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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad Rider's Manual R 1200 GS...
  • 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 BMW. It contains im- We hope you will enjoy riding portant information on how to your BMW and that all your jour- operate the controls and how to neys will be pleasant and safe make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Hill Start Control ... . 83 4 Operation ....49 Ignition switch/steering Anti-theft alarm (DWA) .
  • Page 5 Brakes ....112 Front-wheel stand ..137 Paint care ....190 Parking your motor- Engine oil .
  • Page 6 ....212 Maintenance work ..212 BMW Service ... . . 213 Maintenance schedule ..215 Maintenance confirma- tions .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    National-market version. When the time comes to sell NOTICE Specific instruc- your BMW, please remember tions on how to operate, to hand over this Rider's Manual; control, adjust or look after items it is an important part of the mo- of equipment on the vehicle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment optional accessories Deutsches Institut für Normung have to be retrofitted to When you purchased your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual the vehicle. motorcycle, you chose a model countries may differ. with individual equipment. This Anti-lock brake system.
  • Page 10 BMW Motorrad entirely rule out errors and omissions. Consequently no claims can be derived from the information, graphics or descriptions.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Fuel filler neck ( 115) Seat lock ( Setting the rear damping (down at the spring strut)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 10 Behind the side trim panel: Battery ( 161) without Dynamic ESA Positive battery connection Adjuster for spring preload, point ( 160) rear ( 97). Diagnostic connector Air filter (underneath the 167) centre trim panel) ( 153) 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid tank, front...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Standard toolkit ( 136) Rider's Manual Tyre pressure table Payload table Adjusting the front seat height ( Fuses ( 165)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise-control system 81). Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( ABS ( ASC ( with riding modes Pro DTC ( with Dynamic ESA Dynamic ESA possible set- tings ( with LED auxiliary head- lights LED auxiliary headlights...
  • Page 18 with preparation for nav- igation system Operating navigation sys- tem ( 182) Multi-Controller with LED headlight Daytime riding light 58).

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Heated handlebar grips 87). Riding mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button Start engine ( 105).

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Engine speed display Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting) with alarm system (DWA) Alarm system LED Alarm signal ( with Keyless Ride Telltale light for the radio- operated key Ignition with Keyless Ride 53).

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator and warning lights ..20 Multifunction display ....22 Warning symbols in the display ..24 Warnings .

  • Page 22: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights with cruise control Cruise-control system 81). Neutral ASC ( with riding modes Pro DTC ( Turn indicators ABS ( Malfunction indicator lamp Emissions warning ( General warning light (in combination with warn- ing symbols in the display)
  • Page 23 with alarm system (DWA) Alarm signal ( with Keyless Ride Telltale light for the radio- operated key Ignition with Keyless Ride 53). High-beam headlight with LED headlight Daytime riding light 58). with LED auxiliary head- lights LED auxiliary headlights 58). 12 Fuel reserve (...

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel level Recommendation to up- shift ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral (idle) position. with LED headlight Automatic daytime riding light ( 59). with Hill Start Control Operate Hill Start Control 83). Odometer and tripmeters Service-due indicator (maintenance interval) 212) Warning symbols (...
  • Page 25 11 Riding mode ( 12 Clock ( 13 Outside temperature warn- ing (...

  • Page 26: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display with tyre pressure control (RDC) Tyre pressure ( EWS ( Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Engine electronics ( On-board voltage ( Warnings (...

  • Page 27: Warnings

    Warnings The status of the 'General' warn- ing light matches the most ur- Mode of presentation gent warning. Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed on the next pages. Warnings that do not have warn- ing lights of their own are indic- ated by 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights Ice crystal symbol Outside temperature warning ( is displayed. Electronic immobiliser active ( General warning EWS warning sym- light shows yellow. bol is displayed. Radio-operated key General warning Radio-operated key out of range ( light shows yellow.
  • Page 29 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( light shows red. bol appears on the display. Emissions warning ( The malfunction indicator lamp lights Engine symbol Engine in emergency-operation mode General warning light shows yellow.
  • Page 30 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning The tyre symbol is Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted light shows yellow. displayed with one tolerance ( or two arrows. The critical tyre pres- sure flashes. General warning The tyre symbol is Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- displayed with one ance (...
  • Page 31 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights ABS telltale and ABS fault ( warning light shows. ABS telltale and ABS deactivated ( warning light shows. ASC telltale and ASC intervention ( warning light quick- flashes. DTC indicator DTC intervention ( and warning light flashes quickly.
  • Page 32 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights DTC indicator DTC switched off ( and warning light shows. ASC telltale and ASC fault ( warning light shows. DTC indicator DTC fault ( and warning light shows. !D-ESA General warning is dis- D­ESA fault ( light shows yellow.
  • Page 33 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights The arrow point- Recommendation to upshift ( ing upwards is dis- played. The gear indicator Gear not trained ( flashes. Hazard warning lights system is switched General warning light flashes red. on ( Turn signal indic- ator light flashes green.

  • Page 34: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature Possible cause: ive of the actual display setting; the displayed value flashes. When the motorcycle is at a The air temperature standstill, the heat of the engine measured at the vehicle In addition, the ice crystal can falsify the ambient-tempera- is lower than: symbol 2 is shown.
  • Page 35 R/C key can remain Battery of the radio-operated placed, preferably by an au- operational. key is flat or the key has been thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replace the battery of the lost ( 55). radio-operated key ( 55).

  • Page 36: Oil Level

    Risk of accident specialist workshop, preferably Motorcycle standing upright on Do not continue your journey. an authorised BMW Motorrad a smooth, level surface. The battery will not be charged. dealer. By continuing to drive on, the...
  • Page 37 Checking engine oil level an authorised BMW Motorrad 138). dealer. Possible cause: If the oil level is too low: The coolant level is too low.

  • Page 38: Control Unit

    Engine in emergency- quickly as possible by a ing. operation mode specialist workshop, preferably If possible, have the vehicle an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows brought in and the fault dealer. yellow. rectified by a specialist It is possible to continue riding,...
  • Page 39 BMW Motorrad Safety risk with LED flashing turn indicat- dealer. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry Replace LED flashing turn in- Bulb faulty a complete set of spare bulbs if dicators ( 159). General warning light shows possible.

