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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at the 3 Status indicators ..23 4 Operation ....47 end of this Rider's Manual to find Standard displays .
  • Page 5 Jump-starting ... . . 126 BMW Motorrad ASC ..88 Spring preload ....66 Battery .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....152 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 153 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ....153...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. In addition, If your BMW is equipped with BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee options or accessories not de- the total absence of errors. We scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Left handlebar fitting ....14 Handlebar fitting, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight range adjust- ment ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 107) Onboard socket (OE/OA) Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( Adjustable shift lever Engine oil level indicator 103) Onboard socket ( Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( with seat heating Operation of passenger seat heating (under pas- senger seat) ( Tank rucksack mount Fuel filler opening ( Clutch fluid reservoir Electrically adjustable wind- shield ( Storage compartment Engine oil fill location 104)

  • Page 16: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operation of audio system (OE, see separate operat- ing instructions) High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise-control sys- Cruise control operation Hazard warning flashers Windshield operation Operating turn indicators Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA Operating ESA ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • Page 17 10 Operating odometer with onboard comput- Operating onboard com- puter (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation with seat heating Driver's seat heater opera- tion ( Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button (...

  • Page 21: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Driver's seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 127) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 108) Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard toolkit Helmet holder ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Tachometer Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE, see separate anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating clock ( Adjusting dimming 52). Operating odometer Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting)

  • Page 23: Headlight

    Headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights Low-beam headlight...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....24 Anti-theft alarm warning indicators ......44 Displays with onboard computer .

  • Page 26: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Gear indicator The gear engaged or for neu- Multifunction display tral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Engine temperature The vertical bar under the temperature symbol shows the engine temperature level.

  • Page 27: Displays With Onboard Computer

    Onboard computer display Consult a certified workshop, area ( preferably an authorized BMW The tripmeters are shown If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of alternately with the odome- distances annually, it is possible the date.

  • Page 28: Displays With Heated Handlebar

    Display of tire inflation Depiction of selected heat- Depiction of selected heat- pressures ( ing level ( ing levels ( The tire inflation pressures Displays with seat Indicator light of cruise- are shown temperature- heater control system compensated (see the chapter "Technology in Detail").

  • Page 29: Standard Warning Indicators

    Standard warning The possible warnings are listed on the next page. indicators Display Indicator light of cruise- control system ( Warnings are indicated with the general warning light 1 in com- bination with one of the warning symbols 2. The 'General' warn- ing light shows red or yellow, de- pending on the urgency of the warning.
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobilizer is active ( the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient (...
  • Page 31 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) placed, preferably by an autho- the engine runs in the emergen- Refueling ( 82). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. cy operating mode. Continued driving is possible, Engine in emergency- Fuel down to reserve however the accustomed en-...
  • Page 32 BMW Motorrad Top up engine oil. engine or ABS. This can result in retailer. dangerous driving situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue Engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is insuffi- driving. insufficient cient. Possible cause:...

  • Page 33: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Com

    Possible cause: complete set of spare bulbs if complete set of spare bulbs if possible. possible. Low-beam, high-beam, parking or turn indicator bulb defective. Possible cause: Possible cause: Replacing low-beam and high- Tail light or brake light bulb de- A combination of several bulb beam bulb ( 118).
  • Page 34 Warnings of the onboard com- puter are shown in area 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Engine oil level too low ( appears on the display Is indicated Ambient tempera- Ice warning ( ture display flashes Flashes...

  • Page 36: Abs Warning Indicators

    Possible country-dependent sight glass, the oil level sensor versions. may be defective. Additional information on the Contact a specialized work- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is shop, preferably an authorized provided from page ( 86); an BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 37 overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 38 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 39: Asc Warning Indicators

    ASC warning light 1. yards. Additional information on the ASC warning Ride off slowly. It must be not- BMW Motorrad ASC is provided indicators ed that the ABS function is not from page ( 88); an overview available until the self-diagnosis...
  • Page 40 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error (...

