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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 GS Adventure 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 ....48 the end of this Rider's Manual if BMW Motorrad Integral Multifunction display ..20 you want to find a particular topic ABS .
  • Page 5 Tyre pressure monitoring Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 150 RDC ......84 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 Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjustment of windscreen Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument panel) Clutch-fluid reservoir 104) Type plate (on frame, be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Power socket ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 101) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 120) Engine-oil filler neck Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 103)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Reset the average values 44). with auxiliary head- lights Operation of the auxiliary headlights ( with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA)
  • Page 17 Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat User Guide Battery ( 124) Toolkit Payload table (in tool tray) Tyre pressures table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Rev. counter 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 warnings and status indicators ( Warnings ( The horizontal bars indic- ate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 23: Meanings Of The Status In

    OIL: Oil level ( in the display ( Telltale light for neutral with tyre pressure monitoring with BMW Motorrad In- (RDC) tegral ABS II RDC P : Tyre pressures ABS warning light ( Telltale light for right turn...

  • 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 If the next service is due in less Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 25: Ambient Temperature

    The calculated range is only engine's heat becomes excess- an approximate reading. ive, temporarily appears on Consequently, BMW Motorrad the display. recommends that you should not The tyre-pressure readings are try to use the full range before If ambient temperature based on a reference tyre tem- refuelling.

  • Page 26: Oil Level

    The most recently measured The detailed description of BMW level is displayed for five seconds The preconditions for the oil level Motorrad RDC starts on page when you next switch on the ig- check are as follows: 84).

  • Page 27: Warnings

    Warnings If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropri- Mode of presentation ate warning lights and warning Warnings are indicated by the symbols appear, alternating with corresponding warning lights. warning words as applicable. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • 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 yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 29 Warning light Status indicators Meaning 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 Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault ( Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 30 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis in off-road mode 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...
  • Page 31 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error play -- -- " " or " " is displayed. RDC! Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak (...
  • Page 32 Refuelling ( 74). placed, preferably by an au- gine power might not be avail- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. able. Engine in emergency- Avoid high load and rpm Fuel down to reserve operation mode ranges if possible.
  • Page 33 Have the fault rectified as specialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a The insufficient oil pres- an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably sure warning does not fulfil dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad the function of an oil gauge.
  • Page 34 Engine-oil level too low Replacing turn indicator bulbs, workshop, preferably an author- with on-board computer front and rear ( 115). ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The oil-level symbol ap- Bulbs defective Headlight or turn indicator pears on the display. The "General" warning light bulb defective shows yellow.
  • Page 35 ABS self-diagnosis not Seek the advice of a specialist The ABS warning light workshop, preferably an author- comes on. completed ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with BMW Motorrad Integral Possible cause: ABS II Ice warning The rider has switched off the ABS system.
  • Page 36 The ASC function is not avail- specialist workshop, preferably able, because self-diagnosis did The off-road ASC symbol an authorised BMW Motorrad not complete. The motorcycle appears on the display. dealer. has to move forward at a speed The off-road ASC has detected...
  • Page 37 The ASC function is not avail- The rider has switched off the specialist workshop, preferably able, because self-diagnosis did ASC system. an authorised BMW Motorrad not complete. The motorcycle Switch on the ASC function. dealer. has to move forward at a speed...
  • Page 38 Incorrect tyre pressures im- section entitled "Engineering workshop, preferably an pair the motorcycle's hand- details". authorised BMW Motorrad ling characteristics. dealer. If tyre pressure is incorrect it is Tyre pressure outside essential to adapt your style of...
  • Page 39 Under these an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad circumstances: dealer. dealer. Have the fault rectified by a Sensor defective or Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably system error A system error has occurred. an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a dealer.
  • Page 40 Seek the advice of a specialist Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm battery Anti-theft alarm battery...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Front and rear seats ....62 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..49 Helmet holder ..... . 64 Automatic Stability Control ASC .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and with aluminium case Pre-ride check is performed. with aluminium topcase steering lock with BMW Motorrad Integral If you wish you can arrange to Keys ABS II have the cases and the top- You receive two master keys and...

