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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) HP2 Megamoto BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Registration number Retailer's address/phone number (compa- 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

    General view, right side ..13 7 Accessories ... . . 69 BMW Motorrad ABS ..38 Underneath seat ... . . 15 General instructions .
  • Page 5 ....108 BMW Motorrad Service ..129 Paint care ....109 BMW Motorrad Service Protective wax coating .

  • 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: Technical Data

    Rider's Manual. In addition, in a separate operating manual. BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. We Technical data hope you will appreciate that no All dimensions, weights and per-...

  • 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 Clutch fluid reservoir Fill level indicator on fuel tank ( VIN, on steering head, right Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear suspension (compression stage) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Oil sight glass ( Filler neck for engine oil...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Onboard socket ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspension (rebound stage) ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspen- sion (compression stage) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension (rebound stage) (...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 100) Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard toolkit Weights table Table of tire pressures...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating the multifunc- tion display ( 32), Setting clock ( ABS operation Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 35), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Starter button ( Emergency ON/OFF switch Flashing turn indicators, right ( 35), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 36), Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Sensor for instrument light- Operating the multifunction display (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ..... 20 Standard warning indicators ..20 ABS warning indicators .

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator lights Engine temperature The lateral bars under the Multifunction display temperature symbol show the engine temperature level. Standard warning indicators Display Flashing turn indicators, left High-beam headlight Clock ( Idling Gear indicator ( Flashing turn indicators, Engine temperature ( right Odometer and tripmeters Gear indicator...
  • Page 23 warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning sym- bols appear. Warnings are shown alternately. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 24 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( EWS ! Lights up yellow is indicat- Fuel down to reserve ( FUEL ! Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient (...
  • Page 25 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 shows Have the malfunction corrected Fuel down to reserve yellow.
  • Page 26 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 27: Abs Warning Indica

    Possible cause: complete set of spare bulbs if Replacing parking light bulb possible. A combination of several bulb Replacing turn indicator bulbs defects is present. Possible cause: See the fault descriptions Tail light or brake light bulb de- The license-plate carrier can above.
  • Page 28 Possible country-dependent versions. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ABS is provided from page ( 66); an overview of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 29 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
  • Page 30 Self-diagnosis not with BMW Motorrad ABS completed Switching on ABS function ABS warning light flashes. ABS error Possible cause: ABS warning light lights up. The ABS function is not avail- able, because the self-diagno- Possible cause: sis has not been completed. To...

  • Page 31: Operation

    Hazard warning flashers ....36 Emergency ON/OFF switch ..37 BMW Motorrad ABS ....38 Clutch .

  • Page 32: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. You are provided with a main key onboard socket. and a reserve key, as well as a with BMW Motorrad ABS Locking handlebars key for removing the seat. If a ABS self-diagnosis is key is lost, please note the infor- performed.

  • Page 33: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    You can also have warning is shown in the On level ground, always turn 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- for example in the event that you rately from the ignition key.

  • Page 34: Clock

    Clock Hours increase by one each time button is pressed. Setting clock Hold down button. Attempting to set the clock Minutes 4 flash. while riding the motorcycle Press button. can lead to accidents. Minutes increase by one each Adjust the clock only when the time button is pressed.
  • Page 35 Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) Operating range (after reaching reserve level) Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. If you prefer, you can use but- If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose. ton 2 for this purpose.

  • Page 36: Lights

    The determined residual beam headlight with the ignition range is an approximate switched on or by operating the reading. BMW Motorrad there- headlight flasher. fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining Switching on high-beam range before refueling.

  • Page 37: Turn Indicators

    Switching off parking High-beam headlight is switched off. lights Press bottom section of full- Switch ignition on and then off beam headlight switch 1. again. High-beam headlight is Parking light switched off. switched on as long as switch is pressed (headlight flasher). Turn indicators Switching on parking Switching on left-hand...

  • Page 38: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the indicator battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press button 2 for the right-...

  • Page 39: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Switching off hazard Emergency ON/OFF warning flashers switch Simultaneously press button 1 for left turn indicators and but- ton 2 for right turn indicators. 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 40: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    Release ABS button within two ABS warning light goes seconds. BMW Motorrad ABS out; if self-diagnosis has ABS warning light contin- not been completed, it begins to Switching off ABS ues to light up.