  • Page 41: Tpc/Rdc Warning Indicators

    The warn- ASC warning light lights up. cialized workshop, preferably ing light flashes longer than the an authorized BMW Motorrad duration of the ASC intervention. retailer. As a result, the driver is provided Possible cause:...
  • Page 42 1 also lights up in yellow. If the determined Additional information on the tire inflation pressure is outside BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is the permissible tolerance, the provided from page ( 89); an general warning light 1 flashes in overview of the possible warnings red.
  • Page 43 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of play permissible tolerance ( Critical inflation pressure flashes Flashes red appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- play ble tolerance ( Critical inflation...
  • Page 44 Critical inflation pressure flashes. Have the tire checked for dam- Possible cause: Possible cause: age by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW The measured tire inflation pres- The measured tire inflation pres- Motorrad retailer. sure is in the limit area of the...
  • Page 45 In this case: TPC/RDC sensors do not send cialized workshop, preferably Have fault eliminated by a spe- their signal until after this speed an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably has been exceeded for the first retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad time ( 89).

  • Page 46: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi

    The operation of the tire inflation pressure control is only ensured for a limited time. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm warning 2 are Anti-theft alarm shown in conjunction with the warning indicators...
  • Page 47 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained (...
  • Page 48 Contact a specialized work- is only ensured for a limited time shop, preferably an authorized with the motorcycle battery dis- BMW Motorrad retailer. connected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..48 Windshield ......62 Electronic immobilizer EWS ..49 Cruise control .

  • Page 50: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Please contact a special- performed. ( Battery can be recharged via ized workshop for this purpose, onboard socket. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the surface of the ground will determine...

  • Page 51: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Electronic immobilizer If you lose a key, you can have it handlebars turned to the left than disabled by your BMW Motorrad with the handlebars turned to the partner. For this purpose, you right.

  • Page 52: Clock

    Clock Press button repeatedly until desired minutes are shown. Setting clock Press and hold button until Attempting to set the clock minutes no longer flash. while riding the motorcycle Setting is completed. can lead to accidents. Odometer and Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 53: Resetting Tripmeter

    Trip I with onboard computer Tripmeter 1 ( Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( DIST Total mileage ( Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. The operating range 1 indicates what distance can still be driven Press button 1 repeatedly un- with the remaining fuel.

  • Page 54: Multifunction Display

    Onboard computer The determined residual range is an approximate with onboard computer reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do Selecting readings not try to use the full remaining Switch on ignition. range before refueling. Multifunction display Adjusting dimming Press button 1.

  • Page 55: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature below this threshold for the first time. Range The following values can be dis- played in the area 2: When the motorcycle is stopped, the engine heat can falsify the °F Ambient temperature ( measurement of the ambient Range ( The functional description of the temperature 1.

  • Page 56: Average Consumption

    Resetting average speed ed while driving. Switch on ignition. The determined range is an Select average speed. approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends that you do not try to use the full range before refueling. Average speed The average consumption 1 is...

  • Page 57: Oil Level Indicator

    Engine idling for at least 30 "Check oil level" appears on the seconds. display, the oil level sensor may Side-stand retracted. be defective. In this case, please Motorcycle is vertical. contact your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 58: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    Lights Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Parking lights with Tire Pressure Control The parking lights switch on au- tomatically when the ignition is (TPC/RDC) switched on. Displaying tire inflation The parking lights are a pressure strain on the battery. Do Switch on ignition. not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely The displayed tire inflation pres-...

  • Page 59: Turn Indicators

    High-beam headlight Press button 1 to left and hold Press button 1 toward left to immediately after switching switch on left-hand turn indica- Press switch 1 toward front to off ignition until parking light tor. switch on high-beam headlight. is switched on. Press button 1 toward right Pull switch 1 downward to op- Switch ignition on and then...

  • Page 60: Emergency On/Off Switch

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. The engine can be switched ers place a strain on the off easily and quickly using the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard emergency ON/OFF switch. off hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 61: Seat Heating

    Seat heating The increase in power con- sumption caused by the with seat heating heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low Driver's seat heater engine speeds. If the battery is Start engine. inadequately charged, the heat- Seat heating can be activat- ed hand grips are switched off to ed only when the engine is...
  • Page 62 The set heating level 2 is shown in the multifunction display. 50 % heating output 100 % heating output Passenger seat heater Press button 1 repeatedly until Select desired heating level Start engine. desired heating level is shown. with switch 1. Seat heating can be activat- ed only when the engine is running.

  • Page 63: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    seat; then the switch should be 100 % heating output switched back to the first level. 2 Switch in middle position: Automatic Stability Heating off. Control ASC 3 Switch pressed toward rear: with Automatic Stability Control 50 % heating capacity. (ASC) 4 Switch pressed toward front: 100 % heating capacity.

