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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad Rider's Manual K 1600 GT...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 If you have questions concern- About this Rider's Manual ing your vehicle, your authorised Please read this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly carefully before starting to use provide advice and assistance. your new BMW. It contains im- We hope you will enjoy riding...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 3 Status indicators ..27 Trip recorder ....79 Indicator and warning Anti-theft alarm (DWA) ..80 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 6 Riding ....103 8 Maintenance ..131 10 Care ....173 Safety information .
  • Page 6 Riding specifications ..190 12 Service ....191 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 192 BMW Motorrad Service history ..... 192 BMW Motorrad Mobility services .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Optional extras. The vehicles are as- Abbreviations and Indicates the end of an sembled complete with item of information. symbols all the BMW Motorrad CAUTION Low-risk hazard. optional extras originally Instruction. Non-avoidance can lead to ordered. Result of an activity.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Anti-lock brake system. If your motorcycle has equipment BMW Motorrad Retailer or that is not described, you will find another qualified service partner Dynamic Traction Con- the relevant description in a sep- or specialist workshop.

  • Page 10: Currentness

    BMW Motorrad Retailer corresponding authorities can General Your BMW Motorrad Retailer will be referenced to ascertain the be happy to answer any ques- Control units are installed in the vehicle owner. There are also tions you may have.
  • Page 11 Operating data in the vehicle Manufacturer of the vehicle The vehicle owner can also re- Control units process data to op- quest that a BMW Motorrad Re- Qualified service partners erate the vehicle. tailer or another qualified service Specialist workshops...
  • Page 12 The information can be read out The data is only processed in driving dynamics systems by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or the vehicle itself and is gener- another qualified service part- Information on incidents result- ally non-permanent. The data is ing in damage to the vehicle ner or specialist workshop.
  • Page 13 Depending on the equipment, Multimedia data, such as music a BMW Motorrad Retailer or an- for playback mobile end devices connected to other qualified service partner or the vehicle, for example smart- Contacts data for use in con- specialist workshop.

  • Page 14: System

    The scope of the possible set- functions are described at operating conditions of the indi- tings depends on the corres- suitable points, for example vidual provider. The vehicle man- ponding app and the operating rider's manual, website of the ufacturer has no influence on the system of the mobile end device.

  • Page 15: Intelligent Emergency Call

    For information on operating the European Parliament and of the SIM card intelligent emergency call system European Council. The intelligent emergency call and its functions, please refer to The relevant ordinances and dir- system is operated by mobile ra- "Intelligent emergency call". ectives regulate the protection of dio using the SIM card installed natural persons during the pro-...
  • Page 16 sensors in the vehicle, an emer- of the installed SIM card. Only Contact details, for example the the manufacturer of the vehicle gency call is automatically activ- phone number of the installed can link the vehicle identification ated. SIM card and the phone num- number and phone number of ber of the rider, if available, to Sent information...
  • Page 17 24 hours for quality assurance purposes. Information on personal data The data that is processed as part of the intelligent emergency call is processed exclusively to carry out the emergency call. As part of its statutory obligation, the manufacturer of the vehicle provides information about the data that it has processed and any data that it still has stored.

  • Page 19: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....19 General view, right side ... . . 21 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 21: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Fuel filler neck ( 113) Seat lock ( Operation of the passenger seat heating (on the pas- senger seat) ( Payload table Tyre pressure table Storage compartment Slipstream deflector...

  • Page 23: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Vehicle identification num- ber (above the engine oil filler opening) Storage compartment Power sockets ( 160) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 137) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 139) Type plate (on the front suspension) Slipstream deflector Engine oil filler opening and oil dipstick ( 134)

  • Page 24: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Battery ( 153) Fuses ( 156) Standard toolkit ( 132) Seat height adjustment 100)

  • Page 25: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Daytime riding light Cruise-control system Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( Reverser ( Auxiliary headlights ( Windscreen ( Turn indicators ( Horn...
  • Page 26 10 Multi-Controller and MENU button Multifunction display with ECE audio system and preparation for nav- igation system Audio system (see the ap- propriate operating instruc- tions) DTC ( ESA ( 11 Selecting the favourites menu ( 77).

  • Page 27: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Central locking ( Select the riding mode. Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Start the engine. ( 106) Intelligent emergency call...

  • Page 28: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer - with preparation for nav- igation device Unlocking for navigation shaft Indicator and warning lights Navigation device ( 167) Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting) Engine speed display Multifunction display NOTICE The brightness of the warning lights and indicator lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is...

  • Page 29: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator and warning lights ..28 Meaning of symbols ....29 Multifunction display ....31 Warnings .

  • Page 30: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights ABS ( DTC ( Turn indicators, left Fuel reserve ( Daytime riding light High-beam headlight Turn indicators, right - with export to EU mar- kets Malfunction indicator lamp Emissions warning ( DWA ( 10 Auxiliary headlights ( 11 Cruise-control system 12 General warning light, in combination with warn-...

  • Page 31: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Average speed since the On-board voltage last reset ( Outside temperature Oil level ( with tyre pressure control (RDC) Tyre pressures ( Meaning of the symbols at posi- tion 1: Stopwatch ( Average consumption since the last reset ( Travelling times ( 2 Passenger seat heating Current consumption...
  • Page 32 5 Damping 6 Load...

  • Page 33: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Riding mode ( Operating Hill Start Con- trol Pro ( 88). Coolant temperature Warnings ( Menu area ( with ECE audio system and preparation for nav- igation system Area for audio system dis- plays with intelligent emer- gency call Area for emergency call system displays ( On-board computer...