  • Page 41: Clutch

    Brakes As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and Adjusting handbrake lever then on again. Changing the position of If the ABS light continues the brake-fluid reservoir can to light up after switching allow air to penetrate the brake the ignition off and then on again, system.

  • Page 42: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise. Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror The adjusting screw can Move mirror into desired posi- arm. be turned more easily if tion by twisting. you press the handbrake lever Loosen the nut 2.

  • Page 43: Handlebars

    Slide protective cap over Tilting the handlebars too threaded fastener. far can allow air to enter the fluid reservoirs and make its way Handlebars into the hydraulic systems. Adjustable handlebars Hold the handlebars or lay them down in such a way that the The distance of the handlebars reservoirs remain upright.
  • Page 44 Shorter distance to rider. Take off the lower handlebar Place the handlebars and the clamping blocks 4. upper handlebar clamping Position the lower handlebar blocks 3 on the lower clamping blocks 4 with the handlebar clamping blocks threaded holes 5 facing toward while holding the handlebars in the front.
  • Page 45 A gap remains between han- torques checked by a specialized dlebar clamping blocks on side workshop, preferably an of small screws. authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Align the handlebars in the Tighten large screws 2 with clamping blocks such that the torque.

  • Page 46: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the Remove brake-fluid reservoir 1 Release the lock by turning motorcycle is lightly loaded.
  • Page 47 Adjustment of spring preload dependent on loading 1.6 in (40 mm) (Negative spring displacement of rear wheel under load) To turn the adjustment rings, Measure distance d between mount the tools from the toolk- the bottom edge of luggage- it 4 so that hook a or hook b plate recess 5 and the top securely engages in a groove.

  • Page 48: Damping

    Damping Tighten the lock by tighten- ing adjusting ring 2 in direc- Setting tion a with the tool from the The damping must be adjusted toolkit, while holding adjusting to the road conditions and the ring 3 with second tool from spring preload.
  • Page 49 the adjusting screws on left Compression stage, basic and right in the + direction. setting, front If you want to reduce damping, use a screwdriver to turn the Turn bottom adjusting screw adjusting screws on left and as far as it will go in the right in the - direction.
  • Page 50 Adjusting rear compression stage Make sure ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. If you want to reduce the re- If you want to increase the bound stage, turn adjusting compression stage, turn ad- ring 1 in direction a. justing ring 1 in the H direction.

  • Page 51: Tires

    Ensure proper tire inflation Tire pressure, rear cialized workshop, preferably an pressure. authorized BMW Motorrad retail- At high road speeds, tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single rid- valves have a tendency to er, with cold tire)

  • Page 52: Seat

    If you are unsure whether the basic headlight setting is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Seat Removing seat Make sure ground is level and Pull the seat toward the rear to If too much pressure is ap- firm and park the motorcycle.
  • Page 53 Tighten the screw 1 hand-tight with the seat key 2.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Checklist ......56 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Alcohol and drugs Loose clothing Insufficient tire inflation pres- Even small amounts of al- Rider's equipment sure cohol or drugs will adverse- Do not ride without the correct Poor tire tread ly affect your perception and your clothing. Always wear: Etc.
  • Page 57 High voltage Unburned fuel will destroy unnecessarily. After starting, ride the catalytic converter. off immediately. Touching live parts of the Note the points listed for protec- ignition system with the Tampering with the tion of the catalytic converter. engine running can cause electric engine control unit shock.

  • Page 58: Checklist

    Pre-ride check is performed. Secure luggage attachment engaged. Do not engage the At regular intervals: clutch until after switching on the with BMW Motorrad ABS Engine oil level (every time you ignition, as otherwise the engine ABS self-diagnosis is refuel) cannot be started.
  • Page 59 The readiness for operation is indicated. CHECK! of the BMW Motorrad ABS is The start attempt is auto- Phase 2 checked by the self-diagnosis. matically interrupted if bat- Self-diagnosis is performed tery voltage is too low.

  • Page 60: Running In

    Possible country-specif- as soon as possible by a spe- in speeds. ic version of ABS warning cialized workshop, preferably light. Engine break-in speed an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Phase 2 Checking wheel sensors while <4000 min Running in starting off.

