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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider´s Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS Adventure...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Observe checklist ... 86 Warning and indicator BMW Motorrad Inte- Starting..... . 87 lights .
  • Page 5 Electrical system ..171 BMW Motorrad ASC ..108 9 Care ....153 Frame .
  • Page 6 ..... . 179 Maintenance schedule ..183 Standard BMW Service . . . 184 Confirmation of mainte- nance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Technical data. ranty treatment. torcycle and/or accessories and When the time comes to sell thus to the rejection of warranty your BMW, remember to hand claims. over this Rider's Manual; it is an NOTICE Special informa- important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. In addition, separate manual. BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee Electronic Suspension the total absence of errors. For Adjustment. this reason BMW is unable to recognize any claims stemming...
  • Page 10 from the information, illustrations and descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( Adjuster for rear damp- ing (at the bottom on the spring strut) (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 117) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Air cleaner (under center fairing panel) ( 133) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 116) Height adjuster for wind- shield ( Onboard power socket 142) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (at fork bearing) Data plate (at fork bearing) Coolant level indicator...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Standard tool kit ( 112) Rider's Manual (US Model) Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Adjuster for the rider's seat height ( Fuses ( 139)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers ABS ( ASC ( with Dynamic ESA ESA ( with additional LED headlight Additional LED headlight Turn indicator ( Horn Multifunction display with preparation for navi- gation system Navigation system...

  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Riding mode ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Anti-theft alarm indicator light with Keyless Ride Indicator light for radio- operated key Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..20 Multifunction display ....22 Warning symbols in the display panel ....... 23 Warning lights .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights with cruise control Cruise control ( Neutral position (idling) ASC ( Turn indicator, left ABS ( Turn indicator, right General warning light (in conjunction with warn- ing symbols on display) High-beam headlight with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( 11 Fuel reserve (...
  • Page 23 NOTICE The ABS symbol can be shown differently depending on the country.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel level Upshift recommendation Gear indicator, shows "N" in neutral (idling) with heated handlebar grips Heated grip settings Odometer ( Service display (mainte- nance interval) ( 179) Warning symbols ( Onboard computer with Dynamic ESA ESA setting ( 10 Riding mode ( 11 Clock ( 12 Outside temperature warn-...

  • Page 25: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display panel with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC) Tire inflation pressure EWS ( Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Electronic engine manage- ment ( Battery charging ( 136) Warnings (...

  • Page 26: Warning Lights

    Warning lights You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the follow- Display ing pages. Warnings are displayed with ap- propriate warning lights. Warnings for which no separate warning light is provided are sig- naled by the general warning light 1 and are accompanied by a warning symbol in area 2 or by a warning notice in area 3.
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobilizer is active ( display lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key outside reception display range (...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel DWA ! lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged ( lights up yellow appears with one or Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap- two arrows and the proved range ( critical tyre pres- sure also flashes...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up ABS error ( lights up ABS deactivated ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC error ( ESA! lights up yellow is indicated...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine management system ( appears on the Engine oil level too low ( display OILLVL CHECK is indicated lights up red appears on the Battery charging voltage insufficient display...
  • Page 31 Keyless Ride placed, preferably by an autho- ture warning. Battery of radio-operated key is rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Risk of accident due to black ice. completely drained or radio- At a low outside temperature, Radio-operated key...
  • Page 32 Coolant temperature too Possible cause: Have the defective radio-oper- ated key replaced by an autho- high The coolant temperature is too rized BMW Motorrad retailer. high. The general warning lamp If possible, continue driving lights up red. Replace battery of radio-...
  • Page 33 Overlooking the motorcy- as soon as possible at an au- cle in traffic due to the light thorized workshop, preferably Anti-theft alarm battery source on the motorcycle an authorized BMW Motorrad low charge failing. retailer. with anti-theft alarm system Safety risk...
  • Page 34 Contact an authorized work- ual. Contact an authorized work- shop, preferably an authorized shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. NOTICE BMW Motorrad retailer. Tire inflation pressure is Before adjusting the tire inflation Anti-theft alarm system pressure, observe the information...
  • Page 35 The measured tire inflation pres- facility, preferably an authorized sure is outside the approved tol- with Tire Pressure Control BMW Motorrad retailer. erance range. (TPC) If you are unsure about the tire's Check tire for damage and...
  • Page 36 Tire Pressure Control Have fault eliminated at a spe- Have fault eliminated at a spe- (TPC) cialist service facility, preferably cialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The general warning lamp an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. lights up yellow. retailer.
  • Page 37 3 mph an authorized BMW Motorrad active closed-loop intervention (5 km/h)) retailer. even after the critical situation Ride off slowly. It must be has passed.
  • Page 38 Please be aware thorized workshop, preferably a few meters. that ASC functionality is no an authorized BMW Motorrad If the ASC warning lamp contin- longer available. Observe addi- retailer. ues to flash:...
  • Page 39 Do not drive to the extent that Accident hazard an authorized BMW Motorrad the fuel tank is completely Adapt riding style: Ride slowly, retailer. empty. avoid rapid acceleration and...

