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BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW's technical features. In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value. If you have any questions con- cerning your motorcycle, your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ... 26 BMW Motorrad Integral Overview ..... . 6 ABS warning indica- .
  • Page 5 Engine management with Front wheel stand ..121 BMW Motorrad ASC ..90 Engine oil ....148 Lamps .
  • Page 6 11 Service ....159 Reporting safety defects . . . 160 BMW Motorrad Service ..161 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... 161...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Instruction. performed is a prerequisite for and installed at your au- generous treatment of claims. thorized BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manu- EWS Electronic immobilizer.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with in the Rider's Manual. In addition, options or accessories not de- BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee scribed in this Rider's Manual, the total absence of errors. We then this equipment is described hope you will appreciate that no in a separate operating manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting windshield Headlight range adjustment (below instrument cluster) Clutch fluid reservoir 113) Type plate (on frame behind side cover) Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damping Engine oil fill location 108) 10 Engine oil level indicator 107)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 111) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (on steering-head bear- ing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 129) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 112)

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Battery ( 133) Onboard toolkit, Payload table (in tool tray), Tire infla- tion pressure table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating odometer 47), Operating onboard computer ABS operation 57), Operating ASC Operating ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 54), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( 54), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 55), Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating odometer 47), Operating clock...

  • Page 20: Headlight

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

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....20 Displays with onboard comput- ....... . . 21 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 22: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Gear indicator The gear engaged or Multifunction display for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Engine temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show Flashing turn indicators, left the engine temperature level.

  • Page 23: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

    Displays with onboard the service date is briefly dis- If the service interval has been played following the pre-ride exceeded, the general warning computer check. The month and year are light also lights up yellow in ad- shown with two digits each sep- dition to the date or mileage dis- arated by a dash.

  • Page 24: Displays With Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc Oe

    Displays with Tire Standard warning The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Pressure Control TPC/ indicators Display Display of tire inflation pres- Warnings are indicated by the sures 'General' warning light 1 show- ing in combination with a warning The tire inflation pressures word, for example 2 or with one are shown temperature-...
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on EWS ! the display Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( appears FUEL ! on the display Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes red Is indicated...
  • Page 26 Have the defective key re- however the accustomed en- Engine in emergency- placed, preferably by an autho- gine performance may not be operation mode rized BMW Motorrad retailer. available. General warning light lights Have the malfunction corrected Fuel down to reserve up yellow.
  • Page 27 Have the malfunction corrected cialized workshop, preferably as soon as possible by a spe- The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 28: Warning Indicators Of On- Board Computer Oe

    Please contact a spe- Replacing front and rear turn cialized workshop, preferably Display indicator bulbs ( 125) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Bulbs defective Front bulb defective General warning light lights up yellow. appears on the dis- LAMPF ! play.
  • Page 29 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Is indicated Engine oil level too low ( Check Oil pears on the dis- play Is indicated Ice warning (...

  • Page 30: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    Additional information on the may be defective. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is Contact a specialized work- provided from page ( 88); an shop, preferably an authorized...
  • Page 31 overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 32 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 33: Asc Warning Indica

    1. error ( 89). ABS warning light lights up. Additional information on the Have the malfunction corrected BMW Motorrad ASC is provided as soon as possible by a spe- from page ( 90); an overview Possible cause: cialized workshop, preferably...
  • Page 34 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly yel- Is indicated ASC intervention ( Flashes rapidly yel- Is indicated Offroad ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not ended in offroad mode ( Is indicated ASC deactivated ( Lights up yellow...

  • Page 35: Asc Intervention

    ASC intervention Self-diagnosis not ended the ASC intervention lasts. As a result, the driver is provided with in offroad mode General warning light flash- optical feedback on the regula- es rapidly in yellow. Offroad ASC symbol flash- tion carried out even after the es slowly.