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    On level ground, always turn the the key in question barred by Electronic immobiliser handlebars to the left to set the your authorised BMW Motorrad steering lock. dealer. In order to have a key The motorcycle's electronics barred you must bring along all...

  • Page 44: Clock

    (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring keys only through an authorised (RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy 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 Press bottom section of switch 1 to operate the The low-beam headlight switches headlight flasher. on automatically when you start the engine. Parking light When the engine is not Switch off the ignition. running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig- nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Auxiliary headlights selves off. The headlights return to full brightness once they have with auxiliary headlights cooled down sufficiently. Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are can- Press button 2 to switch on celled automatically after the right flashing turn indicator.

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch If you press a turn-indic- ator button with the ignition (kill switch) switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

  • Page 50: Grip Heating

    The increase in power con- sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability.

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    ABS control remains active for Initially, the ASC symbol with BMW Motorrad Integral the rear wheel. ABS control for changes status. Press and hold ABS II the rear wheel is not deactivated...

  • Page 52: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Operation Switching and self-diagnosis has not completed deactivating ASC function the off-road ASC symbol flashes. The BMW Motorrad ASC sys- tem can be deactivated and ac- Release button 1 within two Switch on the ignition. seconds. tivated and switched to an off-...

  • Page 53: Clutch

    Activating ASC function The off-road ASC symbol You also have the option of remains visible or continues switching the ignition off and to flash. then on again. The off-road ASC function is An ASC fault has occurred activated. if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle To switch off ASC, press and accelerates to a speed in ex-...

  • Page 54: Brakes

    Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span Attempting to adjust the between the clutch lever and...

  • Page 55: Shift Mechanism

    Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- ition. You might experience dif- ficulties with gearshifts if the peg is set either too high or too low. Check the setting of the peg if you experience gearshift difficulties. Tighten screw 1 to the spe- Push footplate 1 of the footrest Push the footplate down until it cified tightening torque.

  • Page 56: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Windscreen Adjusting windscreen Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the Turn the mirror to the correct mirror arm. position. Slacken nut 2. Turn the mirror arm to the ap- Slacken clamping screws 1 on propriate position.

  • Page 57: Handlebars

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjust the damping characteristic Short-reach position, handlebars to suit spring preload. toward rider. Spring preload...
  • Page 58 Spring preload at front wheel Spring preload at setting 3 (For riding on gravel tracks and similar and with load) Spring preload at setting 5 (For riding off-road) If you want to reduce spring Adjusting spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- preload, use the tool from the ling will suffer if you do not for rear wheel...

  • Page 59: Damping

    If you want to increase spring An increase in spring preload preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- requires firmer damping, a re- ection indicated by the HIGH duction in spring preload re- arrow. quires softer damping. Basic setting of spring Adjusting damping for preload, rear rear wheel...

  • Page 60: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Adjust the damping character- face over which you intend riding. Basic setting of rear-sus- istic, using the tool from the You can adapt the suspension pension damping charac- on-board toolkit to turn adjust- settings for on-road or off-road teristic ing screw 1. riding.
  • Page 61 HARD In road mode, the meanings of : Hard damping charac- the status indicators are as fol- teristic lows: Predominantly smooth ter- rain COMF : Comfortable damping Uneven terrain characteristic NORM : Normal damping char- acteristic The setting shows briefly, then SPORT : Sporty damping disappears automatically.

  • Page 62: Tyres

    display are automatically ac- At high road speeds, tyre To adjust damping: cepted if you allow a certain valves installed perpen- Repeatedly short-press but- length of time to pass without dicular to the wheel rim have a ton 1 until the setting you want pressing button 1.The ESA tendency to open as a result of to use appears on the display.

  • Page 63: Headlight

    If the motorcycle is ridden in a shop, preferably an au- Spring preload adjustment might country where the opposite rule thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, not suffice if the motorcycle is of the road applies, its asymmet- if you are unsure whether the very heavily loaded.

