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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the in- Clock ....50 3 Status indicators ..21 dex at the end of this Rider's Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Rear-wheel stand ..109 Running gear ... 138 Brake system with BMW Bulbs ....110 Brakes .
  • Page 6 Confirmation of maintenance work ..149 Confirmation of service ....154...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    All maintenance assembled complete equipment on the motorcycle. and servicing work on the with all the BMW motorcycle is documented in optional extras you Indicates the end of an Chapter 10. This record of item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    (ReifenDruck-Control) country-specific differences. in the Rider's Manual. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied ESA Electronic Suspension rule out errors and omissions. with equipment not described Adjustment We hope you will appreciate...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath the seat ... Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 100) Filler neck, fuel tank Power socket ( Adjuster, damping, rear Filler neck, engine oil Oil sight glass (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Vehicle identification number Brake-fluid reservoir, front (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery ( 120) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual and toolkit ( Type plate Air-pressures table Adjuster, spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left INFO button for on-board computer Pushbutton, ASC Pushbutton, ESA Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 55), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Grip heating switch Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 55), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and telltale lights ( Speedometer Control, clock ( Multifunction display Control, odometer 45), Field for warnings Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE), Sensor for in- strument cluster lighting Rev. counter The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side light...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... Warning and telltale lights ..ABS warning light ... . . Function indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Panel for warnings Clock ( Odometer reading 45), Warnings ( Panel for the on-board computer's status indic- ators Engine-temperature readings (OE) ( Gear indicator ( Fuel-gauge readings (OE) Control, odometer 45), Field for warnings Control, clock (...

  • Page 25: Warning And Telltale

    Warning and telltale lights Telltale light, left turn in- dicator ASC warning light (OE) Telltale light, neutral Battery charge current warning light Telltale light, right turn indicator Telltale light, high-beam headlight Warning light, general Warning light, fuel down to reserve Warning light, engine-oil pressure 10 Warning light, ABS (OE)

  • Page 26: Abs Warning Light

    ABS warning light Gear tervention even after the crit- ical situation has been dealt Shows which gear is en- The way in which the ABS with. gaged. warning light indicates status If no gear is engaged, the can differ in some countries. Warnings, general gear indicator shows N and the 'neutral' telltale light also...
  • Page 27 Warnings are displayed where the odometer readings normally appear. A prefixed warning triangle 1 indicates a warning. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the ap- propriate warning lights and warning symbols appear. You can press odometer button 2 to alternate between warnings and the odometer readings.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the Electronic immobiliser active ( display, accom- panied by the let- ters Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( display Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure Lights up...
  • Page 29 Mode of presentation Meaning Temperature Ice warning (OE) ( reading flashes...
  • Page 30 Have the defective key re- Otherwise, the engine runs in placed, preferably by an emergency operating mode. authorised BMW Motorrad Refuelling ( You can continue to ride, dealer. but bear in mind that the Engine electronics...
  • Page 31 Checking engine oil level specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Motorrad dealer. If the oil level is too low: Topping up the engine oil Insufficient engine oil Insufficient battery charge...
  • Page 32 Anti-theft alarm battery flat Visually inspect to ascertain specialist workshop, prefer- (OE) which bulb is defective. ably an authorised BMW General warning light If the rear light fails the Motorrad dealer. lights up yellow. second filament of the...

  • Page 33: Rdc Warnings Oe

    RDC warnings Seek the advice of a spe- Mode of presentation cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. Ice warning (OE) Temperature reading flashes. The air temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 3 °C.
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow The critical tyre Tyre pressure close to limit of per- pressure flashes mitted tolerance ( Flashes red The critical tyre Tyre pressure outside permitted tol- pressure flashes erance ( Signal transmission disrupted -- -- pears on the dis- play.
  • Page 35 The critical tyre pressure workshop, preferably an the Rider's Manual. flashes. authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The tyre-pressures listed Measured tyre pressure is If you are unsure whether the on the inside cover are outside permitted tolerance.
  • Page 36 BMW Motorrad ably an authorised BMW Sensor defective or system dealer. Motorrad dealer. error General warning light Signal transmission Wireless communication with lights up yellow. disrupted the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes Indicated by -- -- appears on the include radio-communication display.

