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  • Page 1 Rider’s Manual R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 3: Welcome To Bmw

    We congratulate you on your authorised BMW motorcycle choice of a motorcycle from dealer will gladly provide BMW and welcome you to the advice and assistance. community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your We hope you enjoy reading new motorcycle so that you this Rider’s Manual and wish...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Shock absorbers ..56 a certain topic quickly. Electronic immobiliser .. 36 Wheels ......57 Hazard warning Riding ......59 Welcome to BMW ... 1 flashers ......37 Safety instructions ..60 General information ..4 Odometer and Safety check ....62 tripmeters .....
  • Page 5 Bulbs ......112 Riding Jump starting ..... 118 specifications ..... 146 Battery ....... 120 Splash guard ....123 Service ......147 BMW Motorrad Care ......125 service ......148 Cleaning and care ..126 Confirmation of Laying up ....128 maintenance work ..

  • Page 6: General Information

    When the time procedures. your authorised BMW comes to sell your BMW, motorcycle dealer; c Indicates the end of an please remember to hand over optional accessories item of information.
  • Page 7 Because of this, motorcycle performed either If your BMW was supplied with your motorcycle may differ by an authorised BMW motor- equipment not described in from the information supplied cycle dealer or by a workshop this Rider’s Manual, you will...
  • 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 Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster 2 Brake-fluid reservoir 102) 3 Radio operating panel 4 On-board socket ( OE/OA 5 On-board socket 6 Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 7 Oil sight glass ( 8 Filler neck, engine oil...

  • Page 13: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 2 Switch, rear-seat heating underneath the rear seat ( 3 Mount, tank rucksack 4 Filler neck, fuel tank 5 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 102) 6 Electrically adjustable windscreen ( 7 Stowage or radio compart- ment...

  • Page 15: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster, front seat 2 Battery ( 120) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102) 4 Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 5 On-board toolkit ( 6 Type plate 7 Helmet holder ( 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Label, payload...

  • Page 16: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left 1 Switch, cruise control 2 Pushbutton, hazard warn- ing flashers ( 3 Radio operating panel 4 Pushbutton, windscreen adjustment ( 5 Pushbutton, horn 6 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 7 Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flasher...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right 1 Pushbutton, on-board computer 2 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 3 Pushbutton, starter 4 Switch, grip heating 5 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right ( 6 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators off ( 7 Switch, front-seat heating...

  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Warning and telltale lights ( 3 Multifunction display 4 Rev. counter 5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm 6 Adjuster, clock ( 7 Control, odometer ( 8 Sensor, lights for instru- ment cluster The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 19: Headlight

    Headlight 1 High-beam headlight 2 Low-beam headlight 3 Side light...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 21 Warning indicators ....... 21 ABS warnings ......27 Status indicators...

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display 1 Fuel gauge 2 Display, radio 3 Display area for warning symbols 4 Gear indicator 5 Oil temperature gauge 6 Display, on-board com- puter 7 Odometer 8 Display area for clock, seat heating , display dimming. Fuel capacity The height of the bar indi- cates the level of fuel in the fuel tank.

  • Page 23: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Gear indicator Warning and telltale 6 Telltale light, cruise-control The gear indicator shows system lights which gear is selected. If 7 Warning light, general no gear is engaged, the gear Warning indicators indicator displays 0; the ’neu- tral’ telltale light also lights up. Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi- Oil temperature...
  • 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, side-light or turn-indicator bulb defective. Ambient temperature below 3 °C (on-board computer yellow...
  • Page 25 Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Engine-oil pressure too low 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 lights defective 1 flash per second ABS function not available...
  • Page 26 • Have the defective key turn could damage the catalyt- Engine electronics sym- replaced, preferably by an ic converter. bol is displayed. authorised BMW motorcycle Do not run the fuel tank dry.c dealer ( 36). Fault in the engine electronics. • Refuel.
  • Page 27 Engine oil pressure • Disengage the gear. ably an authorised General warning light • Operate the kill switch. BMW motorcycle dealer. lights up red. • Bring the motorcycle safely Engine oil pressure sym- to a halt. bol is displayed.
  • Page 28 • Replace bulbs ( 116). only). an authorised The air temperature measured BMW motorcycle dealer. Defective bulb symbol at the motorcycle is lower than with arrow pointing to the 3 °C: Risk of black ice. front is displayed.