  • Page 34: Warnings

    Warnings Seat heating ( Up to four warning symbols can be displayed at any given time. Grip heating ( Mode of presentation The status of the 'General' warn- ESA settings ( Warnings are indicated by the ing light matches the most ur- Trip distance ( corresponding warning lights.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights The ice crystal Outside temperature warning ( symbol is displayed. The key symbol is Electronic immobiliser active ( General warning displayed. light lights up yel- low. The symbol for Radio-operated key out of range ( "radio-operated key not in reception area"...
  • Page 36 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning The engine symbol Engine fault ( light lights up yel- is displayed. low. General warning The engine symbol Major engine fault ( is displayed. light flashes yellow. The oil-can sym- Engine-oil level too low ( bol appears on the display.
  • Page 37 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning The RDC battery Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak light lights up yel- symbol appears on low. the display. The "General" The headlight with Direction of throw of low-beam headlight a question mark is warning light shows unknown ( displayed.
  • Page 38 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning Bulb symbol with Light failure ( light lights up yel- two arrows appears on the display. low. The split battery On-board system voltage low ( symbol appears on the display. The split battery General warning On-board system voltage critical ( light lights up yel-...
  • Page 39 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights The locked sym- Central locking locked ( bol appears on the display. The ABS indicator ABS self-diagnosis not completed and warning light flashes. The ABS indicator ABS fault ( and warning light shows. The DTC indicator DTC intervention ( light flashes quickly.
  • Page 40 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning The symbol for D­ESA fault ( light lights up yel- D­ESA fault is dis- low. played. The reserve-fuel The fuel-level read- Fuel down to reserve ( symbol lights up. ing turns yellow. The holding symbol Hill Start Control Pro active ( is displayed.
  • Page 41 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights The symbol for Emergency call fault ( emergency call fault is displayed.
  • Page 42 3 °C, a low; remember that there is thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. warning of potential black ice ap- particular danger of black ice pears. Regardless of the display...
  • Page 43 The temperature reading turns Have the defective radio-op- workshop, preferably an red. erated key replaced by an au- authorised BMW Motorrad thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. ATTENTION Emissions warning Replace the battery of the Riding with overheated en- radio-operated key...
  • Page 44 Expect an unusual engine re- Risk of accident specialist workshop, preferably sponse if you continue riding Ride slowly, avoid accelerating an authorised BMW Motorrad (low levels of power, bad re- sharply and overtaking. dealer. sponse characteristics, abrupt If possible, have the vehicle engine stalling, etc.).
  • Page 45 Possible cause: The preconditions for the oil level check are as follows: The electronic oil-level sensor Engine at operating tempera- has registered an excessively low oil level. Check the engine oil ture. level using the oil dipstick at the Engine idling for at least ten next refuelling stop: seconds.
  • Page 46 WARNING tyre in its present condition: Detailed information on the Do not continue your journey. Tyre pressure outside the BMW Motorrad RDC starts on Notify the breakdown service. permitted tolerance. page ( 127). Risk of accident, degradation of...
  • Page 47 Move to another location and motorcycle reaches a speed specialist workshop, preferably observe the RDC readings. As- above this threshold for the first an authorised BMW Motorrad sume that a permanent fault time ( 127). dealer. has not occurred unless the...
  • Page 48 If it is dark, park the vehicle or specialist workshop, preferably The tyre pressure sensor battery have it picked up (if possible). an authorised BMW Motorrad no longer provides its full capa- Have the defect rectified as Retailer. city. The tyre pressure monitor-...
  • Page 49 The headlight with left/right Consult a specialist workshop, is displayed. preferably an authorised General warning light lights BMW Motorrad dealer. Corning light control for the low- up yellow. beam headlight is switched off. Front light failure Bulb symbol with two...
  • Page 50 The split battery symbol Insufficient battery charge an authorised BMW Motorrad appears on the display. current dealer. The "General" warning light Generator power is no longer Anti-theft alarm battery shows red.
  • Page 51 There is no as- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind surance that the anti-theft alarm that the ABS function is not will be operational if the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
  • Page 52 You can continue to ride. Bear specialist workshop, preferably ning and the motorcycle must in mind that the DTC function an authorised BMW Motorrad reach a minimum speed of 5 is not available. Bear in mind dealer. km⁄h to complete DTC self-dia-...
  • Page 53 BMW Motorrad tank. The figure for average con- try to use the full range before dealer. sumption used to calculate range refuelling. is not shown and might not be D­ESA fault Fuel down to reserve the same as the average-con-...
  • Page 54 Hill Start Control Pro Possible cause: Possible cause: active Hill Start Control Pro has been Hill Start Control Pro cannot be automatically deactivated. activated. The holding symbol is dis- Side stand has been folded Fold in side stand. played. out. Hill Start Control Pro only Possible cause: Hill Start Control Pro is deac-...
  • Page 55 If the service is overdue DANGER the 'General' warning light briefly shows yellow and the Riding with overheated service symbol lights up and re- brakes mains ON. Risk of accident due to failure of brakes Adapt your riding style accord- ingly.
  • Page 56 The service symbol is dis- Have the fault rectified as played. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably The general warning light an authorised BMW Motorrad briefly shows yellow after dealer. the Pre-Ride-Check. A progress bar 1 is displayed be- Possible cause:...
  • Page 57 The symbol 1 is displayed if it If emergency calls are not pos- was not possible to establish a sible as a result of a technical connection. fault, the symbol 1 is displayed. If there is no mobile phone sig- nal, the symbol 1 is displayed.

  • Page 59: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..58 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ..84 Ignition ......59 Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) .

  • Page 60: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    If you wish you can arrange to You can pull off the ignition have the topcase fitted with a key. lock that can be opened with the same ignition key. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 61: Ignition

    If you lose your key, you 107) can have it barred by your Running ABS self-diagnosis. Electronic immobiliser BMW Motorrad authorised 108) dealer. If you wish to do this, you DTC self-diagnosis is per- The on-board electronics access will need to bring all other keys formed.