  • Page 37: Abs Warnings Oe

    There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer.
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 39: Asc Warnings Oe

    Have the fault rectified as Pull away slowly. Bear in quickly as possible by a mind that neither the ABS specialist workshop, prefer- function for the integral ably an authorised BMW braking function is available Motorrad dealer. until self-diagnosis has completed. ASC warnings...
  • Page 40 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC fault ( Lights up ASC switched off (...
  • Page 41 BMW cycle must reach a speed of Motorrad dealer. at least 5 km/h in order for ASC self-diagnosis to com- ASC switched off plete.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Turn indicators ....lock ......Automatic Stability Control Electronic immobiliser (EWS) .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is topcase available as optional performed. ( accessories can be arranged to lock with the same key. with OE BMW Motorrad Turn the key to position 2. Integral ABS: Lights switched off. Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser cific to your motorcycle and to turn the handlebars to the helps protect your BMW Mo- they are transmitted via the left or right. However, the mo- torrad motorcycle from theft, ring aerial in the ignition lock.

  • Page 46: Hazard Warning Flashers

    You can obtain replace- as the button is released. ment/extra keys only through Hazard warning flashers in an authorised BMW Motorrad operation. dealer. The keys are part Left/right turn indicator tell- of an integrated security tale lights flash.

  • Page 47: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Left/right turn indicator tell- When you switch on the tale lights off. ignition, the odometer reading shown when the igni- Switch off the hazard tion was switched off always warning flashers reappears on the multifunc- tion display. The odometer's display field starts with the current value and cycles through the follow- ing sequence:...

  • Page 48: Residual Range

    Residual range ded to the fuel already in the tank. The residual range is only an approximate reading. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. Press and hold down Tyre pressure control...

  • Page 49: On-Board Computer Oe

    On-board computer Select readings Switch on the ignition. The tyre-pressure readings The on-board computer's dis- alternate with the odometer play field starts with the cur- reading. The front tyre pres- rent value and cycles through sure is on the left; the reading the following sequence: on the right is the rear tyre Ambient temperature...
  • Page 50 Ambient temperature you select some other display Reset the average speed mode. Average speed Ambient-temperature dis- Repeatedly press INFO play 3 is active only when button 1 until the average the engine is running; at other speed appears in the Average speed 3 is calculated times the display shows display.
  • Page 51 Average consumption Reset the average Range consumption Average consumption 3 is The description of the calculated by dividing the dis- residual-range function Repeatedly press INFO but- tance covered since the last 46) also covers the ton 1 until the average fuel RESET by the corresponding residual-range readout.

  • Page 52: Clock

    The reading stops flashing. The time is now set. The calculated range is only an approximate Emergency off switch reading. Consequently, BMW Press and hold down Motorrad recommends that (kill switch) button 1 until the reading you should not try to use the changes.

  • Page 53: Grip Heating Oe

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS engine speeds. If the charge Do not operate the kill switch remains operational. level is low, grip heating is when riding.

  • Page 54: Clutch

    Clutch Brakes Adjust the clutch lever Adjust the handbrake lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is Changing the position of changed, air can enter the the brake-fluid reservoir clutch system. can allow air to penetrate the Do not twist the handlebar brake system.

  • Page 55: Lights

    Lights Switch on the high-beam headlight Switching on the side lights The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition Turn adjusting screw 1 on for longer than absolutely clockwise.

  • Page 56: Headlight

    Switch on the parking shop, preferably an author- Switch the ignition on and lights then off again. ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the Switch off the ignition. Parking lights switched off. plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 57: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Cancel the turn indicators Switch on the left flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition. Press right-hand turn indic- ator button 2. Right-hand turn indicators Press cancel button 3. switched on. The turn indicators are Telltale light for right-hand cancelled automatically turn indicator flashes.

  • Page 58: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Automatic Stability ASC warning light ASC warning light goes shows; if self-diagnosis out; if self-diagnosis has Control ASC has not completed the ASC not completed the ASC warn- Deactivating ASC warning light changes from ing light changes from ON to function flashing to ON.

  • Page 59: Seat

    after the ignition was switched off and then on again. Seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Lift seat 2 up to remove. Engage seat 2 at the rear in such a way that rests 3 Install the seat are seated on the rear trim...

  • Page 60: Mirrors

    recesses 4 of the body pan- Adjusting mirror arm Spring preload els. Spring preload and Firmly press down on the weight seat at the rear. It is essential to set spring The seat engages. preload to suit the load Check that the seat is se- carried by the motorcycle.

  • Page 61: Shock Absorbers

    Removing seat ( in the direction indicated by Shock absorbers the HIGH arrow. Shock-absorber settings If you want to reduce spring and spring preload preload, turn knob 1 in the Damping must be adapted direction indicated by the to suit spring preload. An in- LOW arrow.