  • Page 40: Tyre Pressure

    Seek the advice of a specialist Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- temperature of 20 °C. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the symbol 3 also shows, Tyre pressure Anti-theft alarm battery this is a warning.
  • Page 41 Tyre pressure close NOTICE WARNING to limit of permitted tolerance Before adjusting the tyre pres- Tyre pressure outside per- sure, observe the information mitted tolerance. with tyre pressure control on temperature compensation Impairment of the vehicle's hand- (RDC) and pressure adaptation in the ling characteristics.
  • Page 42 BMW Motorrad Do not continue your journey. dealer. Notify the breakdown service. Under these circumstances:...

  • Page 43: Abs Fault

    Battery of tyre-pressure ABS self-diagnosis not Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably sensor weak completed an authorised BMW Motorrad with tyre pressure control ABS telltale and warning dealer. (RDC) light flashes. Possible cause: Possible cause: General warning light shows The radio link to the RDC yellow.

  • Page 44: Abs Deactivated

    The ABS Pro critical situation has been dealt specialist workshop, preferably function is not available. with. an authorised BMW Motorrad ATTENTION dealer. DTC intervention Damaged components ABS deactivated with riding modes Pro...

  • Page 45: Asc Switched Off

    DTC function is not DTC Switching on ( 71). available until self-diagnosis has The ASC indicator and warning completed. light continues to flash: Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 46: Asc Fault

    Pro specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause: ASC telltale and warning an authorised BMW Motorrad The DTC control unit has detec- light shows. dealer. ted a fault. Possible cause: D­ESA fault...

  • Page 47: Fuel Reserve

    BMW Motorrad Fuel reserve reset if the amount of fuel in the dealer. tank is greater than the reserve The fuel quantity remaining in quantity. the fuel tank once the fuel re- Fuel down to reserve serve indicator light switches on...
  • Page 48 The holding symbol flashes General warning light briefly. flashes yellow. Possible cause: The holding symbol flashes briefly. Hill Start Control has been switched off automatically. Possible cause: The side stands have been Hill Start Control cannot be activ- folded out. ated.
  • Page 49 Pro rectified by a specialist work- The gear indicator flashes. shop, preferably an authorised The Pro shift assistant is BMW Motorrad dealer. not available. Hazard warning lights Possible cause: system is switched on with shift assistant Pro...
  • Page 50 BMW Motorrad retailer. be adjusted. This situation can The operational and road occur if the battery was discon-...

  • Page 51: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..50 PRO riding mode ....76 Ignition with Keyless Ride ... 52 Cruise-control system .

  • Page 52: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    ( 106) well. Consult a specialist work- without riding modes Pro shop, preferably an authorised ASC self-diagnosis is per- BMW Motorrad dealer. formed. ( 107) Lock the handlebars with riding modes Pro Turn the handlebars all the way DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- to left.
  • Page 53 If you lose your key, you can Electronic immobiliser have it barred by your author- Turn the ignition key to posi- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The electronic design of the tion 1. If you wish to do this, you will...

  • Page 54: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    The telltale light goes out briefly locked. keys only through an authorised if the search times out without BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys the radio-operated key or the It is advisable to keep the radio- are part of an integrated security emergency key being found.
  • Page 55 without riding modes Pro ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 107) Version 2: Steering lock is engaged; press and hold down button 1. The steering lock disengages. Parking lights and all function circuits switched on. Press and hold down button 1. There are two ways of activat- Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
  • Page 56 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- R/C ignition lock.
  • Page 57 Battery of the radio- ing the rear-wheel cover with Replace the battery of the the radio-operated key. operated key is flat or the radio-operated key Hold the emergency key 1 or key has been lost Requirement the flat radio-operated key 2 The radio-operated key does against the rear-wheel cover not react because the battery...

  • Page 58: Emergency Off Switch

    laws and regulations; do not Red LED on the instrument Do not operate the kill switch attempt to dispose of batteries panel flashes. when riding. as domestic waste. The radio-operated key is The emergency off switch is a ready for use again. kill switch for switching off the ATTENTION engine quickly and easily.

  • Page 59: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Low-beam headlight and Switching on ignition ( 50). sidelights The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. NOTICE The side lights place a strain on Immediately after switching off the battery.

  • Page 60: Daytime Riding Light

    Press button 1 again to switch NOTICE off the LED auxiliary headlights. The auxiliary headlights have ap- Daytime riding light proval as fog lights and their use is permissible in bad weather with LED headlight conditions only. Always comply Manual daytime riding with the road traffic regulations in light force in the country in which the...
  • Page 61 Automatic daytime riding more visible to oncoming traffic. In the dark or in tunnels: Press This improves daytime visibility. button 1 again to switch off the light daytime riding light and switch Start engine ( 105). on the low-beam headlight and NOTICE SETUP In the display's...

  • Page 62: Hazard Warning Lights System

    you ride into a tunnel and the The indicator light for the flashers for longer than absolutely automatic daytime riding response of the automatic necessary. light lights up. daytime riding light to the change in ambient brightness If the ambient brightness de- is delayed).

  • Page 63: Turn Indicators

    The general warning light and Push button 1 to the right to the turn signal indicator light go switch on the right turn indicat- out. ors. Turn signal indicator light Turn indicators flashes green. Operating the turn Operate centre button 1 to cancel the turn indicators.
  • Page 64 with on-board computer Pro and selected at the press of a with on-board computer Pro button: The following information is ad- Stop watch driving time Ambient temperature RDTIME ditionally displayed by means of EXTEMP the on-board computer Pro: Resetting trip distance TRIP A Engine temperature ( Automatic tripmeter (...
  • Page 65 Resetting the average values Switching on ignition ( 50). Keep pressing the button 1 Press button 1 briefly in order SETUP ENTER briefly until 2 to go to the next menu item. is shown in the top display The top display line 2 shows lines.

