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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1300 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 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. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Grip heating ....47 the end of this Rider's Manual if BMW Motorrad Integral Multifunction display ..20 you want to find a particular topic ABS .
  • Page 5 ASC ......74 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 134 Tyre pressure monitoring components .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • 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 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Engine oil level indicator Fuel filler neck ( Battery compartment 113) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification num- ber (on side panel, front right) Type plate (on rear cross- tube) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select the readings 43). with on-board com- puter Reset the average values 44). Hazard warning flashers Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn With Electronic Sus- pension Adjustment (ESA II) Operating ESA (...
  • Page 17 BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS generation Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC (...

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Starter button ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Luggage loops Rider's Manual Tyre pressure table and payload table Standard toolkit ( Engine-oil filler neck...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Rev. counter Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Multifunction display Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Control for the odometer Operation of the clock...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meanings of the status indicat- ors ........21 Warning and telltale lights .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indic- ate the quantity of fuel left in the tank. Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. Panel for warnings ( with Automatic Stability Control ASC warning and status indicator ( Warnings ( The horizontal bars indic- ate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 23: Meanings Of The Status Indicat

    General warning light, in combination with warnings OIL: Oil level ( in the display ( Telltale light for neutral with tyre pressure monitoring with BMW Motorrad In- (RDC) tegral ABS generation RDC P : Tyre pressures ABS warning light (...

  • Page 24: Service-Due Indicator

    If you want to have the date set might be necessary to have it consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance preferably an authorised BMW of the forecast due date. If the Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo-...

  • Page 25: Range

    The calculated range is only ture reading. If the effect of the an approximate reading. engine's heat becomes excess- Consequently, BMW Motorrad The range readout 1 indicates ive, temporarily appears on recommends that you should not how far you can ride with the fuel the display.

  • Page 26: Tyre Pressures

    You can call up this read- ing only when the motorcycle is The detailed description of BMW at a standstill. The tyre-pressure readings are Motorrad RDC starts on page based on a reference tyre tem- 76).

  • Page 27: Warnings

    The readings mean: : Oil level is correct. CHECK : Check the oil level the next time you stop for fuel. : Oil level cannot be meas- ured (conditions as stated above not satisfied). If you call up another read- ing on the on-board com- Warnings for which there is no puter, this symbol remains visible...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow appears Fuel down to reserve ( on the display Lights up red the temperature Coolant temperature too high ( indicator flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 29 Warning light Status indicators Meaning LAMPS ! Lights up yellow appears Bulbs defective ( on the display Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil pears on the dis- play Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed...
  • Page 30 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC fault ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical tyre...
  • Page 31 Warning light Status indicators Meaning -- -- " " or " " Sensor defective or system error is displayed. RDC! Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA ! Lights up yellow...
  • Page 32 Refuelling ( 68). placed, preferably by an au- fault rectified as soon as pos- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. sible by a specialist workshop, Coolant temperature too preferably an authorised BMW Fuel down to reserve high Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 33 The engine-oil level is too low. specialist workshop, preferably Check the engine oil level General warning light shows an authorised BMW Motorrad 87). yellow. dealer. If the oil level is too low: Engine symbol appears on Top up the engine oil ( 88).
  • Page 34 ( 108). replaced. Consult a specialist quickly as possible by a workshop, preferably an author- specialist workshop, preferably Bulbs defective ised BMW Motorrad dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows dealer. Headlight or turn indicator yellow. bulb defective...
  • Page 35 87). completed If the oil level is too low: Possible cause: Top up the engine oil ( 88). with BMW Motorrad Integral A combination of the bulb de- ABS generation II fects described above has oc- Ice warning curred. ABS warning light flashes.
  • Page 36 ABS deactivated in mind the more detailed in- even after the critical situation formation on situations that can has been dealt with. with BMW Motorrad Integral lead to an ABS fault ( 73). ABS generation II ASC self-diagnosis not Have the fault rectified as completed ABS warning light shows.
  • Page 37 Rider's Manual. Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad Before you adjust tyre pres- The rider has switched off the dealer. sure, read the information ASC system.
  • Page 38 Have the fault rectified by a Do not continue your journey. with the tyre in its present condi- specialist workshop, preferably Notify the breakdown service. tion: an authorised BMW Motorrad Incorrect tyre pressures im- Signal transmission dealer. pair the motorcycle's hand- disrupted ling characteristics.
  • Page 39 Have the fault rectified by a Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably specialist workshop, preferably The integral battery in the tyre- an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad pressure sensor has lost a sig- dealer. dealer. nificant proportion of its original capacity.
  • Page 40 Seek the advice of a specialist Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery flat with anti-theft alarm (DWA) General warning light shows yellow.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Grip heating......47 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..48 Automatic Stability Control ASC ..49 Clutch .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering workshop, preferably an author- with Automatic Stability Con- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. trol lock ASC self-diagnosis is per- Switching on ignition Keys formed. ( You receive two master keys and Switch off the ignition one emergency key. The emer-...

