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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 4 Operation ....45 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status Ignition switch and steering...
  • Page 5 Damping ..... 69 ment with BMW Motorrad 9 Care ..... 139 .
  • Page 6 Riding specifications ..156 11 Service ....157 BMW Motorrad service ..158 BMW Motorrad service quality .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Specific instructions on Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that...

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument cluster) ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 114) Radio operating panel (OE), see instructions for use for radio Power socket ( 100) On-board socket (OE) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Oil sight glass ( 109)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Rear-seat heating, underneath the rear seat Tank rucksack adapter Fuel filler neck ( Clutch-fluid reservoir Windscreen ( Stowage compartment or radio compartment (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Front-seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 134) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 115) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Toolkit ( 108) Type plate Helmet holder ( Table of tyre pressures Notes on payload...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Cruise-control system Operating ESA Radio operating unit (OE) Operating ASC Windscreen adjustment Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Control of the on-board computer Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 58), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( Front-seat heating...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) Set the clock ( Adjust the dimmer ( Select the odometer Reset the tripmeter ( Sensor for instrument light- The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 22 Anti-theft alarm warnings ..42 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......23 Status indicators with radio .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The column below the tem- perature symbol indicates Flashing turn indicators, left the engine temperature.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On-Board Computer Oe

    the next service is shown briefly the distance is counted down in preferably an authorised BMW steps of 100 km and is shown after the Pre-Ride Check com- Motorrad dealer. pletes. The month and year briefly after the Pre-Ride Check Status indicators with show, accompanied by the word- completes.

  • Page 26: Status Indicators With Radio Oe

    Status indicators with Status indicators Motorcycles with on- board computer radio with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) Motorcycles without on- board computer Tyre pressures as an ad- Panel for the audio system's ditional set of readings of status indicators the on-board computer Tyre pressures as additional readings of the tripmeter...

  • Page 27: Status Indicators With Seat

    Status indicators with Telltale light with cruise Standard warnings seat heating control Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- Telltale light of cruise con- Indicator for active heating eral' warning light 1 showing stages trol in combination with one of the warning symbols 2.
  • Page 28 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 29 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS ! the display. Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red Appears on the dis- Insufficient engine oil pressure ( play Lights up red...
  • Page 30 Have the defective key re- gine power might not be avail- operation mode placed, preferably by an au- able. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows Have the fault rectified as yellow. quickly as possible by a Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 31 You can continue to ride until specialist workshop, preferably the battery is discharged. Bear The oil pressure in the lube-oil an authorised BMW Motorrad in mind, however, that the en- system is too low. Stop immedi- dealer. gine could cut out suddenly ately and switch off the engine.

  • Page 32: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer Oe

    Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a Low-beam headlight, high-beam complete set of spare bulbs if soon as possible; always carry a headlight, side-light or turn-indic- complete set of spare bulbs if possible. ator bulb defective. possible. Replacing high-beam headlight A combination of the bulb de- bulb (...
  • Page 33 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Meaning Engine-oil level too low ( appears on the display. Appears on the dis- play Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( ure reading flashes. Flashes...

  • Page 35: Abs Warnings

    The detailed descriptions relating the oil sight glass reveals that the to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS oil level is correct. start on page ( 92), and you Seek the advice of a specialist...
  • Page 36 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 37: Asc Warnings Oe

    ASC warning light 1. You can continue to ride the The detailed descriptions relating motorcycle, but make due pro- to BMW Motorrad ASC start on vision for the fact that the ABS page ( 94), and you will find function is not available. Bear...
  • Page 38 Warnings, overview Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 39: Rdc Warnings Oe

    ASC warning light quick- specialist workshop, preferably flashes. ASC deactivated an authorised BMW Motorrad The ASC has detected a degree ASC warning light shows. dealer. of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to reduce RDC warnings torque.
  • Page 40 The detailed descriptions relating range, the 'General' warning light to BMW Motorrad RDC start on shows red. page ( 96), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. The critical tyre press of the front wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4 flashes.
  • Page 41 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes Signal transmission disrupted ( "...
  • Page 42 The critical tyre pressure flashes. workshop, preferably an General warning light Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad flashes red. to the limit of permitted toler- dealer. ance. Tyre symbol appears on If you are unsure whether the Correct the tyre pressure as the display.
  • Page 43 Increase speed above this specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: readings. Assume that a per- dealer. Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred...