  • Page 29: Abs Warnings

    3 °C. Brake switch defective or Always take extra care when incorrectly adjusted. BMW temperatures are low and Integral ABS detects the think well ahead; remember driver's braking request by the...
  • Page 30 ABS warning light flashes • If circumstances permit, BMW motorcycle dealer. four times per second. do not apply the brakes until self-diagnosis has ABS warning light Only residual braking function completed.
  • Page 31 • Have the fault rectified as BMW motorcycle dealer. Think well ahead and brake soon as possible by a spe- carefully; avoid severe brak- cialist workshop, preferably General warning light ing.c...
  • Page 32 There is a defect in the el in this circuit at the brake- preferably an authorised brake system. fluid reservoirs.c BMW motorcycle dealer. Do not continue to ride.c Several factors, including very If these criteria are satisfied, badly worn brake pads, can If brake pad thickness is you can continue riding.
  • Page 33 4 times per second. • Have the fault rectified as – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- soon as possible by a spe- gral ABS is too low, indi- cialist workshop, preferably cated by the general and...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Ignition switch and steering Front and rear seats ..... 52 lock ..........34 Helmet holder ....... 54 Electronic immobiliser ....36 Mirrors ........... 55 Hazard warning flashers ....37 Windscreen ........55 Odometer and tripmeters .... 37 Spring preload ......55 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 electronic immobi- liser (EWS) ( 24).
  • Page 37 Locking the handlebars » The battery can be If the motorcycle is laid recharged via the on-board up for a prolonged period socket ( 120). with the ignition lock in this po- » Handlebars not locked. sition, recharge the battery »...

  • Page 38: Electronic Immobiliser

    An electronic component is inte- Always keep the spare key sep- The electronic immobiliser grated into each of your keys. arately from the ignition key.c helps protect your BMW The motorcycle’s electronics Replacement and extra motorcycle from theft, and this exchange certain continuously...

  • Page 39: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers » The hazard warning flashers Switching on a turn signal continue to operate. temporarily deactivates Switching on the hazard » Left/right turn indicator tell- the hazard warning flashers. warning flashers tale lights off. The hazard warning flashers switch on again as soon as the You can also switch on turn signal is cancelled.c...

  • Page 40: Clock

    Selecting the tripmeter Clock » The following alternate in display field 2: Attempting to set the • Switch on the ignition. – Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) clock while riding the mo- – Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) When you switch on the torcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 41: Display Dimming

    On-board computer • Briefly press button 1. » The hour increments by one Selecting readings each time you press the but- • Switch on the ignition. ton. • Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. » Minutes reading 3 starts to flash.
  • Page 42 Residual range The residual range is only an Residual range is calculated approximate reading. Conse- on the basis of your style of quently, you should not try to riding and the amount of fuel use the full residual range left in the tank; the reading before refuelling.
  • Page 43 Resetting average speed Resetting average con- The "Oil" reading gives you an sumption indication of the engine oil • Repeatedly press the BC level. The preconditions for the button until the average con- oil level check are as follows: sumption appears in the –...

  • Page 44: Cruise Control Oe

    Under these circumstances, contact your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.c • Briefly push button 3 in the Ambient temperature SET direction (arrow).
  • Page 45 Stepless acceleration » The yellow SET telltale light • Briefly push button 3 in the of the cruise control system • Push button 3 in the SET RES direction (arrow). lights up. direction (arrow) and hold it » Speed is decreased by »...
  • Page 46 Deactivating the system Resuming former cruis- Deactivating the system ing speed When you actuate the: – Brakes • Push button 3 in the RES – Clutch direction. – Throttle twistgrip (turn the » The yellow SET telltale light twistgrip back past the of the cruise control system normal closed-throttle lights up.

  • Page 47: Emergency Off Switch (Kill Switch)

    B position while tery's starting capability.c the ignition is switched on, the Emergency off switch 1 is a kill BMW Integral ABS remains switch for switching off the operational ( 81).c engine during or after a fall.