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    Handlebars locked. Turn the handlebars to the full your authorised BMW Motorrad Key can be removed. left or right lock position. dealer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all...

  • Page 44: Clock

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys without on-board computer with on-board computer are part of an integrated security without tyre pressure monitor- system, so the dealer is under an ing (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring obligation to check the legitimacy (RDC) of all applications for replace- ment/extra keys.

  • Page 45: Reading

    Reading Residual range (once fuel level is down to reserve) Selecting readings with on-board computer Switch on the ignition. without on-board computer with tyre pressure monitoring without tyre pressure monitor- (RDC) ing (RDC) Press and hold down the but- ton until the hours number 3 flashes.
  • Page 46 with tyre pressure monitoring with on-board computer (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring The following values can be dis- played: (RDC) Tyre pressures (RDC P) Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Press button 1 to select the without on-board computer reading in panel 4.

  • Page 47: Lights

    Low-beam headlight Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher. The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start Parking light the engine. Switch off the ignition. 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 Press and hold down button 1...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the flashing turn indicators. Operating flashing turn indicators Hazard warning Switch on the ignition. flashers The turn indicators are can- Operating hazard warning celled automatically after flashers you have ridden for approximately Switch on the ignition. 10 seconds and covered a dis- tance of about 300 m.

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched (kill switch) off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency off switch (kill switch) Grip heating Repeatedly press button 1 until with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch the desired heating stage ap-...

  • Page 50: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS warning light shows. with Automatic Stability Con- with BMW Motorrad Integral trol ABS generation II Initially, the ASC symbol Deactivating ABS function changes status. Press and hold down button 1 until the ABS Bring the motorcycle to a stop warning light responds.

  • Page 51: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS light comes back on, there is a fault in the ABS. Automatic Stability Control ASC with Automatic Stability Con- trol Press and hold down button 1 Deactivating ASC function until the ASC symbol changes Press and hold down button 1...

  • Page 52: Clutch

    Activating ASC function You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.

  • Page 53: Brakes

    Brakes Mirrors Adjusting handbrake lever Adjusting mirrors Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not turn the handlebar fitting on the handlebar. Attempting to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1 handbrake lever while riding clockwise to increase the span the motorcycle can lead to acci- between the brake lever and...

  • Page 54: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- when the motorcycle is heavily ling will suffer if you do not loaded and reduce spring preload...

  • Page 55: Damping

    on-board toolkit to turn adjust- If you want to reduce spring An uneven surface requires preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- softer damping than a smooth ing screw 1. ection indicated by the LOW surface. arrow. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- Basic setting of spring duction in spring preload re-...

  • Page 56: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    You have a choice of three load Basic setting of rear-sus- modes with any of three damp- pension damping charac- ing variants selectable for each teristic mode. The detailed description of the Turn the adjusting screw as ESA II Electronic Suspension far as it will go in the dir- Adjustment system is on page ection indicated by the H...

  • Page 57: Tyres

    One-up with luggage You can adjust the damping Always check that the tyre pres- characteristic while the mo- sures are correct. torcycle is on the move. At high road speeds, tyre Two-up (with luggage) To set the load mode, valves installed perpen- repeatedly long-press button 1 dicular to the wheel rim have a The setting shows briefly, then...

  • Page 58: Headlight

    BMW Tyre pressure, rear Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light. 2.9 bar (Tyre cold) If tyre pressure is too low: Headlight beam throw and Correct tyre pressure. spring preload Headlight beam throw is kept...

  • Page 59: Luggage Loops

    Remove the seat and place it, Turn the seat upside down. upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Use the loops 1 and the grab handles 3 to attach luggage Pull the loops 1 out of the straps in order to lash luggage holders 2 and lay them on the onto the rear seat.

  • Page 61: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....60 Checklist ......62 Starting .

  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    Note the maximum permissible with a tank rucksack on the the year. Your authorised BMW payload and the speed limit motorcycle. Motorrad dealer will be glad to for riding with cases fitted, as...
  • Page 63 Risk of burn injury with tankbag Settings of the spring-strut and shock-absorber system Note the maximum permissible Engine and exhaust system Imbalanced load payload of the tankbag and become very hot when the the speed limit for riding with Loose clothing motorcycle is in use.