  • Page 36: Tpc/Rdc Warning Indica

    Possible cause: cialized workshop, preferably If the critical value is at the limit an authorized BMW Motorrad of the permissible tolerance, the The ASC system has been deac- retailer. general warning light 1 also lights tivated by the driver. up in yellow. If the determined...
  • Page 37 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Tire symbol ap- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of pears on the dis- permissible tolerance ( play The critical tire inflation pressure flashes Flashes red Tire symbol ap- Tire inflation pressure outside permissi- pears on the dis- ble tolerance (...
  • Page 38 Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor RDC! the display weak (...
  • Page 39 Tire inflation pressure in Tire inflation pressure Correct tire inflation pressure at next opportunity. limit area of permissible outside permissible tolerance tolerance Before adjusting the tire in- flation pressure, observe General warning light lights General warning light flash- the information on temperature up yellow.
  • Page 40 In this case: TPC sensors do not send their cialized workshop, preferably Have fault eliminated by a spe- signal until after this speed has an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably been exceeded for the first time retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad 92).

  • Page 41: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi

    Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm warning 2 are shown in conjunction with the general warning light 1 following the pre-ride check and refer to the capacity of the internal anti- theft alarm battery.
  • Page 42 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( DWALO ! on the display Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( DWA ! the display...
  • Page 43 The anti-theft alarm battery no Contact a specialized work- longer has its full capacity. The shop, preferably an authorized operation of the anti-theft alarm BMW Motorrad retailer. is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery dis- connected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Headlight ......68 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..57 Front and rear seats .

  • Page 46: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces- with Topcase sories remain operational for The cases and the Topcase can with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time. also be ordered with locks for ABS II Battery can be recharged via the same key on request.

  • Page 47: Electronic Immobilizer

    On level ground, always turn the motorcycle. You can also have warning is shown in the handlebars to the left to set the your authorized BMW Motorrad multifunction display. steering lock. retailer disable particular keys, Always store the spare key sepa-...

  • Page 48: Clock

    Tire Pressure Control Replacement and spare keys (TPC/RDC) are only available through an au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 49: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Odometer and with onboard computer tripmeters with Tire Pressure Control Selecting readings (TPC/RDC) Switch on ignition. Hold down button. Hours 3 flash. Press button. Hours increase by one each time button is pressed. Press button 2 repeatedly until clock is shown. Hold down button.
  • Page 50 without onboard computer without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Each time the button is pressed, Hold down button 1. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. ing with the current value in the without onboard computer following order: If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose.

  • Page 51: Onboard Computer Oe

    (TPC/RDC) display can be updated. without onboard computer The determined residual range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. Onboard computer Selecting readings...

  • Page 52: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature Average speed Each time the button is pressed, the display shows values start- When the motorcycle is stopped, The average speed 1 is cal- ing with the current value in the the engine heat can falsify the culated based on the elapsed following order: measurement of the ambient time since the last reset.

  • Page 53: Average Consumption

    Range set by the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition. Select average consumption. Hold down button 1. Average speed is reset. The functional description of the operating range ( 49) also Average consumption applies to the range 1. Howev- er, the range can also be dis- played before the fuel reserve is reached.

  • Page 54: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/ Rdc Oe

    reason the range is only calculat- The conditions for the oil level The most recently measured ed while driving. indicator are as follows: level is displayed for 5 seconds when you next switch on the ig- Engine at operating tempera- The determined range is an nition.

  • Page 55: Lights

    Low-beam headlight the front wheel, and the right- hand value the inflation pressure The low-beam headlight switches of the rear wheel. The displayed on automatically when you start tire inflation pressures refer to a the engine. tire temperature of 68 °F (20 °C). With the engine switched Immediately after switching on off, you can switch on the...

  • Page 56: Turn Indicators

    High-beam headlight is After driving for approx. switched on. ten seconds or after cov- ering a distance of approx. 650 Move full-beam headlight ft (200 m), the turn indicators are switch 1 to center position. automatically switched off. High-beam headlight is switched off.

  • Page 57: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn After driving for approx. The hazard warning flash- ten seconds or after cov- ers place a strain on the indicator ering a distance of approx. 650 battery. Do not use the hazard ft (200 m), the turn indicators are warning flashers for longer than automatically switched off.

  • Page 58: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Switching off hazard Emergency ON/OFF warning flashers switch Press left 1 and right-hand 2 turn indicator buttons simulta- neously. Press turn-indicator cancel but- Emergency ON/OFF switch Hazard warning flashers are ton 3. switched on. Hazard warning flashers are Operating the emergency Indicator lights of left and right switched off.