  • Page 48: Seat Heating Oe

    Seat heating, front seat level is low, the heating is switched off to ensure the bat- tery’s starting capability.c 2 Heating off 3 50% heating power 1 Switch for seat heating, (one dot) front seat 4 100% heating power When the seat heating is on, (three dots) bottom display field 1 contains a symbol for the front seat (left)

  • Page 49: Handlebar Levers

    Seat heating, rear seat 3 Pushed back: accidents. Adjust the clutch 100 % heating power lever only when the motor- 4 Pushed forward: cycle is stationary.c 50 % heating power Switching on the grip heating or the seat heat- ing or some other heavy elec- trical consumer can cause a sudden drop in the voltage in the motorcycle’s electrical...

  • Page 50: Lights

    Adjusting the handbrake » Position 1: high-beam headlight with the lever minimum span ignition switched on or by op- » Position 4: erating the headlight flasher.c Attempting to adjust the maximum span brake lever while riding High-beam headlight/ the motorcycle can lead to Lights headlight flasher accidents.
  • Page 51 ( 55). switching off the ignition. • Consult a specialist workshop, • Use pivot lever 1 to adjust preferably an authorised BMW the headlight. motorcycle dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct. Spring preload adjustment might not suffice if the motorcy- cle is very heavily loaded.

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    1. turn indicator flashes. films.c » Left-hand turn indicator switched on. • Have the headlight adjusted » Telltale light for left-hand to the relevant conditions by turn indicator flashes. a specialist workshop, pref- erably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.

  • Page 53: Stowage Compartment

    Switching off the turn indicators • Use the ignition key to Closing the stowage unlock the stowage com- compartment • Press cancel button 3. partment. » Turn indicator off. » Lock barrel 1 is at right • Snap the lid of the compart- »...

  • Page 54: Front And Rear Seats

    Front and rear seats • When doing so, press the • Pull the seat to the rear to rear seat down. release it from its holders. Removing the seat • Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. •...
  • Page 55 Installing seats • If the seat has seat heating , disconnect plug If too much pressure is applied in the forward di- • Lift the seat up to remove. rection, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed Adjusting front seat off its stand.

  • Page 56: Helmet Holder

    • Slide the rear seat into the holders in such a way that the tongues engage their mounts. • Firmly press down on the seat at the rear. » The seat engages with an audible click. Helmet holder • Firmly push the front seat Helmet holder 1 will accommo- into the mount.

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    Mirrors Windscreen Adjusting mirrors Adjusting windscreen • Switch on the ignition. Spring preload Adjusting spring preload • Move the mirrors into the for rear wheel desired position by pressing • Press the top part of You should adjust spring lightly on one of the corners. button 1: preload to suit the load on the »...

  • Page 58: Shock Absorbers

    • Make sure the ground is Your motorcycle's han- level and firm and place the dling will suffer if you do motorcycle on its centre not match the spring-preload stand or side stand. and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping character- istic to suit spring preload.c Shock absorbers Basic setting for one-up riding:...

  • Page 59: Wheels

    Harder damping: Your motorcycle's han- • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the dling will suffer if you do direction indicated by the H not match the spring-preload arrow. and damping-characteristic settings. Softer damping: Adjust the damping character- • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the istic to suit spring preload.c direction indicated by the S Wheels...
  • Page 60 The correct tyre pressures (measured with tyres cold) are: One-up: – front 2.2 bar – rear 2.5 bar One-up with luggage: – front 2.5 bar – rear 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage): – front 2.5 bar – rear 2.9 bar At high road speeds, tyre valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu-...

  • Page 61: Riding

    Safety instructions ....... 60 Fuel ..........79 Safety check ......... 62 Brake system ........ 80 Riding First time out ......... 62 Before you start ......63 Starting .......... 66 Riding ..........69 Running in ........69 Engine speed ........ 70 Shifting gear .........

