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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1200 GT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the in- 3 Status indicators ..21 Clock ....47 dex at the end of this Rider's Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Bulbs ....119 Brake system with BMW Brakes ....148 Jump start .
  • Page 6 ....154 BMW Motorrad service quality ....154...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Equipment

    DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs- country-specific differences. designs, equipment and ac- tahlwarnanlage) If your BMW was supplied cessories. Because of this, with equipment not described your motorcycle may differ ABS Anti-lock brake system in this Rider's Manual, you will...

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Electrically adjustable windscreen ( Battery compartment 131) Seat lock ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Adjuster, damping, rear Power socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Filler neck, fuel ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 107) Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster Stowage compartment Vehicle identification number...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Seat height adjuster Filler neck for engine oil and oil dipstick ( 103) 105) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 108) Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual Toolkit ( 102)

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Switch, cruise-control system Pushbutton, ESA Pushbutton, ASC Pushbutton, windscreen Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 62), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Pushbutton, on-board computer Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Grip heating switch Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 62), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 63), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers Front-seat heating switch...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) Adjuster, clock ( 47), Display dimmer ( Control, odometer Sensor for instrument cluster lighting The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Side lights Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight...
  • Page 23 Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and telltale lights ..ABS warning light ... . . Telltale light, cruise control .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel gauge ( Display, on-board com- puter 49), RDC reading Panel for warnings Gear indicator ( Coolant temperature readout ( Trip meter ( 46), RDC display (motorcycles without on-board computer) Clock ( 47), Panel for seat heating 57), Panel for display dimmer 47), Panel for ESA Odometer and tripmeters...

  • Page 25: Warning And Telltale

    Warning and telltale ABS warning light Function indicators lights The way in which the ABS Fuel capacity warning light indicates status The column below the can differ in some countries. fuel-pump symbol indic- ates the remaining quantity of Possible national variant. fuel.

  • Page 26: Warnings, General

    gree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to reduce torque. The warning light flashes for one second longer than ASC intervention lasts. This affords the rider visual feedback on control in- tervention even after the crit- ical situation has been dealt with.
  • Page 27 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow warning Electronic immobiliser active ( appears on the display. Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature Coolant temperature too high reading flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( display...
  • Page 28 Mode of presentation Meaning Appears on the Front light bulb defective ( display Lights up yellow Appears on the Bulbs defective ( display Flashes with tem- Ice warning ( perature reading Appears on the Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak display, accom- panied by the let- ters...
  • Page 29 Have the defective key re- ity of fuel. load range to cool down the placed, preferably by an engine. authorised BMW Motorrad Reserve fuel In traffic jams, switch off the dealer. engine, but leave the igni- Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 30 The engine is running ably an authorised BMW sued. in emergency operating Motorrad dealer. mode. Engine power might Checking engine oil level...
  • Page 31 If the battery is not char- dipstick reveals that the oil specialist workshop, prefer- ging, continuing to ride level is correct. ably an authorised BMW can cause it to discharge Seek the advice of a spe- Motorrad dealer. completely, in which case it cialist workshop, preferably will suffer irreparable damage.
  • Page 32 ( 123) have suffered irreparable ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Front light bulb defective damage. Rear light bulb defective Have the fault rectified as Defective bulb symbol...
  • Page 33 BMW Motor- is particularly high on bridges bulbs if possible. rad dealer. and where the road is in the...

  • Page 34: Warnings Issued By The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Rdc) Oe

    Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably The tyre pressure for the front an authorised BMW Motor- wheel 3 and the tyre pressure rad dealer. for the rear wheel 2 appear in the top line of the display, ac- companied by warning sym- bol 1.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow The critical tyre Tyre pressure close to limit of per- pressure flashes mitted tolerance ( Flashes red The critical tyre Tyre pressure outside permitted tol- pressure flashes erance ( -- -- Signal transmission disrupted pears on the dis- play.
  • Page 36 The critical tyre pressure workshop, preferably an the Rider's Manual. flashes. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The tyre-pressures listed Measured tyre pressure is If you are unsure whether the on the inside cover are outside permitted tolerance.
  • Page 37 BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Sensor defective or system Motorrad dealer. dealer. error General warning light Signal transmission Wireless communication with lights up yellow. disrupted the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by -- -- appears on the include radio-communication display.