  • Page 59: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs Oe

    Automatic Stability Con- the integral function. The ABS BMW Motorrad Integral trol regulation for the rear wheel is First the ASC symbol changes not switched off until the foot- its display behavior.

  • Page 60: Automatic Stability Control

    Control ASC over and off Operation Switch on ignition. Press and hold button 1 until The BMW Motorrad ASC can be The ASC function can al- ABS warning light changes its both deactivated and activated, so be deactivated while display behavior.

  • Page 61: Seat Height

    ASC symbol is displayed. Release ASC button within two seconds. ASC symbol remains off or Release ASC button within two continues to flash. seconds. ASC symbol continues to ASC function is activated. be displayed. As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and ASC function is deactivated.

  • Page 62: Windshield

    from the locking device and wig- Bring windshield into desired gle. position by rotating it forward or back. Always insert both seat rods in the same position. Make sure that the clamping screws 1 are adjusted symmet- Insert seat rods in position 4. rically on the left and right.

  • Page 63: Brakes

    Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Adjusting the brake lever wise.

  • Page 64: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Handlebars Adjusting handlebars The distance of the handlebars from the rider can be adjusted by turning the handlebar clamping blocks by 180°. Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror Move mirror into desired posi- arm.

  • Page 65: Spring Preload

    Spring preload at position 5 cialized workshop, preferably an (For offroad use) authorized BMW Motorrad retail- Adjustment on rear wheel It is essential to set spring Spring preload preload of the rear suspension...

  • Page 66: Damping

    Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is stationary. for rear wheel Make sure ground is level and To increase spring preload, firm and park motorcycle. turn handwheel 1 in direction of arrow HIGH. To decrease spring preload, turn handwheel 1 in direction of arrow LOW.

  • Page 67: Electronic Suspension Adjust- Ment Esa Oe

    duction in spring preload re- Basic setting of rear quires softer damping. wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjusting damping on rear wheel Turn adjusting screw in ar- Make sure ground is level and row direction H until stop, firm and park motorcycle. then turn one and a half turns in arrow direction S (Full tank of gas, with rider...
  • Page 68 Adjusting damping adjustment is possible for both can be combined in road opera- on-and offroad riding. tion. Switch on ignition. Additional information on the The damping cannot be ad- electronic suspension adjustment justed while the motorcycle ESA is provided on page ( is being ridden.
  • Page 69 : comfortable damping At very low temperatures, un- One-up COMF load the motorcycles before : normal damping NORM increasing the spring preload, : sporty damping SPORT One-up with luggage and have the passenger dis- If a spring preload is adjusted for mount if necessary.

  • Page 70: Tires

    At high road speeds, tire cialized workshop, preferably an valves installed perpen- Tire pressure, rear authorized BMW Motorrad retail- dicular to the wheel rim have a tendency to open as a result of 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single rid- centrifugal force.

  • Page 71: Front And Rear Seats

    If you are unsure whether the basic headlight setting is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range adjustment Neutral position Turn key 1 in seat lock clock- wise while pressing down on Position with heavy payload front area of passenger seat 2.
  • Page 72 Installing driver's seat Turn key 1 in seat lock coun- If too much pressure is ap- terclockwise while pressing plied in the forward direc- Fit main seat in front mounts 4 down on rear area of driver's tion, there is a danger that the on left and right and loosely seat 3.

  • Page 73: Helmet Holder

    Installing passenger seat Passenger seat clicks audibly into place. Installing driver's seat ( Helmet holder Locking helmet on motorcycle Removing driver's seat ( Fit pillion seat in rear mounts 5. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet lock.

  • Page 75: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....74 Checklist ......75 Starting .

  • Page 76: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Risk of poisoning Loose clothing Insufficient tire inflation pres- Exhaust fumes contain carbon Rider's equipment sure monoxide, which is colorless and Do not ride without the correct Poor tire tread odorless but highly toxic. clothing. Always wear: Etc. Inhaling exhaust fumes Helmet therefore represents a...

  • Page 77: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with the Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite to enter the catalytic converter, Tampering with the engine if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 78: Starting

    Brakes and then engage a gear before Pre-ride check is performed. retracting the side stand. Front and rear brake fluid levels with BMW Motorrad Integral Clutch Transmission ABS II Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when ABS self-diagnosis is...
  • Page 79 ABS self-diagnosis The start attempt is auto- play. The readiness for operation of matically interrupted if bat- the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Phase 2 tery voltage is too low. Recharge is checked by the self-diagnosis. the battery before you start the...