  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Correct loading Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon Overloading can ad- Speed monoxide, which is colourless versely affect the motor- If you ride at high speed, and odourless but highly toxic. cycle's handling. always bear in mind that vari- Do not exceed the permissible Inhaling the exhaust ous boundary conditions can...
  • Page 63 Catalytic converter Unburned fuel will de- Cooling would be inade- If misfiring causes unburned stroy the catalytic con- quate if the engine were fuel to enter the catalytic con- verter. allowed to idle for a lengthy verter, there is a danger of Note the points listed for pro- period with the motorcycle at a overheating and damage.

  • Page 64: Safety Check

    At regular intervals: Use the following checklist to – Engine oil level (every time check important functions, The description of the BMW you refuel) ( settings and wear limits before Integral ABS starts on page – Brake pads (every second/ you ride off.

  • Page 65: Before You Start

    Before you start Pre-ride check BMW Integral ABS incor- porates a brake booster, A pre-ride check is performed Switching on the ignition so braking efficiency is signifi- after you switch on the igni- cantly higher than with con- tion. Communication between ventional brake systems.
  • Page 66 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 General warning light General warning light The "DWA" battery warn- lights up red. lights up yellow. ing for the anti-theft alarm The display shows "CHECK". "SET" lights up (only if the lights up if the voltage level of motorcycle is fitted with the batteries in the anti-theft cruise control...
  • Page 67 4 times per second . The BMW Integral ABS per- values. Self-diagnosis is in progress. forms self-diagnosis and a The pre-ride check is pull-away test to ensure its...

  • Page 68: Starting

    Side stand the engine. At ambient tem- BMW Integral ABS remains in You cannot start the motorcy- peratures below 0 °C, disen- its residual braking function cle with the side stand gage the clutch after switching mode.
  • Page 69 The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a donor bat- tery to start ( 118).c High engine speeds while the engine is cold accel- erate engine wear.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy see page Kill switch activated Set the kill switch to its RUN position Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand fully engaged Gear engaged, clutch not disen- Select neutral or pull clutch lever...

  • Page 71: Riding

    ABS sensors when you Keep to the guideline values pressure on the levers. pull away after starting. The as stated below.c ABS warning light then goes out and the BMW Integral ABS is active.

  • Page 72: Engine Speed

    Engine speed Load-dependent speed New brake pads can ex- increase tend stopping distance Do not use the high end of the by a significant margin. If the voltage in the on-board engine-revolutions range in Think well ahead and brake electrics drops below the level any gear unless the engine is carefully;...

  • Page 73: Shifting Gear

    Shifting gear 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 75: 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. If the ground is soft or un- standing firmly.

  • Page 77: 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 79: Placing Motorcycle On Centre Stand

    Placing motorcycle on • Place the full weight of your body on the centre stand, centre stand while pulling the motorcycle If the ground is soft or un- to the rear (arrow). even, there is no guaran- • Check that the motorcycle is tee that the motorcycle will standing firmly.

  • Page 81: Removing Motorcycle From Centre Stand

    Removing motorcycle • Check that the centre stand • Make sure the ground is has fully retracted. level and firm and place the from centre stand motorcycle on its centre Fuel Brake servo assistance is stand or side stand. not available when the ig- Refuelling nition is off;...

  • Page 82: Brake System

    Brake system Use fuel of this grade by pref- erence, in order to achieve General rated performance and fuel Descending mountain consumption. passes You can also run the engine on There is a danger of the fuel of the following grade: brakes fading if you use –...
  • Page 83 Bear in mind that this extends means of the integral function, to remove the layer of salt your stopping distance, be- BMW Integral ABS offers when the brakes are applied.c cause the brakes have to improved braking efficiency clean themselves when ap- 81).
  • Page 84 Both front standard brake systems. BMW Integral ABS is able to and rear brakes are applied handle emergency braking when you pull the handbrake Antilock braking system safely.
  • Page 85 BMW Integral more force in order to slow the Checking the brake system ABS is not available in the motorcycle.

  • Page 87: Accessories

    General instructions ....86 On-board sockets ......86 Luggage system ......89 Accessories...

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    These parts and products cient in some circumstances. have been tested by BMW for Use only parts and accesso- safety, function and suitability. ries approved by BMW for your BMW accepts product liability motorcycle.c...
  • Page 89 Cable routing precondition for reactivation is that the reason for cut-off no The cables from the power longer applies. socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way Operating electrical that they: accessories – do not impede the rider You can start using electrical –...