  • Page 61: Brake System

    The dynamic load distribution tend stopping distance by a between the front and rear wheel significant margin. with BMW Motorrad ABS changes during braking. The Brake early. To prevent the front wheel from heavier you brake, the more locking, the ABS system must the front wheel is loaded.

  • Page 62: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Wet brakes the brake disks and brake pads are free of oil and grease. motorcycle After washing the motor- cycle, after driving through Placing on side stand Dirt or mud on brakes water or in the rain, braking can If the ground is soft or un- When the motorcycle is be delayed due to damp brake...

  • Page 63: Refueling

    Remove from side stand Refueling Slowly lean motorcycle to side until its weight is taken by Unlock steering lock. Fuel level stand and dismount to left. From left, grip handlebars with If the motorcycle is on the both hands. side stand, the surface Pull handbrake lever.
  • Page 64 Refueling Fuel is highly flammable. Fire at the fuel tank can result in fire and explosion. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Fuel expands when ex- posed to heat. When the tank is overfilled, fuel can escape Open protective cap.
  • Page 65 Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove key and close protec- tive cap.

  • Page 67: Technology In Detail

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

  • Page 68: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS However, during extremely heavy tion. and rapid decelerations it is pos- How does ABS work? sible that the BMW Motorrad What happens when The maximum braking force that ABS cannot prevent the rear rough roads are can be transferred to the road wheel from lifting off the ground.
  • Page 69 To ensure that the BMW Motor- In addition to problems on the rad ABS is in an optimally main- BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual tained condition, it is vital that the driving conditions can also lead specified inspection intervals be to a fault message.

  • Page 71: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....70 Onboard socket..... . 70 Luggage .

  • Page 72: 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 73: Luggage

    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 75: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....74 License-plate carrier ....103 Onboard toolkit .

  • Page 76: General Instructions

    General instructions Onboard toolkit Tool for oil cap for opening oil fill location Overview The 'Maintenance' chapter de- scribes work involving the check- Toolkit for spring strut ing and replacement of wear adjustment parts that can be performed with a minimum of effort. If special tightening torques are to be taken into account for assembly, these are listed.
  • Page 77 The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature, the high- er the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quan- tities.

  • Page 78: General Brake System

    0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) tem performed by a specialized (Difference between MIN workshop, preferably by an au- and MAX) thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking engine oil level Checking brake operation Use the tool from the toolkit to Pull handbrake lever.

  • Page 79: Brake Pads

    Brake pads Checking front 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 Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear reliability of the brake system, brake pads to ascertain their limit...
  • Page 80 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, Check the brake pad thickness make sure that the brake pads Rear brake-pad wear limit on the rear brake caliper 1 with...

  • Page 81: 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 Read off brake fluid level at regularly.
  • Page 82 If brake fluid level drops below ized workshop, preferably an Read off brake fluid level at permissible level: authorized BMW Motorrad re- reservoir 1. Have the defect corrected as tailer. soon as possible by a special-...

  • Page 83: Clutch

    BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. Read off clutch fluid level at If no clear pressure point can be Clutch fluid level (visual reservoir 1.

  • Page 84: Tires

    BMW Motor- Visual inspection ized workshop, preferably an rad retailer or on the Internet at Make sure ground is level and authorized BMW Motorrad re- www.bmw-motorrad.com. firm and park the motorcycle. tailer. Affect of wheel sizes on...
  • Page 85 Removing front wheel Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Press brake pads in brake Installing rear-wheel stand...
  • Page 86 BMW Motorrad ABS Pull out axle 5 using a screw- driver. Do not remove grease on axle. Roll front wheel out of the forks. Unscrew left-hand axle clamp- ing screws 2. Remove screw 1 and take ABS Remove axle screw 3.
  • Page 87 Always have the tightening Optimoly TA torques checked by a specialized 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) workshop, preferably an Remove front wheel stand. authorized BMW Motorrad Without actuating brake: firmly retailer. compress spring forks several times. Tighten the left-hand axle Insert axis 5.
  • Page 88 BMW Motorrad ABS Tighten axle clamping screw 4 Install securing screws 1 on left with specified torque. and right with specified torque. Insert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1. Pinch bolt of axle holder Brake caliper on slider...
  • Page 89 Removing rear wheel disk. Always have the tightening Place motorcycle on an auxil- torques checked by a specialized with BMW Motorrad ABS iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- workshop, preferably an ommends BMW Motorrad rear authorized BMW Motorrad wheel stand. retailer.