  • Page 80: Lowered Suspension

    ASC self-diagnosis ABS warning light flashes. ASC self-diagnosis completed The readiness for operation The ASC symbol is no longer of the BMW Motorrad ASC is Possible country-specif- displayed. checked by the self-diagnosis. ic version of ABS warning Self-diagnosis is performed light.

  • Page 81: Running In

    clearance of lowered motorcycles and engine-speed range fre- After 300 - 750 miles (500 - in all positions. quently. 1,200 km), have the first in- spection performed. Try to do most of your rid- Test the clearance of your mo- ing during this initial period on torcycle at an angle in safe sit- Brake pads...

  • Page 82: Driving Offroad

    You can deactivate the ABS pressure. because of dirt or moisture on function of the BMW Motorrad the disks or brake pads. Integral ABS for riding offroad Rims offroad Brake early until the brakes are 57).

  • Page 83: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Integral The dynamic load distribution disks and brake pads. ABS II between the front and rear wheel...

  • Page 84: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your the brake disks and brake pads Slowly lean motorcycle to side are free of oil and grease. until its weight is taken by motorcycle stand and dismount to left. Placing on side stand Dirt or mud on brakes If the motorcycle is on the If the ground is soft or un- When the motorcycle is...

  • Page 85: Refueling

    Remove from side stand Pushing off center stand under the stand is level and firm. Unlock steering lock. Unlock steering lock. From left, grip handlebars with Place your left hand on left Switch off engine. both hands. handlebar grip. Dismount and keep your left Pull handbrake lever.
  • Page 86 Fuel attacks plastic sur- faces, making them cloudy or unattractive. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto plastic parts immediately. Fuel can attack the mate- rial of the windshield and the side wind deflectors, making them cloudy or unattractive. Open protective cap. Refuel with quality listed below Wipe off any fuel that gets onto at most until lower edge of filler...

  • Page 87: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Usable fuel quantity approx. 20 l Reserve fuel quantity ≥1.1 gal (≥4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- to close. away to the side and fall aged. Remove key and close protec- over.
  • Page 88 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 89: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..... . 88 Engine management with BMW Mo- torrad ASC .

  • Page 90: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Integral Abs Oe

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 91 BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. racetrack. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault message result...

  • Page 92: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    BMW Motorrad ASC? then on again. momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the driv- How important is regular unable to counteract their effects.
  • Page 93 Even with ASC, physical In the following unusual driving If the front wheel loses contact laws cannot be overridden. states, the BMW Motorrad ASC to the ground during extreme The driver is always responsible can be automatically deactivated. acceleration, the ASC reduces for adapting his/her driving style.

  • Page 94: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/ Rdc Oe

    Tire Pressure Control Temperature control unit is installed, however the wheels have no sensors, then compensation TPC/RDC an error message is output. The tire inflation pressure is tem- Function perature dependent, i.e. it in- Tire inflation pressure A sensor is located in each tire, creases or decreases together ranges which measures the air temper-...

  • Page 95: Electronic Suspension Adjust- Ment Esa Oe

    The Enduro ESA developed es- be used when the maximum pro- psi (2.4 bar). This value must be pecially for the R 1200 GS con- tection against bottoming out is increased by 2.9 psi (0.2 bar) to tains both the onroad modes required for drop-offs and holes.
  • Page 96 Not every ESA adjustment is suitable for every road surface. Test the possible combinations of spring preload and damping to find the adjustment suitable for the road surface.

  • Page 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Onboard socket..... . 96 Additional headlight .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    General instructions Onboard socket BMW Motorrad cannot ex- amine or test each product Ratings BMW Motorrad recommends of outside origin to ensure that it the use of parts and accessories can be used on or in connection for your motorcycle that are ap- with BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose.

  • Page 99: Additional Headlight Oa

    Additional headlight starting, the onboard socket is limit and observe the loading switched off to take the load off information. the motorcycle electrical system. Adjust setting of spring preload, damping characteristic Cable routing and tire inflation pressures to The cables from the onboard suit total weight.