  • Page 62: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    ing screw 1 in the direction Electronic Suspension indicated by the H arrow. Adjustment ESA If you want a softer damp- Settings ing characteristic, use a screwdriver to turn adjust- ing screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow. Rear suspension, ba- sic setting Adjust the rear shock ab-...
  • Page 63 shown in panel 1 of the mul- Adjust suspension SPORT Sporty damping tifunction display, and spring characteristic damping preload in panel 2. The odo- The setting shown on the Switch on the ignition. meter readings are not shown display is automatically while the ESA readout is act- accepted as the damping ive.

  • Page 64: Tyres

    Two-up (with luggage) At high road speeds, tyre valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu- The setting shown on the gal force. display is automatically In order to avoid a sudden accepted as the spring loss of tyre pressure, fit a preload if you allow a metal valve cap with rubber certain length of time to...
  • Page 65 Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold) 2.9 bar (Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold) If tyre pressure is too low: Correct tyre pressure.

  • Page 67: Riding

    Refuelling ..... Tyre pressure control RDC Brake system, general ..Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...
  • Page 69 High voltage Unburned fuel will des- Risk of fire troy the catalytic con- Temperatures at the exhaust Touching live parts of verter. are high. the ignition system with Note the points listed for the engine running can cause Flammable materials protection of the catalytic electric shock.

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Tampering with the engine-management Starting system. control unit of the Side stand electronic engine- Checklist You cannot start the motor- management system cycle with the side stand ex- Use the following checklist Tampering with the con- tended and a gear engaged. to check important functions, trol unit of the electronic The engine will switch itself off...
  • Page 71 Pre-ride check is chart below if the engine performed. ( refuses to start. ( 132) Pre-ride check with OE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS: The instrument cluster runs Switch on the ignition. a test of the instruments and the telltale and warning lights Pre-ride check is Press starter button 1.
  • Page 72 The rev. counter and speedo- General warning light specialist workshop, prefer- meter needles both swing changes from yellow to ably an authorised BMW to the limit values on their red. Motorrad dealer. scales. Phase 3...
  • Page 73 Test of the diagnosis-com- Test of the wheel sensors specialist workshop, prefer- patible system components as the motorcycle pulls ably an authorised BMW while the motorcycle is on away from rest. Motorrad dealer. the move. ABS warning light...

  • Page 74: Running In

    BMW Tyres Running-in speed Motorrad dealer. New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be Running in roughened by riding in a 4000 min restrained manner at various The first 1000 km No full-load acceleration. heel angles until the tyres...
  • Page 75 under the stand is level and level surface with the handle- Hold the motorcycle upright firm. bars turned to the left than and balanced. with the handlebars turned to An extended side stand Switch off the engine. the right. can catch on the ground Pull the handbrake lever.

  • Page 76: Refuelling

    Dismount and keep your left Remove the motorcycle way onto the rear tyre. This could cause a fall. hand on the left handlebar from centre stand grip. Do not fill the tank past the Unlock the steering lock. With your right hand, grip bottom edge of the filler Place your left hand on the neck.

  • Page 77: Tyre Pressure Control Rdc Oe

    tank past the bottom edge Reserve fuel of the filler neck. The ratings for perform- ance and consumption are quoted for the recommen- Press the filler cap down ded grade of fuel. firmly to close. Remove the key and close Recommended fuel the protective cap.

  • Page 78: Brake System, General

    ings is always 20 °C. The air Brake system, general for each tyre until the tyre- lines available to the public in pressure signal is received for Descending mountain petrol stations and motorway the first time. The sensors passes service areas almost invari- continue to transmit the ably show temperature-de- measured-value signals for...

  • Page 79: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs Oe

    While the brakes are slow- frequently on unsurfaced has been removed. ing the motorcycle, the BMW tracks or poor roads. Motorrad Integral ABS ad- Check the thickness of the Oil or grease on brakes...
  • Page 80 When the handbrake lever is At this instant the BMW Mo- minent. Before this situation pulled, brake pressure is also...
  • Page 81 built up at the rear wheel by transmitted without the wheel this increases stopping dis- the integral function. If the locking. tance. brake pedal is depressed To optimise stopping dis- Rear wheel lift after the handbrake lever is tance, apply the front brakes pulled, the brake pressure Even under severe braking, rapidly and keep on increas-...
  • Page 82 BMW devolves on regular In addition to problems with Motorrad Integral ABS? maintenance? the BMW Motorrad Integ- Within the limits imposed by Invariably, a technical ral ABS, exceptional riding physics, the BMW Motorrad system cannot perform conditions can lead to a fault...