  • Page 64: Front And Rear Seats

    Neutral position Turn the key clockwise in seat Turn the key counter-clock- lock 1 and hold it in this pos- wise in seat lock 1 and hold Position for heavy load ition while pressing down the it in this position while press- front part of rear seat 2.
  • Page 65 Install the front seat Engage rear seat 2 in mount 6. Remove seat bars 1 and 2 from holders 3. Push down firmly on the rear Position the front seat with seat, applying pressure to the mounts 4 in holders 5 on left front of the seat.

  • Page 66: Helmet Holder

    Always be sure to install both seat rods in the same position. Reinstall the seat bars in the desired position. Position 4: high seat position Position 5: low seat position Install the front seat ( 63). Helmet holder The helmet catch can Securing helmet to scratch the panelling.

  • Page 67: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....66 Checklist ......68 Starting .

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    This applies even to short jour- torcycle payload and the speed limit neys, and to every season of for riding with cases fitted, as the year. Your authorised BMW ≤130 km/h stated on the label inside the Motorrad dealer will be glad to case.
  • Page 69 Poor tyre tread Inhaling the exhaust fumes For this reason, observe the fol- therefore represents a lowing points: Maximum speed with health hazard and can even Do not run the fuel tank dry. massive-bar tyres cause loss of consciousness with Do not attempt to start or run fatal consequences.

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Do not tamper with the motor- Switch on the ignition. cycle in any way that could result Pre-ride check is performed. in tuned performance. with BMW Motorrad Integral Checklist ABS II ABS self-diagnosis is Use the following checklist to performed. (...
  • Page 71 Have the fault rectified as test is aborted if you start the en- quickly as possible by a gine before it completes. specialist workshop, preferably Phase 1 an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The "General" warning light shows red. CHECK! appears on the dis- play.
  • Page 72 BMW Motorrad Integral erability. Self-diagnosis is per- ABS II ABS self-diagnosis formed automatically when you completed BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- switch on the ignition. forms self-diagnosis to ensure its The ABS warning light goes Phase 1 operability. Self-diagnosis starts out.

  • Page 73: Running In

    200...400 km) quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably <7500 min (Odometer Tyres an authorised BMW Motorrad reading 400...600 km) New tyres have a smooth sur- dealer. maximum engine rpm for face. This must be roughened by short bursts (Odometer...

  • Page 74: Off-Roading

    Rims until the brakes have been accessory from your authorised BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. BMW Motorrad dealer if you in- checking the rims for damage tend off-roading. The brake pads will wear after off-roading. more rapidly if you ride fre-...

  • Page 75: Brakes

    ABS II braking force can be transmitted Riding in the rain or through without the wheel locking. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- puddles of water. To optimise stopping distance, vents the front wheel from lock- After the motorcycle has been apply the front brakes rapidly and ing up.

  • Page 76: Parking Your Motorcycle

    motorcycle would topple in Wetness and dirt result in The side stand is designed poor braking efficiency. to support only the weight consequence. of the motorcycle. Apply the brakes lightly while Do not lean or sit on the mo- torcycle with the centre stand riding to remove wetness and Do not lean or sit on the extended.
  • Page 77 Open the protective cap. When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level. If the sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel-level read- ing nor the range readout can be...

  • Page 78: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle position: do not place it on the alternative fuel grade side stand or centre stand. for transportation Make sure that all components with regular unleaded (RON that might come into contact with straps used to secure the Regular unleaded (power- motorcycle are adequately pro- and consumption-related tected against scratching.
  • Page 79 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 81: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......80 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....82 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..84 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA .

  • Page 82: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    Do not attempt burn-outs. is maintained irrespective of the condition of the road surface. with BMW Motorrad Integral How does ABS work? ABS II What are the effects of The amount of braking force that...
  • Page 83 Motorrad Integral ABS? tual circumstances, the system pulled. Within the limits imposed by reacts instantly and adjusts brak- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- Rear wheel lift ing force accordingly to achieve tegral ABS ensures directional optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden stability on any surface.

  • Page 84: 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 85 Self-diagnosis Motorrad ASC? ity for assessing road and traffic has to complete before fault BMW Motorrad ASC is designed conditions and adopting his or messages can be issued. as an assistant system for the her style of riding accordingly.