  • Page 91: Luggage System

    Luggage system Case • Set spring preload ( 55), damping characteristic Opening the case Fitting a luggage system will 56) and tyre pressures affect the handling of your 57) to suit total weight. motorcycle. The recom- • Make sure that the weight is mended top speed with the uniformly distributed cases loaded is 180 km/h.
  • Page 92 Closing the case • Press lock barrel 1. • Push lever 2 down. » Lever 2 pops up. • Pull lever 2 back as far as it » The lever engages. • Pivot lever 2 down. will go. • Lock the case. •...
  • Page 93 Removing the case Installing the case • Unlock the case. • Unlatch the handle and pull it » The lock barrel is at right up as far as it will go. angles to the direction of travel. • Pull the handle out and then pull it up as far as it will go.
  • Page 94 Topcase • Pull handle 6 up as far as it will go. Installing topcase • Lock the topcase. » The lock barrel is horizontal. • Push the handle of the case down until it engages (the coloured indicator on the •...
  • Page 95 Removing the topcase • Push the handle down until it • Lift the topcase at the rear engages (the coloured indi- • Lock the topcase. and pull it off the carrier. cator on the handle must » The lock barrel is horizontal. disappear).
  • Page 96 Tank rucksack Opening the topcase • Fully open the locking lever. • Open lid. Closing the topcase • Unlock the topcase. • You can fit a specially » The lock barrel is vertical. designed tank rucksack to • Press lock barrel 7. your motorcycle.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Toolkit ..........97 Engine oil ........98 Brakes ........... 99 Clutch .......... 103 Wheels ......... 103 Front-wheel stand ...... 111 Bulbs ..........112 Jump starting ......118 Battery ......... 120 Splash guard ....... 123 Maintenance...
  • Page 98 The ’Maintenance’ chapter motorcycle. You can obtain a describes work involving the copy from your authorised replacement of wear parts that BMW motorcycle dealer. can be performed with mini- mum effort. The types of threaded fastener used for the various compo- nents are listed in the ’Techni-...

  • Page 99: Toolkit

    You can obtain a more exten- holder 17 mm sive, additional set of tools 3 Puller tool, direct ignition from your authorised coil BMW motorcycle dealer. 4 Socket wrench, w/f 17 5 Spark plug socket spanner ® with TORX wrench as lever...

  • Page 100: Engine Oil

    Engine oil The engine can seize if • Wait 5 minutes after switch- the oil level is low, and ing off the engine. Checking the engine oil this can lead to accidents. level Always make sure that the oil Check the oil level at regular level is correct.c intervals.

  • Page 101: Brakes

    » The noise of the hydraulic bility of the brakes. plug 1. pump of the BMW Integral Have all work on the brake ABS must be clearly audible. system carried out by a spe- • Press the footbrake lever.
  • Page 102 » The pressure point must be thickness clearly perceptible. » The noise of the hydraulic • Make sure the ground is pump of the BMW Integral level and firm and place the ABS must be clearly audible. motorcycle on its centre stand or side stand.
  • Page 103 • Have the brake pads replaced immediately, pref- erably by an authorised • Visually inspect the brake BMW motorcycle dealer. pads from the left to ascer- tain their thickness. Wear indicator 2 indicates the condition of the rear brake...
  • Page 104 – 3 rings: at least 75 % • Make sure the ground is – 2 rings: at least 50 % level and firm and place the – 1 ring: 50 to 25 % motorcycle on its centre – No rings visible: stand.