  • Page 62: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    Keyless Ride You can obtain emergency/ex- NOTICE Requirement tra keys only through an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The The handlebars are turned to- The vehicle cannot be started or ignition keys are part of an in- wards the left.
  • Page 63 Version 1 Component damage caused by Parking lights and all function the vehicle falling over circuits switched on. On level ground, always turn Engine can be started. the handlebars to the left to set Pre-Ride-Check is performed. the steering lock. 107) Running ABS self-diagnosis.
  • Page 64 Keyless Ride tion barred by your authorised The on-board electronics access BMW Motorrad dealer. In order the data saved in the radio-op- to have a key barred you must erated key via a ring aerial in the bring along all the other keys be- Short-press button 1.
  • Page 65 Battery of the radio- Replace the battery of the operated key is empty or radio-operated key loss of the radio-operated with Keyless Ride If the radio-operated key does with Keyless Ride not react when you short-press or long-press a button: NOTICE The battery in the radio-oper- ated key is not at full capacity.

  • Page 66: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch Lever out the battery lid 2 on Battery type the recess for the key bit. (kill switch) Remove the battery lid 2 and seal 3. for Keyless Ride-radio-oper- Remove battery 4. ated key Dispose of the old battery in CR 2032 accordance with all applicable Install the seal 3 and battery...

  • Page 67: Intelligent Emergency Call

    A changeover of the language for necessary. the emergency call can only be Even if an emergency call using performed by the BMW Motorrad BMW is not possible, the system partner. The language assigned may make an emergency call to to the vehicle varies from the se- a public emergency call number.
  • Page 68 call can be cancelled by pressing and holding the SOS button. Operate the emergency-off switch to stop the engine. Remove helmet. After expiry of the timer, a voice contact to the BMW Call Center is established. Open cover 1. Provide information to the emergency services using the Press the SOS button 2.

  • Page 69: Reverser

    Emergency call in the event of a severe fall A severe fall or a crash is de- tected. The emergency call is placed automatically without delay. Reverser with reverser The time until transmission of The connection was established. an emergency call is displayed. General information During this time, the emergency The following prerequisites must...
  • Page 70 Using the reverser Do not use the reverser on ex- On excessive uphill/downhill cessive uphill/downhill gradients. gradients In the event of obstructions Uphill/downhill gradient If the reversing motor has over- for reverser heated If the side stand has been ex- max 7 % tended Activating the reverser...

  • Page 71: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. NOTICE The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the Immediately after switching off ignition on for longer than abso- the ignition, push button 1 to lutely necessary.
  • Page 72 Operating additional Select the Headlight menu The telltale light shows. item. headlights with additional headlight The vehicle voltage is low if this warning symbol is dis- NOTICE played. If applicable, the auxiliary headlights might have been tem- The auxiliary headlights have ap- porarily switched off.

  • Page 73: Day Run Lights

    Day run lights Open the Settings menu and then select Vehicle. with daytime riding light Select the DRL menu item and switch Automatic DRL to Manual daytime riding Off. light Requirement Automatic daytime riding light is switched off. WARNING On: ground light is briefly switched on after having Switching on the daytime switched off the ignition.

  • Page 74: Hazard Warning Lights System

    daytime riding light and switch sonal assessment of the light The symbol for the auto- on the low-beam headlight and conditions matic daytime riding light front side light. shows in the display. Risk of accident Switch off the automatic day- NOTICE If the ambient brightness de- time riding light in poor light...

  • Page 75: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Comfort turn indicator NOTICE Operating the turn The hazard warning flashers indicators place a strain on the battery. Switch on the ignition. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If button 1 has been pressed to the right or left, the turn indic- ators are automatically switched off under the following circum-...

  • Page 76: Multifunction Display

    dicators only switch off automat- With the exception of the Audio NOTICE ically once the speed-dependent section, you cannot access the distance covered is reached. Settings menu unless the See the separate Quick Refer- vehicle is at a standstill. ence Guide for an overview of all Multifunction display menus.
  • Page 77 Configuring settings An arrow 1 on the top or bot- Resetting values: tom edge of the display indicates If average values have been high- Direct selection: that twisting the Multi-Control- lighted with an arrow 1, press Move the cursor to a menu item ler in the corresponding direction and hold the Multi-Controller to- that does not require any further...
  • Page 78 Selecting from a list: Adjusting numerical values: Adjusting relative values: Items for selection highlighted If one or more numerical val- Adjust settings between two limit by a circle 2 represent selection ues are located between the ar- values using a bar display. Turn lists.
  • Page 79 Exiting a menu Press the Multi-Controller 1 to- Press and hold the button 3. wards the left to browse back to The diamond is shown to The arrow 3 is displayed below the corresponding superordinate the right of the menu des- the submenu.

  • Page 80: On-Board Computer

    Language: display language Default status: restore Ø consumption: average con- (German, English, Spanish, factory conditions (if Reset! sumption Italian, French, Dutch, Por- is displayed, press and hold the Consumption: current con- tuguese) Multi-Controller towards the sumption right) Time format - Clock Range: range with remaining format: clock in 12-hour Configure the desired settings...

  • Page 81: Trip Recorder

    Press and hold the Multi-Con- If the stopwatch is running, The time is also tracked if you troller towards the right until press the Multi-Controller 1 select other displays or the ig- the average value is reset. towards the right to stop the nition is switched off.

  • Page 82: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Resetting trip distance Activation without remote recorder control or radio-operated Switch on the ignition. Select the desired trip distance If applicable, switch on the recorder. function to automatically ac- tivate the alarm system after ignition OFF. Customising anti-theft alarm settings ( 83).
  • Page 83 Activation with remote Select the Vehicle - Sensor NOTICE menu item. control or radio-operated See also the other functions of the remote control for the central NOTICE locking system. Activation takes 30 seconds to Only vehicles without Keyless complete. Ride are shipped accompanied Turn indicators flash twice.
  • Page 84 only, the turn indicators do not swaying movement of the moving train could trip the flash). alarm), press button 1 on the All functions are sustained even remote control or the radio- if the internal battery of the DWA operated key again during the anti-theft alarm system is flat;...
  • Page 85 Light signals issued by the Deactivation with remote after ignition off" has been selec- DWA LED: ted if the alarm function is deac- control or radio-operated tivated using the radio-operated Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1 key and the ignition is not then Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2 switched on.