  • Page 86: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    15 minutes after the The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- tyres, with the result that ASC motorcycle comes to a stop. able to control a situation of this...

  • Page 87: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- between the RDC reading and the duration of the ride. commends adjusting the sus- the value in the table.
  • Page 88 R 1200 GS incor- It can be used, for example, in porates the road-riding modes terrain where the likelihood of from other BMW models, plus having to negotiate bumps and special off-roading modes en- holes in the ground necessit-...

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....88 Power sockets ..... . 88 Cases .

  • Page 90: 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 91: Cases

    BMW Opening cases remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. Motorrad offers a "watertight The power sockets are switched bag" as an optional accessory for use with aluminium cases and off approximately 15 after the ig- nition is switched off, in order to the aluminium topcase.
  • Page 92 Closing cases Disengage retainer 1. Engage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Open the second catch of the Close the second latch of the Hold latch toggle 3 in position case lid. case lid.

  • Page 93: Topcase

    Installing cases Push lock housing 2 to one side to disengage latch toggle 3. Pull latch toggle 3 to the side, while holding the case in posi- tion. The left case and the case carrier can become hot on long rides. Allow the case and the case car- Seat latch toggle 3 on the case rier to cool down before remov-...
  • Page 94 Topcase and off-roading Closing topcase Removing topcase It is advisable to either remove the topcase or fit the backrest cushion available as an optional accessory if you intend off-road- ing. Opening topcase Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Push lock housing 2 down to Hold latch toggle 2 in position engage latch toggle 3.
  • Page 95 Installing topcase Hold latch toggle 3 in position The luggage carrier has two sets on the topcase carrier. of holes, one above the other, at Set the topcase on the top- locations 1. The topcase mount Push lock housing 2 up, mak- case rack and push it forward can be tilted forward or back by ing sure that the latch toggle...
  • Page 96 Repositioning topcase mount Install the topcase mounts at the desired angle in holes 1. Remove screws 2 on left and right. Remove the rear seat ( 62).

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....96 Toolkit ......96 Engine oil .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    115). ledge of motorcycle technology. Open-ended spanner If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably Width across flats 14 Extension for hook wrench your authorised BMW Motorrad Adjust the mirror arm dealer. 54).

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad Hook wrench Wait five minutes for the oil to dealer. drain into the oil pan. Adjusting spring preload for front wheel ( 55). Engine oil Extension for screwdriver blade Checking engine oil level Adjusting damping for...

  • Page 100: Brake System

    Have the oil level corrected without enough oil, but the same Press the footbrake lever. by a specialist workshop, also applies if the oil level is too The pressure point must be preferably an authorised BMW high. clearly perceptible. Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 101 Have the brakes checked by a Visually inspect the left and specialist workshop, preferably Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain an authorised BMW Motorrad front their thickness. Viewing direc- dealer. tion: Between wheel and front 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,...
  • Page 102 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Checking rear brake pad to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 103 Have the brake pads replaced This significantly reduces braking by a specialist workshop, efficiency. preferably an authorised BMW Check the brake-fluid level at Motorrad dealer. regular intervals. Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Make sure the ground is level Brake-pad wear is between the brake pads.
  • Page 104 Consult a If the brake fluid level drops be- specialist workshop, preferably low the permitted level: an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the defect rectified as dealer. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 105 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, motorcycle up- right) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 106: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a cialist workshop, preferably specialist workshop, preferably Check the clutch fluid level in an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad reservoir 1. dealer. dealer. Wear of the clutch causes...