  • Page 90: Front Wheel Stand

    Mounting front wheel them. stand Tighten adjusting screws 1. The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a Loosen adjusting screws 1. center or other auxiliary stands. A Push two mounts 2 far enough...

  • Page 91: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Apply uniform pressure to push Set the desired height of the Push the rear-wheel stand from front wheel stand down and rear wheel stand using the the right onto the rear axle. raise motorcycle. bolts 1. Mount lock washer 2 from left Remove the lock washer 2;...

  • Page 92: Lamps

    brightness to double as a rear Do not touch the glass of light. Even though you have this new bulbs with your fin- substitute rear light, the indica- gers. For installation, use a clean, tors in the display tell you that a dry cloth.
  • Page 93 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60 W / 55 W Remove rubber cap 1. Position rubber cap 1 on head- light housing and press on. Installing headlight surround Replacing parking light Insert bulb 3 into headlight bulb housing.
  • Page 94 removal of the headlight surround. Removing headlight surround Push bulb 1 into socket 2. Remove screws 1 on left and right. Installing headlight surround Remove the left and right headlight side panels. Removing headlight Pull bulb 1 out of socket 2. surround Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 95 Installing headlight Remove screw 1 and screws 2 on left and right. surround Tilt the headlight surround for- ward, but do not remove it at this point. Place the headlight surround in position. Install screw 1 and screws 2 Press bulb socket 4 into the on left and right, but do not headlight housing.
  • Page 96 Align the headlight surround Hold the left and right headlight Remove screws 1 and 2. with the mark on screw 1. side panels in position. Take off taillight protection Tighten screw 1. Install screws 1 on left and plate 3. right.
  • Page 97 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 21 W / 5 W Remove the screws 1. Remove the bulb socket 2 from the rear light by turning Pull the rear light toward the it counterclockwise. rear to release it from its hold- ers.
  • Page 98 Install bulb socket 2 in tail light Install screws 1. Lay on taillight protection by turning clockwise. plate 3. Install screws 1. Install screws 2. Installing seat ( Replacing turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Install the rear trim with the If it is not standing firmly, screws 1.
  • Page 99 Make sure that the motorcycle is Replace defective bulb. steady on its stand. Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure ground is level and indicators, front firm and park motorcycle. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection...
  • Page 100 Replacing license-plate light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Insert inside end of lens into Pull bulb socket 1 out of bulb light housing and close. holder. Remove screw 1. Take off cable guard. Install screw 1. Pull the bulb 2 out of the sock- et 3.

  • Page 101: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Replace defective bulb. Bulb for license-plate The wires leading to the power socket do not have light a load-capacity rating adequate W5W / 12 V / 5 W for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the motorcycle electronics.

  • Page 102: Battery

    fully insulated crocodile clips at way; if engine does not start, both ends. wait a few minutes before re- peating attempt in order to pro- Jump-starting with a donor- tect starter motor and donor battery voltage higher than battery. 12 V can damage the motorcycle Allow both engines to idle for a electronics.
  • Page 103 BMW Motorrad has devel- Unsuitable chargers can result in Keep the surface of the battery oped a trickle-charger spe- damage to the motorcycle elec-...
  • Page 104 Charge disconnected battery the battery before returning it to via onboard socket. use. Comply with operating instruc- Removing battery tions of charger. Disconnecting the battery The motorcycle's onboard causes the tripmeter and electronics know when the the operating hours meter to be battery is fully charged.

  • Page 105: License-Plate Carrier

    License-plate carrier Removing license-plate carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Tilt the battery 90° and lift it An incorrect installation se- clear of the motorcycle. quence increases the risk of short-circuiting. Installing battery Always observe the proper Switch off ignition.
  • Page 106 Take off the license-plate carri- er and thread out the connect- ed cables. Remove screws 3 on left and Remove screws 4. right. Thread in connected cables and position license-plate carri- Reinstall screws 4. Installing license-plate carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 107 Install screws 3 on left and Take end of wiring harness right. from connector 1 out of holder. Disconnect license-plate con- Connect connector 1 and in- nector and protection connec- sert in holder. tor. Insert protection connector 2 in holder.