  • Page 86: Dynamic Traction Control

    Key sound - Off: exclusively the turn indicators confirm hav- ing switched the alarm system on or off. Adjust the settings as desired using the Multi-Controller. Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) The following settings are avail- Switching the DTC able: Select Off (once) to switch function off/on Automatic mode - On: alarm off DTC once until the next...

  • Page 87: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Electronic Suspension The damping action range of ad- The chassis and suspension is justment is displayed. adjusted as per the selection Adjustment (ESA) and the Dynamic ESA display ROAD: Normal damping charac- Adjusting the chassis and is adapted to the new setting. teristic suspension Symbols for load and damping...

  • Page 88: Cruise-Control System

    Cruise-control system The newly selected riding NOTICE mode is activated as you Switching on cruise ride only when the following See the section entitled "Engin- control preconditions are satisfied: eering details" for more inform- Brake not operated ation on the various ride modes Throttle grip in fully closed po- that can be selected.
  • Page 89 Saving road speed Accelerating Decelerating Briefly push button 2 forward. Briefly push button 2 forward. Briefly push button 2 back. Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx. NOTICE 1 km/h each time you push the 1 km/h each time you push the button.

  • Page 90: Hill Start Control

    (close the throttle by turning Hill Start Control tem. If you release the twistgrip the twistgrip back past the the motorcycle will decelerate Operating idle position) to deactivate the only to the cruising speed saved Hill Start Control Pro cruise-control system. in memory, even though you might have intended slowing to Telltale light for cruise-control...
  • Page 91 Switching automatic Hill automatic Hill Start Control is deactivated for the next 4 m. Start Control Pro on and Alternatively, ride off in 1st or 2nd gear. Switch on the ignition. Call up menu Settings, then NOTICE select menu item HSC AUTO. When riding off, Hill Start Control Pro is automatically deactivated.

  • Page 92: Central Locking System

    Unlocking is on a gradient of at least 5%, NOTICE Hill Start Control Pro is auto- with central locking system matically activated. Only vehicles without Keyless To switch off automatic Hill Ride are shipped accompanied Start Control Pro, select Off. by a separate remote control for The selected setting remains the central locking system and...
  • Page 93 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) The remote control functions for the alarm system have been described in the corresponding sections. with floor lighting If the component is unlocked when the ignition is switched off using the remote control, the ground light is briefly In a first step, turn the integ- Turn the key in the storage switched on.
  • Page 94 Switch on the ignition within If you intend to replace a lost re- Proceed as follows to complete ten seconds. mote control or use an additional logon: You can now log on the remote remote control, you must always Switch off the ignition. controls.
  • Page 95 while the remote control was out Replacing battery of attempt to dispose of batteries of range of the anti-theft alarm. as domestic waste. remote control The procedure for synchron- with central locking system ATTENTION ising the remote controls is as with anti-theft alarm (DWA) follows: Unsuitable or incorrectly in-...

  • Page 96: Grip Heating

    Open the Handle heat. menu. Press button 1 twice. If the grip heating is switched on, the 1 symbol is displayed. LED 3 flashes for a few seconds. There are five stages of grip The vehicle voltage is low if The remote control is again heating.
  • Page 97 NOTICE Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running. Open the Seat heating menu. Symbol 1 appears on the display, Set switch 1 to the desired indicating that the seat heating is heating stage. The vehicle voltage is low if this warning symbol is displayed.

  • Page 98: Storage Compartments

    seat, subsequently switch to the heating might have been tempor- The description also applies to first stage. arily switched off. the storage compartment on the right-hand side. 2 Switch centred: Heating off. Storage compartments 3 One-dot section of switch ATTENTION pressed: 50 % heating power.

  • Page 99: Adjustment

    Adjustment Mirrors ......98 Windscreen ......98 Slipstream deflector .

  • Page 100: Mirrors

    Correct anti-trap mechanism functionality cannot be guaran- teed if a windscreen has been installed that has not been ap- proved by BMW Motorrad. Press button 1 at the top to In this case: Ensure the clear- raise the windscreen. ance of the windscreen prior to switching off the ignition.

  • Page 101: Slipstream Deflector

    Slipstream deflector rider. In this process, note the outside limit position. Adjusting the slipstream deflector Front seat Removing front seat Disconnect the plug connec- tion 2 of the seat heating and remove the driver's seat. Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. WARNING Unlock the seat lock 1 using Adjusting the slipstream de-...
  • Page 102 Installing front seat Press down the rider's seat at the rear and press it into the lock. Adjusting the front-seat height Removing front seat ( 99). Turn the adjusting plate in pos- ition A to adjust the lower seat Connect the plug connection 2 height.

  • Page 103: Clutch

    Four settings are possible: WARNING Position 1: smallest distance between handlebar grip and Adjusting the clutch lever clutch lever. while riding Position 4: largest distance Risk of accident between handlebar grip and Adjust the clutch lever only clutch lever. when the motorcycle is at a standstill.
  • Page 104 Four settings are possible: WARNING Position 1: smallest distance between handlebar grip and Adjusting the brake lever brake lever. while riding Position 4: largest distance Risk of accident between handlebar grip and Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever. brake lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 105: Riding

    Riding Safety information ....104 Comply with checklist ....106 Starting ......106 Running in .