  • Page 40: Outside Temperature

    Contact an authorized work- NOTICE shop, preferably an authorized porarily reverting to as the BMW Motorrad retailer. display reading. If the 12 V battery is installed in- correctly, or if the terminals are Battery charging voltage swapped (e.g. when jump-start-...

  • Page 41: Fuel Reserve

    Oil level indicator After the fuel warning lamp WARNING is switched on, the range is automatically displayed. Danger of black ice even The distance, which can still be above 37 °F (3 °C), despite driven with the reserve quantity, the lack of outside tempera- depends on the driving style (on ture warning.

  • Page 42: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized If the oil level must be If the time remaining until the BMW Motorrad retailer, for checked, symbol 2 is next service is less than a month, setting of the date. displayed, until the oil level is or if the next service is due within detected again as correct.

  • Page 43: Upshift Recommendation

    Additional information on the The figure on the left side 1 in- Upshift recommendation 1 sig- BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure dicates the front tire's inflation nals the economically best point Control is provided starting on pressure, while the figure on the in time for upshifting.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Mirrors ......78 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..62 Windshield .

  • Page 46: Ignition

    Key can now be removed. the same key on request. Please left or right. contact an authorized workshop Turn handlebars to full left or for this purpose, preferably an right lock position. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 47 Switching on ignition Switch off ignition with additional LED headlight The supplementary LED head- lights switch off shortly after the ignition is switched off. EWS Electronic immobilizer The motorcycle's electronic circuitry monitors the data stored in the ignition key through Insert key into the steering and Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 48: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    When the range of the radio-op- cle keys, you can have it disabled erated key is exceeded (e.g. in NOTICE by your authorized BMW motor- case or Topcase), the motorcycle cycle retailer. The indicator light for the radio- cannot be started and the central...
  • Page 49 Component damage cause by Range of Keyless Ride tipping over. radio-operated key On level ground, always turn the handlebars to the left to set Approx. 3.3 ft (Approx. 1 m) the steering lock. Otherwise the angle of the Locking handlebars ground determines whether Condition: Handlebars are turned the handlebars are set to the...
  • Page 50 EWS Electronic Version 2: immobilizer Steering lock is locked, press and hold button 1. The motorcycle's electronic cir- Steering lock is unlocked. cuitry monitors the data stored in Parking lights and all function the radio-operated key through a circuits switched on. ring antenna incorporated in the Pre-Ride-Check in progress radio lock.
  • Page 51 Emergency and spare keys are Period in which the en- only available through an autho- gine must be started. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. As Should you lose your keys, re- Then unlocking must be re- the radio-operated keys are part fer to the information regard- peated.

  • Page 52: Multifunction Display

    Replace battery of radio- Dispose of the old battery in Red LED in instrument cluster accordance with legal regula- flashes. operated key tions. Do not dispose of the The remote-control is again If the radio-operated key fails to battery in the household waste. ready to be used.
  • Page 53 Ø SPEED Total mileage ( Average speed ( TRIP I Trip odometer 1 ( with Tire Pressure Control TRIP II Trip odometer 2 ( (TPC) RANGE Range ( Tire inflation pressures (option) SETUP SETUP menu ( ), while (TPM/ stationary only DATE Date ( with Pro onboard computer...
  • Page 54 Repeat pressing button 1 Repeat pressing button 1 Repeat pressing button 1 briefly, until the odometer to be briefly, until the average value briefly, until in the top line of SETUP ENTER reset is shown in the top line of to be reset is shown in the the display 2 the display 2.
  • Page 55 with preparation for navigation system GPS TM : If a navigation sys- tem is installed: apply GPS time and GPS date ( ) re- spectively do not apply them CLOCK : Setting the clock DATE : Setting the date ECOSFT : Show upshift rec- SETUP Press button 1 briefly to re-...
  • Page 56 SETUP SETUP In the menu, select Increase the flashing value us- In the menu, select SETUP CLOCK SETUP DATE menu ing button 1 respectively de- menu item. crease it using button 2. item. Press and hold button 2, until the minutes flash in the bottom line of display 3.
  • Page 57 Increase the flashing value us- NOTICE ing button 1 respectively de- crease it using button 2. The adjustment is canceled, if Press and hold button 2, until you ride off before the adjust- the month flashes in the bot- ment is completed. tom line of display 3.
  • Page 58 TRIP 2 The menu item appears in the : Tripmeter 2 ( top line of the display 3. TRIP A : Automatic tripmeter The adjusted value appears EXTEMP in the bottom line of the : Outside tempera- BELOW display 4. The following values ture ( can be adjusted.