  • Page 83: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    Invariably, the rider bears re- Motorrad ASC? weight and momentum take sponsibility for assessing road BMW Motorrad ASC is de- over and even BMW Motor- and traffic conditions and ad- signed as an assistant system rad Integral ABS is unable to...
  • Page 84 ASC fault message is issued. Self-diagnosis has to complete before fault mes- sages can be issued. In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad ASC, ex- ceptional riding conditions can lead to a fault message being issued. Exceptional riding...

  • Page 85: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... Power socket ....Luggage ..... . Case .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    BMW motor- that are approved by BMW for cycles without constituting this purpose. a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...

  • Page 87: Luggage

    board power supply system is Luggage Make sure that the weight minimised, the supply to the is uniformly distributed Correct loading power socket is cut off ap- between right and left. proximately 15 minutes after Pack heavy items at the Overloading and imbal- the ignition is switched off, bottom and toward the in-...
  • Page 88 The case is unlocked. Close the case Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Pull release lever 2 all the Press lock barrel 1. Turn the key to the LOCK way to the back. Lever 2 pops up. position in the case lock.
  • Page 89 Remove the case Pull handle 3 out and then Seat the case in holders 4. pull it up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the The case is released and RELEASE position in the can be removed. case lock.

  • Page 90: Topcase Oa

    Turn the key to the LOCK Close the topcase position in the case lock. The case is closed. Check that the case is se- cure. Topcase Opening topcase Press lock barrel 1. Lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever 2 up. Pull the release lever up.
  • Page 91 Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it Hook the topcase into pos- will go. ition on the luggage carrier. The release lever engages. Make sure that front and Lift the topcase at the rear Turn the key to the LOCK rear hooks 4 are securely and pull it off the luggage...
  • Page 92 Push handle 3 down until it engages. The topcase is correctly en- gaged on its carrier. Turn the key to the LOCK position in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is secure.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... Toolkit ......Engine oil ..... Brake system, general .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    General instructions ably your authorised BMW Standard on-board Motorrad dealer. toolkit The Maintenance chapter de- scribes straightforward pro- Toolkit cedures for checking and re- Remove the toolkit placing certain wear parts. Special tightening torques Make sure the ground is are listed as applicable. The...

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    On-board toolkit service Checking engine oil level Adapters to accommodate all tools The engine can seize if Your authorised BMW Mo- the oil level is low, and 2 1/4" bits torrad dealer can provide the this can lead to accidents.
  • Page 96 MAX mark: is level and firm and place Have the oil level corrected the motorcycle on its stand. by a specialist workshop, Wait five minutes after preferably an authorised switching off the engine. BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 97: Brake System, General

    Have all work on the brake MIN and MAX) system performed by a spe- Use the tool from the toolkit cialist workshop, preferably to install the cap. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake system, general Check operation of the Dependability of the brakes...

  • Page 98: Brake Pads

    Make sure the ground is If the wear indicating marks level and firm and place the are no longer clearly visible: motorcycle on its stand. Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 99 If the brake pad is too thin: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 100: Brake Fluid

    If the brake fluid level drops stand. below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified Move the handlebars to the as quickly as possible by a straight-ahead position. specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 101 If the brake fluid level drops Move the handlebars to the below the permitted level: straight-ahead position. Have the defect rectified Removing seat ( as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the seat (...

  • Page 102: Clutch

    Wear of the clutch level specialist workshop, prefer- causes the fluid level in Make sure the ground is ably an authorised BMW the clutch fluid reservoir to level and firm and hold the Motorrad dealer. rise. motorcycle upright.

  • Page 103: Rims

    Approved wheels and Have the tyres changed in legally required tread depth: tyres good time before they wear Replace tyre. For each size of tyre BMW to the minimum permissible Motorrad tests certain makes, tread depth. Rims and approves those that it...
  • Page 104 BMW Mo- slipped back over the brake removing the brake calipers. torrad recommends the disc on reassembly.
  • Page 105 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer. Remove axle clamping Remove spacing bushing 6 There is a risk of dam- screw 4.
  • Page 106 The front wheel must be with OE BMW Motorrad Quick-release axle installed right way round Integral ABS: clamp screws to rotate in the correct direc- Do not damage the ABS tion. sensor on the left-hand side 19 Nm Note the direction-of-rotation when rolling in the wheel.
  • Page 107 Slacken clamp 1. tem can be hot. Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- rad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Install securing screws 1 Fit the rear-wheel stand...
  • Page 108 Hand-tighten wheel studs 1 the fasteners checked by a and then tighten to spe- Engage first gear. specialist workshop, prefer- cified torque. ably an authorised BMW Mo- Rear wheel to wheel torrad dealer. carrier Check that the wheel cen- tering spigot and contact...
  • Page 109 Turn the end silencer to its Align clamp 1 so that If the gap between the initial position. mark A is in line with the rear wheel and the end mark on the end silencer silencer is too small, the rear and tighten the screw to the wheel can overheat.