  • Page 66: Setting The Clock

    with preparation for navigation Set the clock only when the system motorcycle is stationary. GPS TM : Navigation system SETUP In the menu, select installed: Accept GPS time and SETUP the menu item GPS date ( ) or do not ac- CLOCK cept ( CLOCK...

  • Page 67: Setting The Date

    SETUP Press button 1 to increase the In the menu, select Press button 1 to increase the SETUP flashing value or button 2 to the menu item flashing value or button 2 to DATE reduce the same. reduce the same. Keep button 2 pressed un- Keep button 2 pressed un- til the minutes in the bottom...
  • Page 68 NOTICE If you drive off before the setting has been completed, the setting will be cancelled. Customising the display with on-board computer Pro Switching on ignition ( 50). Briefly press button 1 to start Press button 1 for a long In the customisation menu, it is the customisation menu.
  • Page 69 CONS 2 Press button 1 briefly in order : Average consump- BELOW to change the set value. tion 2 ( CONS C The following menu items can : Current consumption be selected, the works setting is ØSPEED shown in brackets. Some menu : Average speed items will only be selected if the BELOW...

  • Page 70: Anti-Lock Brake System

    2. formation on brake systems Press and hold down button 1 All settings made until then will with BMW Motorrad Integ- until the ABS telltale and warn- be saved. ral ABS. ing light changes status.

  • Page 71: Automatic Stability Control

    Activating the ABS Automatic Stability You also have the option of switching the ignition off and function Control (ASC) then on again. without riding modes Pro An ABS fault has oc- Deactivating the ASC curred if the ABS telltale and warning light shows when function the motorcycle accelerates to Switching on ignition (...

  • Page 72: Dynamic Traction Control

    BMW Motorrad Automatic ASC telltale and warning ASC indicator and warn- light shows. ing light no longer lights up Stability Control (ASC): and starts flashing if the self-dia- How does ASC work? ( 125) Release button 1 within two gnosis is incomplete.

  • Page 73: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    DTC indicator and warning changes its status. details" for more information light shows. DTC indicator and warn- on BMW Motorrad Dynamic Release button 1 within two ing light goes out; if self- Traction Control (DTC): seconds. diagnosis has not completed, it How does traction control starts flashing.
  • Page 74 Dynamic ESA possible NOTICE settings The MAX setting must only be The electronic chassis and used for riding off-road. suspension adjustment Dynamic ESA is able to adjust Viewing suspension your motorcycle automatically to settings the load. If the spring preload is AUTO set to , the rider does not...
  • Page 75 DYNA : Damping for dynamic NOTICE on-road mode ENDURO : Damping for off- The MAX setting must only be road mode. Only available in used for riding off-road. ENDURO ENDURO PRO The following settings are avail- riding modes and can also not able: be changed further in these : Minimum spring preload...

  • Page 76: Riding Mode

    Using the riding modes The interplay of throttle BMW Motorrad has developed response, ABS control and ASC/ operational scenarios for your DTC control is optimised for motorcycle from which you can each of the scenarios.
  • Page 77 Enduro PRO riding NOTICE DYNA modes replace Enduro Enduro When selecting the DYNA PRO : For dynamic rid- riding mode: note the de- ing on dry roadways while tak- activated ABS control for the rear ing into account the settings wheel.

  • Page 78: Pro Riding Mode

    PRO riding mode Following activation of the new riding mode the clock is dis- with riding modes Pro played again. SETUP The values set in Launching SETUP MODE MODE are not shown per- Installing encoding plug manently but in sequence for 80).
  • Page 79 SETUP MODE EXIT The following PRO riding Press button 1 briefly. is dis- modes can be adjusted: SETUP ABS played. is displayed. ENDURO PRO Press and hold the alternative Press button 4 briefly to DYNA PRO ENDURO button 4 to reset all paramet- ENDURO PRO ers.
  • Page 80 SETUP DTC is displayed. Press and hold the button 4 to SETUP MODE permit Press the button 1 repeatedly Press button 4 briefly to set SETUP EXIT RAIN ROAD until is shown. DYNA Press and hold button 1. Press button 1 briefly. The on-board computer read- SETUP MODE ENDURO PRO SETUP ENGINE...
  • Page 81 SETUP MODE RESET SETUP MODE EXIT is dis- displayed. played. Press the button 1 repeatedly SETUP EXIT until is shown. Press and hold button 1. Press button 1 briefly to keep Press button 1 briefly to return The on-board computer read- the settings.
  • Page 82 in order to be able to switch the : The RDC warning RPA off. symbol is shown in the display and the tyre pressure Switching on ignition ( 50). outside of the permitted toler- ance is shown. Installing encoding plug Switching off ignition ( 51).

  • Page 83: Cruise-Control System

    Switching on cruise Reinstall the protective cap after removing the coding control plug. Requirement Remove cap of plug 1. Cruise control is not available un- til the Enduro or Enduro Pro rid- ing mode has been deactivated. The symbol for the encoding plug 1 is shown on the display.
  • Page 84 Saving road speed Accelerating Decelerating Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back. The speed is increased by The speed is reduced by Adjustment range for 2 km⁄h each time the button 2 km/h each time you push the cruise control (depending is pushed.

  • Page 85: Hill Start Control

    the twistgrip back past the the motorcycle will decelerate Hill Start Control idle position) to deactivate the only to the cruising speed saved with Hill Start Control cruise-control system. in memory, even though you might have intended slowing to Telltale light for cruise control Operate Hill Start Control a lower speed.

  • Page 86: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Anti-theft alarm (DWA) not be confused with a parking Or drive off in first or second brake. gear. with alarm system (DWA) NOTICE Activation Hill Start Control is deactivated Switching on ignition ( 50). automatically when driving off. Customising anti-theft alarm settings ( 87).
  • Page 87 Alarm signal with Keyless Ride A DWA alarm can be triggered motion sensor an attempt to use an unauthor- ised vehicle key to switch on the ignition disconnection of the DWA anti- theft alarm from the motor- Press button 1 again on the cycle's battery (DWA internal battery in the anti-theft alarm radio-operated key during the...
  • Page 88 The by an alarm tone sounding once type of alarm tone can be set by when the ignition is switched on. an authorised BMW Motorrad The DWA LED then indicates dealer. the reason for the alarm for one minute.