  • Page 59: Alarm System (Dwa)

    RDTIME : Stopwatch driving In order to exit the individualiza- Anti-theft alarm system is acti- BELOW time ( tion menu at any point in time, vated. DATE BELOW press and hold button 2. : Date ( Alarm SERV T All adjustments applied until : Date of next service The alarm can be set off by: then will be stored.
  • Page 60 The alarm sition. tone type can be adjusted by Switch on ignition. an authorized BMW Motorrad Turn indicators light up once. retailer. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). If an alarm was triggered while...

  • Page 61: Emergency On/Off Switch

    If there are doubts as to the cor- rect headlight range, have the adjustment checked by a spe- Engine switched off Emergency on/off switch cialized workshop, preferably by Operating position (kill switch) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING Operation of the emergency ON/OFF switch when riding.

  • Page 62: Lights

    Have the headlight default set- Pull switch 1 rearward to actu- ting readjusted by an autho- NOTICE ate headlight flasher. rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- The parking lights are a strain tailer. on the battery. Do not leave the...

  • Page 63: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Parking light NOTICE Switch off ignition ( 45). Operate turn indicator The auxiliary headlights are Switch on ignition ( 45). approved for use as fog lights and may only be used in poor weather conditions. Comply with the country-specific road traffic regulations.

  • Page 64: Hazard Warning Flashers

    NOTICE warning lamp reacts. In this button 1 once again. case, the ASC setting does not The hazard warning flashers BMW Motorrad change. place a strain on the battery. ABS warning light lights up. Integral ABS Do not use the hazard warning...

  • Page 65: Asc Automatic Stability Control

    More detailed information on ABS warning light goes NOTICE BMW Motorrad Integral ABS out; if self-diagnosis has braking systems can be found not been completed, it begins to The ASC function can also be in the section "Technology in flash.

  • Page 66: Riding Mode

    Use of the riding modes ASC warning light contin- The ASC warning light still BMW Motorrad has developed 5 ues to light up. does not light up respec- riding scenarios for your motor- tively continues flashing. cycle from which you can select...
  • Page 67 with Dynamic ESA The suspension settings is ad- justed to the selected scenario as well. Setting riding mode Switch on ignition ( 45). The selection arrow 1 and the ATTENTION first selectable riding mode 2 are displayed. Switching on off-road mode (Enduro and Enduro Pro) when in road mode.
  • Page 68 When the vehicle is stationary, TCP warning for the Enduro and NOTICE the selected riding mode is ac- Enduro Pro driving modes. tivated after approx. 2 seconds. Switch on ignition ( 45). Enduro When selecting the The new riding mode is acti- mode, remember the re- vated during operation under strictions on ABS control inter-...
  • Page 69 warning is shown in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes. : the RDC warning symbol is displayed and in addition the tire pressure outside permissi- ble tolerance warning is shown in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes. Install coding plug Press button 1 briefly to re- with Pro riding modes ATTENTION...

  • Page 70: Cruise Control

    Enduro PRO mode 2 can be selected. The selected riding mode re- mains active even after the ig- nition is switched off. Install rider's seat ( 80). Cruise control with cruise control To do so, press in locking de- Push switch 1 to right. vice 1 and pull off cap.
  • Page 71 Press button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates Adjustment range for hold. steplessly. cruise control The motorcycle accelerates If the button 1 is no longer steplessly. pressed, the speed achieved 19...130 mph (30...210 km/h) is maintained and saved. If the button 1 is no longer Indicator lamp for cruise- pressed, the speed achieved control system lights up.

  • Page 72: Spring Preload

    Resuming former cruising preload accordingly when the Indicator lamp for cruise- control system lights up. vehicle is lightly loaded. speed Adjusting spring preload Switching off cruise at rear wheel control Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level.

  • Page 73: Damping

    Adjusting damping on rear Adjust damping characteristic Basic setting of spring to changed spring preload. wheel preload, rear Park the motorcycle, ensuring WARNING Turn adjuster wheel as far as that the support surface is firm possible in LOW direction, and level. Adjusting the spring preload then rotate 15 turns in HIGH Adjust damping from the left...

  • Page 74: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Dynamic ESA, with Pro riding modes Basic setting of rear The running gear adjustment as Electronic Suspension wheel rear-wheel damp- well as the number of selectable Adjustment damping variants depend on the with Dynamic ESA without Dynamic ESA selected riding mode. Damping set by the riding mode can be Turn adjuster wheel as far as Adjustment options...
  • Page 75 The display is automatically NOTICE hidden again after a short time. The damping cannot be adjusted Adjust chassis while the motorcycle is being Switch on ignition ( 45). ridden. The following settings are avail- able: SOFT : Comfortable damping NORMAL : Normal damping Press button 1 briefly to HARD...

  • Page 76: Clutch

    At very low temperatures, un- NOTICE load the motorcycles before increasing the spring preload, The spring preload cannot be and have the passenger dis- adjusted while the motorcycle is mount if necessary. being ridden. The ESA display disappears The following settings are avail- once the adjustment procedure able: has been completed.