  • Page 44: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm warnings appear in panel 2 in combination with the 'General' warning light 1 showing after the Pre-Ride...
  • Page 45 Warnings, overview Meaning Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play...
  • Page 46 Seek the advice of a specialist city. There is no assurance of workshop, preferably an author- how long the anti-theft alarm can ised BMW Motorrad dealer. remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..47 Automatic Stability Control ......62 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) .
  • Page 48 Front and rear seats ....74 Securing helmet to motorcycle ..77...

  • Page 49: Ignition Switch And Steering

    ( key as well. Consult a specialist Turn the key to position 2. workshop, preferably an author- with OE Automatic Stability ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lights switched off. Control (ASC): Handlebars not locked. Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 50: Electronic Immobiliser

    On level ground, always turn the You can also have your author- multifunction display. handlebars to the left to set the ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar steering lock.

  • Page 51: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra Odometer and keys only through an authorised tripmeters BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- Selecting odometer ity system, so the dealer is un- Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 52 with OE On-board computer: Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Odometer ( DIST Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. The display starts with the cur- rent value and each time the but- Press button 1.
  • Page 53 The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not Press and hold down button 1. Residual-range reading 1 appears try to use the full residual range The tripmeter is reset to zero.

  • Page 54: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Each time you press the button after maximum brightness is Adjusting dimmer reached, brightness is reduced by one level. On-board computer Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. The display starts with the cur- rent value and each time the but- ton is pressed it moves one step Attempting to adjust the through the following sequence:...
  • Page 55 You can an approximate reading. temporarily appears on the also view range 1 before the fuel Consequently, BMW Motorrad display. level drops to reserve. A special recommends that you should not average-consumption figure is...
  • Page 56 Average speed the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. Average speed 1 is calculated on the basis of the time elapsed Average consumption since the last reset.

  • Page 57: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Engine idling for at least 30 oil level" message reappears seconds. even though the oil level in the Side stand retracted. oil sight glass is correct. In this Make sure the motorcycle is case, consult your authorised upright. BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 58: Lights

    Low-beam headlight with OE On-board computer: The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine. When the engine is not running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig- nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating The tyre pressures are shown, the headlight flasher.

  • Page 59: Turn Indicators

    Move full-beam headlight down button 1 for the left turn switch 1 to the centre position. indicators. High-beam headlight switched Parking light switches on. off. Switching off parking Press the bottom section of lights full-beam headlight switch 1. The high-beam headlight is Switch the ignition on and then switched on until you release off again.

  • Page 60: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning Press button 2 for the right- flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

  • Page 61: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flashers are switched on. (kill switch) Left/right turn indicator telltale lights flash. Switch off the ignition. The hazard warning flashers continue to operate. Left/right turn indicator telltale lights off. A Normal operating position Switching off hazard (run) warning flashers Engine switched off.

  • Page 62: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating Seat heating Seat heating, front seat Heating off. 50 % heat output (one dot Grip heating switch visible) Switch for seat heating, 100 % heat output (three The handlebar grips have two- front seat dots visible) stage heating. Grip heating can be activated only when the en- The front seat has two-stage gine is running.
  • Page 63 Seat heating, rear seat off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. Switch centred: Heating off. Switch pushed back: 50% Switch for seat heating, rear heating power. seat Heating off. Switch pushed forward: 50% heating power 100% heat output. The rear seat has two-stage 100% heating power heating.

  • Page 64: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Automatic Stability When the ASC symbol ap- pears, release the ASC button Control ASC within three seconds. Deactivating ASC function ASC warning light remains Switch on the ignition. You have the option of de- The ASC function is deactiv- activating the ASC function ated.