  • Page 105: Clutch

    Wheels Think well ahead and brake • Visually inspect the rims for carefully; avoid severe brak- defects. For each size of tyre BMW ing.c • Have damaged rims Motorrad tests certain makes, checked and, if necessary, and approves those that it cer- •...
  • Page 106 BMW Integral ABS, in the depth.c same time. course of the procedure de- Tyres have wear indica- scribed below.
  • Page 107 A can rotate freely. It is advisa- centre stand will lift clear of the against the brake discs 4. ble to use the BMW ground and the motorcycle Motorrad front wheel stand Once the calipers have could topple to one side.
  • Page 108 • Remove quick-release brake, particularly the axle 6, while supporting the • Lower the front wheel to the BMW Integral ABS, in the wheel. ground between the front course of the procedure de- An adapter for removing forks.
  • Page 109 The front wheel must be • Tighten axle clamping installed right way round screw 5 to 19 Nm. to rotate in the correct direc- • Remove the front wheel tion. stand. Note the direction-of-rotation • Ease the brake calipers on to arrows on the tyre and the the brake discs.
  • Page 110 • Firmly pull the handbrake lever a number of times, until the pressure point is percep- tible. Braking efficiency is im- paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, check that • Install the mudguard and •...
  • Page 111 Always have the security of the and tighten in diagonally fasteners checked, preferably opposite sequence to • Turn the end silencer out. an authorised BMW motorcy- 60 Nm. • Engage first gear. cle dealer.c • Turn the end silencer to its •...
  • Page 112 A lack of clearance between the rear wheel and the end silencer can result in damage to the tyre.The clearance between rear wheel and end silencer is correct when the handle of screwdriver 4 from the toolkit can be slipped between the •...

  • Page 113: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW motorcycle dealer. You • Push pins 2 in until the front also need the adapters with forks are securely located. the BMW special tool number • Place the motorcycle on its • Tighten adjusting screws 1. 363972. centre stand.

  • Page 114: Bulbs

    When raising the motorcycle, The types of bulb used make sure that the centre are listed on page 144.c stand remains on the Do not touch the glass of ground.c new bulbs with your fin- gers. Use a clean, dry cloth to Bulbs hold the bulbs when handling Information on bulbs...
  • Page 115 Replacing high-beam headlight bulb The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if damaged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs.c If it is not standing firmly, • Turn cover 1 counter-clock- • Disengage spring clip 3 at the motorcycle could wise and remove it.
  • Page 116 Replacing low-beam Replacing low-beam Installation is the reverse of the headlight bulb, left headlight bulb, right removal procedure. Turn the handlebars Turn the handlebars to to the left to facilitate the right to facilitate access.c access.c • Switch off the ignition. •...
  • Page 117 Replacing side-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 The procedure for replacing • Apply firm forward pressure •...
  • Page 118 • Remove bulb 7 from the bulb holder. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. • Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in • Turn bulb holder 5 counter- through the headlight lens).
  • Page 119 Replacing front turn • Switch off the ignition. indicator 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 • Turn bulb holder 3 counter- •...

  • Page 120: Jump Starting

    Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Excessively high cur- rent can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle elec- tronics. • Turn bulb holder 1 counter- •...
  • Page 121 A short-circuit can result • Begin by connecting one • Disconnect the jump lead if the crocodile clips of end of the red jump lead to from the negative terminals the jump leads are accidental- the positive terminal of the first, then disconnect the ly brought into contact with the discharged battery and the...

  • Page 122: Battery

    Compliance with the points to the battery.c Attempting to charge a below is important in order to completely flat battery via BMW Motorrad has de- maximise battery life: the on-board socket can veloped a trickle-charger – Keep the surface of the bat-...
  • Page 123 The motorcycle's on- period of disuse. instructions of the charger. board electronics know See the instructions for caring Your authorised BMW when the battery is fully for your battery. Always fully motorcycle dealer will be charged. The on-board socket recharge the battery before re-...
  • Page 124 Removing battery • Switch off the ignition. • Insert the battery into the The types of screw used battery compartment, with are listed on ( 132).c the positive terminal on the If it is not standing firmly, right in the direction of travel. the motorcycle could •...

  • Page 125: Splash Guard

    Remember to reset the clock after reconnecting the battery. c Splash guard The motorcycle has an adjust- able splash guard. • Slacken screw 1, move the splash guard to the appropri- ate position and hand- tighten the screw.

  • Page 127: Care

    Cleaning and care ..... 126 Laying up........128 Restoring to use ......129 Care...