  • Page 77: Brakes

    Brakes NOTICE Adjusting handbrake lever The adjustment wheel can be turned more easily if you press WARNING the handbrake lever forward Adjusting the brake lever when doing so. while driving. Four settings are available: Accident hazard Position 1: smallest distance Only adjust the brake lever between handlebar grip and when the motorcycle is...

  • Page 78: Shifting

    Shifting Treadplate (fixing) on gear lever Adjusting shift lever 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Tyres Checking tyre pressure WARNING Fold step plate downward down to detent when riding Incorrect tire inflation pres- while standing. sure. Slacken screw 1. Poorer handling characteristic of Turn foot piece 2 into desired the motorcycle.

  • Page 79: Handlebars

    Tire pressure, rear Consult an authorized work- grips are switched off to ensure shop, preferably an authorized starting capability. BMW Motorrad retailer, for ad- 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire Starting the engine ( 87). justment of the handlebars. cold)

  • Page 80: Mirrors

    Adjust mirror arm If no further changes are made the selected heating level is adopted as the setting. To switch off heated grips, press button 1 until heated grip symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display. Mirrors Adjust mirrors Press button 1 repeatedly un- til desired heating level 2 is Slide protective cap 1 up over...

  • Page 81: Windshield

    Slide protective cap over Turn adjustment wheel 1 Place pillion seat on clean sur- threaded fastener. clockwise to lower the face with the fabric side facing windshield. down. Windshield Turn adjustment wheel 1 coun- Installing passenger seat terclockwise to raise the wind- Adjust windshield shield.
  • Page 82 Remove rider's seat Install rider's seat Firmly press pillion seat 1 downwards. Turn vehicle key 1 counter- Fit front seat 1 into seat Passenger seat clicks audibly clockwise and hold while lifting mount 2 on left and right and into place. driver's seat 2 in rear area.
  • Page 83 adjustment in orientation 1 (L marking). In order to adjust the high seat position, install the front height adjustment in orientation 2 (H marking). In order to remove the front In order to adjust the low seat height adjustment 1, press position, swivel rear height ad- locking mechanism 2 down to justment 1 into position 3 (L...

  • Page 84: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment Opening and locking stow compartment To open the stow compart- ment 1, turn knob 90° counter- clockwise and pull upwards. To lock the stow compart- ment 1, close the compartment lid, turn knob 90° clockwise and fold down forwards onto the stow compartment lid.

  • Page 85: Riding

    Riding Safety information ....84 Observe checklist ....86 Starting .

  • Page 86: Safety Information

    Your authorized Test the clearance of your mo- loading information. BMW Motorrad Dealer will be torcycle at an angle in safe sit- happy to advise you and has Adjust spring preload and uations.
  • Page 87 Observe the maximum payload Settings of spring-strut and Attach a label specifying the and maximum speed as indi- shock absorber system maximum permissible speed in cated on the label in the case the field of view of the instrument Unevenly distributed load (see also the chapter "Acces- cluster.

  • Page 88: Observe Checklist

    After parking the motorcycle, Damage to the catalytic con- Damage to the affected parts, make sure that no persons verter. failure of safety-relevant func- or objects come into contact tions. Damage caused in this Note the points listed for with the engine and exhaust way is not covered by the war- protection of the catalytic system.

  • Page 89: Starting

    Starting At every third refuelling stop: without Dynamic ESA Starting the engine Adjusting spring preload at rear Switch on ignition. wheel ( 70). Pre-Ride-Check in progress. without Dynamic ESA ABS self-diagnosis is Adjusting damping on rear performed. ( wheel ( 71).
  • Page 90 The self-diagnosis routine checks pleted will cancel the remainder Watch all warning and indicator whether the BMW Motorcycle In- of the routine. lights on the display. tegral ABS is ready for operation. An ABS error is indicated follow-...

  • Page 91: Running In

    Observe the engine run-in lights on the display. speeds. The self-diagnosis routine checks If an ASC error is indicated fol- whether the BMW Motorcycle Engine break-in speeds lowing completion of the ASC ASC is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis routine:...

  • Page 92: Shifting Gears

    When changing gear using the major load change reactions. Accident hazard Pro Gear-shift Assistance func- BMW Motorrad recommends Always think well ahead and tion, the cruise-control system only changing gear using the avoid extreme angles.

  • Page 93: Brakes

    If the clutch is operated Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad If the gear lever is not in the heavier you brake, the greater Integral ABS.
  • Page 94 Wet, soiled brakes Brake early until the full braking Support by ABS Pro action is available again. RAIN and ROAD: Maximum Moisture and dirt on the brake support. rotors and the brake pads result ABS Pro DYNAMIC: Slightly reduced in a decrease in the braking ac- with ABS Pro tion.

  • Page 95: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Component damage caused by After driving offroad tipping over. Poor ground conditions in Always check that the ground BMW Motorrad recommends area of stand. under the stand is level and that the following be observed Component damage caused by firm.