  • Page 106: Safety Information

    Note the maximum permissible of the year. Your authorised payload of the tankbag and Set spring preload, damping BMW Motorrad dealer will be the speed limit for riding with characteristic and tyre pres- glad to advise you on the correct a tankbag on the motorcycle.
  • Page 107 Speed Do not run the engine in an Do not run the fuel tank dry. enclosed space. Do not attempt to start or run If you ride at high speed, always the engine with a spark-plug bear in mind that various bound- Risk of burn injury cap disconnected.

  • Page 108: Comply With Checklist

    Comply with checklist Overheating due to insufficient Check rear brake pad thickness cooling; in extreme cases vehicle 136). At regular intervals, use the fire Checking brake-fluid level, front checklist below to check your Do not allow the engine to idle brakes ( 137).
  • Page 109 Press starter button 1. Phase 1 specialist workshop, preferably The ABS indicator and NOTICE an authorised BMW Motorrad warning light shows. dealer. The start attempt is automatic- General warning light lights ally interrupted if battery voltage up yellow.
  • Page 110 ABS self-diagnosis completed Test of the diagnosis-compat- The operational readiness of The ABS indicator light goes ible system components with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is the vehicle at a standstill. out. checked using self-diagnosis. The DTC indicator light Self-diagnosis starts automatically If an ABS fault is displayed after flashes slowly.

  • Page 111: Running In

    No full load (Odometer reading riding in a restrained manner at specialist workshop, preferably 0...1000 km) various heel angles until the tyres an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the first running-in are run in. This running in pro- dealer. check carried out after 500 -...

  • Page 112: Brakes

    The sharper the motor- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- cycle decelerates, the more load Use the front brake and utilise vents the front wheel from lock- engine braking.

  • Page 113: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Use on public roads After work has been carried on Risk of crash despite ABS Pro the brakes, due to traces of oil Invariably, it remains the rider's ABS Pro helps make the mo- or grease. responsibility to adapt riding torcycle even safer for riding on Riding on dirt-covered surfaces style to riding conditions.

  • Page 114: Refuelling

    On a gradient, the motorcycle Extend the centre stand and lift ATTENTION should always face uphill; se- the motorcycle onto the stand. lect 1st gear. Poor ground underneath the Refuelling stand Centre stand Fuel grade Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Switch off the engine.
  • Page 115 Recommended fuel ATTENTION grade Wetting of plastic surfaces Super unleaded (max- by fuel imum 15 % ethanol, Damage to the surfaces (surfaces E15) become unsightly or dull) 95 ROZ/RON Clean plastic surfaces immedi- 90 AKI ately after contact with fuel. Pay attention to the following Place the motorcycle on its symbols in the fuel filler cap...
  • Page 116 serve, so that the new level is Risk of fire and explosion NOTICE detected and the fuel reserve in- Do not smoke. Never bring dicator light is switched off. a naked flame near the fuel The fuel tank capacity can only tank.
  • Page 117 Version 2 After the waiting time has ex- pired. with Keyless Ride Version 1 Requirement with Keyless Ride After the waiting time has expired Requirement Bring the radio-operated key Within the waiting time into range. Slowly pull tab 1 up. The telltale light for the radio- Refuel with fuel of the grade operated key flashes while the...

  • Page 118: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle quantity that the fuel tank could Secure the vehicle to prevent it hold if refilled after it had been toppling, preferably with the as- for transportation run dry and the engine had cut sistance of a second person. Make sure that all compon- out due to a lack of fuel.
  • Page 119 Use a cloth to protect painted components from scratches. Guide the tensioning straps through the front suspension on the left and right and then tighten towards the bottom. Secure and tighten the rear tensioning straps on both sides of the rear frame. Do not pull the tensioning straps over the footrests.

  • Page 121: Engineering

    Engineering details General instructions ....120 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..120 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ......123 Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) .

  • Page 122: General Instructions

    If the brakes are applied While the brakes are slowing the The lower the coefficient of fric- under these circumstances the motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad tion, the longer the braking dis- ABS has to reduce braking force Integral ABS adapts braking-force tance.
  • Page 123 Even under severe braking, a Within the limits imposed by high level of tyre grip can mean physics, the BMW Motorrad In- What feedback does the that the front wheel does not tegral ABS ensures directional rider receive from the lock up until very late, if at all.
  • Page 124 Self-dia- gnosis has to complete before momentum take over and even devolves on regular fault messages can be issued. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is maintenance? unable to counteract their effects. In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,...

  • Page 125: Dynamic Traction Control

    Dynamic Traction Control How does DTC work? BMW Motorrad DTC? DTC and Dynamic ESA. The BMW Motorrad DTC com- As the motorcycle is heeled over BMW Motorrad DTC is designed pares the speed of rotation of the more and more as it banks into as an assistant system for the front wheel and the rear wheel.
  • Page 126 Engine braking torque can the front wheel lifted off the ceptible reduction in acceleration cause the rear wheel to skid, with ground (wheelie) with DTC de- out of very tight bends. a corresponding loss of stability. activated. The BMW Motorrad DTC is un-...

  • Page 127: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    able to control a situation of this The damping defined by the rid- Each of these modes produces nature. ing mode can be changed by the perceptible differences in the rider. way the motorcycle behaves. Electronic Suspension Dynamic ESA calibrates itself at DTC can be switched off in each Adjustment (ESA) regular intervals when station-...
  • Page 128 Mode changes surfaces with high to medium RAIN grip (dry and wet asphalt to dry The engine's full power is not The engine control and Dynamic cobblestones) the motorcycle re- made available. Power increase Traction Control functions can mains stable. Slight rear-wheel when you open the throttle is only be changed if no drive drift is perceptible.

  • Page 129: Tyre Pressure Control

    Tyre pressure control to a motorcycle equipped with an the multifunction display. The RDC control unit. warmer the tyres, the more the (RDC) tester value exceeds the display Temperature with tyre pressure control value. (RDC) compensation Pressure adaptation Tyre pressure is a temperature- Function Compare the RDC readings sensitive variable: pressure in-...