  • Page 38: Abs Warnings

    There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer.
  • Page 39 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 40: Asc Warnings Oe

    The ABS function is not avail- specialist workshop, prefer- able, because self-diagnosis ably an authorised BMW did not complete. The mo- Motorrad dealer. torcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel ASC warnings sensors to be tested.
  • Page 41 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC fault ( Lights up ASC switched off (...
  • Page 42 The en- specialist workshop, prefer- gine must be running and ably an authorised BMW the motorcycle must reach Motorrad dealer. a speed of at least 50 km/h in order for ASC self-diagnosis ASC switched off to complete.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Brakes ......lock ......Handlebars .
  • Page 44 Tyres ......

  • Page 45: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switch on the ignition Switch off the ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mis- laid ( 44).

  • Page 46: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser key; these signals are spe- termine whether it is better helps protect your BMW mo- cific to your motorcycle and to turn the handlebars to the torcycle from theft, and this they are transmitted via the left or right.

  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Flashers

    The hazard warning flashers You can obtain replace- recommence flashing as soon ment/extra keys only through as the button is released. an authorised BMW Motorrad Hazard warning flashers in dealer. The keys are part operation. of an integrated security Left/right turn indicator tell- system, so the dealer is under tale lights flash.

  • Page 48: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Switch off the hazard Odometer and warning flashers tripmeters Odometer Briefly press tripmeter but- ton 1 once to proceed to each subsequent step in the Press cancel button 1. cycle. Hazard warning flashers The odometer reading ap- switched off. pears in display field 1. Select the tripmeter Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 49: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display each time you press the Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) button. Each time you press Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Adjust the dimmer the button after maxim- Tyre pressures (OE) for mo- um brightness is reached, torcycles without on-board brightness is reduced by computer one level.

  • Page 50: Tyre Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold down button 1 until the reading changes. The reading stops flashing. The time is now set. Tyre pressure control Press and hold down Repeatedly press BC but- button 1 until the reading ton 1 until the tyre pres- changes.

  • Page 51: Residual Range

    Residual range The residual range is Press BC button 1 once. only an approximate reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer...

  • Page 52: Ambient Temperature

    Tyre pressures (OE) select some other display The calculated range Ambient temperature mode. is only an approximate reading. Consequently, BMW Range Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full range before refuelling. Ambient-temperature dis- play 1 is active only when The description of the the engine is running;...
  • Page 53 Calculating average Resetting average speed Calculating average speed consumption Repeatedly press BC button 1 until the average Average speed 1 is calculated Average consumption 1 is speed appears in the on basis of the time elapsed calculated by dividing the dis- display.
  • Page 54 Reset average Oil level The readings mean: consumption Oil level is correct Check the oil level with the dipstick the next time you stop for fuel. If you call up another reading on the on- board computer, this symbol remains visible beside the line.

  • Page 55: Cruise-Control System Oe

    BMW Set road speed Step-by-step Motorrad dealer. acceleration Cruise-control system Switch on cruise control Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction Briefly push button 3 in the Cruise control telltale SET direction light shows. Speed is increased by ap- prox.
  • Page 56 Stepless acceleration Step-by-step Stepless deceleration deceleration Push button 3 in the SET Push button 3 in the RES direction and hold it in this direction and hold it in this Briefly push button 3 in the position. position. RES direction The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates Speed is decreased by ap-...

  • Page 57: Emergency Off Switch

    only to the cruising speed Emergency off switch The cruise-control system is saved in memory, even deactivated. (kill switch) though you might have The cruise control telltale intended slowing to a lower light goes out. speed. The telltale light in the switch remains on.

  • Page 58: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's starting capability. A Normal operating posi- tion (run) Grip heating switch B Engine switched off. You cannot start the The handlebar grips have engine unless the kill...

  • Page 59: Seat Heating Oe

    Seat heating Seat heating, rear seat Dependency on battery charge state Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is run- ning. If the charge level is low, the heating is switched off to ensure the battery's starting capability. Heating off.

  • Page 60: Clutch

    Clutch Adjust the clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the Switch centred: Heating The symbols shown below off.

