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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 R...
  • 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

    Table of Contents 3 Displays ....19 Stopwatch....44 Automatic Stability Con- 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Transmission ....145 General instructions ..124 BMW Motorrad ABS ..82 Rear-wheel drive ..146 Onboard power socket .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....154 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 155 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....155 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Technical data. When the time comes to sell cle or accessories and warranty your BMW, remember to hand claims may be denied as a result. over this Rider's Manual; it is an NOTICE Special informa- important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment pletely installed during Rider's Manual refer to the Ger- motorcycle production. When you ordered your BMW man DIN standards and comply motorcycle, you chose various with their tolerance specifications. Optional accessory. items of custom equipment. This...
  • Page 10 claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under center fairing panel .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Payload table (on steering- head bearing at left) Seat lock ( Oil fill location and oil dip- stick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( with onboard power socket Onboard power socket 124) Adjusting spring preload Damping adjustment...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Tools for adjusting spring preload ( Standard tool kit ( Rider's Manual and open- ended wrench Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Helmet holder ( Storage space with service toolkit Storing service tool kit Tire inflation pressure table...

  • Page 17: Under Center Fairing Panel

    Under center fairing panel Battery ( 118) Storage space with tire repair kit Storing tire repair kit...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Switching the indicators in the display ( Hazard warning flashers with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Deactivate ASC ( with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Adjustment options Turn indicators ( Horn...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips Starter button ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lights ( Speedometer Function key Multifunction display Function key Ambient light sensor (for instrument lighting control) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Alarm system LED with onboard computer Indicator light for engine speed warning ( Tachometer...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..20 Multifunction display ....21 Warning lamps ..... . 22 Service display .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights ABS ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC intervention ( Fuel reserve ( Universal warning lamp (appears together with warnings in display panel) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Idle Turn indicator, left...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressure Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Overdue service ( Value area for indicators with onboard computer...

  • Page 24: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps 10 Coolant temperature display Display 11 Not included in standard Warnings are displayed with ap- equipment propriate warning lights. with onboard computer Gear indicator, "N" appears in neutral 12 Fuel level ( 13 Value area for indicator Adjacent to the numerical data display 2 a warning triangle 3 14 Warning ( may also appear.
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel x.x °F Outside temperature warning ( " " flashes lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow...
  • Page 26 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow + " " or Sensor defective or system error -- -- " " is indicated lights up yellow + " " is indi- Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor cated weak ( + "...
  • Page 27 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error (...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- Possible cause: Risk of accident due to black ice. placed, preferably by an autho- The coolant temperature is too rized BMW Motorrad retailer. At a low outside temperature, high. icy conditions must expected Coolant temperature too...
  • Page 29 Light source defective. the display. as soon as possible at an au- Locate defective light source thorized workshop, preferably with visual check. an authorized BMW Motorrad WARNING Replacing bulbs for low-beam retailer. and high-beam headlight Unusual handling when en- 110).
  • Page 30 NOTICE Adapt your style of riding the vehicle battery disconnected. accordingly. Before adjusting the tire inflation Contact a specialist service fa- pressure, observe the information cility, preferably an authorized on temperature compensation BMW Motorrad retailer. and on inflation pressure adjust-...
  • Page 31 Have fault eliminated by a spe- facility, preferably an authorized erance range. cialized workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad retailer. Check tire for damage and an authorized BMW Motorrad suitability for continued use. retailer. Sensor defective or If it is still possible to drive with system error...
  • Page 32 The operation cialist service facility, preferably at a higher rate of speed. A of the tire inflation pressure con- an authorized BMW Motorrad continuous error is only present trol is only ensured for a limited retailer. if the general warning light also time.
  • Page 33 The ABS is not available because with Automatic Stability Control thorized workshop, preferably the self-diagnosis has not been (ASC) an authorized BMW Motorrad completed. To check the wheel retailer. ASC indicator and warning sensors, the motorcycle must be light flashes slowly.