  • Page 65: Seat Height

    When the ASC symbol disap- pears, release the ASC button within three seconds. The ASC warning light re- mains off or continues to flash. The ASC function is activated. Instead of pressing the ASC button, you have the option of Remove seat supporting rod 1 Press the top section of but- switching the ignition off and...

  • Page 66: Cruise-Control System Oe

    Cruise-control Setting road speed Step-by-step acceleration system Switching on cruise control Briefly push button 3 in the Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction SET direction Speed is increased by approx. Cruise control can be used 2 km/h each time you push the in the speed range from Move switch 1 to ON.
  • Page 67 Stepless acceleration Step-by-step deceleration Stepless deceleration Push button 3 in the SET dir- Briefly push button 3 in the Push button 3 in the RES dir- ection and hold it in this posi- RES direction ection and hold it in this posi- tion.

  • Page 68: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment the throttle twistgrip back past the twistgrip the motorcycle will the idle position). decelerate only to the cruising Opening stowage speed saved in memory, even The cruise-control system is compartment though you might have intended deactivated. slowing to a lower speed. The cruise control telltale light goes out.

  • Page 69: Clutch

    Closing stowage Clutch The adjuster is easier to turn if you push the clutch compartment Adjusting clutch lever lever forward. If the position of the clutch Smallest span. fluid reservoir is changed, Turn adjuster A to position 3: air can enter the clutch system. Largest span.

  • Page 70: Mirrors

    Mirrors accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Remove the rear seat ( Turn adjuster A to position 1: The adjuster is easier to turn if you push the brake Pivot the mirror to the correct lever forward.

  • Page 71: Damping

    Damping ection indicated by the HIGH arrow. Setting If you want to reduce spring Damping must be adapted to suit preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- spring preload and the surface on ection indicated by the LOW which the motorcycle is ridden. arrow.

  • Page 72: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    Electronic Suspension Basic setting of rear-sus- Adjustment ESA pension damping charac- teristic Settings Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the dir- ection indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direction indicated by the S If you want a harder damping arrow.
  • Page 73 You can adjust the damp- Motorrad recommends adjusting ing characteristic while the the suspension to the setting for two-up riding and allowing ad- motorcycle is on the move. justment to complete before your passenger mounts the motor- cycle. Similarly, BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 74: Tyres

    as the damping characteristic The display field starts at the if you allow a certain length of current status and cycles through time to pass without pressing the following sequence: button 1. One-up Adjusting spring preload One-up with luggage Start the engine. You cannot adjust spring preload while the motor- Two-up (with luggage)

  • Page 75: Headlight

    Have the headlight set accord- motorcycle. 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with ingly by a specialist workshop, luggage, tyre cold) Consult a specialist work- preferably an authorised BMW shop, preferably an au- Motorrad dealer. thorised BMW Motorrad deal- er, if you are unsure whether...

  • Page 76: Front And Rear Seats

    the headlight basic setting is correct. Headlight beam-throw adjustment A Position for heavy load Turn the key counter-clockwise in the seat lock. Normal position Front and rear seats Removing rear seat Headlight beam-throw ad- Make sure the ground is level justment and firm and place the motor- Spring preload adjustment might...
  • Page 77 Removing front seat with OE Seat heating: Lift the seat up to remove. Remove the rear seat ( Installing front seat with OE Seat heating: Disconnect plug 1. Lift the rear of the front seat. Connect plug 2. with OE Seat heating: Pull the seat to the rear to re- lease it from its holders.
  • Page 78 Install the rear seat ( Installing rear seat Install the front seat ( with OE Seat heating: If you install the seat in the low If too much pressure is ap- position, check that the seat's plied in the forward direc- rubber buffers 3 engage the tion, there is a danger that the bottom mounts in the frame.