  • Page 61: Brakes

    Handlebars 1 are height- Turn adjuster A to position adjustable. If you want to have the handlebars adjusted Largest span. consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brakes Turn adjuster A to position Motorrad dealer. Adjust the handbrake Smallest span.

  • Page 62: Lights

    Lights Switch on the high-beam The high-beam headlight is switched on until you re- headlight Switching on the side lease the button (headlight lights flasher). The side lights switch on Switching on parking automatically when the lights ignition is switched on. Switch off the ignition.

  • Page 63: Headlight

    Adjuster for headlight circumstances, headlight shop, preferably an author- beam throw underneath beam throw has to be ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in the instrument cluster adjusted to suit the weight order to avoid damaging the Spring preload adjustment carried by the motorcycle.

  • Page 64: Turn Indicators

    headlight beam throw so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic. Press left-hand turn indicat- Press right-hand turn indic- or button 1. ator button 2. The turn indicators are The turn indicators are A Neutral position cancelled automatically cancelled automatically B Position for heavy load after you have ridden for ap- after you have ridden for ap- proximately 10 seconds, or...

  • Page 65: Stowage Compartment

    Cancel the turn Stowage compartment Close the stowage indicators compartment Opening stowage compartment Press cancel button 1. Snap lid 1 closed and push it down. Flashing turn indicators switched off. The lock engages with an Use the ignition key to turn audible click.

  • Page 66: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Automatic Stability Activate the ASC ASC warning light shows; if self-diagnosis function Control ASC has not completed the ASC Deactivate the ASC warning light changes from function flashing to ON. When the ASC warning light Switch on the ignition. comes on, release the ASC You have the option of button within five seconds.

  • Page 67: Front And Rear Seats

    If ASC self-diagnosis did not with OE Seat heating: complete, the ASC warning light continues to flash. The ASC function is activ- ated. Instead of pressing the ASC button, you have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ASC fault has Turn key 1 counter- clockwise in the seat...
  • Page 68 Lift the seat up to remove. Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean sur- face. Adjust the front seat Removing rear seat ( Remove the front seat Lift the rear of the front seat. Push the seat height ad- juster fully forward and up with OE Seat heating: or down, as applicable.
  • Page 69 Always make sure that the with OE Seat heating: motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. with OE Seat heating: Push the front seat forward into the seat height Connect plug 2. adjuster. Make sure that the seat is correctly located. Connect plug 2.

  • Page 70: Helmet Holder

    Using helmet holder Mirrors The seat engages with an audible click. Make sure the ground is Adjusting mirrors level and firm and place the Helmet holder motorcycle on its stand. Helmet holder Removing rear seat ( underneath rear seat Move the mirror to the de- sired position by pressing lightly at the appropriate point close to the rim.

  • Page 71: Windscreen

    Windscreen Spring preload Adjusting spring preload while the motorcycle is Adjusting windscreen Spring preload and being ridden can lead to acci- weight dents. It is essential to set spring Do not attempt to adjust preload to suit the load spring preload unless the carried by the motorcycle.

  • Page 72: Shock Absorbers

    in the direction indicated by Shock absorbers the HIGH arrow. Shock-absorber settings If you want to reduce spring and spring preload preload, turn knob 1 in the Damping must be adapted direction indicated by the to suit spring preload. An in- LOW arrow.

  • Page 73: Electronic Suspension

    ing screw 1 in the direction Electronic Suspension tifunction display, and spring preload in panel 2. indicated by the H arrow. Adjustment ESA If you want a softer damp- Call up settings Settings ing characteristic, use a Switch on the ignition. screwdriver to turn adjust- ing screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow.
  • Page 74 SPORT Sporty damping characteristic The setting shown on the display is automatically accepted as the damping characteristic if you allow a certain length of time to pass without pressing button 1. During the setting Press button 1. Press button 1. procedure, the display The current setting is dis- flashes.

  • Page 75: Tyres

    loss of tyre pressure, fit a Two-up (with luggage) Tyre pressure, rear metal valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre The setting shown on the and make sure that the cap is display is automatically 2.9 bar (One-up, tyre screwed on firmly.

  • Page 77: Riding

    Refuelling ..... Tyre pressure control RDC Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Your author- handling. represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer Do not exceed the permiss- and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on ible gross weight and be sure...