  • Page 130: Shift Assistant

    the tyre is inflated to the correct It is not necessary to close the shift using the Pro shift assistant. pressure. throttle valve when shifting un- Constantly maintain the corres- der acceleration. ponding load condition (throttle Shift assistant grip position) before and during When braking and downshifting gear shifts using the shift as- (throttle valve closed), engine...

  • Page 131: Hill Start Control

    order to keep the motorcycle sta- Behaviour when the Upshifting tionary on an incline. motorcycle rolls or slips Upshifting is assisted until idle The brake pressure in the brake rpm for the target gear to be If the motorcycle rolls when system is dependent on the Hill Start Control Pro is activ- selected is reached.
  • Page 132 Brake warning jolt The brake is released briefly and reactivated immediately. This creates a jolt which the rider feels. The partial integral ABS brake system sets a speed of approx. 3 km/h. The rider must brake the mo- torcycle manually. After two minutes, or when the brake is actuated, Hill Start Control Pro is completely de-...

  • Page 133: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....132 Toolkit ......132 Front-wheel stand .

  • Page 134: General Instructions

    ATTENTION Special tightening torques are lis- Use of the BMW Motorrad ted as applicable. The tightening front wheel stand without ac- torques for the threaded fasten- companying use of centre ers on your vehicle are listed in stand or auxiliary stand the section entitled "Technical...
  • Page 135 Centre stand retracts if mo- Damaged sensor ring of the front-wheel stand to the de- torcycle is lifted too high BMW Motorrad Integral ABS sired height. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Only slide the left-hand mount- Centre the front-wheel stand...

  • Page 136: Engine Oil

    Engine oil and place the motorcycle on its Remove the oil dipstick and centre stand. check the oil level. Checking engine oil level Allow the engine to idle until the fan starts up, then allow it WARNING to idle one minute longer. Switch off the engine and wait Engine oil level low for about one minute to allow...

  • Page 137: Brake System

    Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, Pull the front brake lever. preferably an authorised The pressure point must be BMW Motorrad dealer. clearly perceptible. Remove oil dipstick 1. Press the footbrake lever. Install the oil dipstick. The pressure point must be ATTENTION clearly perceptible.
  • Page 138 Have the brakes checked by a In order to ensure the depend- specialist workshop, preferably ability of the brake system, do an authorised BMW Motorrad not permit the brake pads to dealer. wear past the minimum per- missible thickness. Checking front brake pad...
  • Page 139 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Checking brake-fluid to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 140 BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- dealer. cycle on its centre stand. Check the brake-fluid Move the handlebars to the level, rear brakes straight-ahead position. WARNING Not enough brake fluid in...

  • Page 141: Clutch

    1. Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably NOTICE Brake fluid, DOT4 an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Wear of the brake pads causes It is impermissible for the the brake fluid level in the reser- brake fluid level to drop below Coolant voir to sink.

  • Page 142: Tyres

    If the coolant drops below the permitted level: Tyre pressure, front Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably 2.9 bar (Tyre cold) an authorised BMW Motorrad Tyre pressure, rear dealer. 2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

  • Page 143: Rims And Tyres

    The BMW Motorrad dealer or on ised BMW Motorrad dealer. locations of the marks are indic- the Internet at "www.bmw- Checking tyre tread depth ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
  • Page 144 Be sure to explain to the spe- portant to consult a specialist cialist workshop or authorised workshop beforehand, preferably BMW Motorrad dealer that the an authorised BMW Motorrad wheel is fitted with an RDC dealer. In some cases, the data sensor.
  • Page 145 Remove cable tie 2. Do not operate the brakes with a brake caliper not correctly Mask off the parts of the wheel secured. rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the Remove screws 3 of the brake brake calipers.
  • Page 146 ATTENTION threaded bush in front a BMW Motorrad front-wheel suspension Tightening threaded fasten- stand. Damage to wheel speed sensor. ers to incorrect tightening...
  • Page 147 Quick-release axle in ATTENTION threaded bush (wheel Front wheel installed wrong carrier) way round 50 Nm Risk of accident Tighten right axle clamping Note direction-of-rotation ar- screw 2 to the specified tight- rows on tyre or rim. ening torque. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks.
  • Page 148 Install securing screws 3 on Clip retaining clip 1 of the Position the front-wheel cover left and right and tighten to sensor cable to the brake line. and install the screws 1 on the specified tightening torque. left and right. Secure new cable tie 2.
  • Page 149 Always have the security of Place the rear wheel on the the fasteners checked by a ground and roll it out of the specialist workshop, preferably frame towards the rear. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 150: Light Source

    Roll the rear wheel to the rear- wheel mounting and position it. Position the number plate car- Twist the slipstream rier. deflector 1 towards the outside. Install screws 1 on left and Install the five screws 1 and right. Remove the screw 2 and re- tighten crosswise to the spe- move the side panel 3 towards cified torque.
  • Page 151 with ECE audio system and preparation for navigation sys- Switch on the ignition and raise Disconnect plug connec- the windscreen to the limit po- tion 3. sition. Remove screw 1. Remove screws 1. Remove the screw 2 and re- Work speaker unit 2 to the rear move the hand protector 3 to- to remove.
  • Page 152 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Disconnect plug 2. Connect plug 2. Install bulb 4, making sure that tab 5 is correctly positioned.
  • Page 153 with ECE audio system and Install screw 1. preparation for navigation sys- Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to the bottom position. Install screws 1. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to the limit po- Connect plug connection 3.

  • Page 154: Jump-Starting

    Touching live parts of the ig- preferably an authorised vehicle nition system when the en- BMW Motorrad dealer. Risk of short-circuit gine is running Use jump leads fitted with fully Replace LED flashing turn Electric shock...