  • Page 96: Refueling

    For optimal fuel economy, the Brake early until the brakes are Rims gasoline should be sulfur-free or braked clean. BMW Motorrad recommends very low in sulfur content. checking the rims for possible ATTENTION damage after riding offroad. ATTENTION Riding on unpaved or dirty Leaded fuel.
  • Page 97 "E10," may be used for refu- ATTENTION programmed first by your au- eling. Ethanol should satisfy thorized BMW Motorrad re- the quality standards for US Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. tailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, (ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada...
  • Page 98 Place motorcycle on the center eled, if the fuel tank was com- stand, ensuring that it is resting pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine on a firm and level support sur- dies off due to lack of fuel. face. Usable fuel quantity Approx.
  • Page 99 Do not smoke. Never bring NOTICE a naked flame near the fuel tank. After the ignition is switched off, the fuel filler cap can be opened WARNING within the specified run-on time even without the radio-operated Escaping of fuel due to ex- key being within the reception pansion under exposure to area.

  • Page 100: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    Slowly pull lug 1 of fuel filler new level and the fuel warning The engaged fuel filler cap cap upward again. lamp will not be switched off. locks immediately when the steering lock is locked or dur- Fuel filler cap unlocked. ing starting.
  • Page 101 Component damage cause by Do not pinch components, tipping over. e.g. brake lines or wiring harnesses. Secure the motorcycle against tipping to the side, preferably Fasten front straps to both with the assistance of a second sides of the handlebars. person.

  • Page 103: Technology In De

    Integral ABS ..... . . 104 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....108 Tyre Pressure Control TPC ..109...

  • Page 104: Riding Mode

    Riding mode aligned to off-road operation ABS and/or ASC can be using massive-bar tyres. switched off in each mode; the Selection following explanations always In order to adjust the motorcycle with ABS Pro refer to the activated systems. to the road condition, one of 5 In RAIN and ROAD modes, riding modes can be selected: Throttle response...

  • Page 105: Gearshift Assistant

    Switchover Gearshift assistant In the Enduro, and Enduro Pro modes, ASC is aligned to off- The driving modes can only be with Pro shift assistant road operation. changed while driving under the Pro Gear Shift Assistant following condition: with Dynamic ESA No drive torque at rear wheel Your motorcycle is equipped with Dynamic ESA...

  • Page 106: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    Downshifts Brake system with amount of "overtravel" at a stan- Downshifts are assisted up to BMW Motorrad Integral dard to rapid travel speed, and the speed at which the engine then maintained in this posi- reaches maximum rpm in the...
  • Page 107 The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the road surface is, the longer uation, ABS must reduce the adapts the braking force distribu- the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv- tion between the front and rear ing stability when restoring con-...
  • Page 108 Rear wheel locked-up for a ments resulting under extreme ble that the BMW Motorrad Inte- longer period of time by en- weather conditions offroad or on gral ABS will not prevent the rear gine brake, e.g.
  • Page 109 In the past, the BMW Motorrad creasingly limited at the start of ABS system provided for a very braking. This results in a slower...

  • Page 110: Engine Management With

    When a use. BMW Motorrad ASC can be for the rear wheel to spin or lose slip limit is exceeded, the engine switched off under these condi- traction.

  • Page 111: Tyre Pressure Control

    In these cases the tion of the tire inflation pressure, stable vehicle conditions. This BMW Motorrad ASC should be is shown in the display for situation cannot be controlled by deactivated. each tire. The sensors continue the BMW Motorrad ASC.
  • Page 112 sensors, then a fault code is out- The tire inflation pressures are Example: According to the put. shown temperature-compensated Rider's Manual, the tire inflation in the multifunction display; they pressure is to be 36.3 psi Tire inflation pressure refer to a tire temperature of 68 (2.5 bar), however 33.4 psi ranges °F (20 °C).

  • Page 113: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....112 Tool kit ......112 Engine oil .

  • Page 114: General Instructions

    Further information about main- Use with screwdriver bit. tenance and repair work can be Topping up engine oil obtained on DVD through your 114). authorized BMW Motorrad re- Reversible screwdriver in- tailer. sert Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Special tools and thorough spe-...

  • Page 115: Engine Oil

    For more extensive service op- Only check the oil level after erations (such as wheel removal a longer journey or when the and installation), BMW Motorrad engine is warm. has put together a service tool kit Switch off engine at operating matched to your motorcycle.

  • Page 116: Brake System

    Locate the specified tool from Actuate the handbrake lever. ity, preferably an authorized the vehicle toolkit on the oil fill Pressure point must be clearly BMW Motorrad retailer. location 3 and turn counter- perceptible. clockwise. Topping up engine oil Actuate the footbrake lever.
  • Page 117 BMW Motorrad In order to ensure the operat- retailer. ing reliability of the brake sys- tem, make sure that the brake Checking front brake pad pads are not worn beyond their thickness minimum thickness. Park the motorcycle, ensuring...
  • Page 118 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check front brake fluid level Conduct a visual inspection of Rear brake-pad wear WARNING the brake pad thickness. View-...
  • Page 119 MIN mark. pad wear. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 120: Coolant

    MIN mark. pad wear. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 121: Clutch

    Topping up coolant Checking coolant level 118). Close cap of coolant expansion tank. Read off coolant level on ex- pansion tank 1. Remove screw 1 and remove If coolant level drops below ap- cover 2. proved level: Add coolant. Place cover 1 in position. Install screw 2.