  • Page 64: Checklist

    Risk of overheating Pre-ride check is performed. Checklist Cooling would be Use the following checklist to with BMW Motorrad Integral inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- ABS generation II were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you...
  • Page 65 ABS generation II tery voltage is too low. Recharge Phase 2 the battery before you start the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- General warning light shows engine, or use jump leads and a forms self-diagnosis to ensure its yellow.
  • Page 66 Pullaway test of the system specialist workshop, preferably components with diagnostic Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad capability. The engine must Test of the wheel sensors as dealer. be running and the motorcycle the motorcycle pulls away from...

  • Page 67: Running In

    500 - 1200 km. specialist workshop, preferably Tyres do not have their full an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads grip when new and there dealer. New brake pads have to bed...

  • Page 68: Brakes

    The throttle the load change. BMW Motor- is shifted to the front wheel. The valve remains open to accelerate rad recommends disengaging higher the wheel load, the more the motorcycle and upshift time the clutch for upshifts in these braking force can be transmitted is reduced to a minimum.

  • Page 69: Parking Your Motorcycle

    ABS generation II damage. the brakes, due to traces of oil or grease. With the BMW integrated BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- brake system, the rear brake is Riding on dirt-covered surfaces vents the front wheel from lock- activated when the handbrake or off-road.

  • Page 70: Refuelling

    under the stand is level and If the ground is soft or un- Do not smoke. Never bring a firm. even, there is no guaran- naked flame near the fuel tank. tee that the motorcycle will rest Extend the side stand and Fuel attacks plastics, which firmly on the stand.

  • Page 71: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    When refuelling after run- Press the fuel tank cap down ning on reserve, make sure firmly to close. that you top up the tank to a Remove the key and close the level above reserve, as other- protective cap. wise the sensor will not be able Securing motorcycle to register the new level.
  • Page 72 At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both and fall on its side. ents. sides and tighten the straps. Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly;...

  • Page 73: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......72 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....74 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..76 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 74: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    ABS has to reduce braking force tance. 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 75 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 76: Electronic Engine Management With

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Con- a gear engaged. Motorrad Integral ABS is always trol...
  • Page 77 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 78: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    The display shows a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure outside permit- each tyre until the tyre-pressure The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- ted tolerance. signal is received for the first able to control a situation of this time. The sensors continue to Temperature nature.

  • Page 79: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    ature drops. Tyre temperature Pressure adaptation Electronic Suspension depends on ambient tempera- Adjustment ESA II Compare the RDC readings ture, on the style of riding and on the multifunction display With Electronic Suspension the duration of the ride. with the value in the table on Adjustment (ESA II) the inside cover of the Rider's The tyre-pressure readings...
  • Page 80 rate to increase. The maximum The combination of spring mount, suspension and spring spring rate is achieved when the rate ensure that the suspension sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the geometry is always perfectly adjusted. steel spring. By the same token, the spring rate decreases when The static normal position is the sleeve allows the plastic...

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....80 Power sockets ..... . 80 Cases .

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    BMW Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting automatically under the following Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...

  • Page 83: Cases

    Opening cases in order to prevent overloading of Pull the grey release lever the on-board electrics. (OPEN) up again and simultaneously pull case lid 3 Cable routing out of the retainer. The cables from the power sock- Closing cases ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider...
  • Page 84 Press the case lid against the case body. The case volume adapts to the contents. Removing cases Also press catches 3 of the Push lock straps 1 out and pull lock straps into retainers 2 until them up. they engage. This expands the case to max- imum volume.
  • Page 85 Installing case Secure attachment Pull the black release lever 1 (RELEASE) up and simultan- Hook the case into the bottom If a case wobbles or is difficult eously pull the case out. holder. to fit, it has to be adapted to the Then lift the case out of the gap between the top and bottom Pull the black release lever 1...
  • Page 86 Screws 1 inside the case allow you to make this adjustment.

  • Page 87: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....86 Toolkit ......86 Engine oil .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    DVD for your motorcycle, which Remove the battery is available from your authorised 113). BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad has assembled Torx bit, T25 a tools service set that is ideal Remove the battery- Some of the work calls for spe-...

  • Page 89: Engine Oil

    If the oil level is above the MAX Make sure the engine is at op- mark: Check the oil level in oil-level erating temperature and hold Have the oil level corrected indicator 1. the motorcycle upright. by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 90 Topping up engine oil Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Top up the engine oil to the cycle on its stand. specified level. Remove the seat ( 56).

