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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 R...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 If you have any questions con- cerning your motorcycle, your au- 01 41 8 550 177 thorized BMW Motorrad retailer *01418550177*...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at Emergency ON/OFF 3 Displays ....21 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..22 switch .
  • Page 5 Performance data ..126 Care products ... . . 110 BMW Motorrad ABS ..66 Washing your vehicle ..110 11 Service .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Optional equipment and repair work carried out on motorcycle as well as mainte- BMW Motorrad optional your vehicle will be documented nance and adjustment proce- extras are already com- in Chapter 11. Proof of the main- dures.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. In addition, differences. BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee If your motorcycle comes with the total absence of errors. We equipment not described here, hope you will appreciate that no...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under center fairing panel .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Payload table (on steering- head bearing at left) Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Adjusting spring preload Vehicle Identification Number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Onboard socket ( Adjusting damping ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Tools for adjusting spring preload ( Standard tool kit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Tire inflation pressure table Storage space with service toolkit Storing service tool kit...

  • Page 17: Under Center Fairing Panel

    Under center fairing panel Battery ( 105) Storage space with tire repair kit Storing tire repair kit...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Headlight high beam and flasher ( – with onboard computer (OE) Select display in extended area ( Hazard warning flashers Turn signals ( Horn...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips Starter button ( Emergency ON/OFF switch (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Setting the clock ( 39). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Selecting display readings 40). Resetting tripmeter 40).
  • Page 21 Photocell (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp (see anti-theft alarm system operating in- structions) with onboard computer Engine speed warning Tachometer...

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip odometer ( Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due ( Reading display range with onboard computer Symbols for illustrating dis-...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols 10 – with onboard computer 14 A warning appears in the (OE) reading display range with onboard computer The horizontal bars indicate the level of the Distance covered since the coolant temperature fuel reached the reserve 11 – with onboard computer level ( (OE) Gear indicator, "N"...

  • Page 26: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights Oil-pressure warning light ABS warning light ( Fuel-reserve warning light General warning light, in conjunction with warn- ing indicators in display High-beam headlight indi- cator light Indicator light for right turn indicator Neutral indicator light Indicator light for left turn indicator The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend-...

  • Page 27: Service Display

    If the time remaining until the preferably an authorized tervals may be required. When next service will elapse within BMW Motorrad retailer, for the odometer reading for the re- one month, the service date 1 setting of the date. calculated early service falls to...

  • Page 28: Ambient Temperature

    Additional information on the below 37 °F (3 °C), the tempera- of 68 °F (20 °C). The figure on BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure ture display flashes as a warning the left side 1 indicates the front Monitor is provided starting on of possible icing-up.

  • Page 29: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps Warnings in multifunction display If the display in the value area 2 shows a warning, then this is symbolized with the warning tri- angle 3. These warnings can be Warnings for which no separate displayed in alternation with the warning light is available, are in- odometers ( 40).
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 31 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS error ( Lights up yellow + " " flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Flashes red + " "...
  • Page 32 Have the defective key re- down the engine. placed, preferably by an autho- Coolant temperature too In traffic jams, switch off the rized BMW Motorrad retailer. high engine, but keep the ignition General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve switched on so that the radia- red.
  • Page 33 Engine in emergency- as soon as possible at an au- 79). operation mode thorized workshop, preferably If oil level is too low: an authorized BMW Motorrad General warning light shows Topping up engine oil ( 80). retailer. yellow. Possible cause:...
  • Page 34 Contact a specialist service fa- Replacing bulb for parking light cility, preferably an authorized road areas. 97). BMW Motorrad retailer. Think well ahead when driving. Replacing bulb for brake and rear light ( 99). Replacing bulb for front and rear turn indicator ( 100).
  • Page 35 The ABS is not available because the information on temperature an authorized BMW Motorrad the self-diagnosis has not been compensation and on inflation retailer. completed. To check the wheel...
  • Page 36 Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the tire checked for dam- age at an authorized service dealer. The measured tire inflation pres- facility, preferably an authorized sure is outside the approved tol- Possible cause: BMW Motorrad dealer. erance range.
  • Page 37 Contact a specialist service fa- Have fault eliminated at a spe- with Tire Pressure Control cility, preferably an authorized cialist service facility, preferably (TPC/RDC) BMW Motorrad retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad General warning light shows dealer. yellow. Battery of tire-inflation -- -- + "...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 38 Tires ....... . 49 Electronic immobilizer (EWS) .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Steering and ignition Parking lights and all function Battery can be recharged via circuits switched on. onboard socket. lock Engine can be started. Locking handlebars Keys Pre-Ride Check in progress Turn handlebars to left. You are provided with 2 ignition 56).