  • Page 64: Seat Height

    Windshield Activating ASC function If the ASC warning light lights up after switching the Adjusting windshield ignition off and on and then con- Switch on ignition. tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/ h), an ASC error has occurred. Seat height Adjusting seat height Removing driver's seat ( 72).
  • Page 65 Switching on cruise The cruise-control system Press button 2 forward and can be used within a speed hold. control range of 30 mph to 112 mph The motorcycle accelerates (50 km/h to 180 km/h). steplessly. If the button 2 is no longer Indicator light for cruise- pressed, the speed achieved control system lights up.
  • Page 66 Resuming former cruising Switching off cruise speed control Press button 2 back and hold. The motorcycle decelerates steplessly. Briefly press button 2 toward Push switch 1 to left. If the button 2 is no longer rear to resume stored speed. The system is deactivated.

  • Page 67: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment controls on the handlebars or the The adjusting screw can be handlebars in their mounts. turned more easily if you Opening storage press the clutch lever forward Adjusting the clutch lever compartment when doing so. while driving can lead to accidents.

  • Page 68: Shifting

    Mirrors Shifting Adjusting shift lever Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- tween brake lever and handle- Move mirror into desired posi- Slacken screw 1. bar grip. tion by applying light pressure Turn foot piece 2 into desired Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- at edge.

  • Page 69: Damping

    accordingly when the motorcycle To increase spring preload, Basic setting of spring is lightly loaded. turn handwheel in direction of preload, rear arrow HIGH. Adjusting spring preload To decrease spring preload, Turn adjustment wheel as for rear wheel turn handwheel in direction of far as possible toward LOW, arrow LOW.

  • Page 70: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Adjusting damping on rear Basic setting of rear wheel wheel rear-wheel damp- Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Turn adjusting screw up to stop in direction of arrow H, then turn 0.75 turns in di- rection of arrow S (Full tank of gas, with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) To increase absorption, turn...
  • Page 71 Three loading states can be set, and there are three riding modes available for each state. Additional information on the electronic suspension adjust- ment ESA II is provided on page 91). Calling up settings Switch on ignition. The selected riding mode is in- Press button 1 to display cur- dicated in the multifunction dis- rent adjustment.

  • Page 72: Tires

    Setting loading state One-up At high road speeds, tire valves installed perpen- Starting engine dicular to the wheel rim have a One-up with luggage The loading state cannot tendency to open as a result of be set while driving. centrifugal force. In order to avoid a sudden loss of Two-up (with luggage) tire inflation pressure, fit a valve...

  • Page 73: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjusted to workshop, preferably an autho- the relevant conditions by a spe- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retail-...

  • Page 74: Front And Rear Seats

    with seat heating Turn adjustment wheel as Unlock seat lock 1 with igni- far as possible in direction tion key while pressing down Separate connector 2 by actu- UP: neutral position. passenger seat in rear area to ating lock. support unlocking. Turn adjustment wheel in Take off passenger seat and direction DOWN until on-...
  • Page 75 Installing driver's seat with seat heating with seat heating If the seat is mounted in the lower position, make sure that Separate connector 3 by actu- its rubber buffers 5 are mount- ating lock. Close connector 3. ed in the lower position of the Take off driver's seat and place mounts 6.

  • Page 76: Helmet Holder

    with seat heating Passenger seat clicks audibly into place. Helmet holder Locking helmet on motorcycle Removing passenger seat 72). The helmet catch can Close connector 2. scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet lock.

  • Page 77: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....76 Checklist ......78 Starting .

  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Ensure that case volumes on stacles. Motorrad retailer will be happy to left and right are equal.

  • Page 79: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of poisoning with tank rucksack Use unleaded fuel only Comply with all specified main- Observe maximum payload of Exhaust fumes contain carbon tenance intervals. tank rucksack. monoxide, which is colorless and odorless but highly toxic. Payload of tank rucksack Unburned fuel will destroy Inhaling exhaust fumes the catalytic converter.

  • Page 80: Checklist

    Starting engine affected components and fail- Engine oil level (every time you ure of safety-related functions. refuel) Switch on ignition. Damage caused in this way is Brake pad wear (during every Pre-ride check is performed. not covered by the warranty. third stop for refueling) Do not make any modifications.
  • Page 81 General warning light shows The readiness for operation of tery voltage is too low. Recharge yellow. the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the battery before you start the is checked by the self-diagnosis. CHECK! appears on the dis-...