  • Page 100: Case Oa

    Speed limit for driving Payload of tank rucksack with case ≤112 mph (≤180 km/h) ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) Speed limit for driving with Topcase with tank rucksack Observe maximum payload of Topcase and corresponding ≤81 mph (≤130 km/h) top speed. Press ribbing of rocker but- Payload of Topcase Case...
  • Page 101 Closing case Fold carrying handle closed 3 Pivot lever in lower end posi- downward. tion: large volume. Carrying handle audibly en- Removing case gages. Turn key in case lock in the direction of travel and remove. Adjusting case volume Open case. Empty case completely.

  • Page 102: Topcase Oa

    Enduro locking set avail- Pivot red release lever down Pull up red release lever 5. able from your BMW Motorrad while pressing on locking flap. Locking flap 6 pops up. retailer. Locking flap clicks into place.
  • Page 103 Opening Topcase Closing Topcase Press ribbing of rocker but- ton 4. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Turn key in Topcase lock verti- With rocker button pressed, lift vertical to road surface. cal to road surface. Topcase lid. Hold down locking device 2 Close Topcase lid 5.
  • Page 104 Mounting Topcase Carrying handle audibly en- gages. Turn key in Topcase lock hor- izontal to road surface and re- move. Removing Topcase Pull red lever 4. Locking flap 5 is unlocked. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Fold open locking flap 5 all the vertical to road surface.
  • Page 105 Adjusting Topcase Locking flap 5 is unlocked. Fold open locking flap 5 all the volume way manually. Press Topcase onto Topcase retaining plate at rear and fold in locking flap 5. Open Topcase. Fold in red lever 4. Empty Topcase completely. Hook Topcase into front hold- Locking flap 5 is blocked.

  • Page 106: Luggage Rack

    Luggage rack Additional luggage support With the passenger seat removed and the cases (OA) mounted, removing the luggage rack provides a large luggage support to which various items can be lashed. Remove screws 1 on left and Position luggage rack. When loading, the sum of the right.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Onboard toolkit ....106 Engine oil .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    Extension for screwdriver Wrench size: 14 mm can obtain from your authorized insert Open-ended wrench BMW Motorrad retailer. Wrench size: 8/10 mm Special tools and thorough spe- Tool for oil cap cialized knowledge are required for opening oil fill location to carry out some of the work described here.

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    Onboard-toolkit service Adapter Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle at for holding 1/4" bits and operating temperature on its 9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed center stand. adapter Wait five minutes after switch- ing off engine at operating Engine oil temperature.

  • Page 110: Brake System

    Always make sure that the oil tem checked by a specialized specialized workshop, prefer- level is correct. workshop, preferably by an au- ably an authorized BMW Mo- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Add engine oil up to specified torrad retailer. level.

  • Page 111: Brake Pads

    Have all work on the brake sys- tem performed by a specialized Dropping below the mini- workshop, preferably by an au- mum pad thickness leads thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the Checking brake operation brakes.
  • Page 112 Checking rear brake pad thickness Dropping below the mini- mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes. In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system, Visually check brake pad thick- make sure that the brake pads Front brake-pad wear ness 1 from left side.

  • Page 113: Brake Fluid

    Brake pad wear Brake fluid The rear brake has a brake-pad Checking front brake fluid wear indicator. level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level Rear brake-pad wear limit regularly.
  • Page 114 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal, motorcycle standing upright) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 115: Clutch

    (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- Move handlebars into straight- zontal, motorcycle standing ahead position. upright) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 116: Tires

    BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Tires Checking tire tread depth The handling of your mo- torcycle can already change for the worse before the legally prescribed minimum tread depth Read off clutch fluid level at is reached. Clutch fluid level (visual reservoir 1.

  • Page 117: Rims

    Replace tires concerned. certain makes as roadworthy. Visually inspect rims for de- BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate fects. Top speed the suitability of other tires, and Have damaged rims checked The maximum speed spec-...

  • Page 118: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Inform the BMW Motorrad retail- Motorrad retailer. In some cas- er or the specialized workshop es the data stored in the control that the wheel is equipped with a units can be adapted to the new TPC sensor.
  • Page 119 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Press brake pads in brake Once the calipers have caliper 2 apart slightly by been removed, there is rocking back and forth A in a risk of the brake pads being Remove screw 1 and take ABS relation to brake disks 3.