  • Page 89: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Heated handlebar grips Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once with heated grips (if programmed). DWA has been switched off. Operating the heated handlebar grips Customising anti-theft alarm settings NOTICE Switching on ignition ( 50). The increase in power consump- tion caused by having the heated Press button 1 briefly to go to handlebar grips switched on can...

  • Page 90: Front And Rear Seats

    ition while pressing down the length of time to pass without making further changes. rear part of rear seat 2. In order to switch off the Lift the rear seat at the front and release the key. heated handlebar grips, repeatedly press button 1 until Remove the rear seat and the heated handlebar grip...
  • Page 91 Bear in mind the position of Press down firmly on passen- Turn and hold the seat lock 1 the rider`s seat with regard to ger seat 1 at the front. to the left with the ignition key the direction for adjustment of while pushing down the driver's The passenger seat engages the passenger seat.
  • Page 92 and align it with 1 (identification To set the high seat position, install the height adjustment and align it with 2 (identification To remove the front height ad- To set the low seat position, justment 1, push the locking swing the rear height adjust- mechanism forwards 2 and re- ment 1 into position 3 (identi- move the height adjustment in...
  • Page 93 Set the driver's seat height and inclination ( 89). Insert the rider's seat into the fixtures 1 on the left and right and lean carefully on the mo- torcycle. Push the rider's seat forwards slightly by applying pressure at the rear and then push it down with force until the lock- ing mechanism engages.

  • Page 95: Adjustment

    Adjustment Mirrors ......94 Headlight ......94 Windscreen .

  • Page 96: Mirrors

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Mirror (locknut) to ad- apter 22 Nm (Left-hand thread) Push protective cap 1 over the...

  • Page 97: Windscreen

    Turn knob 1 clockwise to lower Have the basic settings of the the windscreen. headlight restored by a special- Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise ist workshop, best of all by a to raise the windscreen. BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 98: Clutch

    Clutch NOTICE Adjusting the clutch lever The adjuster is easier to turn if you push the clutch lever WARNING forward. Adjusting the clutch lever Four settings are possible: while riding Position 1: smallest span Risk of accident between handlebar grip and Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever clutch lever unless the motor-...

  • Page 99: Handlebars

    Adjust spring-strut damping to preferably an authorised Risk of accident suit spring preload. BMW Motorrad dealer to adjust Do not attempt to adjust spring the handlebars. To increase the spring preload, preload unless the motorcycle turn the adjuster knob 1 in the is at a standstill.

  • Page 100: Damping

    An uneven surface requires Basic setting of spring softer damping than a smooth preload, rear surface. An increase in spring preload Turn the knob as far as it requires firmer damping, a re- will go in the LOW direction. duction in spring preload re- (One-up without luggage) quires softer damping.
  • Page 101 Basic setting of rear- suspension damping characteristic Turn the adjuster knob as far as it will go in the clockwise direction, then back it off 2 clicks in the counter-clockwise direction. (One-up with lug- gage) Turn the adjuster knob as far as it will go in the clockwise direction, then back it off 2 clicks in the counter-clockwise...

  • Page 103: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....102 Comply with checklist ....105 Always before riding off ... . 105 Every 3rd refuelling stop .

  • Page 104: Safety Instructions

    Carefully try out the limits of of the year. Your authorised the motorcycle's bank angle by overloading and imbal- BMW Motorrad dealer will be anced loads and adapt your style of riding glad to advise you on the correct accordingly.
  • Page 105 Maximum speed with with cases with tank bag knobbly tyres or winter Ensure that the case volumes Note the maximum permissible on the left and right are equal. payload of the tank rucksack. tyres Make sure that the weight is Payload of tank rucksack uniformly distributed between DANGER...

  • Page 106: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel ATTENTION monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Engine running for prolonged and damage.

  • Page 107: Comply With Checklist

    Every 3rd refuelling Starting Do not tamper with the vehicle in any way that could result in stop Start engine tuned performance. without Dynamic ESA Switch on the ignition. Comply with checklist Adjuster for spring preload, rear Pre-Ride-Check is performed. 106) 97).
  • Page 108 ABS self-diagnosis The engine starts. engine before it completes. If the engine refuses to start, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- Phase 1 consult the troubleshooting forms self-diagnosis to ensure its All telltale and warning lights are chart in the section entitled operability.
  • Page 109 Have the fault rectified as light flashes. light slow-flashes. quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably ABS self-diagnosis ASC self-diagnosis an authorised BMW Motorrad completed completed dealer. The ABS indicator and warning The ASC telltale and warning ASC self-diagnosis light goes out.
  • Page 110 DTC self-diagnosis ASC self-diagnosis not completed with riding modes Pro completed The DTC symbol no longer BMW Motorrad DTC performs shows. The ASC function is not avail- self-diagnosis to ensure its op- able, because self-diagnosis Check all the indicator and erability.

  • Page 111: Running In

    New tyres have a smooth sur- specialist workshop, preferably carried out. face. This must be roughened by an authorised BMW Motorrad riding in a restrained manner at Mileage until the dealer. various heel angles until the tyres running-in check are run in.
  • Page 112 Delayed braking efficiency due After off-roading to soiled brake disks and brake damping for off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends pads. Impaired driving characteristics checking the following after riding on paved roads Brake early until the brakes are the motorcycle off-road: clean.

  • Page 113: Shifting Gear

    Operation in very dusty condi- reaction. tions (desert, steppes, or the like) BMW Motorrad recommends necessitates the use of air filter disengaging the clutch for elements specially designed for shifts in these circumstances.

  • Page 114: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Use both front and rear brakes, wheel. The sharper the motor- vents the front wheel from lock-...
  • Page 115 ABS Pro cannot under any circumstances Riding in the rain or through puddles of water. be considered as redefining the with riding modes Pro physical limits that apply to mo- After the vehicle has been Physical limits applicable to torcycling. It is still possible for washed.