  • Page 82: Running In

    Tires reading 124...249 miles cialized workshop, preferably New tires have a smooth sur- (200...400 km)) an authorized BMW Motorrad face. This must be roughened by retailer. <7500 min (Odometer riding in a restrained manner at reading 249...373 miles...

  • Page 83: Brakes

    accidents when driving at ed as quickly as possible and Wet, soiled brakes extreme angles. with great force, the dynamic Moisture and dirt on the brake load distribution cannot follow Avoid extreme angles. disks and the brake pads result in the increased deceleration and a decrease in the braking action.

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Center stand Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. motorcycle Switch off engine. Fuel attacks plastic sur- If the ground is soft or un- Side stand faces, making them cloudy even, there is no guarantee Switch off engine.

  • Page 85: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    the sensor will not be able to Reserve fuel quantity register the new level. Otherwise neither the fill level nor the range display can be updated. Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly Recommended fuel qual- to close.
  • Page 86 Fasten straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests away to the side and fall aged. and tension. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Secure the motorcycle against brake lines or wiring harnesses. Tension all straps evenly;...

  • Page 87: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......86 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..... . 88 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 88: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 89 BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. racetrack. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault message result...

  • Page 90: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? then on again. momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the driv- How important is regular unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 91: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    ASC fault wheel touches the ground again. is indicated. The condition for a Function In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- fault message is the completed A sensor is located in each tire, ommends turning back the throt- self-diagnosis.
  • Page 92 Tire inflation pressure the ambient temperature and on The sensors are equipped with the driving style and duration. a centrifugal controller, which ranges does not enable the transmis- The TPC/RDC control unit distin- The tire inflation pressures are sion of the measured values until guishes between three inflation shown temperature-compensat- a speed of approx.

  • Page 93: Electronic Suspension Ad

    compensated with the air pres- ing on the riding mode selected, It is possible to electrically sure tester at the filling station. the damping levels are set on change the spring rate both spring struts and the spring through the combination of a Example: According to the base and spring rate are set on conventional coil spring with a...

  • Page 95: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....94 Onboard sockets ....94 Case .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 97: Case

    Case Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Operating electrical acces- Pull up release lever complete- sories Opening case You can start using electrical ac- Case lid opens. cessories only when the ignition is switched on. The accessory Closing case remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off.
  • Page 98 Removing case Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Fold up case handle as far as possible. Press release lever 2 down un- til it engages. Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock into LEASE position.

  • Page 99: Topcase

    Opening Topcase Pull up release lever complete- Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press case handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in case lock into OPEN position. LOCK position and remove. Topcase Pull up red release lever 2 completely.
  • Page 100 Removing Topcase Lift off Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack. Mounting Topcase Pull up handle as far as possi- ble. Press release lever 2 down un- til it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock to Turn key in Topcase lock into RELEASE position.
  • Page 101 Press handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....102 Onboard toolkit ....102 Engine oil .

  • Page 104: General Instructions

    DVD, which you Screwdriver handle tor with fairing piece can obtain from your authorized 124). BMW Motorrad retailer. Special tools and thorough spe- cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work described here. If you are in...

  • Page 105: Engine Oil

    For expanded service work (e.g. firm and place motorcycle on removing and installing wheels), center stand. BMW Motorrad has put together Wait five minutes to allow oil to a service tool kit matched to your collect in oil pan. motorcycle. You can purchase this tool kit from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 106: Brake System

    Have oil level corrected by level is correct. tem carried out by specialists. a specialized workshop, Add engine oil up to specified Checking brake operation preferably an authorized BMW level. Motorrad retailer. Pull handbrake lever. Checking engine oil level Pressure point must be clearly 103).
  • Page 107 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad...

  • Page 108: Brake Pad Wear

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pad wear The rear brake has a brake-pad Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear lim- wear indicator.

  • Page 109: Brake Fluid

    Check brake fluid level Have the defect corrected as regularly. soon as possible by a special- Make sure ground is level and ized workshop, preferably an firm and place motorcycle on authorized BMW Motorrad re- its center stand. tailer.
  • Page 110 Removing driver's seat ( 72). If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 111: Clutch

    Installing driver's seat ( 73). Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- Clutch ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Checking clutch operation tailer. Pull the clutch lever. Pressure point must be clearly Tires perceptible.