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer

    If you lose your vehicle key, you can have it disabled by your au- (EWS) Setting the clock thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The motorcycle's electronic cir- Attempting to set the clock When having a key disabled you cuitry monitors the data stored...

  • Page 42: Display

    Trip II Press button repeatedly until Tripmeter 2 ( Average speed desired minutes are shown. with Tire Pressure Control Press and hold button until Average fuel consumption (TPC/RDC) minutes no longer flash. Tire inflation pressures The clock is now set. Current fuel consumption Display Warnings if necessary...

  • Page 43: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 1 until tripmeter has been reset. displayed value has been reset. As an alternative to the odome- ter, the stopwatch 3 can be dis- Resetting average data Stopwatch played. The display consists of with onboard computer hours, minutes, seconds and with onboard computer...
  • Page 44 the onboard computer must be Interchanging button operated with the button 2. functions The stopwatch continues to run in the background when the dis- play is temporarily switched over to the odometer. The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off.

  • Page 45: Lights

    High-beam headlight and : operation of stopwatch with button 2 in instrument headlight flasher cluster. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until the display changes. Lights Parking lights Press button 1 to left and hold immediately after switching The parking lights switch on au- off ignition until parking light...

  • Page 46: Hazard Warning Flashers

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. ers place a strain on the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard off hazard warning flashers. warning flashers for longer than Emergency ON/OFF absolutely necessary. switch If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition...

  • Page 47: Heated Grips

    The engine can be switched The increase in power con- off easily and quickly using the sumption caused by the emergency ON/OFF switch. heated grips can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the battery is in- adequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure starting capability.

  • Page 48: Clutch

    Clutch The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you Adjusting clutch lever press the clutch lever forward Adjusting the clutch lever when doing so. while driving can lead to Brakes accidents. Only adjust the clutch lever when Adjusting handbrake lever the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 49: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) on Adjusting mirrors clamping piece 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring Slide protective cap 1 up over preload of the rear suspension to screw connection on mirror Move mirror into desired posi- suit the load carried by the mo-...

  • Page 50: Damping

    Damping Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload. Setting To increase spring preload, Damping must be adjusted to the turn handwheel 2 clockwise road conditions and the spring using toolkit. preload. To decrease spring preload, A rough road surface requires turn handwheel 2 counter- softer damping than a smooth clockwise using toolkit.

  • Page 51: Tires

    Tires Tire pressure, front Check tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire sure results in poorer han- cold) dling characteristics of the motor- cycle and reduces the life of the Tire pressure, rear tires. Ensure proper tire inflation 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire pressure.
  • Page 52 Adjusting headlight range Basic headlight range service facility, preferably an au- thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. adjustment Headlamp range and spring preload The headlamp range generally remains constant due to the ad- justment of the spring preload to the loading state.

  • Page 53: Seat

    Seat Installing seat Remove seat Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Raise seat at rear and release key. Mount seat in bracket 2. Take off seat and place on a Firmly press down on the seat clean surface with upholstered at the rear.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......55 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Insufficient tire inflation pres- of the year. Your authorized sure Payload of tank rucksack BMW Motorrad retailer will be Poor tire tread happy to advise you and has Installed luggage systems such the correct clothing for every ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) as cases, topcases and tank purpose.

  • Page 57: Checklist

    Danger of overheating Checklist cause loss of consciousness with fatal consequences. Cooling would be inade- Use the following checklist to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. quate if the engine were al- check important functions, set- Do not run the engine in closed lowed to idle for a lengthy period tings and wear limits before you rooms.

  • Page 58: Starting

    Starting in neutral and then a gear is en- Engine starts. gaged before retracting the side If the engine fails to start, the Starting the engine stand. troubleshooting table in the Transmission lubrication chapter "Technical Data" may For cold starts and at low is only ensured when the provide assistance ( 114).

  • Page 59: Breaking In

    The self-diagnosis routine ABS warning lamp goes out. periods at a constant speed. is determining whether BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- Watch all warning and indicator operation. The self-diagnosis tions of road if possible.

  • Page 60: Speed

    Tires Engine speed warning Engine run-in speed New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at <5000 min various heel angles until the tires Have first run-in check con- are run in. This running in proce- ducted after 300 - 750 mls dure is essential if the tires are to (500 - 1,200 km).

  • Page 61: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel Press and hold button 1 and the weight transfer to the front is prevented by BMW Motorrad button 2 simultaneously until wheel. Increases in the load at ABS. display changes.