  • Page 79: Catalytic Converter

    High voltage In extreme cases, the Unburned fuel will des- motorcycle could catch fire. troy the catalytic con- Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause immediately after starting the protection of the catalytic...

  • Page 80: Checklist

    ponents are not designed to refuse to start. When the Cases correctly installed gearbox is in neutral, the withstand. Damage caused in and luggage secured this way is not covered by the green neutral telltale light is At regular intervals: warranty.
  • Page 81 gage the clutch after switch- with the cruise control op- with OE ASC: ing on the ignition. tional extra, lights up Switch on the ignition. as well. The test is aborted Pre-ride check is The start attempt is if you start the engine before performed.
  • Page 82 ABS warning light. specialist workshop, prefer- Have the fault rectified as ably an authorised BMW quickly as possible by a Phase 2 Motorrad dealer. specialist workshop, prefer- Test of the wheel sensors...

  • Page 83: Running In

    BMW ASC warning light slow- Running-in speed Motorrad dealer. flashes. Running in Phase 2 <7000 min Test of the diagnosis- The first 1000 km No full-load acceleration. compatible system While running in the mo- Avoid low engine speeds at...

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Tyres antee that the motorcycle will to turn the handlebars to the rest firmly on the stand. left or right. However, the mo- New tyres have a smooth torcycle is more stable on a Always check that the ground surface. This must be level surface with the handle- under the stand is level and roughened by riding in a...

  • Page 85: Refuelling

    Pull the handbrake lever. Switch off the engine. Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly. Swing your right leg over Dismount and keep your left the seat and lift the motor- hand on the left handlebar Lock the steering lock. cycle to the upright position.
  • Page 86 Fuel expands when hot. Recommended fuel Fuel escaping from an grade overfilled tank could make its way onto the rear tyre. This 95 ROZ/RON (Premium could cause a fall. unleaded (fuel grade, Do not fill the tank past the usable with power- and bottom edge of the filler consumption-related neck.

  • Page 87: Tyre Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    Tyre pressure control readings will not tally with The control unit can the readings shown by the administrate four sensors, so multifunction display. two different sets of wheels Function with RDC sensors can be Tyre-pressure ranges alternated on the motorcycle. A sensor integrated into each The RDC control unit differ- An error message is issued...

  • Page 88: Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Apply the brakes in good time adapts braking-force distri- Dirt or mud on brakes bution between front and rear until the brakes have dried out.

  • Page 89: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    When the handbrake lever is At this instant the BMW Mo- minent. Before this situation pulled, brake pressure is also...
  • Page 90 built up at the rear wheel by transmitted without the wheel this increases stopping dis- locking. tance. the integral function. If the brake pedal is depressed To optimise stopping dis- Rear wheel lift after the handbrake lever is tance, apply the front brakes pulled, the brake pressure Even under severe braking, rapidly and keep on increas-...
  • Page 91 BMW devolves on regular In addition to problems with Motorrad Integral ABS? maintenance? the BMW Motorrad Integ- Within the limits imposed by Invariably, a technical ral ABS, exceptional riding physics, the BMW Motorrad system cannot perform...

  • Page 92: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Motorrad ASC? of physics, the ability to ac- weight and momentum take celerate is restricted more BMW Motorrad ASC is de- over and even BMW Motor- and more as the angle of heel signed as an assistant system rad Integral ABS is unable to increases.
  • Page 93 Riding for a lengthy period the ground. with the front wheel lifted off the ground (wheelie). Under these circumstances, BMW Motorrad recommends Rear wheel rotating with the rolling the throttle slightly motorcycle held stationary closed so as to restore by applying the front brake stability with the least (burn-out).

  • Page 95: Accessories

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

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    BMW motor- that are approved by BMW for cycles without constituting this purpose. a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...

  • Page 97: Luggage

    switched off. In order to en- Luggage Pack heavy items at the sure that the drain on the on- bottom and toward the in- Correct loading board power supply system is board side. Overloading and imbal- minimised, the supply to the Max.
  • Page 98 Close the case Press lock barrel 1. Push release lever 2 down. Lever 2 pops up. The release lever engages. Pull release lever 2 all the Pull the release lever up. Turn the key to the LOCK way up. position in the case lock. The lid of the case opens.
  • Page 99 Removing case Pull handle 3 out and then Seat the case in holders 4. pull it up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the The case is released and RELEASE position in the can be removed. case lock.