  • Page 112: Rims

    A change in these sizes Tire recommendation are indicated on the edge of the due to conversion to others than For every size of tire, BMW tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or the wheels installed as standard Motorrad has tested and by an arrow.

  • Page 113: Removing Front Wheel

    Mask off area of wheel rim that could be scratched in process Inform the BMW Motorrad retail- of removing brake calipers. er or the specialized workshop that the wheel is equipped with a TPC sensor.

  • Page 114: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends Remove screws 2 of brake the BMW Motorrad front-wheel Installing front wheel calipers on left and right. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Malfunctions may occur...
  • Page 115 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized Lift front wheel and install workshop, preferably an quick-release axle 2 with authorized BMW Motorrad appropriate torque. retailer. Quick-release axle in axle Mount spacing bushing on left mount side on wheel hub.

  • Page 116: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Braking efficiency is im- paired if the brake pads are Make sure ground is level and not correctly bedded against the firm and place motorcycle on disks. center stand. Before driving off, check that the Remove case if necessary. braking effect kicks in without any delay.

  • Page 117: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove screw 2 for bracket Remove bolts 3 of rear wheel, Place rear wheel on rear wheel of end muffler from passenger holding wheel as you do so.

  • Page 118: Front Wheel Stand

    If the gap between the rear sible and align so that clamp wheel and the muffler is too The BMW Motorrad front marking R/RT 4 faces mark- small, the rear wheel can over- wheel stand is not designed ing 5.
  • Page 119 Use locating pins 3 to set front ter stand or an auxiliary stand wheel stand to desired height. before lifting it with the BMW Center front wheel stand rela- Motorrad front wheel stand. tive to front wheel and push it against front axle.

  • Page 120: Lamps

    Lamps The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if dam- General instructions aged. A warning appears in the multi- Wear eye and hand protection function display if a bulb is de- when replacing bulbs. fective. If the brake or rear light An overview of the bulb fails, the symbol is accompanied types installed in your mo-...
  • Page 121 Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove spring wire brackets 4 Insert both sides of wire from their detents on left and spring 4 into locking device. right and fold them up.

  • Page 122: Replacing Parking Light

    Install cover 1 for high-beam Remove parking-light bulb Remove bulb 3 from bulb hold- headlight or cover 2 for low- through opening 1. beam headlight. Replace defective bulb. Replacing parking light Do not touch the glass of bulb new bulbs with your fin- gers.
  • Page 123 Make sure ground is level and Bulb for parking light firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove case if necessary. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Mount bulb socket in headlight housing and lock by turning lever 2 clockwise. Installing turn indicator with fairing piece ( 125).
  • Page 124 Bulb for taillight/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Remove bulb sockets 2 for Press bulb 4 into socket and turn indicators or bulb sock- turn counterclockwise to re- ets 3 for tail light and brake move.

  • Page 125: Indicator Bulb

    Replacing front turn indicator bulb Removing turn indicator with fairing piece ( 124). Mount lamp housing at posi- Press bulb 2 into socket and tion 5. turn counterclockwise to re- move. Replace defective bulb. Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Do not touch the glass of clockwise to remove it from new bulbs with your fin- bulb housing.

  • Page 126: Fairings

    Fairings Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Removing turn indicator with fairing piece PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Mount bulb socket 1 in lamp housing and lock by turning clockwise. Installing turn indicator with Press mirror downward and fairing piece ( 125).
  • Page 127 Installing turn indicator with fairing piece Guide tool from toolkit parallel Remove turn indicator with fair- to edge 1 of loudspeaker grill ing piece toward front. through opening 2. Close connector 4. Disconnect connector 4. Remove screw 3 located in ex- Lay fairing piece on a soft sur- Mount turn indicator with fair- tension of opening while hold-...

  • Page 128: Jump-Starting

    Touching live parts of the When jump-starting the engine, ignition system with the do not disconnect the battery engine running can cause electric from the onboard electrical sys- shock. tem. Do not touch parts of the igni- Remove protective cap from tion system when the engine is positive battery terminal.