  • Page 62: Parking Your Motorcycle

    and make use of the engine's Brake early until the full braking On a grade, the motorcycle braking effect as well. action is available again. should always face uphill; se- lect 1st gear. Parking your Wet, soiled brakes Center stand motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake with center stand...

  • Page 63: Refueling

    Refueling Immediately wipe off plastic parts Recommended fuel qual- after contact with fuel. Fuel specifications Leaded fuel will destroy the For optimal fuel economy, the Super unleaded, (max. 10 % catalytic converter. gasoline should be sulfur-free or ethanol, E10) Do not refuel with leaded gaso- very low in sulfur content.

  • Page 64: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    When refueling after run- Fuel reserve ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. wise the sensor will not be able 3 l) to register the new level and the Press fuel tank cap down firmly fuel warning lamp will not be to close.
  • Page 65 Fasten rear straps on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides to the passenger foot- away to the side and fall aged. pegs and then tighten them. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; the Secure motorcycle against tip- brake lines or wiring harnesses.

  • Page 67: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 66...

  • Page 68: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS However, during extremely heavy dition. and rapid decelerations it is pos- How does the ABS work? sible that the BMW Motorrad What happens when The maximum braking force that ABS cannot prevent the rear rough roads are can be transferred to the road wheel from lifting off the ground.

  • Page 69: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    ABS fault is indicated. The momentum take over and even How important is regular condition for a fault code is the BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to maintenance? completed self-diagnosis. counteract their effects. In addition to problems on the...
  • Page 70 Function the wheels being equipped with at filling stations will usually vary sensors, an error message is out- from those appearing in the mul- A sensor is located in each tire, put. tifunction display. which measures the air temper- ature and the inflation pressure Temperature Tire inflation pressure inside the tire and sends these...
  • Page 71 Example: according to the Rider's Manual, the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar), however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is shown in the multifunction display. The tester at the filling station indicates 34.8 psi (2.4 bar). This value must be increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to 37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to produce the correct tire inflation...

  • Page 73: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....72 Onboard sockets ....72 Luggage .

  • Page 74: General Instructions

    Use only parts and accessories dling characteristics. You will find all optional acces- approved by BMW for your Cables must not be trapped. sories from BMW Motorrad at motorcycle. our Internet site: "www.bmw- Automatic switch-off The safety, function and suitabil- motorrad.com".

  • Page 75: Luggage

    switching off the ignition to re- duce the strain on the onboard electrical system. Additional devices with low power con- sumption are possibly not de- tected by the vehicle electron- ics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 76 Open the topcase Pull release lever all the way Topcase lid opens. Closing the topcase Press release lever 1 down un- til it engages. Turn key in topcase lock to Turn key in topcase lock to the OPEN position. LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 77 Removing topcase Raise the rear of the topcase and pull it off luggage rack. Mounting topcase Pull up handle as far as possi- ble. Press handle 3 down until it engages. Turn key in topcase lock to Turn key in topcase lock into RELEASE position.

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....78 Onboard tool kit ....78 Engine oil .

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    ( 99). wheel removal and installation), cialist service facility, preferably Removing battery BMW Motorrad has put together your authorized BMW Motorrad 106). a service tool kit matched to your retailer. Removing body panels.

  • Page 81: Engine Oil

    Make sure ground is level and Remove oil dipstick 1. BMW Motorrad retailer. firm and hold motorcycle at op- erating temperature vertically. Engine oil with center stand Make sure ground is level and Checking engine oil level...
  • Page 82 Topping up engine oil ( 80). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Remove oil dipstick 1. Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil...

  • Page 83: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked at an thickness. Direction of view: authorized workshop, preferably between wheel and front wheel Min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) an authorized BMW Motorrad control to brake calipers 1. (Only friction material retailer. without carrier plate. Wear...
  • Page 84 Have the brake pads replaced mum thickness. at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Have the brake pads replaced BMW Motorrad dealer. by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized Check rear brake pad BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 85 If brake fluid level falls below the brake-fluid reservoir 1. approved level: Have the defect corrected as The brake fluid level in the soon as possible by an autho- brake-fluid reservoir drops rized workshop, preferably an due to brake pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 86: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the tion: from front through open- approved level: ing of side panel at expansion tank. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 87: Clutch

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Check clutch pedal free play Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Minimum coolant quan- Add coolant up to specified tity level. Close cap of expansion tank. May not fall below MIN mark Installing right side panel...

