads. BMW motorcycle dealer. an authorised • Check the brake system for BMW motorcycle dealer. leaks. • Have the fault rectified as...
  • Page 99 MIN mark. position. • Have the fault rectified as • Read off the clutch fluid level soon as possible by a spe- at the reservoir. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
  • Page 100: Wheels

    Checking rims Your motorcycle's han- • Make sure the ground is dling and grip can be im- For each size of tyre BMW level and firm and place the paired even before the tyres Motorrad tests certain makes, motorcycle on its centre...
  • Page 101 There is a risk of damag- for this purpose.c ing parts of the front brakes, particularly the • Remove screws 1 on the left BMW Integral ABS, in the and right. course of the procedure de- • Remove the wheel-guide • Force brake calipers 3 scribed below.
  • Page 102 If the threaded bush is • Raise the motorcycle with cle is raised too far at the front not correctly aligned the gap the BMW Motorrad front the centre stand will lift clear of between the ABS sensor ring wheel stand (...
  • Page 103 The front wheel must be are listed, complete with 22 open-end or ring spanner. installed right way round tightening torques, on The BMW special tool number to rotate in the correct direc- 128).c is 363690 and the adapter is tion. Note the direction-of-ro-...
  • Page 104 • Raise the front wheel, install • Install securing screws 2 for • Install the wheel-guide cover quick-release axle 6 and the left and right brake cali- and hand-tighten securing tighten to 50 Nm. pers and tighten to 30 Nm. screws 1.
  • Page 105 Removing rear wheel Without BMW Integral ABS: • Remove screw 1 from • Press the handbrake lever silencer cover 2. The types of screw used firmly a number of times until • Pull the cover to the rear to are listed on ( 128).c...
  • Page 106 • Remove studs 5 from the rear wheel while supporting The types of screw used the wheel. are listed, complete with • If you are using a BMW tightening torques, on Motorrad rear wheel stand 128).c 108): remove the lock Threaded fasteners not washer.
  • Page 107 • Place the rear wheel on the sequence to 60 Nm. rear wheel support. • If the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand is used: attach the retaining disc again. • Align clamp 3 on the end silencer with mark A (arrow) on the oxygen sensor B.
  • Page 108 A lack of clearance • Push silencer cover 2 with between the rear wheel guides A into brackets B. and the end silencer can result in damage to the rear wheel. The clearance between rear wheel and end silencer is cor- rect when the handle of the screwdriver from the toolkit can be slipped between the...
  • Page 109: Front-Wheel Stand

    ABS sensor ring if the available from your authorised • Use locating pins 3 to set the motorcycle is fitted with BMW BMW motorcycle dealer. In front-wheel stand to the Integral ABS. addition, you require the desired height.
  • Page 110: Rear Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad offers a rear- wheel stand for working on a motorcycle that does not have • Apply uniform pressure to a centre stand. The BMW spe- push the front-wheel stand cial tool number is 363980 down and raise the motor- •...
  • Page 111: Bulbs

    • Push the lever down to the ground. Bulbs Information on bulbs The 'bulb defect' symbol appears in the display if a bulb is defective. If the brake or rear light fails, the general warning • Push the rear wheel stand •...
  • Page 112 A defective bulb places The types of threaded your safety at risk be- fastener used are listed cause it is easier for other road on ( 128).c users to oversee you and your Replacing low-beam motorcycle. headlight bulb Replace defective bulbs as If it is not standing firmly, soon as possible;...
  • Page 113 Replacing high-beam headlight bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Disconnect plug 4. • Remove bulb 6. The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if Installation is the reverse of the...
  • Page 114 • The procedure for changing • Pull the bulb housing for- the high-beam headlight ward and tilt it slightly down. bulb is the same as that for • Turn bulb holder 2 counter- the low-beam bulb. Note, clockwise to remove it from however, that the high-beam the headlight housing.
  • Page 115 Replacing brake light and rear light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Press the bulb housing into •...
  • Page 116 • Press the bulb into its socket and turn it counter-clock- wise to remove. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. Replacing front/rear turn • Remove screw 1. •...
  • Page 117: Jump Starting

    Jump starting Jump-starting with a • Then connect one end of the voltage greater than 12 V black jump lead to the nega- The wires leading to the can damage the vehicle tive terminal of the donor power socket do not electronics.
  • Page 118: Battery