  • Page 110: Front-Wheel Stand

    Remove the auxiliary stand, iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW if installed. Motorrad front-wheel stand. Front-wheel stand Fit the front-wheel stand Place the motorcycle on an A front-wheel stand for auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- simple, safe changing of...

  • Page 111: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Rear-wheel stand BMW Motorrad offers a rear- wheel stand for holding mo- torcycles (including those without centre stands) se- curely upright for mainten- ance work. The BMW spe- cial tool number is 36 3 980 Align the two adapters 2 so...

  • Page 112: Bulbs

    Fit the rear-wheel stand Push the rear-wheel stand Lift the motorcycle upright, from the right onto the rear simultaneously pressing the Use screws 1 to set the axle. lever down until the stand rear-wheel stand to the de- supports the motorcycle in Push on retaining disc 2 sired height.
  • Page 113 ing up yellow. If the rear light The types of bulb fitted Removing headlight from fails the second filament of to your motorcycle are housing the brake light shines at re- listed in the section entitled duced brightness to double "Technical data".
  • Page 114 Carefully remove headlight 4 from the housing. Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Turn bulb socket of low- Squeeze clips of bulb sock- Always make sure that the beam headlight 1 counter- et 4 together on left and...
  • Page 115 Turn bulb socket for high- beam headlight 2 clock- wise to install. Make sure that the colour coding of the wire is correct: high-beam headlight=white. Install the headlight in hous- ing ( 115) Replacing parking-light Install bulb 3 for the low- There is a risk of mixing bulb beam headlight or the high-...
  • Page 116 Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove bulb socket 1 from Install bulb socket 1 in the the housing. housing. Install the headlight in hous- ing ( 115) Install bulb 2 in bulb sock- et 1. Remove bulb 2 from bulb socket 1.
  • Page 117 Installing headlight in Replacing brake light housing and rear light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Install cover 2;...
  • Page 118 Remove 3 screws 1 and re- Pull the bulb housing to the Press bulb 6 into socket 7 move cover 2. rear until it is clear of hold- and remove by turning it ers 4. counter-clockwise. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb of tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5...21 W...
  • Page 119 Press bulb 6 into socket 7 Seat the bulb housing in Install cover 2 with 3 and turn it clockwise to in- holders 4. screws 1. stall. Install the seat ( Replace the turn indicator bulb, front/rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 120 Switch off the ignition. Rear flashing turn in- dicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Turn bulb 2 counter-clock- wise and remove it from the Remove screw 1. bulb housing.

  • Page 121: Jump Start

    Jump start with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the Jump-starting with a power socket do not donor-battery voltage have a load-capacity rating higher than 12 V can damage adequate for jump-starting the vehicle electronics. the engine.

  • Page 122: Battery

    battery from the on-board in order to protect the Battery electrical system. starter motor and the donor Maintenance instructions battery. Remove the protective cap Correct upkeep, recharging from the battery's positive Allow both engines to idle and storage will prolong the terminal 1.
  • Page 123 BMW Motorrad has de- ger connected directly to the torcycle's electronics. veloped a trickle-charger battery posts.
  • Page 124 The motorcycle's Remove the battery Then pull back protective on-board electronics cap 1 and disconnect the Make sure the ground is know when the battery is positive cable. level and firm and place the fully charged. The on-board motorcycle on its stand. socket is switched off when Removing seat ( this happens.
  • Page 125 Insert the battery into the battery compartment, with the positive terminal on the right as viewed in the for- ward direction of travel. Installation in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct sequence. Never install the battery Slip the battery retainer without the protective cap.

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ....126 Washing motorcycle ..126 Cleaning easily damaged components ....127 Paint care .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried and care products you can mover to soften and wash off out.

  • Page 129: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Chrome can be damaged. can cause damage. Do not use cleaning agents Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays that contain alcohol, solvents shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that...