  • Page 88: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Loosen the nut 2. ity, preferably an authorized the edge of the tire, e.g. by the To increase clutch pedal free BMW Motorrad retailer. letters TI, TWI or by an arrow. play: turn adjusting screw 3 into handlebar fitting. When the minimum tread depth...

  • Page 89: Chain

    Chain Turn the rear wheel until the If the measured value is outside position with the lowest chain the approved tolerance: Lubricating chain sag is reached. Adjusting chain sag ( 87). Dirt, dust and insufficient Adjusting chain sag lubrication will considerably shorten the service life of the Make sure ground is level and drive chain.

  • Page 90: Wheels

    Rear-wheel quick-release Use only wheels and tires that axle in swinging arm Permissible chain length BMW Motorrad has approved for your type of motorcycle. 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) Extensive information is Max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm) available at your authorized...
  • Page 91 Inform the authorized If you want to equip your mo- BMW Motorrad retailer or the torcycle with different wheels, specialist service facility on the please speak to a specialist ser- fact that the wheel is equipped vice facility, and preferably a with a RDC sensor.
  • Page 92 Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Push brake pads 3 apart Once the calipers have Mounting front wheel stand...
  • Page 93 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacing bushing 3 on left side from wheel hub. Lift front wheel and install Installing front wheel...
  • Page 94 Removing rear wheel Pinch bolt of quick-re- Brake caliper on fork leg lease axle 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Remove front wheel stand. Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim. without center stand Operate brakes several times Remove auxiliary stand. until brake pads contact brake disk.
  • Page 95 Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm. The chain sprocket and the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted in the wheel. When removing, make sure that these parts are not damaged or lost. Installing rear wheel Remove axle nut 2.
  • Page 96 BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll rear wheel into swinging arm while guiding brake disk between brake pads. Mount left-hand adjusting Insert right-hand adjusting plate 7 in swinging arm and plate 5. install quick-release axle 6 in Install axle nut 2, however do brake caliper and rear wheel.

  • Page 97: Front Wheel Stand

    Adjust support iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad pin to match front suspension. front-wheel stand. Use locating pins 3 to set front wheel stand to desired height. Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 98: Bulbs

    Ensure motorcycle is standing securely. Bulbs Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Apply uniform pressure to push Open plug connection 3. Switch off ignition. front wheel stand down and raise motorcycle.
  • Page 99 Replacing bulb for parking Replace defective bulb. Close the spring clamp 4 and lock it in place. light Bulb for high-beam Make sure ground is level and headlight firm and park motorcycle. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Switch off ignition. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...
  • Page 100 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulb. Pull bulb 3 for parking light out Mount parking light 3 in light of light housing.
  • Page 101 Replacing bulb for brake and rear light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove bulb 2 for brake and Install bulb 2 for brake and rear rear light. light. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light Remove screws 1.
  • Page 102 Please contact a specialist with white turn indicators service facility for this pur- RY10W / 12 V / 10 W pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Bulbs for flashing turn Pull glass on screw connection Replacing bulb for front indicators, rear side out of light housing.

  • Page 103: Fairings And Panels

    Install bulb 2 for turn indicator Install screw 1. Remove four screws 1 on left by screwing clockwise into light and right and take off center Fairings and Panels housing. fairing panel. Removing center fairing panel Remove seat ( 51). Insert inside end of lens into light housing and close.
  • Page 104 Installing center fairing panel Install four screws 1 on left and Remove circlip 1. right. Installing seat ( 51). Slide center fairing panel at left and right under side panels at Removing right fairing Position 2 and then insert in side panel guides 3 on left and right.
  • Page 105 Installing right side panel Remove screw 3. Install screw 2. Slightly raise fairing side panel First position fairing side at rear and then remove to panel on retaining pin 4, then side. swing downward and insert in mounts 5 and 6. Install circlip 1.

  • Page 106: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting (negative terminal on this vehi- Removing center fairing panel 101). cle: position 1). The wires leading to the When jump-starting the engine, As an alternative to the power socket do not have do not disconnect the battery negative battery terminal, a load-capacity rating adequate from the onboard electrical sys- the spring strut bolt can also be...

  • Page 107: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- battery first. BMW Motorrad has devel- low is important in order to maxi- Charging the battery via oped a trickle-charger spe- mize battery life: the onboard socket is only...
  • Page 108 discharged (battery voltage be- this case, charge the battery with anti-theft alarm low 9 V). Attempts to recharge directly at the terminals of the Switch off anti-theft alarm if a completely discharged bat- disconnected battery. necessary. tery through the onboard power Charging disconnected Switch off ignition.
  • Page 109 Consult a certified service fa- Always observe the proper cility, preferably an authorized sequence. BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- ting of the date. Install positive cable 2. Install negative cable 1. Switch off ignition. Insert battery into battery com-...