  • Page 91: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a suspension toward brake cal- no longer clearly visible: specialist workshop, preferably iper 1. an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads worn past the dealer. minimum permissible thick- ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under...
  • Page 92 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 93 Move the handlebars to the thickness. straight-ahead position. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brake fluid level, front Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid Brake fluid (DOT4) level, front brakes Do not permit the brake...
  • Page 94 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motor- cycle upright. with centre stand generation A low fluid level in the Brake fluid level, rear Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 95: Clutch

    BMW Motorrad Move the handlebars to the If the clutch-fluid level drops: dealer. straight-ahead position. Unsuitable hydraulic fluids could cause damage to the Clutch clutch system. Checking clutch operation Do not attempt to top up the system with fluids of any kind.

  • Page 96: Wheels

    Have the tyres changed in good Tyre recommendation In particular, the diameter and the time before they wear to the width of a motorcycle's wheels For each size of tyre BMW minimum permissible tread are programmed into the control Motorrad tests and classifies depth.
  • Page 97 RDC workshop beforehand, prefer- sensor. ably an authorised BMW Motor- If the motorcycle is equipped rad dealer. In some cases, the with RDC, each wheel rim bears data programmed into the control...
  • Page 98 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation II Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being Unclip two retaining clips 1 disc 5.
  • Page 99 BMW Motorrad Integral Raise front of motorcycle until ABS to malfunction or allow the ABS generation II the front wheel can turn freely. ABS sensor to be damaged. BMW Motorrad recommends In order to ensure that the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel threaded bush remains correctly stand for lifting the motorcycle.
  • Page 100 Remove the rear-wheel stand threads can suffer damage. with BMW Motorrad Integral Always have the security of the ABS generation II fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 101 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS generation II tion several times. Install securing screws 2 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening torque. The cable of the wheel- Position covers 2 on left and...
  • Page 102 with centre stand generation Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Slacken screw 3 on the clamp Remove screw 4 from the rear so that the clamp can just be footrest while supporting the turned.
  • Page 103 Installing rear wheel Engage first gear. If you are using the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand: Possible malfunctions when reinstall the retaining disc. ABS and ASC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter.
  • Page 104 Turn the end silencer to its initial position. Correct the clearance by turn- Position the clamp as shown. ing the end silencer to the ap- Tighten screw 3 of the ball- propriate position. joint clamp to the specified tightening torque. Install screw 4 in the rear Clearance between silen- footrest and tighten to the...

  • Page 105: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Use basic stand with tool num- Hold the silencer cover 2 Slacken adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 106: Rear-Wheel Stand

    (83 30 0 402 250). There is a risk of damaging If the motorcycle is on the the sensor ring of the BMW centre stand and is raised Motorrad Integral ABS. too far, the centre stand will lift...

  • Page 107: Bulbs

    depending on the bulb to be handle of the stand back until both rollers of the stand are on replaced. the ground. Make sure the ground is level Then press the handle down to and firm and place the motor- the ground.
  • Page 108 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. Engage spring retainer 4 in the Hold the new bulb by the base catches.
  • Page 109 Remove bulb holder 2 from the headlight housing by turning it counter-clockwise. Fit the covers 1 for the high- Remove securing screws 1 beam headlight or cover 2 from both sides of the bulb for the low-beam headlight by housing. turning the covers clockwise.
  • Page 110 Insert bulb 3 into the bulb Install securing screws 1 at The headlight cable could socket. both sides of the bulb hous- catch in the steering if it is ing. Turn the bulb socket clock- not routed correctly. wise to install it in the headlight Use the appropriate retaining Replacing turn indicator housing.
  • Page 111 Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep Pull the glass out of the...

  • Page 112: Jump Starting

    Run the engine of the donor workshop, preferably an author- vehicle during jump-starting. A short-circuit can res- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Begin by connecting one end ult if the crocodile clips of the red jump lead to the of the jump leads are accident-...

  • Page 113: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. battery. veloped a float charger spe- Compliance with the points be-...
  • Page 114 Use BMW chargers with the ics. If this happens, disconnect connected directly to the battery part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 posts.
  • Page 115 ways fully recharge the battery Disconnect negative lead 1 before restoring it to use first. Then disconnect positive Removing battery lead 2. Remove the battery-compart- Remove screws 3 and pull the ment cover ( 114). retainer to the rear. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Lift the battery up and out;...
  • Page 116 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the battery-compartment cover ( 114). Remove screws 1.