    Touching live parts of the – Keep the surface of the bat- BMW Motorrad has de- ignition system with the tery clean and dry. veloped a trickle-charger engine running can lead to – Do not open the battery. specially designed for electric shocks.
  • Page 119 • Charge the disconnected Your authorised BMW The motorcycle's on- battery via the power socket. motorcycle dealer will be board electronics know • Comply with the operating happy to provide information when the battery is fully instructions of the charger.
  • Page 120 Charging the battery Removing battery when disconnected The types of screw used The battery has to be re- are listed on ( 128).c charged at regular inter- If it is not standing firmly, vals in the course of a lengthy the motorcycle could period of disuse.
  • Page 121 Installing battery • Disconnect the battery's • Connect the positive negative lead 2 first. lead first and hand-tighten The types of screw used • Then disconnect positive the screw. are listed, complete with lead 3. • Then connect the negative tightening torques, on lead and hand-tighten the 128).c...
  • Page 122: Spray Guard

    Spray guard A spray guard is supplied with the motorcycle and can be fit- ted to the number-plate holder if required. • Secure the spray guard to the bottom of the number-plate holder with screws 1.
  • Page 123: Care

    Cleaning and care ..... 122 Laying up ........124 Restoring to use ......125 Care...
  • Page 124: Cleaning And Care

    We recommend that you use We recommend that you use the braking effect. the cleaning and care prod- BMW insect remover to soften After washing the motorcycle, ucts you can obtain from your and wash off insects and stub- dry the brakes by braking.c...
  • Page 125 Do not use cleaning agents salt, carefully clean chrome stances that damage the that contain alcohol, solvents with plenty of water and BMW paint, especially if your motor- or abrasives to clean plastic vehicle shampoo. Use chrome cycle is ridden in areas with parts.
  • Page 126: Laying Up

    BMW paints. the paint or discolouration can you use only BMW vehicle wax Rubber occur. These include spilt fuel, or agents that contain car- Treat rubber components with oil, grease, brake fluid and bird nauba wax or synthetic waxes.
  • Page 127: Restoring To Use

    • Check the tyre pressures up, have the engine oil 51). and the oil filter element changed by a specialist work- shop, preferably your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer. Combine work for laying up/ restoring to use with a mainte- nance service or inspection.c...
  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Threaded fasteners ....128 Tyre pressures ......130 Engine ......... 131 Power transmission ....132 Frame and suspension ....133 Wheels and tyres ......135 Fuel and lubricants ....136 Electrical system ......138 Dimensions and weights ... 140 Riding specifications ....141 Technical data...
  • Page 130: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Front wheel ® Mudguard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Wheel-guide cover Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Brake caliper Internal TORX 30 Nm ® Axle clamping screw Internal TORX 19 Nm Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm...
  • Page 131 Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Battery ® Battery compartment lid Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight Battery-terminal clamps External hexagon w/f 10 or hand-tight slotted head screw, large (1) ® Securing bracket Internal TORX hand-tight Splash guard Splash guard Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight...
  • Page 132: Tyre Pressures

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressures measured when tyres are cold. Accessories and loads Front Rear One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar...
  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine Type 4-cylinder in-line engine, transversely mounted, tilted 55 Displacement 1,157 cc Bore/stroke 79/59 mm Compression ratio 13.0 : 1 Power rating Maximum rated output 120 kW - at engine speed 10,250 rpm Torque Max. torque - at engine speed 8,250 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed, maximum...
  • Page 134: Power Transmission

    Power transmission Clutch Type hydraulic multi-plate oil-bath clutch Transmission Type 6-speed gearbox Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.524 2nd gear = 1.842 3rd gear = 1.455 4th gear = 1.287 5th gear = 1.143 6th gear = 1.015 Final drive Transmission from gearbox to rear wheel drive Universal shaft with integrated torsional damper Rear-wheel drive...
  • Page 135: Frame And Suspension

    Type One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper Brake pads Organic material Front suspension Type BMW Duolever Steering lock angle 2 x 30.3 Front wheel castor in normal-load position 101 mm Rear suspension Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm...
  • Page 136 Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central suspension strut with single-tube emulsion-filled shock absorber Spring travel (bump) 60 mm Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm Total suspension travel 115 mm Rear suspension system Type Central suspension strut with single-tube gas pressure shock absorber Spring preload and rebound-stage damping infinitely variable...
  • Page 137: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Front wheel Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump Rim size 3.50 x 17" Tyre size 120/70-ZR17 Rear wheel Type MTH2 angled rim shoulder with double tyre retaining hump Rim size 5.50 x 17“ (OE: 6.00 x 17“) Tyre size 180/55-ZR17 (OE: 190/50-ZR17)
  • Page 138: Fuel And Lubricants

    BMW Motorrad. Capacity with filter change 3.5 l Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l Permitted viscosity classes -15 °C – above 30 °C SAE 15 W-40 -20 °C – 20 °C SAE 10 W-40 BMW recommends Castrol...
  • Page 139 Fuel and lubricants Transmission Transmission oil joint oil circuit with engine Fuel Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleaded minimum octane number 98 (RON) Capacity of fuel tank 19 l Reserve volume Brakes Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid...
  • Page 140: Electrical System