  • Page 111: Care

    Care Care products ..... 110 Washing your vehicle ....110 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 112: Care Products

    The high water pressure insects and stubborn dirt from thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. of high-pressure cleaners painted parts before washing the BMW Care Products have been (steam cleaners) can damage material-tested, laboratory-tested vehicle.

  • Page 113: Paint Care

    Soften stubborn dirt and paint or discolorations may occur. Treat rubber parts with water or dead insects by covering BMW Motorrad recommends BMW rubber protection coating the affected areas with a wet BMW Car Polish or BMW Paint agent.

  • Page 114: Storing Motorcycle

    Protective wax coating Paint must be protected, if water no longer pearls up on it. To preserve the finish of your vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- mends BMW Car Wax or agents that contain carnauba or syn- thetic waxes.

  • Page 115: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 114 Performance data ....126 Threaded fasteners ....115 Engine .

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 61).

  • Page 117: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Quick-release axle in fork leg M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 118 Mirrors Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Headlight Value Valid Headlight on headlight bracket M8 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

  • Page 119: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC con- trol with toothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, compensating connecting rods, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated water pump, 6-speed transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 120: Fuel

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends...

  • Page 121: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35:68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.462 (13:32 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear 1.381 (21:29 teeth), 3rd gear 1.227 (22:27 teeth), 4th gear 1.130 (23:26 teeth), 5th gear 1.042 (24:25 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 122: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 20/47 sprocket) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with ad-...

  • Page 123: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear 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- motorrad.com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 124: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets 5 A, an onboard socket...
  • Page 125 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03...0.04 in (0.8...0.9 mm), new Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 126: Frame

    Frame Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-on tubular steel rear frame Location of type plate Right steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.4 in (2145 mm) Motorcycle height 45.3 in (1150 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width...

  • Page 127: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 69.7 in (1770 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat 67.7 in (1720 mm), without driver at unladen weight with high seat 71.7 in (1820 mm), without driver at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 439 lbs (199 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for...

  • Page 128: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 129: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 128 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 129 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......129 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 130: Defects

    Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the 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 131: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility BMW Motorrad Service by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Services With its worldwide dealer network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new...
  • Page 132 The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 133: 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 134 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 135 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 136 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 137 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 138: 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 139 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 141: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......140...

  • Page 142: Certificate

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 143: Index

    Position on motorcycle, 15 Replace bulb for turn Abbreviations and symbols, 6 indicator, 100 Removing, 106 Replace bulbs for low-beam Technical data, 122 Self-diagnosis, 57 headlight, 96 Brake fluid Technology in detail, 66 Checking fluid level at rear, 83 Replace LED tail light, 100 Warning lamps, 33 Checking front fluid level, 82 Technical data, 123...
  • Page 144 Technical data, 119 Engine Frame Technical data, 124 Starting, 56 Confirmation of maintenance Front wheel stand work, 131 Technical data, 117 Mounting, 95 Coolant Warning for engine Fuel Checking level, 84 electronics, 31 Fill location, 13 Fill level indicator, 13 Engine oil Refueling, 61 Overtemperature warning...
  • Page 145 Heated grips Returning to use, 112 Lights Control, 17 Storage, 112 Control, 16 Operating, 45 Multifunction display, 18 Headlight low beam, 43 Horn, 16 Control, 16 Operating headlight flasher, 43 Meaning of symbols, 23 Operating high-beam Overview, 22 Ignition headlight, 43 Selecting display readings, 40 Switching off, 38 Operating parking light, 43...
  • Page 146 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Seat Tachometer, 18 Installing, 51 Multifunction display, 22 Technical data Locking mechanism, 11 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Battery, 122 Removing, 51 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Brakes, 121 Service, 129 Under fairing, 15 Bulbs, 123 Reporting safety defects, 128 Underneath seat, 14 Clutch, 119...
  • Page 147 Tire repair kit Size change, 89 Warning indicators Location, 15 Technical data, 121 ABS, 33 Tires Anti-theft alarm system, 32 Checking tire inflation pressures, 49 Bulb failure, 31 Checking tire tread depth, 86 Coolant temperature, 30 Display, 27 Inflation pressure table, 14 Engine electronics, 31 Inflation pressures, 122 Recommendation, 88...
  • Page 148 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 149 Important data for refueling. Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Fuel reserve Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear...

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