  • Page 117: Care

    Care Care products ..... 116 Washing motorcycle ....116 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 118: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. rasives to clean plastic parts. that you use BMW insect re- Even fly-remover pads or clean- mover to soften and wash off ing pads with hard surfaces can insects and stubborn dirt on produce scratches.

  • Page 119: Paint Care

    Treat rubber components with soft sponge and plenty of water. We recommend BMW vehicle water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af-...

  • Page 120: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating Restoring motorcycle to use BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Remove the protective wax products containing carnauba coating. wax or synthetic wax. Clean the motorcycle. It is time to rewax the paint- Install a charged battery.

  • Page 121: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....120 Riding specifications ....132 Threaded fasteners ....121 Engine .

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 68).

  • Page 123: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Valid Silencer to rear footrest M8 x 30...
  • Page 124 Rear wheel Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirrors Valid Mirror on left/right adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm...

  • Page 125: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec- tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry- sump lubrication. Displacement 1293 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke...

  • Page 126: Fuel

    4 l, with filter change (larger reservoir, with word- ing) 0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 Engine oil, API SL / JASO MA2 ≥-20 °C...

  • Page 127: Clutch

    Engine oil for motorcycles with oil-bath clutch, API SJ / JASO MA2 ≥-20 °C SAE 10W-50 Engine oil for motorcycles with oil-bath clutch, API SJ / JASO MA2 ≥-20 °C BMW recommends Clutch clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath...

  • Page 128: Transmission

    0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear 1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth in bevel gears (gear ratio) 2.91 (32:11)

  • Page 129: Running Gear

    Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever sys- tem, with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber.

  • Page 130: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets 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 aluminium, MT H2 front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 131: Electrics

    Rear wheel rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" with sports wheel 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 with sports wheel 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold...
  • Page 132 Battery battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 133: Frame

    Frame Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel rear frame type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear VIN location Frame side section, front right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2233 mm Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, Across mirrors at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height...

  • Page 134: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 243 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 460 kg Maximum payload 217 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 135: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 134 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......134 Maintenance work .

  • Page 136: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extens- ive after-sales service network As owner of a new BMW mo- In order to help ensure that your in place to look after you and torcycle, in circumstances in BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 137 1000 km in BMW Service advance when the time for a ser- The BMW Service is carried out vice is approaching, on the basis once a year; the extent of servi- of the programmed values.

  • Page 138: 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 139 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,...
  • Page 140 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,...
  • Page 141 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,...
  • Page 142 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,...

  • Page 143: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 144 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 145: Index

    Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Checking front, 89 Charging battery when Checking rear, 90 Control, 14 connected, 111 Running in, 65 Engineering details, 72 Charging battery when Brakes Operation, 48 disconnected, 112 Adjusting handlebar lever, 51 Self-diagnosis, 63 Closing the battery- Checking operation, 89 compartment, 114...
  • Page 146 Electrics Case Control, 14 Technical data, 129 Operation, 81 Engineering details, 77 Emergency off switch (kill Checklist, 62 Operation, 54 switch), 16 Clock Adjusting, 42 Operation, 47 Clutch Frame Engine Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Technical data, 131 Starting, 62 Checking fluid level, 93 Front-wheel stand Technical data, 123 Installing, 103...
  • Page 147 Multifunction switch, right, 16 Instrument panel Maintenance Ambient-light brightness Right side of motorcycle, 13 General instructions, 86 sensor, 18 Underneath the seat, 17 Maintenance intervals, 134 Overview, 18 Warning and telltale lights, 21 Mirrors Grip heating Adjusting, 51, 52 Control, 16 Mobility services, 134 Jump starting, 110 Operation, 47...
  • Page 148 Seat Bulbs, 130 Parking, 67 Installation, 57 Clutch, 125 Power socket, 11 Lock, 11 Dimensions, 131 Notes on use, 80 Removal, 56 Electrics, 129 Pre-ride check, 63 Service, 134 Engine, 123 Service-due indicator, 22 Engine oil, 124 Shifting gear Frame, 131 Rear-wheel drive Shift assistant, 65 Technical data, 126...
  • Page 149 Turn indicators Warnings Removing rear wheel, 99 Control, 14 ABS, 33 Technical data, 128 Operation, 46 Anti-theft alarm, 38 Type plate ASC, 34 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Battery charge current, 31 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Bulb defect, 32 Adhesive label for rim, 95 Coolant temperature, 30 Engineering details, 76 Engine electronics, 31...
  • Page 150 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 151 Usable fuel capacity approx. 19 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends *01418525711* Order No.: 01 41 8 525 711 11.2011, 4th edition...

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