  • Page 109: Care

    Care Care products ..... 108 Washing your motorcycle ..108 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 110: Care Products

    BMW insect re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off in- road salt. BMW Care Products have been sects and stubborn dirt on paint-...

  • Page 111: Paint Care

    Paint care Radiator If plastic parts are cleaned using unsuitable cleaning Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly agents, the surfaces can be dam- prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term aged. gine due to inadequate cooling. effects of substances that dam- Do not use cleaning agents that For example, use a garden hose...

  • Page 112: Protective Wax Coating

    Then add a protective stands are available at your au- wax coating to the paint at these thorized BMW Motorrad retail- locations. Before putting the motor- Protective wax coating cycle into storage, have BMW Motorrad recommends the engine oil and the oil filter...

  • Page 113: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 112 Riding specifications ....125 Threaded fasteners ....113 Engine .

  • Page 114: 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 115: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar clamping block on fork bridge M10 x 100 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Handlebars on handlebar clamp- ing block M8 x 30 - 10.9 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Clamping piece on clamping block...
  • Page 116 Front wheel Value Valid Axle screw of front wheel in axle holder Lubricate thread, M22 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Optimoly TA Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25...

  • Page 117: 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 12:1 Rated output 113 hp (83 kW), At: 7500 min...

  • Page 118: 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 119 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 120: 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 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 121: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of final drive 2.82:1 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 6.3 in (160 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever Type of rear suspension Directly linked central spring strut with coil pres-...

  • Page 122: Brakes

    Wheels and tires Tire combinations recommended at time of going You can obtain an overview of the current tire to press approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design...
  • Page 123 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum wheel with 5 double spokes, MT Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 - ZR17 Tire pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire with rear footrest 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear...

  • Page 124: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 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. Battery Battery manufacturer and designation YTZ 12 S...

  • Page 125: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60 W / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 21 W / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...

  • Page 126: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 92.5 in (2350 mm) Motorcycle height 55.9 in (1420 mm), in DIN normal-load position; with mirrors Motorcycle width 36.3 in (922 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height 35 in (890 mm) Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76.4 in (1940 mm) Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 127: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 129: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 128 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 129 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..129 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 134 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 135 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 136 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 137 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 138: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 139 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 140 Installing, 103 Care, 107 Maintenance instructions, 100 Checklist, 56 Electrical system Removing, 102 Cleaning, 107 Technical data, 122 BMW Motorrad Service, 129 Clock Electronic immobilizer EWS, 31 BMW Motorrad Service Adjusting, 32 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17, Card, 129 Clutch Checking fluid level, 81...
  • Page 141 Engine Fuel Headlight Refueling, 62 Engine-electronics warning Adjusting for RHD/LHD Reserve-quantity warning indicator, 23 traffic, 49 indicator, 23 Starter, 17 Headlight range, 49 Technical data, 4, 116 Starting, 56 Headlight flasher, 16 Fuel tank Technical data, 115 High-beam headlight Visible area, 11, 61 Operating element, 16 Engine oil Fuses, 122...
  • Page 142 Lamps Maintenance Parking lights General instructions, 74 Bulb-defect warning Switching on, 34 Intervals, 130 indicator, 24, 25 Pre-ride check, 57 Mirrors General instructions, 90 Adjusting, 40 Replacing brake and tail light Rear shock absorber system, 13 Motorcycle bulb, 94 Rear suspension preload, 13 Care, 107 replacing license-plate bulb, 98 Rear-wheel drive...
  • Page 143 Running in, 59 Tachometer, 18 Safety instructions Technical data, 120 Brakes, 59 Technical data Top speed, 54 Brakes, 120 Correct loading, 54 Torques, 113 Bulbs, 123 Riding, 54 Transmission Clutch, 118 Seat Technical data, 118 Dimensions, 124 Installing, 50 Troubleshooting chart, 112 Electrical system, 122 Removing, 50 Turn indicators...
  • Page 144 Wheels Installing front wheel, 84 Installing rear wheel, 87 Removing front wheel, 83 Removing rear wheel, 87 Size change, 82 Technical data, 120...
  • Page 145 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 146 Important data for refueling Fuel Recommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super plus 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can be used with re- duced performance and con- sumption) Usable fuel capacity approx. 13 liters L1.1 gal (L4 l) Fuel reserve Tire pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider,...

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