  • Page 128: Cleaning And Care

    We recommend that you use We recommend that you use Wet brake discs reduce the cleaning and care prod- BMW insect remover to soften braking efficiency. ucts you can obtain from your and wash off insects and stub- After washing the motorcycle,...
  • Page 129 BMW paint cleaner or abrasives to clean plastic with plenty of water and BMW are recommended here. parts. Even fly-remover pads vehicle shampoo. Use chrome Contamination on the paint fin- or cleaning pads with hard polish for additional treatment.

  • Page 130: Laying Up

    Then add a protec- mend that minor paintwork Laying up tive wax coating to the paint at flaws be rectified with a BMW these locations. paint spray or a BMW paint • Clean the motorcycle. pencil and larger paint dam- •...

  • Page 131: Restoring To Use

    BMW motorcycle dealer. Combine work for lay- ing up/restoring to use with a maintenance service or in- spection.c...

  • Page 133: Technical Data

    Threaded fasteners ....132 Tyre pressures ......134 Engine ......... 135 Power transmission ....136 Frame and suspension ....137 Wheels and tyres ......139 Fuel and lubricants ....140 Electrical system ......143 Dimensions and weights ... 145 Riding specifications ....146 Daten Technical data...

  • Page 134: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Front wheel ® Mudguard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Brake caliper Internal TORX 30 Nm Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm ® Axle clamping screw Internal TORX 19 Nm Rear wheel ®...
  • Page 135 Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Battery Battery-terminal clamps Hex head w/f 10 hand-tight Securing bracket Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight Splash guard ® Splash guard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight (1) in the toolkit...

  • Page 136: Tyre Pressures

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressures measured when tyres are cold. Accessories and loads Front Rear One-up 2.2 bar 2.5 bar One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar...

  • Page 137: Engine

    Engine Engine Type Four-stroke opposed-twin engine Displacement 1,170 cc Bore/stroke 101/73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Power output Maximum rated output 81 kW - at engine speed 7,500 rpm Torque Max. torque 115 Nm - at engine speed 6,000 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed, maximum 8,000 rpm...

  • Page 138: Power Transmission

    Power transmission Clutch Type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Type 6- speed gearbox with dog-clutch engagement mechanism and integral vibration damper Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.277 2nd gear = 1.583 3rd gear = 1.259 4th gear = 1.033 5th gear = 0.903 6th gear = 0.805 Rear-wheel drive...

  • Page 139: Frame And Suspension

    Rear brake Type One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper, organic brake pads Front suspension Type BMW Telelever Steering lock angle 2 x 42 Front wheel castor in normal-load position 109.9 mm Rear suspension Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm...
  • Page 140 Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin- tube, gas-filled shock absorber. Spring travel (bump) 65 mm Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm Total suspension travel 120 mm Rear suspension system Type Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damping and steplessly adjust- able spring preload...

  • Page 141: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Front wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 3.50 x 17“ Tyre size 120/70-ZR17 Rear wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 5.50 x 17“ Tyre size 180/55-ZR17...

  • Page 142: Fuel And Lubricants

    HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible. Capacity (with filter change) 4.0 l Capacity (without filter change) 3.7 l Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l BMW recommends Castrol BMW recommends Castrol...
  • Page 143 Fuel and lubricants Engine-oil viscosity classes depend on outside temperatures -20 °C – 10 °C SAE 20 0 °C – 30 °C SAE 30 20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 40 -10 °C – over 30 °C SAE 20 W-50 -15 °C –...
  • Page 144 Transmission oil Grade SAE 90 GL5 Capacity approx. 0.9 l Fuel Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleaded minimum octane number 98 (RON) Capacity of fuel tank 27 l Reserve volume Brake fluid Grade DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid...

  • Page 145: Electrical System

    Electrical system Battery Type 12 V, 19 Ah gel battery, maintenance-free Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5LDE Electrode gap 0.8 mm (± 0.1 mm) Wear limit 1.0 mm 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 146 Electrical system Bulbs Headlight type Triple freeform headlight High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V, 55 W Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V, 55 W (2x) Side lights 12 V, W5 W (2 x) Brake/rear light 12 V, P21 W (2 x) Flashing turn indicators 12 V, P21 W Flashing turn indicators, white...