  • Page 155: Battery

    NOTICE low is important in order to max- in the usual way; if the en- imise battery life: BMW Motorrad has developed a gine does not start, wait a few Keep the surface of the battery float charger specially designed minutes before repeating the clean and dry.
  • Page 156 You can obtain additional flat (battery voltage less than NOTICE information from your authorised 12 V, indicator lights and mul- BMW Motorrad dealer. tifunction display remain off The motorcycle's on-board elec- when the ignition is switched tronics know when the battery...
  • Page 157 Comply with the operating in- Lever out the battery towards structions of the charger. the top; tilt the battery in the event of stiff movement. Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Installing battery charger's terminal clips from Place the battery in the battery the battery terminals.

  • Page 158: Fuses

    Install the positive battery preferably an authorised cable 3 first and position the BMW Motorrad dealer. protective cap 2. Then install battery negative Secure the fuse connector 1. lead 1. Installing front seat ( 100).
  • Page 159 Not used with ECE audio system and preparation for nav- igation system with preparation for nav- igation system 7.5 A Audio system Not used with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with central locking sys- 7.5 A Anti-theft alarm Central locking...

  • Page 161: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....160 Power sockets ..... 160 Cases .

  • Page 162: General Instructions

    Country-specific official author- country. is being cranked by the starter isation does not suffice as as- Your BMW Motorrad Retailer of- and if maximum load capability surance. Tests conducted by fers you qualified advice when as stated in the technical data is...

  • Page 163: Cases

    If the ignition is then switched Pull the release lever all the off, sockets are also switched way up and open the lid of the off in the event of high loads. case. In the event of lower loads, the Close cases sockets remain in operation for some time.
  • Page 164 the vehicle key is not left in the cases. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and re- move the key from the lock. Remove cases Pull carry handle 3 up as far as Seat the case in holders 4.

  • Page 165: Topcase

    If applicable, open the central on the label inside the case. locking. Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you Push lock barrel 1 forward. cannot find your combination of Lever 2 pops up. vehicle and cases on the label.
  • Page 166 Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock. Removing rear seat Switch off the ignition. Removing front seat ( 99). Pull release lever 2 all the way Disconnect the plug connec- tion 2 of the seat heating and remove the passenger seat.
  • Page 167 Install the rear seat Install screws 1. Disconnect plug 1. Work the topcase-end plug Connect the plug connection 2 Removing topcase through to the rear. of the seat heating. with topcase Open the topcase. If applicable, empty the top- Removing front seat ( 99).
  • Page 168 Push slide latch 2 toward the Lift the topcase at the rear and Set the topcase on the lug- outside and hold it in this posi- remove it from the luggage gage carrier. tion. carrier. Opening topcase ( 163). Turn rotary latch 3 in the direc- Install the rear seat ( 165).

  • Page 169: Navigation Device

    while pressing down on the find your combination of vehicle back edge of the topcase. and topcase on the label. Release warning 4 is no longer The values for the combination visible. described here are as follows: If the release warning is still vis- Maximum speed for rid- ible the topcase is not correctly ing with a loaded top-...
  • Page 170 Check that the navigation device is secure in the cradle. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position. Removing navigation device with navigation system Press button 1 to open the slot Operate latch 3 and remove Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 171 Operating the navigation Pull slot cover up as far as it will go. device with preparation for navigation system with navigation system If necessary, switch on the nav- igation device. Open the Navigation menu. Install cover 4. Press cover 7 to push the cradle into the slot until it Operate latch 3, pull the nav- snaps into position.
  • Page 172 For instance, Due to the integration of mits the remaining distance that the map section zooms out in BMW Motorrad Navigator IV in can be travelled to the Navigator map view. the K 1600 GT model range, based on the current fuel tank...
  • Page 173 is activated while the Navigator is installed in the vehicle and the ig- nition is switched on, you will be asked whether you want to add this vehicle to the list of secured vehicles. If you answer this ques- tion with "Yes", the Navigator will save the vehicle identification number of this vehicle.

  • Page 175: Care

    Care Care products ..... 174 Washing the vehicle ....174 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 176: Care Products

    Washing the vehicle Care products Diminished braking effect, risk of accident BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning to allow the friction and heat to...

  • Page 177: Cleaning Easily Damaged

    Treat rubber components with abrasives. care series BMW Motorrad Care water or BMW rubber-care Do not use insect-remover Products. This applies especially products. pads or cleaning pads with where road salt has been in use.

  • Page 178: Care Of Paintwork

    (preferably us- however, should be removed BMW Motorrad recommends ing the front-wheel and rear- immediately, otherwise changes the use of BMW Motorrad gloss wheel stand available from to or discolouration of the paint polish or agents containing BMW Motorrad).

  • Page 179: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 178 Weights ......190 Screw connections .

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 113).

  • Page 181: Screw Connections

    Screw connections Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 30 - 10.9 28 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel...

  • Page 182: Fuel

    Engine oil, capacity approx. 4.5 l, with filter change Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. BMW recommends...

  • Page 183: Engine

    Engine Location of engine number Crankcase, right-hand side via engine oil filler neck Engine type 166EA Engine design 6-cylinder, four-stroke in-line engine arranged across the direction of travel, featuring four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts; liquid cool- ing, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication.

  • Page 184: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multi-disc oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing Gearbox transmission ratios 1.617, Primary transmission ratio 2.230, 1st gear 1.641, 2nd gear 1.319, 3rd gear 1.101, 4th gear 0.926, 5th gear 0.788, 6th gear 0.913 (drive train 1.258 K), Transmission output ratio...

  • Page 185: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.750 (33:12) Frame Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine also...

  • Page 186: Chassis And Suspension

    Chassis and suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever Design of front wheel suspension Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping action. Spring travel, front 115 mm, at wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Central suspension strut activated using a lever system.

  • Page 187: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets An overview of currently approved tyres is avail- able from your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category, front/rear tyres W, required at least: 270 km/h...
  • Page 188 Front wheel Front wheel type Aluminium casting Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17 Load index, front tyre min. 58 Wheel load, front, at unladen weight 165 kg Permissible wheel load, front max 212 kg Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel...