    Electrical system Battery Type Maintenance-free AGM battery Capacity 12 V 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5DDE Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic 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.
  • Page 141 Electrical system Bulbs High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W Parking light 12 V 5 W Brake/rear light 12 V 21/5W Flashing turn indicators 12 V 10 W Power socket Ratings 12 V 5 A...
  • Page 142: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Dimensions Max. length (with luggage carrier) 2,228 mm Maximum width (across mirrors) 856 mm Maximum height (across mirrors) 1,230 mm Seat height 820 mm Seat height (low seat 790 mm Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,580 mm Ground clearance in normal-load position 118 mm Weights Unladen weight (ready for road, fuel tank full)
  • Page 143: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Speed Top speed over 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.9 s Noises Ride-past noise level as per EU regulation 80 dB (A) Stationary noise level as per EU regulation 94 dB (A) at 5125 rpm...
  • Page 145: Service

    BMW Motorrad service ....144 Confirmation of maintenance work ..........147 Confirmation of service ....151 Service...
  • Page 146: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Important country-specific con- an excellent quality of service. erly and in good time, you save tact addresses and the To ensure that your BMW is time and money in the long run. relevant after-sales service always in optimum condition, organisation phone numbers as...
  • Page 147 BMW running-in check Maintenance schedules access to approximately 200 authorised BMW motorcycle The BMW running-in check has The maintenance schedule for dealers. to be performed when the your motorcycle depends on motorcycle has covered the equipment fitted, and on the All information concerning the between 500 km and 1,200 km.
  • Page 148 BMW Running-In Pre-delivery Check Check Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed: BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 149: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 150 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 151 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 152 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 153: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date...
  • Page 154 Confirmation of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date...
  • Page 155 Confirmation of service Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster replaced replaced replaced at distance at distance at distance _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ (odometer reading) (odometer reading) (odometer reading) ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 157: Index

    Rear fluid reservoir, 11 Warning light, 20 Installing, 119 Brake light Accessories Maintenance instructions, 116 Replacing the bulb, 113 BMW optional extras, 4 Removing, 118 Brake pads, 64 Cable routing, 81 Technical data, 138 Brakes General instructions, 80 Warning indicator for charge...
  • Page 158 Centre stand Care Electronic engine-management Extending, 71 Care products, 122 system Retracting, 73 Chrome, 123 Tampering with control unit, 55 Checklist, 56 Paint, 123 Electronic immobiliser Clock Plastics, 123 Display, 24 Adjusting, 16 Protective wax coating, 124 Explanations, 35 Display, 20 Radiator, 123 Engine, 136 Setting, 39...
  • Page 159 Calling up settings, 49 General view, Ignition Explanations, 49 left side, 9 Switching off, 34 Operation, 14 Grip heating, 15, 39 Switching on, 34, 57 Inflation pressures, 130 Front-wheel stand, 107 Handlebar fitting Instrument cluster, 16 Fuel Left, 14 Fuel gauge, 20 Right, 15 Jump starting, 115 Grade, 73...
  • Page 160 Luggage Restoring to use, 125 Speed Safety information, 54 Rev. counter, 16 Safety information, 54 Strapping, 45 Rider’s equipment, 6 Technical data, 141 Running in Speedometer, 16 Brake pads, 64 Spray guard, 120 Motorcycle equipment, 5 General information, 63 Starter, 15 Multifunction display, 16 Starting, 60 Symbols, 4...
  • Page 161 Tightening torques, 128 Wheels Toolkit, 89 Checking rims, 98 Tripmaster, 14, 20, 37 Checking the tyre pressure, 51 Turn indicator Checking tread depth, 98 Left, 14 Installing front wheel, 101 Replacing the front bulb, 114 Installing rear wheel, 104 Right, 15 Makes, 98 Turn indicators Removing front wheel, 99...
  • Page 162 Vehicle/dealership data Vehicle data Dealership data Model Person to contact in Service Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Colour code Phone number First registration Registration number Dealership address/phone (company stamp)
  • Page 163 Errors and omissions the accessories fitted or the excepted. national-market specification. © 2004 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepan- wholly or in part without written cies.
  • Page 164 BMW recommends Castrol The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Grade Super Plus (premium), unleaded Fuel tank capacity 19 l Tyre pressures Front Rear One-up 2.50 bar 2.90 bar One-up with luggage 2.50 bar...
  • Page 165 About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? adapts the braking pressure to must assume extremely low The maximum braking force the maximum braking force coefficients of friction (gravel, it is possible to transfer to the it is possible to transfer so that...
  • Page 166 BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to tion with declining on-board the power sockets...
  • Page 167 The ABS has to • since this is an emergency- of the failure of the BMW intervene to ensure that the run function, you should visit Motorrad Integral ABS, front wheel does not lock up;...
  • Page 168 Any technical system is only ever as good as its maintenance. The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition. What is the design specification for BMW...

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