  • Page 79: Securing Helmet To Motor

    Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( If too much pressure is ap- The helmet catch can plied in the forward direc- scratch the panelling. tion, there is a danger that the Make sure the lock is out of the motorcycle will be pushed off its way when you hook the helmet stand.

  • Page 81: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....80 Checklist ......81 Starting .

  • Page 82: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Settings of the spring-strut and Do not ride your motorcycle after shock-absorber system consuming alcohol, drugs and/or Rider's equipment medication. Imbalanced load Do not ride without the correct Loose clothing clothing. Always wear: Risk of poisoning Insufficient tyre pressure Helmet Exhaust fumes contain carbon Poor tyre tread...

  • Page 83: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 84: Starting

    Brakes engage a gear before retracting Pre-ride check is performed. the side stand. Brake-fluid levels, front and rear ABS self-diagnosis is Clutch Gearbox performed. ( Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when Shock absorber setting and with OE Automatic Stability the gearbox is in neutral or if you spring preload Control (ASC):...
  • Page 85 The start attempt is auto- appears on the dis- CHECK! ABS self-diagnosis matically interrupted if bat- play. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- tery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the forms self-diagnosis to ensure Phase 2 its operability. Self-diagnosis is...

  • Page 86: Running In

    Possible national variant of specialist workshop, preferably ASC warning light slow- the ABS warning light. an authorised BMW Motorrad flashes. dealer. Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosis ASC self-diagnosis completed Test of the wheel sensors as BMW Motorrad ASC performs the motorcycle pulls away from...

  • Page 87: Brakes

    Brake pads Try to do most of your rid- is a risk of accidents at extreme ing during this initial period on angles of heel. New brake pads must "bed twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- Avoid extreme angles of heel. down"...
  • Page 88 Oil or grease on brakes ations" that are trained so fre- and make use of the engine's quently braking force is applied braking effect as well. Oil and grease on the brake as rapidly as possible and with discs and pads considerably Wet brakes the rider's full force exerted on diminish braking efficiency.

  • Page 89: Parking Your Motorcycle

    pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor- extended. the brake pads in good time. cycle should always face uphill; select 1st gear. Slowly lean the motorcycle to Parking your the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 90: Refuelling

    Placing motorcycle on Refuelling Excessive movements could cause the centre centre stand Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the If the ground is soft or un- naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in even, there is no guaran- fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- consequence.
  • Page 91 stream deflectors immediately tank past the bottom edge of if they come into contact with the filler neck. fuel. Recommended fuel Leaded fuel will destroy the grade catalytic converter. 98 ROZ/RON (Premium plus Use only unleaded fuel. unleaded) Make sure the ground is level 95 ROZ/RON (Premium and firm and place the motor- unleaded (fuel grade,...

  • Page 93: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......92 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 94: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 95 Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the lock up until very late, if at all. physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral Consequently, ABS does not in- tegral ABS ensures directional ABS? tervene until very late, if at all.

  • Page 96: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    What significance exceptional riding conditions can momentum take over and even lead to a fault message being BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is devolves on regular issued. unable to counteract their effects. maintenance? Exceptional riding Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine...
  • Page 97 BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 98: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    A sensor integrated into each Under these circumstances, tyre measures the air temperat- Temperature ure and the air pressure inside BMW Motorrad recommends compensation the tyre and transmits this in- rolling the throttle slightly closed so as to restore stability with the formation to the control unit.
  • Page 99 Tyre-pressure ranges The RDC control unit differenti- ates between three tyre-pressure ranges, all of which are paramet- erised for the motorcycle: Tyre pressure within permitted tolerance. Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance. Tyre pressure outside permit- ted tolerance. A warning is also issued if tyre pressure drops sharply but stays within the permitted tolerance.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....100 Power socket ..... . 100 Luggage .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    BMW has approved can are not sufficient in some circum- be obtained from your authorised stances. BMW Motorrad dealer, together Use only parts and accessor- with expert advice on their install- ies approved by BMW for your ation and use.