  • Page 189: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, All sockets in total Battery Battery type Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 16 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight Xenon D1S 12 V 35 W...

  • Page 190: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Fuses Fuse carrier 1 40 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 7.5 A, Top slot: audio system 7.5 A, Bottom slot: alarm system, central locking system Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming approx. 30 s Alarm duration approx. 26 s Activation time between two alarms 15 s Battery type...

  • Page 191: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2324 mm, over number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1440 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 1000 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 810...830 mm, Without rider, at DIN unladen weight with rider's seat, low 780...800 mm, Without rider, at DIN unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel...

  • Page 192: Weights

    Weights Vehicle kerb weight 334 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for operation, 90% refuelled, without OE Permissible gross weight 540 kg Maximum payload 206 kg Payload per case max 10 kg Payload of topcase max 10 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Maximum speed for riding with a loaded case max 180 km/h...

  • Page 193: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 192 BMW Motorrad Service history ..192 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......193 Maintenance work .

  • Page 194: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad history BMW Motorrad has an extensive dealer. network of dealerships in place Entries to look after you and your mo- In order to help ensure that your...

  • Page 195: Bmw Motorrad Mobility

    For riders with a high mileage to entries being made by the vices available to you. it may be necessary to have BMW Motorrad Retailer or a spe- a service before the specified cialist workshop in the electronic Maintenance work deadline.
  • Page 196 The scope of maintenance work required for your vehicle can be found in the following mainten- ance schedule:...

  • Page 199: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check (including oil change) BMW Service standard scope Engine-oil change, with filter Replace air filter element Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Check the bearing for de- flection on the rear wheel swinging arm Oil change in bevel gears rear Change brake fluid, entire system...

  • Page 200: Maintenance Confirmations

    Checking lights and signalling equipment Function test, engine start suppression Final inspection and check for road safety Setting the service date and service for remaining distance with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system Check the battery's state of charge Confirm BMW service in on-board literature...
  • Page 201 BMW pre-delivery BMW Running-in check Check carried out carried out at km Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 202 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 203 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 204 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 205 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 206 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 207 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 208 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 209 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 210 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 211 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 212 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...
  • Page 213 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel swinging arm or, when reached earlier Oil change in rear bevel gears at km...

  • Page 214: Service Confirmations

    Service confirmations The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur- chased special promotions. Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 215 Work performed at km Date...

  • Page 217: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil- iser ....... . 216 Certificate for remote key ..218 Certificate for Keyless Ride .

  • Page 218: Immobiliser

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 219 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 220: Key

    Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 221 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 222 Certifications Slovensko Norsk Meta System S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta PF240009 v Meta System S.p.A. erklærer herved at utstyret skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi PF240009 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 223 Declaration Of Conformity R&TTE Declaration Of Conformity (DoC) 0470 Meta System S.p.A. with the address: Via Majakovskij 10 b/c/d/e 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).

  • Page 224: Less Ride

    Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...
  • Page 225 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.

  • Page 226: Control (Rdc)

    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 227: Index

    Brake temperature Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Warning, 52 Charging battery when Brakes Engineering details, 120 connected, 154 ABS Pro in detail, 122 Indicator and warning lights, 49 Charging battery when ABS Pro, 111 Self-diagnosis, 108 disconnected, 154 Adjusting handlebar lever, 101 Installation, 155 Accessories Checking function, 135...
  • Page 228 Coolant Engine Checking fill level, 139 Control, 23 Indicator light for engine Filling level indicator, 21 Engineering details, 123 electronics, 42 operate, 84 Warning for overtemperat- Malfunction indicator lamp, 41 ure, 41 Self-diagnosis, 108 starting, 106 Cruise-control system Warning, 50 Technical data, 181 Control, 23 Engine oil...
  • Page 229 Front seat Heated handlebar grips General views Adjust the seat height, 100 operate, 94 Indicator and warning lights, 28 Height adjustment, 22 Hill Start Control Pro, 129 Instrument panel, 26 install, 99 cannot be activated, 52 Left multifunction switch, 23 Lock, 19 Engineering details, 129 Left side of vehicle, 19...
  • Page 230 Lights Motorcycle Keyless Ride automatic daytime riding care, 173 Battery of the radio-operated light, 72 cleaning, 173 key is empty or loss of the Control, 23 Lashing, 116 radio-operated key, 63 Headlight flasher, operating, 69 parking, 111 Electronic immobiliser EWS, 62 High-beam headlight, Multifunction display, 26 Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 114,...
  • Page 231 Rider's Manual Spark plugs Parking, 111 Position on the vehicle, 22 Technical data, 187 Power socket Riding mode Speedometer, 26 Notes on use, 160 Adjusting, 85 Spring preload Position on the vehicle, 21 Engineering details, 125 Adjuster, rear, 19 Pre-Ride-Check, 107 Running gear Adjusting, 85 Technical data, 184...
  • Page 232 Electrical system, 187 Turn indicators Warnings Control, 23 ABS, 49 Engine, 181 operate, 73 Anti-theft alarm, 48 Engine oil, 180 Type plate Battery charge current, 48 Frame, 183 Position on the vehicle, 21 Brake temperature, 52 Fuel, 180 Tyres Bulb defect, 47 General instructions, 7 Checking inflation Central locking, 49...
  • Page 233 Undervoltage, 47 Warnings, overview, 33 Weights Payload table, 22 Technical data, 190 Wheels Change of size, 141 Checking rims, 141 Installing front wheel, 144 Installing rear wheel, 147 Remove the front wheel, 142 Remove the rear wheel, 146 Technical data, 185 Windscreen Adjusting, 98 Control, 23...
  • Page 235 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 236 Important data for refuelling: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol, E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmw­motorrad.com...

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