  • Page 107: Wheels

    Your motorcycle's handling Tyre recommendation Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- and grip can be impaired For each size of tyre BMW able. even before the tyres wear to Motorrad tests and classifies the minimum tyre tread depth as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 108 Be sure to draw the with tyre pressure monitoring calculations. Any change in these attention of the authorised BMW (RDC) influencing variables, caused for Motorrad dealer or specialist example by a switch to wheels...
  • Page 109 Mask off the parts of the wheel Remove securing screws 2 of with BMW Motorrad Integral rim that could be scratched in the left and right brake calipers. ABS II the process of removing the brake calipers. Remove screw 1 and remove Force the brake pads 3 slightly the ABS sensor from its bore.
  • Page 110 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Release axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacing bushing 4 from the front-wheel hub. Remove quick-release axle 3, while supporting the wheel.
  • Page 111 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Raise the front wheel, insert Install securing screws 2 on quick-release axle 3 and left and right and tighten to tighten to specified torque. specified tightening torque. Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 1.
  • Page 112 Make sure that the sensor bedded. cable is routed correctly. with BMW Motorrad Integral Make sure that the sensor ABS II cable is routed as shown here. Parts of the exhaust system Remove the rear wheel can be hot.

  • Page 113: Front-Wheel Stand

    Seat the rear wheel on the rier centre stand or another auxiliary rear-wheel adapter. stand before lifting the front Tightening sequence: wheel with the BMW Motorrad tighten in diagonally front-wheel stand. opposite sequence Make sure the ground is level 60 Nm and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand.
  • Page 114 Slacken adjusting screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely Push the two adapters 2 apart centre stand and is raised seated. until the front forks fit between too far, the centre stand will lift them.

  • Page 115: Bulbs

    Bulbs cover 2 by turning the cover Replace the defective bulb. counter-clockwise. Replacing low-beam and Bulbs for the low-beam headlight high-beam headlight bulb The positions of the plug, H7 / 12 V / 55 W the spring retainer and the bulb might not be as illustrated Bulb for high-beam below.
  • Page 116 The bulb might face in a direction other than that shown here. Engage spring clip 4 in the catch. Install cover 1 for the high- Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the beam headlight or cover 2 for headlight housing. the low-beam headlight, as ap- plicable, by turning the cover clockwise.
  • Page 117 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove screw 1.
  • Page 118 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Working from the inboard side, and remove it from the bulb insert the glass into the bulb housing.
  • Page 119 Under these cir- cumstances: Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove four screws 3. Push bulb cover 4 down to Maximum number of de- remove. fective LEDs in rear-light...
  • Page 120 Turn bulb 6 counter-clockwise Insert bulb 6 into its socket Seat bulb cover 4 from below. to remove. and turn it clockwise to install. Install four screws 3. Pivot the headlight lens back. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for auxiliary head- light H11 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base...
  • Page 121 Adjust the headlight so that it does not dazzle oncoming traffic. Replacing fuses for auxiliary headlights with auxiliary headlights Disconnect plug 2. Replace fuse 4 for right head- light or fuse 5 for left headlight, as applicable. Fuse for auxiliary head- light with auxiliary headlights Pull off side cover 1.

  • Page 122: Air Filter

    Air filter Remove the air filter Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove the front seat ( 62). Connect plug 2. Remove screw 3. Pull the side cover at 4 and 5 to disengage it from the hold- ers.
  • Page 123 Installing air filter Push out both retainers 1 by Position the air intake pipe on pressing at rear. the air filter housing and push it Insert air filter 3 into the air fil- into holder 2. Pull the intake air pipe out of ter housing at the top.

  • Page 124: Jump Starting

    Seat the fuel-tank cover Hold the cover in position and Cylinders not synchronised. in holder 7 and install two install short screws 2 and long Make sure the throttle-valve screws 6. screw 1. cable is correctly routed. Install the front seat ( 63).
  • Page 125 A short-circuit can res- The spring-strut screw can ult if the crocodile clips be used as an alternative to of the jump leads are accident- the battery's negative terminal. ally brought into contact with the Run the engine of the donor motorcycle.

  • Page 126: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. If you switch on the igni- veloped a float charger spe- tion and the multifunction...
  • Page 127 Remove the front seat ( 62). Use BMW chargers with the ics. If this happens, disconnect Remove the rider's manual, if part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 the battery from the on-board applicable.
  • Page 128 If you want to have the date set lead 1 first. consult a specialist workshop, Then remove the protective preferably an authorised BMW Engage the retainer at the bot- cap and disconnect positive Motorrad dealer. tom, push it over the battery lead 2.
  • Page 129 Hold the holder in position and install screw 1. Insert the rider's manual, if ap- plicable. Install the front seat ( 63). Setting clock ( 42).