  • Page 130: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends wheel. otherwise the paint can applying only BMW car wax or Before laying the vehicle be affected or become products containing carnauba up out of use, have the discoloured.

  • Page 131: Restoring Motorcycle To

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through the checklist.

  • Page 133: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..132 Threaded fasteners ... 133 Engine ..... . . 135 Riding specifications .

  • Page 134: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 68). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 68).

  • Page 135: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece Left-hand thread 25 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 30 Nm Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm...
  • Page 136 Rear wheel Value Valid Torca clamp to silencer and elbow 55 Nm Rear silencer to footrest sys- M8 x 35 19 Nm Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Brakes Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube...

  • Page 137: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitud- inally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 80 kW, At: 7500 min Maximum torque 115 Nm, At: 6000 min Maximum permissible engine speed...
  • Page 138 BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques- tions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 139: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Clutch Clutch type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re- action damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gear ratios Primary transmission ratio 1.824 (31:17 teeth) Gear ratio, 1st gear 2.277 (41:18 teeth) Gear ratio, 2nd gear...

  • Page 140: Final Drive

    Shaft drive with bevel gears Final drive gear ratio 2,75 : 1 Running gear Front suspension, type BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-moun- ted on engine and telescopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Front suspension, total suspension travel...

  • Page 141: Brakes

    Brakes Front brakes, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Front brake pads Sintered metal Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pis- ton floating caliper and fixed disc Rear brake pads Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type...

  • Page 142: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Rating of on-board socket 5 A, Per on-board socket with OA Extra socket: 5 A, Total for all sockets Fuses...
  • Page 143 Spark plugs Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Spark plug electrode gap mm, When new 1 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des- Bosch YR5LDE ignation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Secondary spark plug, electrode gap mm, When new 1 mm, Wear limit Lighting...

  • Page 144: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate, location Rear frame section, centre, under rear seat Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame front section, top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2145 mm Height of motorcycle 1160 mm, in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 145: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 223 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload 227 kg...

  • Page 147: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..146 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 146...

  • Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Ser- To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. vice, Inspection and Annual always in optimum condition, Inspection work needed.

  • Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service Card: On-The-Spot Breakdown

    In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new tensive after-sales service BMW motorcycle enables BMW Running-in Check...

  • Page 150: Schedules

    Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted, and on the motorcycle's age and the distance it has covered. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply...

  • Page 151: Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...

  • Page 156: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 157 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 158 Removal, 122 Replacing low-beam or Abbreviations and symbols, 6 high-beam headlight Warning, battery charge bulb, 112 current, 29 Function description, 77 Replacing parking-light Brake fluid Warning light, 23 Checking fluid level, front bulb, 113 Warnings, 35 brakes, 98 Replacing turn indicator Accessories Checking fluid level, rear bulb, front/rear, 117...
  • Page 159 Clutch Fuel Oil sight glass, 11 Adjust the clutch lever, 52 Quantity reading, 22, 24 Technical data, 136 Checking operation, 100 refuelling, 74 Temperature gauge, 24 Fluid reservoir, 11 Technical data, 4, 135 Topping up, 95 Technical data, 137 Warning light, 23 Warning light, 23 Confirmation of maintenance Warning, fuel down to...
  • Page 160 Headlight Mirrors Jump start, 119 Adjusting, 58 Adjusting headlight beam Multifunction display, 18 throw, 54 Adjustment for driving on Keys, 42 left/driving on right, 54 Replacement and extra Odometer and tripmeters High-beam headlight, 19 keys, 44 Reset the tripmeter, 45 Low-beam headlight, 19 Scale range, 22 Side light, 19...
  • Page 161 Side stand Engine, 135 Range, 49 Placing motorcycle on side Engine oil, 136 Rear-wheel stand, 109 stand, 72 Final drive, 138 Redline warning Removing motorcycle from Frame, 142 side stand, 73 Reading, 18 Fuel, 4, 135 starting the engine, 68 Refuelling, 74 Running gear, 138 Spark plugs...
  • Page 162 Transmission Wheels Vehicle Starting engine, 68 Install the front wheel, 103 General view, left side, 11 Install the rear wheel, 106 Technical data, 137 General view, right side, 13 Remove the front Troubleshooting chart, 132 Laying up, 128 wheel, 101 Turn indicators Restoring to use, 129 Left, 16, 55...
  • Page 163 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2006 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 164 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold *1417703981* BMW recommends *1417703981* Order No. 01 41 7 703 981 06.2006, 1st edition...

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