  • Page 116: Parking Your Motorcycle

    ations approaching the limits of Do not sit or lean on the ATTENTION performance. vehicle while it is propped on the side stand. Centre stand folds in due to Parking your sharp movements Extend the side stand and prop motorcycle the motorcycle on the stand.
  • Page 117 Have with a maximum ethanol con- only. the motorcycle programmed tent of 10 %, i.e. E10. beforehand at an authorised Recommended fuel BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION grade Refuelling Wetting of plastic surfaces Super unleaded (max. 10 % by fuel...
  • Page 118 quantity that the fuel tank could hold if refilled after it had been run dry and the engine had cut out due to a lack of fuel. Usable fuel capacity approx. 20 l Open the protective cap 2. Refill with fuel up to the lower Reserve fuel edge of the fuel filler neck.
  • Page 119 Version 1 Make sure the ground is level WARNING and firm and place the motor- with Keyless Ride cycle on its centre stand. Fuel is highly flammable Requirement with Keyless Ride Risk of fire and explosion Within the waiting time Switching off ignition ( 53).

  • Page 120: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Bring the radio-operated key Reserve fuel NOTICE into range. Slowly pull tab 1 up. When refuelling after running on The telltale light for the radio- approx. 4 l reserve, make sure that you top operated key flashes while the up the tank to a level above re- Press down firmly on the filler search for the radio-operated serve, as otherwise the new level...
  • Page 121 adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. Secure the tensioning straps at ATTENTION the rear on both sides to the frame for the rear footrest and Trapping of components tighten the straps. Component damage ATTENTION Tighten all the straps uniformly; Do not trap components such the vehicle's suspension should Vehicle topples to side when...

  • Page 123: Engineering

    Engineering details General instructions ....122 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..122 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ......125 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) .

  • Page 124: General Instructions

    ABS has to reduce the motorcycle with ABS actively in- of friction, the longer the braking brake pressure in order to ensure tervening, the BMW Motorrad distance. driving stability when resuming Integral ABS adapts braking-force If the rider increases braking contact with the road.
  • Page 125 Rear wheel lift ing force accordingly to achieve Within the limits imposed by optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden physics, the BMW Motorrad In- deceleration, however, under cer- What feedback does the tegral ABS ensures directional tain circumstances it is possible stability on any surface.
  • Page 126 Reserves for safety conditions, you can reactivate The potentially shorter braking Until now, the BMW Motorrad the ABS function by switching distances which BMW Motorrad ABS helped ensure a very high the ignition off and on again.

  • Page 127: Automatic Stability Control

    This slows the ations off-road or on the track. of stability available at the rear build-up of brake pressure to a The BMW Motorrad ASC can be wheel. If slip exceeds a certain corresponding degree. Addition- deactivated in these cases.

  • Page 128: Dynamic Traction Control

    ASC is a rudimentary function Invariably, the rider bears re- WARNING intended to prevent falls. sponsibility for assessing road and traffic conditions and ad- with provision for bank angle: Risky riding opting his or her style of riding Dynamic Traction Control DTC Risk of accident despite ASC accordingly.

  • Page 129: Dynamic Esa

    If the front wheel lifts clear of the conditions outlined below. responding loss of stability. The ground under severe accelera- Exceptional riding BMW Motorrad DTC is unable to tion, the ASC or DTC reduces conditions: control a situation of this nature. RAIN...

  • Page 130: Riding Mode

    Riding mode Riding position equaliser Dynamic ESA calibrates itself at regular intervals to ensure the The electronic chassis and Selection system functions correctly. suspension adjustment To adjust the motorcycle to the Dynamic ESA is able to adjust road condition and the desired Possible settings your motorcycle automatically to driving experience, the following...
  • Page 131 generate a maximum braking with Dynamic ESA In Enduro riding mode ABS is set to off-road mode with road effect. The adjustment of the Dynamic tyres. ABS Pro is not available in ESA also depends on the riding Enduro PRO riding mode. In Enduro PRO riding mode, mode selected.
  • Page 132 Mode changes In Enduro riding mode, DTC is out of the corner or do short calibrated to off-road operation wheelies. When riding, you can change rid- with road tyres. In DYNA PRO riding mode, ing modes only when the follow- In Enduro PRO riding mode, DTC can be set differently via ing preconditions are satisfied:...

  • Page 133: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Tyre pressure Temperature measured-value signals for some time after the vehicle comes to a compensation monitoring (RDC) stop. Tyre pressure is a temperature- with tyre pressure control sensitive variable: pressure in- Transmission duration (RDC) creases as tyre-air temperature of the measured values rises and decreases as tyre-air Function after vehicle standstill:...

  • Page 134: Shift Assistant

    air pressure. In most instances, Shift assistant Pro Example therefore, these gauge read- Your vehicle is equipped with ings will not tally with the pres- a Pro shift assistant, a system sures shown by the multifunction The following value appears in originally developed for racing display.

  • Page 135: Hill Start Control

    Shift time is shorter than a function to abort and/or lead to Idle speed gearshift with clutch actuation. a missed shift. The Pro shift as- sistant provides no assistance In order for the system to identify for the gearshift if the rider de- 1150 min (Engine at regular a request for a gearshift, the rider...
  • Page 136 Influence of the holding If the rear wheel slips, the The rider must brake the mo- pressure on the driving off brake is released again after torcycle manually. behaviour approx. 1 m. This prevents, for example, slipping due to a If the motorcycle is stopped NOTICE blocked rear wheel.

  • Page 137: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....136 Fuses ......165 Toolkit .

  • Page 138: General Instructions

    Screwdriver handle Further information on mainten- Use with screwdriver in- ance and repair work is available sert. from your BMW Motorrad author- Topping up the engine ised dealer in the form of a DVD. oil ( 139). Reversible screwdriver...

  • Page 139: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Front-wheel stand Installing the front-wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad Align the two adapters 2 so front wheel stand without ac- that the front forks are securely companying use of centre seated. stand or auxiliary stand Remove screws 1.

  • Page 140: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of oil level reading, because oil level is temperature-dependent (the higher the temperature, the higher the oil level) Check the oil level in oil-level ATTENTION Engine damage indicator 1. Check the oil level only Centre stand retracts if mo- after a lengthy ride or when torcycle is lifted too high...