  • Page 129: Battery

    Allow both engines to idle for a Keep the surface of the battery BMW Motorrad has devel- few minutes before disconnect- clean and dry oped a trickle-charger spe- ing jump leads. cially designed for compatibility Do not open the battery...
  • Page 130 Switch off anti-theft alarm if disconnected battery. necessary. Use BMW chargers with the part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 Charging disconnected Switch off ignition. (220 V) or, as applicable, battery Removing driver's seat ( 72).
  • Page 131 Always observe the proper Consult a certified workshop, sequence. preferably an authorized BMW Hook in retaining hoop at bot- Remove battery ground wire 1 Motorrad retailer, for setting of tom, push over battery and in- first.

  • Page 133: Care

    Care Care products ..... 132 Washing your motorcycle ..132 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 134: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 135: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road cleaning naphtha or spirit on a er care products that contain salt, carefully clean chrome parts clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW silicon. with plenty of water and BMW Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 136: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad retail- To preserve the finish of your motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Before putting the motor- ommends using BMW Car Wax cycle into storage, have or agents that contain carnauba the engine oil and the oil filter or synthetic waxes.

  • Page 137: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 136 Riding specifications ....149 Threaded fasteners ....137 Engine .

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank...

  • Page 139: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 140 Shift lever Value Valid Gearshift lever on selector shaft M6 x 25 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

  • Page 141: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 142: Fuel

    Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 6.6 gal (Approx. 25 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends BP fuel...

  • Page 143: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG/JASO MA ~-4 °F (~-20 °C) SAE 5W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)

  • Page 144: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1.737 (19:33 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 145: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.620 (34:13 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame Design of front suspension strut...
  • Page 146 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring and single- tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload...

  • Page 147: Brakes

    Sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...
  • Page 148 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire...

  • Page 149: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket max 10 A, all onboard sockets electronic fuse All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 150: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front frame with steel-tube rear frame and carrying drive unit Location of type plate under passenger seat Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 87.8 in (2230 mm) Motorcycle height 56.3 in (1430 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight with lowering 55.5 in (1410 mm), above windshield, lower posi-...

  • Page 151: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 571 lbs (259 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1091 lbs (495 kg) Maximum payload 520 lbs (236 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 153: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 152 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 153 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..153 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite breakdown service .

  • Page 154: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 155: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - onsite To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 156: Network

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 157: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 158 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 159 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 160 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 161 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 162: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 163 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 164: General Instructions

    Operating element, 20 Maintenance instructions, 127 Self-diagnosis, 79 Clutch Removing, 128 Technology in detail, 86 Adjusting clutch lever, 65 BMW Motorrad Service, 153 Warning indicators, 34 Checking fluid level, 109 Brake fluid Accessories Check, 107 Fluid reservoir, 13 General instructions, 94...
  • Page 165 Hazard warning flashers Electrical system Operating element, 14 Operating element, 14 Technical data, 147 Operation, 68 Operation, 57 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16, Technology in detail, 91 Headlight Headlight range, 71 Engine Headlight range adjustment, 11 Engine-electronics warning Frame Overview, 21 Technical data, 148 indicator, 29 RHD/LHD traffic, 71...
  • Page 166 Indicator lights, 20 Replacing rear turn indicator Mirrors Adjusting, 66 bulb, 121 Overview, 24 Mobility Services, 153 Replacing tail light bulb, 121 Instrument cluster Ambient brightness sensor, 20 Motorcycle Technical data, 147 Overview, 20 Returning to use, 134 Lights Storing, 134 Headlight flasher, 14, 57 Multifunction display, 20 High-beam headlight, 14...
  • Page 167 Onboard socket, 11 Shift lever Rear-wheel drive Adjusting, 66 Information on use, 94 Technical data, 143 Spark plugs Onboard toolkit Refueling, 82 Contents, 102 Technical data, 147 Reserve quantity Location, 19 Speedometer, 20 Warning indicator, 29 Overview of warning Spring preload Residual range, 51 indicators, 28, 33, 36, 38, 41, Adjusting, 66...
  • Page 168 Dimensions, 148 Topcase Warning indicators, 27 Closing, 97 Electrical system, 147 DWA, 44 Mounting, 98 Engine, 139 With ABS, 34 Opening, 97 Engine oil, 141 With ASC, 37 Operation, 97 Frame, 148 With onboard computer, 31 Removing, 98 Fuel, 140 With TPC/RDC, 39 Rear-wheel drive, 143 Torques, 137...
  • Page 169 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 170 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418521977* Order No.: 01 41 8 521 977 04.2010, 2nd edition...

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