  • Page 34: Service Display

    ASC indicator and warning colon. In this example the display authorized service facility, light lights up. means "June 2014.". preferably an authorized Possible cause: BMW Motorrad retailer. The ASC has been deactivated by the rider. Switch ASC on.

  • Page 35: Onboard Computer Display

    display. The "Service" message Average speed is displayed continuously. NOTICE Current fuel consumption If the service display appears more than a month before the service date, the stored Outside temperature date must be adjusted in the instrument cluster. This situation If the motorcycle covers high can occur if the battery was Fuel level...

  • Page 36: Fuel Reserve

    Outside temperature more difficult it becomes to de- termine the fuel reserve. How- display ever, the tank still contains at with onboard computer least the fuel reserve specified on the back cover. When ambient tempera- tures drop below 37 °F with onboard computer (3 °C), the temperature display After the fuel warning light...

  • Page 37: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire inflation pressure right 2 shows the inflation pres- Further information on sure in the rear tire. Immediately with Tire Pressure Control BMW Motorrad RDC can after switching on the ignition, (TPC/RDC) be found starting from page -- -- "...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch ..... . 38 Passenger seat cover ....49 Ignition .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch

    The cases and the topcase can ABS self-diagnosis ( also be ordered with locks for with Automatic Stability Control the same key on request. Please (ASC) contact an authorized workshop ASC self-diagnosis ( for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer

    Ignition keys are available only through an authorized NOTICE BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrated A further key attached to the security system, so the retailer is same ring as the ignition key...

  • Page 42: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off ignition switched on longer than The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the absolutely necessary. switch (kill switch) emergency on/off switch. Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Emergency on/off switch...

  • Page 43: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Parking lights NOTICE Switch off ignition. The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. NOTICE Press button 1 to switch on If a turn indicator button is hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 44: Display

    Trip I driving time and distance have Trip distance recorder 2 been reached. The defined rid- Trip II Average fuel consumption ing time and distance can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad Warnings if necessary retailer.
  • Page 45 Current fuel consumption with onboard computer Mileage covered since reaching the fuel reserve Press button 3 to select the display in value area 4. The following values can be indi- cated: Odometer (in illustration) Press and hold the 1 Trip distance recorder 1 button until the trip distance Press and hold the 1 Trip I...

  • Page 46: Clock

    Display stopwatch Press and hold button 1, main- Press and hold button 1 until taining pressure until the dis- hours 2 flash. As an alternative to the odome- played figure resets. Press button 1 repeatedly until ter, the stopwatch 1 can be dis- desired hours are shown.

  • Page 47: Automatic Stability Control

    Operating stopwatch Interchanging button : operation of the stop- watch using button 2 in the functions instrument cluster. The setting made is saved af- ter a brief waiting time. Automatic Stability Control with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) If necessary, use 1 button to Switching the ASC switch over from trip distance Press and hold button 1 and...

  • Page 48: Electronic Suspension Adjust

    Switching the ASC indicator and warning light changes its display behavior. function on ASC indicator and warning Switch ignition off and then on light goes out, and starts again to reactivate ASC func- to flash if self-diagnosis has not tion. been completed.

  • Page 49: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Viewing current setting area 1. The displays provide the To select a different setting for following information: damping action: Switch on ignition. COMF : Comfortable damping Press button 1 repeatedly until NORM : Normal damping the desired setting appears in SPORT : Sport, performance- the multifunction display.

  • Page 50: Seat

    If no further changes are made NOTICE the selected heating level is adopted as the setting. The heated grips option can only To switch off heated grips, be activated when the engine is press button 1 repeatedly un- running. til heated grip symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display.

  • Page 51: Passenger Seat Cover

    Passenger seat cover seat downward at rear to sup- Turn over seat. port movement. with passenger seat cover Raise seat at rear and release key. Removing passenger seat Take off seat and place on a cover clean surface with upholstered Remove the seat ( 48).
  • Page 52 Fairing scratched. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the hel- met lock. Position helmet as shown in illustration. Install seat ( 49). Secure helmet on helmet holder 1 using a steel cable. ATTENTION Incorrect positioning of the helmet lock.