  • Page 141: Brake System

    0.95 l (Difference by a specialist workshop, between MIN and MAX) preferably an authorised Wipe the area around the oil BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking engine oil level filler neck clean. 138). Insert Torx end of reversible Topping up the engine oil...
  • Page 142 Have the brakes checked by a through to the brake pads 1. without backing plate. The specialist workshop, preferably wear indicators (grooves) must an authorised BMW Motorrad be clearly visible.) dealer. If the wear indicating marks are Checking front brake pad...
  • Page 143 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, by a specialist workshop, the brake pads 1. without backing plate.) preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the wear limit has been reached: Check rear brake pad thickness Place the motorcycle on its...
  • Page 144 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake fluid level, front Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes Brake fluid, DOT4 WARNING Check the brake fluid level in It is impermissible for the front reservoir 1.
  • Page 145 If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 146: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Coolant target level an authorised BMW Motorrad CAUTION dealer. Hot engine between the MIN and MAX Coolant Risk of burn injury...
  • Page 147 Topping up coolant Open the cap 1. Insert the side trim panel 2 into the slot 4. Top up coolant to specified Remove screws 1. level. Engage the clamp 3. Check coolant level ( 144). Close the cap of the expansion tank.

  • Page 148: Tyres

    Checking tyre pressure Check tyre pressures against preferably by an authorised the data below. BMW Motorrad dealer. WARNING Tyre pressure, front Checking tyre tread depth Incorrect tyre pressure Impaired handling characteristics WARNING 2.5 bar (tyre cold)

  • Page 149: Wheels

    Wheel size is very important an authorised BMW Motorrad as a parameter for the chassis dealer. In some cases, the data and suspension control sys- programmed into the control tems ABS and ASC.

  • Page 150: Removing Front Wheel

    Damage to RDC sensors brake calipers. Be sure to explain to the spe- cialist workshop or authorised ATTENTION BMW Motorrad dealer that the wheel is fitted with an RDC Unwanted inward movement sensor. of the brake pads Component damage on attempt...
  • Page 151 Do not operate the brakes with a brake caliper not correctly a BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. secured. Installing the front-wheel stand Remove securing screws 4 of 137).

  • Page 152: Installing Front Wheel

    Withdraw quick-release axle 1, Remove spacer bush 1 from specialist workshop, preferably support the front wheel when the wheel hub. an authorised BMW Motorrad doing this. dealer. Installing front wheel Set down front wheel and roll forwards out of the front WARNING suspension.
  • Page 153 Installing the front-wheel stand Clamping screw for ATTENTION 137). quick-release axle in Front wheel installed wrong telescopic fork way round 19 Nm Risk of accident Note direction-of-rotation ar- rows on tyre or rim. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks. Install screw 1 and tighten to specified torque.

  • Page 154: Removing Rear Wheel

    Position left and right brake Risk of accident due to delayed CAUTION calipers on the brake discs. braking effect. Before driving, check that the Hot exhaust system brakes respond without delay. Risk of burn injury Operate the brake several Do not touch a hot exhaust times until the brake pads are system.

  • Page 155: Air Filter

    Rear wheel to wheel torque flange Damage, or threaded fasteners work loose Tightening sequence: tighten Always have the security of in diagonally opposite se- the fasteners checked by a quence specialist workshop, preferably 60 Nm an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove screws 1.
  • Page 156 Loosen the cover 2 on both Removing the air filter ele- sides. ment 4. Fit the air filter cover 2. Install screws 1. Remove screws 1. Clean and (if necessary) renew the air filter element 4. Remove the air filter cover 2. Insert the air filter element 4 and frame 3.

  • Page 157: Light Source

    Installing front seat ( 90). Light source Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight without LED headlight NOTICE Attach the centre trim panel 1. Remove the cover 1 by turning it anti-clockwise in order to re- Press the right and left The positions of the plug, the place the low-beam headlight.
  • Page 158 replace the bulb for the high Remove bulb 2. beam. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlight Insert the bulb 2, making sure Bulb for high-beam that the tab 3 is correctly posi- headlight tioned.
  • Page 159 Connect plug 1. Remove cover 1 by turning it Remove bulb 1 from the anti-clockwise. socket. Place cover in position and fit by turning clockwise. Replace the defective bulb. Replacing bulb for parking Bulb for parking light light without LED headlight W5W / 12 V / 5 W Place the motorcycle on its with LED headlight...
  • Page 160 Replacing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators without LED flashing turn indic- ators Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. Switch off the ignition. Insert bulb 1 into the socket. Pull the glass out of the light housing at the threaded- fastener side.
  • Page 161 LED flashing turn indic- Consult a specialist workshop, ators preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Replace LED flashing turn the bulb in order to keep the indicators glass free of foreign matter.

  • Page 162: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting workshop, preferably an author- ATTENTION ised BMW Motorrad dealer. CAUTION Contact between crocodile Replace LED headlights clips of jump leads and Touching live parts of the ig- with LED headlight vehicle nition system when the en- Risk of short-circuit...

  • Page 163: Battery

    Battery from the on-board electrical Start the engine of the vehicle system. with the discharged battery Maintenance instructions in the usual way; if the en- Correct upkeep, recharging and gine does not start, wait a few storage will prolong the life of minutes before repeating the the battery and are essential if attempt in order to protect the...
  • Page 164 Use suitable BMW chargers. NOTICE The suitable charger is available from your authorised ATTENTION BMW Motorrad has developed a BMW Motorrad dealer. float charger specially designed Charging a fully discharged for compatibility with the elec- Charge via the charging socket, battery via the socket or the tronics of your motorcycle.
  • Page 165 socket is switched off when this charger's terminal clips from Each battery cover slightly for- happens. the battery terminals. ward at the top at positions 2. In order not to damage the bat- Comply with the operating in- NOTICE tery cover or the mount, work structions of the charger.
  • Page 166 Pull retaining plate in position 1 Disconnect battery negative Secure battery positive lead 1. outwards and remove in an lead 1 and remove the battery. Push battery into the mounting. upward direction. Installing battery Slightly lift battery and remove from the mounting to such an NOTICE extent that the battery positive terminal becomes accessible.