  • Page 131: Care

    Care Care products ..... 130 Washing motorcycle ....130 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating ers can provide suitable auxili- ary stands. BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Restoring motorcycle products containing carnauba to use wax or synthetic wax. It is time to rewax the paint- Remove the protective wax work when water "puddles"...

  • Page 135: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....134 Riding specifications ....147 Threaded fasteners ....135 Engine .

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Rectification Emergency off switch (kill switch) activated. Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 53 x 1.25...
  • Page 138 Mirror arm Valid Mirror adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm Shift lever Valid Peg to gearshift lever M6 x 16 8 Nm...

  • Page 139: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min...

  • Page 140: Fuel

    Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-re- lated restrictions) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l BMW recommends BP fuels...

  • Page 141: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes ≥-20 °C SAE 5W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better SAE 5W-≥50, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C...

  • Page 142: Clutch

    Clutch clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 143: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.910 (32:11 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube gas-filled shock absorber;...

  • Page 144: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable re- bound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically...

  • Page 145: Wheels And Tyres

    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 Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2 front wheel rim size 2.50"...

  • Page 146: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets with extra socket max 5 A, Total for all sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
  • Page 147 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 1, Brake light/rear light...

  • Page 148: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, with load-bearing drive unit type plate location On left side behind side cover VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2240 mm, Across luggage carrier Height of motorcycle 1525 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle...

  • Page 149: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 475 kg Maximum payload 216 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 151: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 150 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......150 Maintenance work .

  • Page 152: 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 153 1000 km in BMW Service advance when the time for a ser- vice is approaching, on the basis The BMW Service is carried out of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- cing can vary, depending on the age of the motorcycle and the distance it has covered.

  • Page 154: 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 155 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 156 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 157 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 158 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 159: 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 160 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 161: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 14 Checking fluid level, front, 101 Engineering details, 82 Checking fluid level, rear, 103 Control, 14 Operation, 50 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 80 Self-diagnosis, 70 Reservoir, rear, 13 Operation, 49 Brake pads Warnings, 34 Self-diagnosis, 70 Checking front, 99...
  • Page 162 Replacing turn indicator Warning for engine oil Damping bulbs, 115 pressure, 31 Adjuster, rear, 11 Technical data, 145 Equipment, 7 Adjusting, 57 Warning for bulb failure, 31 Dimensions, 146 Control, 14 Engineering details, 85 Case Operation, 58 Electrics Operation, 89 Technical data, 144 Checklist, 68 Emergency off switch (kill...
  • Page 163 Helmet holder High-beam headlight, General views Helmet, securing, 64 operating, 45 Instrument panel, 18 Position on the motorcycle, 17 Low-beam headlight, 45 Left multifunction switch, 14 Horn, 14 Operating auxiliary Left side of motorcycle, 11 headlights, 46 Multifunction display, 20 Parking lights, operating, 45 Ignition Right multifunction switch, 16...
  • Page 164 Multifunction display Spring preload Rear-wheel drive Control, 14 Adjuster, front, 11 Technical data, 141 Meaning of symbols, 21 Adjuster, rear, 13 Refuelling, 74 Overview, 20 Adjusting, 55 Rev. counter, 18 Selecting readings, 43 Starting, 68 Rider's Manual multifunction switch Control, 16 Position on the motorcycle, 17 General view, left side , 14 Steering lock...
  • Page 165 Spark plugs, 144 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Battery charge current, 31 Adhesive label for rim, 106 Standards, 7 Bulb defect, 31 Engineering details, 84 Transmission, 140 Engine electronics, 30 Reading, 23 Weights, 147 Engine oil level, 32 Warnings, 35 Wheels and tyres, 143 Engine oil pressure, 31 Tyres Telltale lights...
  • Page 166 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 167 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418524361* Order No.: 01 41 8 524 361 08.2011, 3rd edition...

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