  • Page 122: Wheel Rims And Tyres

    Make sure ground is level and For every size of tyre, minimum tread depth is firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and reached. approved certain makes as Make sure ground is level and roadworthy. BMW Motorrad firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 123 Inform a specialist service service facility, preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer or on facility or an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. In some the Internet at "www.bmw- BMW Motorrad retailer on the cases the data stored in the motorrad.com".
  • Page 124 Inform the Mask off areas of wheel rim BMW Motorrad retailer or the au- that could be scratched in the thorized workshop of the TPC process of removing the brake sensor. calipers. Removing front wheel ATTENTION...
  • Page 125 Slightly press the quick-release axle inward for a better grip on the right side. Remove right-hand axle clamp- Remove spacer bushing 1 from ing screw 1. the wheel hub. Installing front wheel Pull quick-release axle 1 out WARNING while supporting the front wheel.
  • Page 126 Always have the tightening Roll front wheel into front torques checked by a spe- suspension. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install screw 1 with specified torque. Brace quick-release axle on the right side at the same time.
  • Page 127 Slide the brake calipers on the Delayed braking action. Clamping screw for left-hand and right-had side Before driving off, check that quick-release axle in onto the brake rotors. the braking effect kicks in with- telescopic fork out any delay. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Engage the brakes repeatedly, continuing until the brake pads seat against the rotors.
  • Page 128 Roll rear wheel out toward rear. connections. numbers. Always have the tightening Do not lubricate the lug bolts. torques checked by a spe- Install wheel studs 1 with spec- cialized workshop, preferably ified torque. an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 129: Front Wheel Stand

    Front wheel stand BMW Motorrad retailer. Mounting front wheel stand ATTENTION Align two mounts 2 so that Use of the BMW Motorrad front suspension rests securely front wheel stand without an on them. additional center or auxiliary Tighten screws 1.

  • Page 130: Light Sources

    Light sources Replacing low and high- beam light sources in headlight without LED headlights NOTICE The alignment of connector, To replace main-beam head- spring wire strap and bulb may ATTENTION light bulb, remove cover 1 by differ from that shown in the fol- turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 131 Replace defective light source. Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulb for high-beam Disconnect plug 1. Insert bulb 2 while ensuring headlight that the lug 3 is in the correct H7 / 12 V / 55 W position.
  • Page 132 Connect connector 1. Remove cover panel 1 by turn- Remove bulb 1 from the ing counterclockwise. socket. Position cover panel and install it by turning clockwise. Replace defective light source. Replacing parking light Bulb for parking light light source without LED headlights W5W / 12 V / 5 W Make sure ground is level and with LED headlights...
  • Page 133 Replacing bulb for front and rear turn indicator Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket. Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing. Remove screw 1. Insert bulb holder 1 into the headlight housing.
  • Page 134 Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing the LED headlight with LED headlights Locate lens in mirror housing LED headlights can be inner side first and close.

  • Page 135: Air Filter

    Please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an autho- Remove rider's seat ( 80). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Open stow compartment lid 1. Remove screws 2, 3 and 4. Remove fuel tank cover. Remove frame 1 and air filter element 2.

  • Page 136: Jump-Starting

    ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and mo- torcycle. Danger of short circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Attach air cleaner housing Install screws 1, 2 and 3. cover. Close stow compartment lid 4. ATTENTION Install screws 1.

  • Page 137: Battery

    tem when jump-starting the ing), the fuse for the alternator NOTICE engine. regulator may blow. To start the engine, do not use Connect black jumper cable start sprays or similar items. to negative terminal on donor battery and then to negative Install the protective cap.
  • Page 138 The correct charger is avail- NOTICE terminals. able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad has developed a ATTENTION trickle-charger specially designed Charge disconnected battery for compatibility with the elec- via onboard socket. Charge a fully discharged tronics of your motorcycle.
  • Page 139 socket is switched off when this In order not to damage the bat- NOTICE happens. tery cover and the mount, re- move the battery cover upward In the case of longer periods Comply with operating instruc- at position 3. when the motorcycle is not be- tions of charger.
  • Page 140 Pull mounting plate on posi- Remove positive cable 1. Install positive cable 1. tion 1 outward and remove it Slide battery into holder. Install battery upward. Slightly lift and remove battery NOTICE from holder until positive termi- nal becomes accessible. If the 12 V battery is installed in- correctly, or if the terminals are swapped (e.g.