  • Page 167: Fuses

    Fuses Replace fuses Secure battery negative lead 1. Install screw 1. Secure the battery with rubber Setting the clock ( 64). strap 2. Setting the date ( 65). Switch off the ignition. Removing front seat ( 89). Disconnect plug 1. ATTENTION Jumpering of blown fuses Risk of short-circuit and fire...
  • Page 168 NOTICE If fuse defects recur frequently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. 10 A Install plug 1. Instrument panel 50 A Installing front seat ( 90). Anti-theft alarm (DWA)

  • Page 169: Diagnostic Connector

    Only have the diagnostic con- nector loosened by a specialist workshop or other authorised persons during your next BMW Service appointment. Have the work performed by appropriately trained staff. Refer to the vehicle manufac- turer specifications. Removing battery cover...
  • Page 170 Seat the bracket 4 on the mounting 1. Make sure the hook 5 has en- gaged. Fitting battery cover ( 165).

  • Page 171: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....170 Power sockets ..... 170 Cases .

  • Page 172: General Instructions

    Automatic shutdown Use only parts and accessor- accessories The sockets will be automat- ies approved by BMW for your ically switched off during the vehicle. start procedure. BMW has conducted extens- ive testing of the parts and ac-...

  • Page 173: Cases

    Cases The power supply to the sock- ets is switched off no more Opening cases than 15 minutes after the igni- with cases tion is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on- board electrics. Low-wattage electrical accessories might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics.
  • Page 174 Removing cases The lid engages with an aud- ible click. with cases Engage pivot lever 1 at the top limit position to set the case to minimum volume. Turn key 1 clockwise. Engage pivot lever 1 at the ATTENTION Keep the yellow latch 2 held bottom limit position to set the and fold out the carry handle 3.
  • Page 175 Pull red release lever 1 up. Pull red release lever 1 up. Press latching flap 1 down until resistance is felt. Latching flap 2 pops up. Latching flap 2 pops up. Then simultaneously press Fully open the latching flap. Fully open the latching flap. down latching flap and red re- Take a firm grip of the handle lease lever 2.

  • Page 176: Topcase

    Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of ATTENTION vehicle and cases on the label. The values for the combination...
  • Page 177 Push yellow button 1 forward Engage pivot lever 1 at the ATTENTION and at the same time open the front limit position to set the lid of the topcase. case to maximum volume. Closure of carrying handle Engage pivot lever 1 at the with case lock latched Adjusting topcase volume rear limit position to set the...
  • Page 178 Removing the topcase with topcase Pull red lever 1 back as far as it Pull red lever 1 back as far as it will go. will go. Latching flap 2 pops up. Latching flap 2 pops up. Turn key 1 clockwise. Fully open the latching flap.
  • Page 179 Engage the topcase in front Press latching flap 1 forward ATTENTION holders 1 of the topcase carrier until resistance is felt. plate. Next simultaneously press Closure of carrying handle Press the topcase onto the down latching flap and red re- with case lock latched topcase carrier plate at the lease lever 2.
  • Page 180 The topcase must not wobble Contact your authorised and must be secured free from Hook the topcase into the lug- BMW Motorrad dealer if you play. gage carrier 1. Make sure that cannot find your combination of the hooks 2 fit securely into vehicle and topcase on the label.
  • Page 181 Opening topcase Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the with topcase 2 large, 49 l way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase with topcase 2 large, 49 l Turn the key in the topcase lock to position 1 and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 182: Navigation System

    Removing the topcase NOTICE with topcase 2 large, 49 l The topcase can also be locked by turning the lock to the LOCK position. In this case, ensure that the vehicle key is not left in the topcase. Pull handle 1 up as far as it will Lift the topcase at the rear and Turn the key in the topcase remove it from the luggage...
  • Page 183 BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and Removing navigation The Mount Cradle is released the BMW Motorrad Navigator V. and cover 4 can be pivoted device and installing forward and removed. cover NOTICE ATTENTION The latching system of the Mount Cradle is not designed to Dust and dirt on the protect against theft.
  • Page 184 BMW Motorrad communication Short operation to the left and system is supported. A software Insert cover 1 at bottom and right. update of the BMW Motorrad pivot it up. Extended operation to the left communication system may The cover engages with an and right.
  • Page 185 In the BMW special menu, the Long-push to the left to menu items are selected by turn- activate this function. defined). ing the Multi-Controller. Mute: Switch automatic navig- ation announcements off or on In detail, the following functions...
  • Page 186 A2DP Bluetooth device, for example a Special functions Indicator and warning messages BMW Motorrad communication Integration of the BMW Motorrad from the motorcycle are indicated system. Navigator has produced a num- by a symbol 1 which appears at...
  • Page 187 PIN to be entered is issued. instrument cluster. Screen brightness Security settings Screen brightness is adjusted The BMW Motorrad Navigator V by the motorcycle while the unit can be secured against unau- is cradled. No manual input is thorised use with a four-digit PIN necessary.

  • Page 189: Care

    Care Care products ..... 188 Washing the vehicle ....188 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 190: Care Products

    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 and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 191: Cleaning Easily Damaged

    Do not use insect-remover Chrome pads or cleaning pads with NOTICE Use plenty of water and BMW hard, scouring surfaces. shampoo to clean chrome, par- Aluminium cases and topcases ticularly if it has been exposed to do not have a surface coating.

  • Page 192: Components

    BMW rubber-care Laying up the brake fluid and bird droppings. products. We recommend BMW vehicle motorcycle polish or BMW paint cleaner for ATTENTION Clean the motorcycle. this purpose. Application of silicone sprays Marks on the paintwork are par- Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.

  • Page 193: Restoring Motorcycle To Use

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Installing battery ( 164). Comply with checklist ( 105).

  • Page 195: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 194 Weights ......210 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 196: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart The engine does not start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 115). Battery flat Charge battery when connected ( 162).