  • Page 103: Luggage

    with OE (Additional) socket: also temporarily interrupted dur- comply with the instructions on ing the start procedure. loading. Set spring preload, damping Cable routing characteristic and tyre pres- The cables from the power sock- sures to suit total weight. et to the auxiliary device must be Adjust the spring preload for routed in such a way that they: rear wheel (...

  • Page 104: Case

    Case Payload of cases Maximum permissible Opening cases speed for riding with top- case fitted to the motorcycle ≤10 kg with OA Topcase: Maximum permissible ≤180 km/h speed for riding with Note the maximum permissible cases fitted to the motorcycle payload of the tank rucksack.
  • Page 105 Removing cases Lever 2 pops up. Flip the release lever to the rear. Open the lid. Closing cases Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key to the LOCK pos- position in the case lock.

  • Page 106: Topcase Oa

    Topcase The case is released and can be removed. Opening topcase Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push case handle 3 down until it engages. The case is correctly engaged Turn the key to the OPEN pos- on its holders.
  • Page 107 Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will The release lever engages. Lift the topcase at the rear and Turn the key to the LOCK pos- pull it off the luggage carrier.
  • Page 108 Hook the topcase into position Push handle 3 down until it on the luggage carrier. Make engages. sure that hooks 4 are securely The topcase is correctly en- seated in the corresponding gaged on its carrier. keepers 5. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- ition in the topcase lock.

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Toolkit ......108 Engine oil .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    Some of the work calls for spe- cial tools and a thorough know- 3 Torx wrench, T25 ledge of motorcycles. If you Removing and installing rear are in doubt consult a specialist light glass workshop, preferably your author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    1 Extending tool holder the Repair Manual on the DVD/ Adapter for 1/4" bits CD-ROM also obtainable from Adapters to accommodate all 9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad- your authorised BMW Motorrad tools apters dealer. Removing and installing spark plugs...
  • Page 112 Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip.

  • Page 113: Brake System, General

    Topping up the engine oil workshop, preferably an author- Use the tool from the toolkit to ised BMW Motorrad dealer. install cap 1 in the engine oil filler neck. Checking operation of Brake system, general brakes Pull the handbrake lever.

  • Page 114: Brake Pads

    Brake pads Checking front brake pad thickness Brake pads worn past the minimum permissible brake-pad thickness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the Visually inspect the left and Brake-pad wear limit, brake system.
  • Page 115 Checking rear brake pad Make sure that the brake disc is thickness not visible through the bore in the inboard brake block. Brake pads worn past Have the brake pads replaced the minimum permissible by a specialist workshop, brake-pad thickness can cause preferably an authorised BMW a reduction in braking efficiency Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 116: Brake Fluid

    How to interpret the marks: Turn the handlebars once from full left lock to full right lock Three rings visible: brake-pad and then centre the handle- thickness is at least 75 % bars. Two rings visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 50 % One ring visible: brake-pad thickness is at least 25 % No rings visible: brake pads...
  • Page 117 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear efficiency.

  • Page 118: Clutch

    The pressure point must be in the main tread grooves with specialist workshop, preferably clearly perceptible. wear marks. an authorised BMW Motorrad If the pressure point is not clearly dealer. Tyres have wear indicators perceptible: integrated into the main...
  • Page 119 RDC sensors. that they cannot be slipped back Be sure to notify the authorised over the brake disc on reas- BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- sembly. cialist workshop that the wheel is Do not operate the handbrake fitted with an RDC sensor.
  • Page 120 Remove the spacing bushing the process of removing the BMW Motorrad can supply from the left-hand side of the brake calipers. an adapter for removing the wheel hub. Carefully pull the brake calipers quick-release axle.
  • Page 121 BMW Motorrad dealer. There is a risk of damaging parts of the front brake, particularly the BMW Integral ABS, in the course of the pro- cedure described below. Take care not to damage the brake system, in particular the...
  • Page 122 Install securing screws 2 and Install screws 1 on left and The cable of the ABS tighten to specified torque. right. sensor could chafe through if it comes into contact with the Switch on the ignition. Brake caliper to slider brake disc.
  • Page 123 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Turn the silencer out. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Engage first gear.
  • Page 124 Insert the rear wheel into the and the silencer must be at least 20 mm. centering hole. Install screw 2 for the brack- et of the silencer in the rear footrest, but do not tighten it at this point. Turn the silencer to its initial position.