  • Page 100: Topcase Oa

    Close the topcase Turn the key to the LOCK position in the case lock. The case is closed. Check that the case is se- cure. Topcase Open the topcase Press lock barrel 1. Lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever 2 all the Pull the release lever up.
  • Page 101 Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it Hook the topcase into pos- will go. ition on the luggage carrier. The release lever engages. Make sure that hooks 4 are Lift the topcase at the rear Turn the key to the LOCK securely seated in the cor- and pull it off the luggage...
  • Page 102 Push handle 3 down until it engages. The topcase is correctly en- gaged on its carrier. Turn the key to the LOCK position in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is secure.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ..102 Toolkit ..... . . 102 Engine oil ....103 Brake system, general .

  • Page 104: General Instructions

    Special tightening torques are On-board toolkit service listed as applicable. If you are interested in inform- Your authorised BMW Mo- ation on more extensive work, torrad dealer can provide the we recommend the repair on-board toolkit service kit...

  • Page 105: Engine Oil

    5 Set of spanners engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to 3x open-ended spanners, misinterpretation; this in turn, various sizes means that the engine will be 6 Bit adapter operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. Adapter for 1/4"...
  • Page 106 sure that the dipstick is Remove the front seat seated in guide 3. Remove the oil dipstick and Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. check the oil level. Use a dry cloth to wipe oil dipstick 2 clean Remove oil filler cap 1 by Engine oil, specified turning it counter-clockwise.

  • Page 107: Brake System, General

    1 until it reaches tem, do not permit the brake cialist workshop, preferably the specified level. pads to wear past the minim- an authorised BMW Motorrad um permissible thickness. dealer.
  • Page 108 Between wheel If the wear indicating mark is motorcycle on its stand. and front fork toward the no longer clearly visible: brake caliper. Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 109: Brake Fluid

    Make sure that the brake straight-ahead position. disc is not visible through the bore in the inboard brake pad. If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 110 If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Check the brake fluid level Motorrad dealer. in brake fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 111: Clutch

    Check the tyre tread voir drops as the brake pads specialist workshop, prefer- depth wear. ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Your motorcycle's hand- ling and grip can be im- Clutch paired even before the tyres...

  • Page 112: Rims

    Approved wheels and e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or tyres by an arrow. For each size of tyre BMW If the tyre tread is worn to Motorrad tests certain makes, minimum: and approves those that it Replace tyre or tyres, as ap- certifies as roadworthy.
  • Page 113 BMW Motorrad deal- er or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Remove the front wheel Place the motorcycle on centre stand ( Force the brake pads...
  • Page 114 Installing front wheel sensor ring and the ABS torcycle until the front wheel ABS malfunctions on ac- sensor will not be correct and can rotate freely. BMW Mo- count of incorrect speed this can cause the ABS to torrad recommends the signal.
  • Page 115 BMW Mo- Roll the front wheel into Clamping screw for torrad dealer. position between the front quick-release axle in forks. The front wheel must be wheel carrier installed right way round 19 Nm to rotate in the correct direc- Remove the front wheel tion.
  • Page 116 Route the ABS sensor cable Install the front mudguard The cable of the ABS between the brake caliper and install screws 1 on left sensor could chafe and the front forks as illus- and right. through if it comes into trated here.
  • Page 117 Do not remove the sealing grease from the clamp. Remove screw 1 from silen- Remove studs 5 from the cer cover 2. rear wheel, holding the wheel as you do so. Pull the cover to the rear to Remove screw 4 for the remove.
  • Page 118 BMW Mo- Rear wheel to wheel torrad dealer. flange Roll the rear wheel into po- Tightening sequence: sition at the rear-wheel ad- Tighten in diagonally op- apter. posite sequence Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter.

  • Page 119: Front-Wheel Stand

    A front wheel stand for simple, safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motorrad. The BMW special tool number is 36 3 971 and the front-wheel stand is available from your Push silencer heat shield 2 If the gap between the authorised BMW Motorrad with guide A into retainer B.
  • Page 120 ABS sensor Use locating pins 3 to set ring of the BMW Integral ABS. Apply uniform pressure to the front wheel stand to the Push the pin in just far push the front wheel stand desired height.