  • Page 197: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in telescopic forks M12 x 20 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Wheel-speed sensor to fork leg M6 x 16 8 Nm...
  • Page 198 Mirrors Value Valid Mirror (locknut) to adapter M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 22 Nm Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten in riding direction at the front of the block 19 Nm...

  • Page 199: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (power and consumption-related restrictions.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 20 l Reserve fuel approx.

  • Page 200: Engine Oil

    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. Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 201: Clutch

    Nominal output 92 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min with reduction of power 79 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 125 Nm, at engine speed: 6500 min with reduction of power 122 Nm, at engine speed: 5250 min Maximum engine speed max 9000 min Idle speed 1150 min...

  • Page 202: Final Drive

    0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 1.061 (35:33 teeth), Transmission output ratio Final drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.91 (32/11 teeth)

  • Page 203: Frame

    Frame, front right, on steering head Chassis and suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and frame...
  • Page 204 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and reservoir, electrically adjustable rebound-.stage...

  • Page 205: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated twin-disc brake with 4-pis- ton radial monobloc calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Play of brake controls (Front brake) approx. 1.85 mm, at piston Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear...

  • Page 206: Wheels And Tyres

    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 V, required at least: 240 km/h Front wheel Front wheel type...

  • Page 207: Electrical System

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold Electrical system Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, total for all sockets Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: Instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A, Slot 2: Left multifunction switch, tyre pres- sure monitoring (RDC)
  • Page 208 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlight Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlight Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlight Bulb for tail light/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 209: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming approx. 30 s Alarm duration approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2207 mm, via spray guard Height of motorcycle 1430...1490 mm, via windscreen at DIN unladen weight with style 1 1312...1372 mm, via windscreen at DIN unladen weight with style 1...
  • Page 210 Front-seat height 850...870 mm, without rider at unladen weight with comfort seat 825...845 mm, without rider at unladen weight with comfort seat, high 850...870 mm, without rider at unladen weight with low rider's seat 820...840 mm, without rider at unladen weight with style 1 860 mm, without rider at unladen weight with style 1...
  • Page 211 with low rider's seat 1820...1860 mm, without rider at unladen weight with style 1 1880 mm, without rider at unladen weight with style 1 1920 mm, without rider at unladen weight with motorcycle seat, extra high with style 1 1870...1910 mm, without rider at unladen weight with passenger package with style 1 1920 mm, without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 212: Weights

    Weights Vehicle kerb weight 244 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 216 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 213: Service

    Maintenance work ....212 BMW Service ..... . 213 Maintenance schedule .

  • Page 214: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extensive dealer. network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances In order to help ensure that your torcycle in more than 100 coun-...

  • Page 215: Bmw Service

    1000 km in advance when the time for a BMW Service service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on...

  • Page 217: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule if vehicle is used off- road, annually or every BMW running-in check 10000 km (whichever (including oil change) comes first) BMW Service standard for the first time after one scope year, then every two years Engine-oil change, with...

  • Page 218: Maintenance Confirmations

    Maintenance confirmations BMW Service standard scope The repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applicable for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Visual inspection of hydraulic clutch system...
  • Page 219 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 220 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 221 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 222 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 223 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 224 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 225 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 226 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 227 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 228 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 229 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 230 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...
  • Page 231 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element...

  • Page 232: 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 233 Work performed at km Date...

  • Page 235: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobil- iser ....... . 234 Certificate for Keyless Ride ..236 Certificate for Tyre Pressure Con- trol (RDC) .

  • Page 236: 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 237 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 238: Less Ride

    USA, Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to IC: 4008C-HUF5750...
  • Page 239 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 240: Certificate For Tyre Pres- Sure 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 241: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 15 Checking fluid level, front, 142 Engineering details, 125 Checking fluid level, rear, 143 Control, 15 operate, 69 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 122 Reading, 42 Reservoir, rear, 13 operate, 68 Brake pads Self-diagnosis, 107 Self-diagnosis, 106 Checking front, 140...
  • Page 242 Clutch Engine oil Adjusting handlebar lever, 96 Engineering details, 126 Checking fill level, 138 Checking function, 144 Indicator and warning light , 42 Filling level indicator, 13 Technical data, 199 operate, 70 Oil filler opening, 13 Coolant Self-diagnosis, 108 Oil level, 34 Checking fill level, 144 switching off, 70 Technical data, 198...
  • Page 243 Fuel reserve Headlight Instrument panel Warning, 45 Beam throw, 94 Ambient-light brightness Fuses sensor, 18 Headlight beam-throw replacing, 165 Overview, 18 adjustment, 11 Headlight courtesy delay feature, 50, 57 General views Jump-start, 160 Heated handlebar grips Indicator and warning lights, 20 Control, 17 Instrument panel, 18 operate, 87...
  • Page 244 Replace LED headlights, 160 Lowered suspension Multifunction switch General view, left side , 15 Restrictions, 102 Replacing LED auxiliary General view, right side, 17 headlights, 160 Luggage Instructions for loading, 102 Replacing LED rear light, 159 Side light, 157 Odometer and tripmeters Technical data, 206 reset, 62 Maintenance...
  • Page 245 Refuelling, 115 Seats Technical data Adjust the seat height, 89 with Keyless Ride, 116, 117 Anti-theft alarm, 207 Lock, 11 Remote control Battery, 205 Replacing battery, 55 Removing and installing, 88 Brakes, 203 Rev. counter, 18 Service, 212 Bulbs, 206 Service-due indicator, 47 Rider's Manual Chassis and suspension, 201...
  • Page 246 Toolkit Table of tyre pressures, 14 Immobiliser, 32 Position on the vehicle, 14 Technical data, 204 Malfunction indicator lamp, 35 Topcase Top speed, 103 Mode of presentation, 25 operate, 174 On-board voltage, 33 Torques, 195 Outside temperature Vehicle Traction control warning, 32 Restoring to use, 191 ASC, 125...
  • Page 248 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2017 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 249 Tyre pressure, front 2.5 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 BMW recommends *01408406471* Order No.: 01 40 8 406 471 07.2017, 3rd edition, 01...

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