  • Page 141: Fuses

    Fuses Replace fuses Fasten negative battery ca- Install screw 1. ble 1. Setting the clock ( 53). Fasten battery with rubber Set date ( 54). Switch off ignition. strap 2. Remove rider's seat ( 80). Disconnect plug 1. ATTENTION Bypassing defective fuses. Risk of short circuit and fire.
  • Page 142 Fuse for alternator NOTICE regulator If the fuses blow frequently, have the electrical system checked by an authorized specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install connector 1. Install rider's seat ( 80). 10 A Instrument cluster 50 A...

  • Page 143: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....142 Onboard power sockets ... 142 Navigation system ....143 Case .

  • Page 144: General Instructions

    BMW parts, ditions experienced by BMW accessories and other products. Automatic deactivation motorcycles and, consequently, You will find all BMW Motorrad The onboard sockets are au- they are not sufficient in some optional accessories on tomatically switched off during circumstances.

  • Page 145: Navigation System

    NOTICE sumption are possibly not de- The navigation preparation is tected by the vehicle electron- suitable for the BMW Motorrad ics. In these cases, onboard Navigator IV and the sockets are already switched BMW Motorrad Navigator V.
  • Page 146 Removing navigation Slide locking device 3 com- pletely to left. device and installing Navigation device 4 is un- cover locked. Remove navigation device 4 ATTENTION downward with a tilting move- Dust and dirt on contacts of ment. the Mount Cradle. Damage to the contacts.
  • Page 147 Compass and Medi- can be directly operated from long actuation to the left. aplayer page. the handlebars using the Multi- Menu items on the BMW special Controller. menu are selected by turning the Multi-Controller.
  • Page 148 (only displayed when a phone with the A2DP standard, e.g. a Turning increases or reduces is connected). BMW Motorrad communication volume of a BMW Motorrad system. Detour: Activates the detour communication system con- function (only displayed if a nected via Bluetooth.
  • Page 149 NOTICE Security settings Detailed information cannot be The BMW Motorrad Navigator V displayed for all warnings. can be secured against unau- thorized use with a four-digit PIN Special functions Warning and status displays of (Garmin Lock).

  • Page 150: Case

    Case Closing case A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way. with aluminum case Open case When the Navigator is subse- with aluminum case quently switched on by switching on the ignition on one of those motorcycles, entry of the PIN is no longer necessary.
  • Page 151 Detach lid retaining cable 1. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Close case lid. Close case lid. Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. Open second latch of case lid. Close second lock of case lid. Pull locking claw 3 to side Remove case lid.

  • Page 152: Topcase

    BMW Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed for rid- ing with aluminum case max 112 mph (max 180 km/h) Payload per aluminum Position pannier on pannier Position locking claw 1 on case...
  • Page 153 Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Close topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Press lock housing 2 upward Position locking claw 1 on lid. Press lock housing 2 down- to release locking claw 3. ward to release locking claw 3. Press lock housing 2 down- Pull locking claw 3 toward rear ward while making sure that Pull locking claw 3 back.
  • Page 154 If you cannot find your combi- tabs on topcase rack 1 engage nation of vehicle and topcase with lugs on topcase 2. on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed for rid-...

  • Page 155: Care

    Care Care products ..... 154 Washing your motorcycle ..154 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 156: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro- care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- tors and brake pads are dry. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer.

  • Page 157: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Especially in the case of road devices. salt, carefully clean chrome parts Fairings and panels with plenty of water and BMW Clean fairings and panels with NOTICE auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- water and BMW plastic cleaner.

  • Page 158: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends Protect metal and chrome- ATTENTION BMW car polish or BMW paint plated parts with an acid-free cleaner for the purpose. grease (Vaseline). Use of silicone sprays for Contamination on the paint finish care of rubber seals. Store the motorcycle in a dry is particularly easy to see after Damage to rubber seals.

  • Page 159: Return Motorcycle To Use

    Return motorcycle to Remove the protective wax coating. Clean motorcycle. Install battery ( 138). Observe checklist ( 86).

  • Page 161: Technical Data

    Technical Data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 160 Weights ......175 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 163: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated or medium- strength screw lock...
  • Page 164 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front (in the direc- tion of travel)

  • Page 165: Engine

    Engine Engine number location Lower right of engine block beneath the starter Engine type 122EN Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two spur gear-driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 166: Fuel

    If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality, the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 167: Engine Oil

    SAE 5W-40, API SL/JASO MA2, Additives (for in- stance, molybdenum-based substances) are pro- hibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recom- mends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l), Difference between...

  • Page 168: Transmission

    Transmission Transmission design Dog-engagement 6-speed transmission with heli- cal gears Transmission gear ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1.650 (33:20 teeth), Transmission input ratio 2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear 0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 169: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.91 (32:11 teeth) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame Design of the front-wheel suspension...

  • Page 170: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and expan-...