  • Page 121: Bulbs

    Dirt deposits, in in accordance with the applic- particular oil and grease, in- cialist workshop, preferably ation. by an authorised BMW Motor- terfere with heat radiation A defective bulb places from the bulb. This leads to rad dealer.
  • Page 122 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. To remove the cover of the Disengage spring clip 5 low-beam headlight bulb, from the latches and swing push locking lever 3 down, it up.
  • Page 123 Remove bulb 6. Install bulb 6. Connect plug 4. Replace the defective bulb. High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W with OE Xenon lights: Close and lock spring Install cover 1 (low-beam clips 5.
  • Page 124 Replacing parking-light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Parking light, left: discon- Remove bulb 3 from the Make sure the ground is nect plug 2.
  • Page 125 Switch off the ignition. Insert bulb 3 into the bulb Parking light, right: connect socket. plug 1. Remove screws 1. Turn the bulb socket clock- Replacing brake-light, Pull the bulb housing to the wise to install. rear light and rear- rear until it is clear of the indicator bulbs holders.
  • Page 126 Turn bulb socket 2 (brake- Press bulb 4 into socket 5 Press bulb 4 into socket 5 light /rear-light bulb) or 3 and remove by turning it and turn it clockwise to in- (indicator bulb) counter- counter-clockwise. stall. clockwise to remove from Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 127 /rear-light bulb) clockwise to install it in the bulb housing. Install screws 1. Remove screw 1. Pull the bulb housing for- Replacing front turn ward to remove indicator bulbs Seat retaining pins 7 of the bulb housing in retainers 6. If it is not standing firmly, Make sure that the wires are the motorcycle could...
  • Page 128 Replace the defective bulb. Front flashing turn in- dicator bulbs H21W / 12 V / 21 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. Turn bulb holder 3 counter- Turn bulb socket 3 clock- clockwise to remove it from wise to install it in the bulb the bulb housing.

  • Page 129: Jump Start

    topple in the course of the Touching live parts of operations described below. the ignition system with the engine running can cause Always make sure that the electric shock. motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine When jump-starting the en- is running.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Compliance with the points in order to protect the charger to the battery. below is important in order to starter motor and the donor BMW Motorrad has de- maximise battery life: battery. veloped a trickle-charger Keep the surface of the bat-...
  • Page 131 Use BMW chargers with ger connected directly to the that is not compatible with the part numbers 71 60 battery posts.
  • Page 132 charger terminal clips from Remove the front seat Make sure the ground is the battery terminals. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. The battery has to be re- charged at regular inter- vals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse.
  • Page 133 forth if it is difficult to re- move. Installing battery Switch off the ignition. Place the battery in the bat- tery compartment, positive terminal on the left in the forward direction of travel. Install screws 1. Disconnection in Install the front seat ( the wrong sequence increases the risk of Install the rear seat (...
  • Page 134 Always proceed in the correct sequence. Never install the battery without the protective cap. Connect battery positive lead 1 first. Seat protective cap 2 on the positive terminal. The connect battery negat- ive lead 3. Installing battery- compartment cover 130) Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 135: Care

    Care Care products ....134 Washing motorcycle ..134 Cleaning easily damaged components ....135 Paint care .

  • Page 136: Care Products

    We recommend that you We recommend that you Apply the brakes in good time use the cleaning and care use BMW insect remover to until the brakes have dried products you can obtain soften and wash off insects out.

  • Page 137: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

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

  • Page 138: Paint Care

    Remove the battery. We recommend that specks substances that damage Spray the brake and clutch of tar be removed with BMW the paint, especially if your lever pivots and the main tar remover. Remember to motorcycle is ridden in areas...

  • Page 139: Restoring Motorcycle To

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

  • Page 141: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..140 Threaded fasteners ... 141 Engine ..... . . 142 Riding specifications .

  • Page 142: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 78). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 78).

  • Page 143: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel carrier M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick- release axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value...