  • Page 125: Front-Wheel Stand

    Tighten screw 2 securing the Slacken adjusting screws 1. stand before lifting the front bracket to the rear footrest to Push the two adapters 2 apart wheel with the BMW Motorrad specified torque. until the front forks fit between front-wheel stand. them.

  • Page 126: Bulbs

    Bulbs General instructions A warning appears in the multi- function display if a bulb is de- fective. If the brake or rear light fails, the symbol is accompan- ied by the 'General' warning light, which lights up yellow. If the rear light fails the second filament of Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the...
  • Page 127 The bulb is pressurised and Always make sure that the Install the high-beam/low-beam can cause injury if dam- motorcycle is stable and firmly headlight bulb ( 127) aged. supported. Wear protective goggles and Make sure the ground is level gloves when changing bulbs. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 128 Make sure the ground is level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access.
  • Page 129 Removing high-beam/low- (preferably by hooking it into the headlight housing). beam headlight bulb Install cover 1. Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in Disconnect plug 1. Remove bulb 3. through the headlight lens). Installing high-beam/low- beam headlight bulb Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 130 motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Install bulb 3, making sure that Install plug 1. lug 4 is pointing up and that Side-light bulbs, left and the bulb is securely seated.
  • Page 131 down (right side of motorcycle: pivot the lever up). While holding the side panel, The side-light bulb is access- remove screw 1. ible through the aperture. Pull bulb 5 out of the bulb holder. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove fairing side panel 2.
  • Page 132 is correctly seated in the cor- responding recess. Insert bulb 5 into the bulb The mirrors can easily work socket. loose from their anchoring Turn the bulb socket clock- if the rubber holders or snap-fit Install screw 1. wise to install it in the headlight studs are greased.
  • Page 133 Replacing brake-light, rear light and rear- indicator bulbs 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 Remove screws 1 on left and Turn bulb holder 3 counter- supported.
  • Page 134 Replacing front turn Bulbs for flashing turn indicator bulb indicators, rear Switch off the ignition. with OE White turn indicators: PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Seat the bulb housing in hold- ers 2. Apply firm forward pressure with the flat of your hand to push the mirror out of the an- Install bulb 4 in bulb socket 3.

  • Page 135: Jump Starting

    if the rubber holders or snap-fit studs are greased. Do not grease the rubber holder or snap-fit stud. Install the mirror in the mirror housing, making sure that the three plugs all engage in their corresponding mounts. Jump starting Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1.

  • Page 136: Battery

    Do not touch parts of the igni- Remove the protective cap Allow both engines to idle for a tion system when the engine is from the battery's positive ter- few minutes before disconnect- running. minal. ing the jump leads. Run the engine of the donor Disconnect the jump lead from A short-circuit can res- vehicle during jump-starting.
  • Page 137 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If ging the battery on the follow- tain additional information from you are in doubt, disconnect ing pages your authorised BMW Motorrad the battery from the on-board Do not turn the battery upside dealer. systems and connect the charger down directly to the battery.
  • Page 138 Charge via the power sock- Comply with the operating in- et, with the battery connected structions of the charger. to the motorcycle's on-board Once the battery is fully electrical system. charged, disconnect the charger's terminal clips from The motorcycle's on-board the battery terminals.
  • Page 139 Installing battery Never install the battery without least one second so that the control unit of the engine man- the protective cap. Insert the battery into the bat- agement system can register tery compartment, with the Connect positive lead 3 first the throttle-valve positions.