  • Page 120: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacing bushing 4 on left side from front wheel hub.
  • Page 121 Clamping screw of quick- rim. release axle Roll front wheel into front 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) wheel guide. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Install securing screws 1 on left and right with specified torque. Brake caliper on slider tube...

  • Page 122: Removing Rear Wheel

    ABS and ASC if a wheel other with BMW Motorrad Integral Shift into first gear. than the standard wheel is in- ABS II stalled. Please see the information on...

  • Page 123: Front Wheel Stand

    The BMW Motorrad front could result in an accident. wheel stand is not designed Use only wheel studs with the...

  • Page 124: Lamps

    Lamps Center front wheel stand rela- tive to front wheel and push it General instructions against front axle. A warning appears in the multi- function display if a bulb is defec- tive. If the brake or rear light fails, the symbol is accompanied by the 'General' warning light, which lights up yellow.
  • Page 125 torcycle is provided in the chap- Make sure ground is level and ter "Technical Data". firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Do not touch the glass of Turn handlebars. new bulbs with your fin- gers. For installation, use a clean, dry cloth.

  • Page 126: Replacing Parking Light

    Replace defective bulb. Insert spring clip 4 into catch. For low-beam headlight, install cover 2 by turning clockwise. Bulb for low-beam head- Make sure the word TOP is light pointing up. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Replacing parking light bulb Bulb for high-beam headlight...
  • Page 127 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove bulb holder 1 from Insert bulb holder 1 into head- headlight housing. light housing. Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, Insert bulb into bulb socket. the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 128 Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from Install bulb 2 by turning clock- light housing by turning it wise in light housing. counterclockwise. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing.
  • Page 129 Install screw 1. Open connector 1. Remove bulb 5 by turning counterclockwise. Remove screw 2. Replacing additional Take off headlight housing. Replace defective bulb. headlight bulbs If it is not standing firmly, Bulb for additional head- the motorcycle could topple light in the course of the operations with additional headlight...
  • Page 130 Replacing fuses for additional headlight Insert bulb 5 into fitting and Position headlight and install install by turning clockwise. screw 2. Close connector 1. Take off side cover 1. Adjust headlight so that on- coming traffic is not dazzled. Position bulb cover 4. Install four screws 3.

  • Page 131: Air Filter

    Fuse for auxiliary head- light with additional headlight 7.5 A To do this, press together re- Mount side cover 1. taining clips 3 on left and right Air filter and pull off connector. Removing air filter Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 132 Take off side trim piece 1. Remove two screws 5 and Pull out bottom end of air fil- take off tank cover downward. ter 3. Installing air filter Remove two screws 2 and screw 3. Slide out both retaining brack- ets 1 by pressing on their rear Pull side panel out of bracket in Insert top of air filter 3 into air...
  • Page 133 Press bottom of air filter into air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. Make sure that throttle valve Press side panel into bracket in cable is seated in guide 4 of area 4. intake manifold and throttle Install two screws 2 and valve is resting against stop.

  • Page 134: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting fully insulated crocodile clips at minal of discharged battery and both ends. other end to positive terminal The wires leading to the of donor battery. Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have Then connect one end of black battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate jumper lead to negative termi-...

  • Page 135: Battery

    Do not turn the battery upside formation is available at your au- down To start the engine, do not thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. use start sprays or similar If the battery is not discon- items. nected, the onboard elec-...
  • Page 136 board socket can cause damage Comply with the operating in- instructions for caring for your to the motorcycle's electronics. structions of the charger. battery. Always fully recharge Always charge a completely the battery before returning it to If you are unable to use.
  • Page 137 Installing battery First install positive battery ca- ble 1. Place battery in battery com- Place protective cap on battery partment, positive terminal on positive terminal. right in direction of travel. Then install the negative bat- tery cable 2. If the motorcycle was dis- connected from the bat- tery for a longer time, the current date must be entered in the in-...

  • Page 139: Care

    Care Care products ..... 138 Washing your motorcycle ..138 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 140: Care Products

    BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt. BMW CareProducts have been insects and stubborn dirt from...