  • Page 144: Engine

    Rear wheel Value Valid M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Fastener, handlebar adjuster to bottom handlebar yoke M8 A2-70 20 Nm Engine Type Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder with cam followers, liquid cooled cylinders and heads, integrated...
  • Page 145 Technical data Effective displacement 1157 cm Cylinder bore 79 mm Piston stroke 59 mm Compression ratio 13:1 Nominal output 112 kW, - At engine speed: 9500 min with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - At engine speed: 8500 min Max.
  • Page 146 SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil additives, because they can have a detri- mental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions re- lating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 147: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ- rated into engine block...
  • Page 148 Gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ra- Gearbox transmission ratios 2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear 1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear 1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear 1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear 0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear 1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive...

  • Page 149: Final Drive

    Final drive Final drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears Final drive gear ratio 2.82 Running gear Front suspension Double leading link Front suspension - total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic Rear suspension type Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber;...

  • Page 150: Brakes

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

  • Page 151: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Rating of on-board socket 8 A, One on-board socket with OE (Additional) socket: 8 A, Total for all sockets Fuses...
  • Page 152 Technical data Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Spark plug electrode gap (When new) 0.8 mm Spark plug electrode gap (Wear limit) Spark-plug replacement as per maintenance schedule Lighting High-beam headlight bulb...

  • Page 153: Frame

    Frame Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel rear frame Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear VIN location Frame side section, front right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2318 mm Width of motorcycle 982 mm, Across cases Height of motorcycle (To top edge of wind- 1438 mm, DIN unladen weight, windscreen screen) down...

  • Page 154: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 520 kg Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded 95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restrictions)

  • Page 155: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..154 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 154...

  • Page 156: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad ably by your authorised BMW confirmed in the "Service" Motorrad dealer. Evidence of chapter in this manual. service regular maintenance is essen- Authorised BMW Motorrad Advanced technology tial for generous treatment of dealers are supplied with the requires specially adapted goodwill claims.

  • Page 157: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    BMW Motorrad service a certain time, others depend network In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service Our extensive after-sales ser- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new vice network is in place to...

  • Page 158: Maintenance Schedules

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

  • Page 159: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 160 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 161 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 162 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 163 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...

  • Page 164: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 165 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 166: General Instructions

    Brake fluid Replacing rear light Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking level, front, 13, bulb, 123 Replacing rear-indicator Warning light, 23 Checking level, rear, 15, bulbs, 123 Accessories Technical data, 150 General instructions, 93 Brake lever Warning, bulb failure, 30, 31 Adjust the handbrake Anti-theft alarm, 18 lever, 59...
  • Page 167 Cruise-control system, 16 Engine Final drive Deactivating, 54 Starting, 78 Technical data, 147 Resuming cruising Technical data, 142 Frame speed, 55 Temperature gauge, 23 Technical data, 151 Set road speed, 53 Warning, engine electron- Front seat Step-by-step accelera- ics, 28 Adjusting, 15, 66 tion, 53 Engine oil...
  • Page 168 Ignition Handlebar fittings Maintenance Switching off, 43 General instructions, 102 General view, left side, 16 Switching on, 43 Intervals, 155 General view, right side, 17 Immobiliser Multifunction display, 18 Handlebars Warning, 27 Adjust the dimmer, 47 Adjusting, 59 Instrument cluster Overview, 22 Hazard warning flashers, 16, Overview, 18...
  • Page 169 Range, 50 Safety instructions, 75 Technical data Battery, 149 Brakes, 85 Rear seat Heating, 57 Brakes, 148 Seat, 15 Bulbs, 150 Installation, 67 Seat lock, 11 Clutch, 145 Removal, 65 Service, 154 Dimensions, 151 Refuelling, 83 Service Card, 155 Electrics, 149 Filler neck, 13 Side stand Starting the engine, 78...
  • Page 170 Topcase Wheels Vehicle Installing front wheel, 112 Closing, 98 Cleaning, 133 Installing rear wheel, 115 Installing, 99 General view, left side, 11 Remove the front Opening, 98 General view, right side, 13 wheel, 111 Removing, 99 Laying up, 136 Removing rear wheel, 114 Torques, 139 Parking, 82 Technical data, 148...
  • Page 171 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 172 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *01417706151* BMW recommends *01417706151* Order No. 01 41 7 706 151 06.2006, 2nd edition...

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