  • Page 171: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h)
  • Page 172 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cross spoke wheel Rear-wheel rim size 4.50"x17" Rear tire designation 170/60 - 17 Load index for rear tire At least 71 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Rear wheel load at unladen weight 278 lbs (126 kg) Permissible rear wheel load max 677 lbs (max 307 kg)

  • Page 173: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A, Slot 2: left multifunction switch, Tire Pres- sure Control (TCP) Fuse carrier 50 A, Fuse 1: Voltage regulator...

  • Page 174: Frame

    Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlights Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame design Steel-tube frame with partially self-supporting...

  • Page 175: Alarm System

    Alarm system with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Activation time Approx. 30 s Alarm duration Approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Dimensions Motorcycle length 88.8 in (2255 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), windshield in highest position with lowered suspension 55.5 in (1410 mm), windshield in highest position Motorcycle width...
  • Page 176 with lowered suspension 32.3...33.1 in (820...840 mm), without rider at un- laden weight with black seat Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76.8...78.3 in (1950...1990 mm), without rider at unladen weight with low seat 72.8...74.4 in (1850...1890 mm), without rider at unladen weight with Rally seat 77.6 in (1970 mm), without rider at unladen...

  • Page 177: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 573 lbs (260 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, fuel tank 90 % full, without OE Permissible gross weight 1058 lbs (480 kg) Maximum payload 485 lbs (220 kg) Performance data Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- 20 % ble total weight) Top speed...

  • Page 179: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 178 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 179 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......179 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 180: Defects

    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 181: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new To ensure that your BMW con- motorcycle in over 100 countries BMW motorcycle with extra se- sistently remains in optimal con- around the globe.
  • Page 182 300 mls and 750 mls. More information on the topic of BMW Service service is available at: BMW Service is carried out once bmw-motorrad.com/service a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be depen- The required scope of mainte-...

  • Page 185: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule for the first time after one year, then every two years BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 184) Engine oil change with fil- Oil change in rear bevel gear Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert...

  • Page 186: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the lighting and sig- nal system. The standard BMW Service in- Checking that the engine start- cludes the following maintenance ing suppression works. work: Final inspection and checking Perform the brief test using for road safety.

  • Page 187: 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 188 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,...
  • Page 189 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,...
  • Page 190 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,...
  • Page 191 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,...

  • Page 192: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 193 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 195: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 194 Certificate for Keyless Ride ..196 Certificate for Tyre Pressure Con- trol .

  • Page 196: Immobilizer

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 197 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 198: Less Ride

    USA, Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to IC: 4008C-HUF5750...
  • Page 199 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.

  • Page 200: Sure Control

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 201: Index

    Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 ABS Pro in detail, 107 Resetting, 52 ABS Pro dependent on riding Control, 15 mode, 92 Operating, 62 Battery Adjusting brake lever, 75 Charging connected Self-diagnosis, 88 Checking operation, 114 battery, 136 Technology in detail, 104 Safety information, 91 Charging disconnected Warning indicators, 35...
  • Page 202 Technical data, 171 Fluid level indicator, 13 Damping Warning indicator for defective Oil level indicator, 39 Adjusting, 71 bulb, 31 Technical Data, 165 Rear adjuster, 11 Topping up, 114 Dimensions Warning for engine oil level, 37 Case Technical Data, 173 Equipment, 7 Operating, 148 Indicator light, 17...
  • Page 203 Fuses Unlocking fuel filler cap, 96, 97 Ignition Replacing, 139 Warning indicator, 29, 30 Switching off, 45 Technical Data, 171 Keys, 44, 46 Switching on, 45 Immobilizer Gearshift assistant Emergency key, 48 Lights Riding, 90 Spare key, 45 Control, 15 Technology in detail, 103 Warning indicator, 29 Lowbeam headlamp, 60...
  • Page 204 Mirrors Warning and indicator lights, 20 Odometer Adjusting, 78 Warning symbols, 23 Resetting, 51 Mobility Services, 179 Offroad riding, 93 Motorcycle Onboard power socket Parking light, 61 Care, 153 Information on use, 142 Pre-Ride-Check, 88 Cleaning, 153 Position on vehicle, 13 Lashing down, 98 Onboard tool kit Parking, 93...
  • Page 205 Steering lock Weights, 175 Safety instructions Locking, 44 Wheels and tyres, 169 On braking, 91 Suspension Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC On riding, 84 Display, 40 Technical Data, 167 Seat Tires Switching off, 93 Height adjustment position, 14 Checking tire tread depth, 120 Seats Checking tyre inflation Adjusting seat height, 80...
  • Page 206 Type plate Overview, 20, 23 Position on vehicle, 13 Tire Pressure Monitor, 32 Weights Load capacity table, 14 Vehicle identification number Technical Data, 175 Position on vehicle, 13 Wheels Check wheel rims, 120 Checking spokes, 120 Warning lamps, 17 Install rear wheel, 126 ABS, 35 Installing front wheel, 123 Anti-theft alarm system, 32...
  • Page 208 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 209 If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality, the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)

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