  • Page 141: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Cleaning sensitive 'Fly sponges' or sponges with Soften stubborn dirt and hard surfaces can also lead to dead insects by covering motorcycle parts scratches. the affected areas with a wet Stainless-steel covers cloth. Plastics Windshield Clean plastic parts with water and BMW plastic care emulsion.

  • Page 142: Paint Care

    To preserve the finish of your motorcycle is ridden in areas motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- with high air pollution or natural Cooling fins can be bent ommends using BMW Car Wax sources of dirt, e.g.

  • Page 143: Returning Motorcycle To Use

    Park motorcycle in a dry room so that both wheels are un- loaded. Appropriate auxiliary stands are available at your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retail- Before putting the motor- cycle into storage, have the engine oil and the oil filter...

  • Page 145: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 144 Riding specifications ....158 Threaded fasteners ....145 Engine .

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( Battery drained...

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 148 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on adapter M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Mirror adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

  • Page 149: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine manage- ment Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0:1 Rated output 105 hp (77 kW), At: 7500 min...

  • Page 150: Fuel

    Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet- ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn- thetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
  • Page 151 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tempera- tures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures...

  • Page 152: Clutch

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

  • Page 153: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 32:11, Stamped in on underside of rear-wheel drive case Running gear Front wheel...
  • Page 154 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping, travel-dependent pressure-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled...

  • Page 155: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2...
  • Page 156 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 with cross-spoke wheels Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.00" x 17" Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire...

  • Page 157: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket with additional onboard socket max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 158: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...

  • Page 159: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 87 in (2210 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight with lowering 55.9 in (1420 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 37 in (940 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height...

  • Page 160: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 505 lbs (229 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 970 lbs (440 kg) Maximum payload 465 lbs (211 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 161: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 160 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 161 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..161 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 162: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 163: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Motorrad recommends that you at moderate cost. The workshop Advanced technology requires refer any questions about your personnel at BMW Motorrad re- specially adapted methods of motorcycle to your authorized tailers have thorough knowledge maintenance and repair.

  • Page 164: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad retailer before it in the "Service Kontakt/Service the confirmation of service. If this turns over the motorcycle to you.

  • Page 165: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 166 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 167 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 168 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 169 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 170: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 171 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 172 Air filter Maintenance instructions, 133 Adjusting, 46 Installing, 130 Removing, 134 Clutch Position in motorcycle, 13 BMW Motorrad Service, 161 Adjusting clutch lever, 60 Removing, 129 BMW Motorrad Service Checking fluid level, 113 Anti-theft alarm Card, 161 Checking operation, 113...
  • Page 173 Dimensions Topping up, 108 Handlebar fittings Technical data, 157 Equipment, 7 General view, left, 15 General view, right, 16 Operating element, 15 Electrical system Handlebars Operation, 65 Technical data, 155 Adjusting, 62 Technology in detail, 93 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16, Hazard warning flashers Operating element, 15, 16 Engine...
  • Page 174 Replacing additional headlight Luggage Idling bulb, 127 Information on loading and Indicator light, 20 securing, 97 Replacing fuses for additional Ignition headlight bulbs, 128 Luggage rack Switching off, 44 Replacing high-beam bulb, 123 Installing, 104 Switching on, 44 Replacing low-beam bulb, 123 Removing, 104 Immobilizer, 45 Replacing parking light...
  • Page 175 Onboard computer Seat Parking light Adjusting seat height, 59 Ambient temperature, 50 Switching on, 54 Installing, 69 Average consumption, 51 Parking lights Locking device, 11 Average speed, 50 Switching on, 53 Removing, 69 Oil level indicator, 52 Pre-ride check, 77 Service, 161 Operating element, 15 Service Card, 161...
  • Page 176 Tires Tachometer, 17 Vehicle Identification Number, 13 Checking inflation pressure, 68 Technical data Checking tread depth, 114 Brakes, 153 Inflation pressure table, 14 Warning indicators, 22 Bulbs, 156 Inflation pressures, 4, 154 With ABS, 28 Clutch, 150 Recommendation, 115 With anti-theft alarm, 39 Dimensions, 157 Running in, 79 With ASC, 31...
  • Page 177 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 178 The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart. Fuel Recommended fuel quality 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unlead- ed (fuel type can be used with reduced performance and con- sumption) Usable fuel quantity approx.

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