  • Page 147: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum length 2,230 mm Maximum width with cases 980 mm Maximum width across mirrors 905 mm Maximum height (windscreen lowered) 1,430 mm Maximum height (windscreen raised) 1,560 mm Seat height 820-840 mm Height of seat (low front seat 780-800 mm Wheelbase 1,484.6 mm...

  • Page 148: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Speeds Top speed over 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.6 s Noises Ride-past noise level 80 dB (A) Stationary noise level 88 dB (A) at 3,750 rpm...

  • Page 149: Service

    BMW Motorrad service ......... 148 Confirmation of maintenance work ..... 151 Confirmations of service ... 155 Technical data...

  • Page 150: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. mation on Mobile Service and always in optimum condition, we...
  • Page 151 BMW Running-in Check All information concerning the 80,000 km, etc.) if this distance international dealership network The BMW running-in check has is covered within a year. can be found in the brochure to be performed when the Maintenance schedules "Service Contact Europe" or...
  • Page 152 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 153: 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 154 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 155 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 156 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 157: Confirmations Of Service

    Confirmations 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 158 Confirmations of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date...

  • Page 159: Confirmation Of Service

    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 161: Index

    Battery, 13 Adjusting the handbrake Charging when lever, 48 Antilock braking system, 82 connected, 120 Brake-fluid reservoir, 9 BMW Integral ABS, 81 Charging when Bulb for brake light, Brake booster, 82 disconnected, 121 replacing, 116 Pull-away test, 69 Maintenance instructions, 120...
  • Page 162 Replacing high-beam Cases Electronic engine-management headlight bulb, 113 Closing, 90 system Replacing low-beam headlight Correct loading, 89 Tampering with control unit, 61 bulb, left, 114 Opening, 89 Electronic immobiliser Replacing low-beam headlight Catalytic converter, safety Display, 24 bulb, right, 114 information, 61 Explanations, 36 Replacing side-light bulbs, 115...
  • Page 163 Front seat Handlebar fitting Ice warning Height adjuster, 13 Left, 14 Warning Front-wheel stand, 111 Right, 15 risk of black ice, 26 Fuel Handlebar levers Ignition Fuel gauge, 20 Adjusting brake lever, 48 Switching off, 34 Grade, 80 Adjusting clutch lever, 47 Switching on, 34, 63 Quality, 142 Hazard warning flashers, 14, 37...
  • Page 164 Rear shock absorber Laying up, 128 Odometer Adjustment, 9 Lights Control, 16 Residual braking function, 83 Headlight flasher, 14, 48 Reading, 20 Restoring to use, 129 Parking lights, 49 Oil capacity, 98 Rev. counter, 16 Side lights, 48 Oil filler neck, 99 Rider’s equipment, 6 Switching on the high-beam Oil temperature...
  • Page 165 Seat lock, 11 Tripmeter Table of tyre pressures, 13 Shifting gear, 71 Resetting, 38 Tank rucksack, 94 Side light Troubleshooting chart, 68 Mount, 11 Bulb, 17 Turn indicator Technical data Side lights Left, 14 Dimensions and weights, 145 Replacing bulbs, 115 Replacing the front bulb, 117 Electrical system, 143 Side stand...
  • Page 166 Warning symbols, 20 Warnings, 4 Wheels, 103 Checking rims, 103 Checking tread depth, 103 Installing front wheel, 106 Installing rear wheel, 109 Removing front wheel, 104 Removing rear wheel, 108 Technical data, 139 Tyre pressures, 134 Windscreen Adjusting, 55 Adjustment, 14 Care, 127 Electrically adjustable, 11...
  • Page 168 Vehicle/dealership data Vehicle data Dealership data Model Person to contact in Service sfdasfasdfasf Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Colour code Phone number First registration Registration number Dealership address/phone (company stamp)
  • Page 169 Errors and omissions excepted. accessories fitted or the national-market specification. © 2004 BMW Motorrad No claims will be entertained Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written as a result of such discrepan- cies.
  • Page 170 BMW recommends Castrol The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Designation Super unleaded Fuel tank capacity 27 l Tyre pressures Front Rear One-up 2.20 bar 2.50 bar One-up with luggage 2.50 bar...
  • Page 171 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 172 BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to tion with declining on-board the power sockets...
  • Page 173 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 174 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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