  • Page 141: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing motorcycle ....140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 142: Care Products

    Use only cold water to wash off the motorcycle. road salt. BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash The high pressure of steam that you use the cleaning and the motorcycle immediately after...

  • Page 143: Paint Care

    Chrome agents, the surfaces can be dam- Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab- ticularly if it has been exposed to Paint care rasives to clean plastic parts.

  • Page 144: Protective Wax Coating

    Remember to wax room in such a way that there the parts treated in this way. is no load on either wheel. Au- thorised BMW Motorrad deal- Protective wax coating ers can provide suitable auxili- ary stands.

  • Page 145: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 144 Riding specifications ....156 Threaded fasteners ....145 Engine .

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting 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 Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever...

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 1.25 x 40...

  • Page 148: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, Over: 7500 min with OE Power reduction: 74 kW, Over: 7500 min Torque...

  • Page 149: Fuel

    Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. 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 questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 150: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation...

  • Page 151: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission 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 0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive...

  • Page 152: Running Gear

    Running gear Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload...

  • Page 153: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Tyre combinations recommended at time of going...
  • Page 154 M/C (58W) Rear: Michelin Pilot Road K TL, 180/55 ZR17 M/ C (73W) You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 155: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR17 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...
  • Page 156 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug mm, When new max 1 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig- Bosch YR5LDE nation NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrode gap of secondary spark plug ±0.1 mm, When new...

  • Page 157: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location Underneath seat VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 980 mm...

  • Page 158: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 236 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 159: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality ..158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..158 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 160: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad is a byword on your motorcycle carried out money in the long run. for excellent quality of service.

  • Page 161: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    The service-due indicator in the torcycle has covered between multifunction display reminds you 500 km and 1,200 km BMW Motorrad has an extens- about one month or 1000 km ive after-sales service network in in advance when the time for a...

  • Page 162: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 163 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 164 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 165 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 166 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 167: 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 168 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 169 Warning, battery charge Replacing parking-light Abbreviations and symbols, 6 current, 29 bulb, 128 BMW Motorrad service, 158 Replacing rear light bulb, 131 Self-diagnosis, 83 BMW Motorrad Service Replacing rear turn indicator Warnings, 33 Card, 158 bulb, 131 Accessories Brake fluid...
  • Page 170 Clutch Engine Front seat Adjusting clutch lever, 67 Adjusting, 15 Starting, 82 Checking operation, 116 Heating, 17 Technical data, 146 Fluid reservoir, 13 Front-wheel stand Warning, engine electronics, 28 Installing, 123 Technical data, 148 Engine oil Fuel Confirmation of maintenance Filler neck, 11 Filler neck, 13 work, 160...
  • Page 171 Headlight Multifunction display, 18, 24 Keys, 47, 49 Adjustment for driving on left/ Adjust the dimmer, 52 driving on right, 73 Overview, 22 Beam throw, 73, 74 Laying up, 142 high-beam headlight, 19 Lights Odometer and tripmeters low-beam headlight, 19 Adjusting headlight beam Resetting, 50 side lights, 19...
  • Page 172 Service, 158 Clutch, 148 Rear seat Status indicators on the Dimensions, 155 Heating, 13 display, 22 Electrics, 153 Rear-wheel drive Service Card, 158 Engine, 146 Technical data, 149 Side stand Engine oil, 147 Refuelling, 88 For starting, 82 Frame, 155 Reserve Spark plugs Fuel, 147...
  • Page 173 Transmission Windscreen Vehicle For starting, 82 Adjusting, 13, 16, 63 General view, left side, 11 Technical data, 149 General view, right side, 13 Troubleshooting chart, 144 Parking, 87 Turn indicators Left, 16 Right, 17 Warning lights, 18 Switching off, 17, 58 Warnings, 25 Switching on left, 57 ABS, 33...
  • Page 174 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 175 Important data for refuelling Fuel Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un- leaded 95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restric- tions) Usable fuel capacity 27 l Reserve fuel ≥4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold...

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