  • Page 53: Setting

    Setting Mirrors ......52 Headlight ......52 Clutch lever .

  • Page 54: Mirrors

    Brace nut 2 and turn mirror arm to desired position. If there are doubts as to the cor- Slide protective cap over rect headlight range, have the threaded fastener. adjustment checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 55: Clutch Lever

    Headlight range authorized BMW Motorrad re- tween clutch lever and handle- tailer. bar grip. adjustment Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Clutch lever terclockwise to decrease dis- tance between clutch lever and handlebar grip. WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever NOTICE while driving.

  • Page 56: Spring Preload

    the brake lever and handlebar Remove the seat ( 48). WARNING grip. Adjusting the brake lever NOTICE while driving. The adjusting screw can be Accident hazard turned more easily if you push Only adjust the brake lever the brake lever forward when when the motorcycle is doing so.

  • Page 57: Damping

    A rough road surface requires Basic setting of spring softer damping than a smooth preload, rear road surface. An increase in spring preload Turn adjuster wheel counter- requires firmer damping, a re- clockwise as far as possible. duction in spring preload re- (One-up without load) quires softer damping.
  • Page 58 To decrease damping, turn ad- justment screw 1 counterclock- wise. Basic setting of rear wheel rear-wheel damp- without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Turn adjusting wheel as far as possible clockwise, then turn back 1.5 turns. (One-up without load) Turn adjusting wheel as far as possible clockwise, then turn back 0.5 turns.

  • Page 59: Alarm System

    Alarm system Overview ......58 Activation ......58 Alarm function .

  • Page 60: Overview

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm system To protect the motorcycle bat- (DWA) tery and to maintain the start- ing capability, the activated DWA General information on switches off automatically after several days. However, it remains Any attempt to move the motor- active for at least 10 days.
  • Page 61 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor in the control unit (anti- switched off for more than one theft alarm system minute, then the button 1 must activated) be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 62: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Alarm Turn indicators are illuminated three times. transporting the Alarm tone sounds three times. motorcycle Motion sensor is deactivated. If, for example, the motorcycle is to be transported by train, it is Alarm function advisable to switch off the motion with anti-theft alarm system sensor.

  • Page 63: Deactivation

    Deactivation Reason for triggering of NOTICE the alarm with anti-theft alarm system If the alarm function is After the alarm function has been (DWA) deactivated by means of the deactivated, the alarm system Deactivate alarm function remote control and the ignition LED indicates the reason for any then not switched on, the alarm activation which may have...

  • Page 64: Programming

    Programming Alarm tone: intermittent Switch on the ignition within ten seconds. Automatic activation of the with anti-theft alarm system alarm function when the igni- Acknowledgment tone sounds (DWA) tion is switched off: no three times. The programming function is Programming options Programming DWA active.

  • Page 65: Logging On Additional Remote Con

    Logging on additional When is the programming Step 2: This step is not assigned any canceled? remote controls function. There are two ways to cancel with anti-theft alarm system Press button 1 or button 2. programming: (DWA) By switching off the ignition Step 3: Which alarm tone is to When is it necessary to before the last programming...

  • Page 66: Mote Controls

    Logging on remote Acknowledgment tone sounds 4 remote controls have been twice. logged on. control You can log on a maximum of re- Ignition is switched off. mote controls for the DWA. The No button was pressed for 30 logon for each remote control is seconds after the ignition was carried out in three steps.

  • Page 67: Battery

    Battery In this case, the receiver on the Replace battery motorcycle no longer reacts to with anti-theft alarm system the signals of the remote control. (DWA) Synchronize remote When is a battery change control required? The batteries of the remote con- trol must be replaced after ap- prox.
  • Page 68 Install a new battery while mak- LED 2 begins to flash and ing sure that positive terminal goes out after a few seconds. of battery is at top. The remote-control is again Position lower housing section ready to be used. on nose 5 of front edge and close while watching two guide pins 6.

  • Page 69: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....68 Observe checklist ....70 Starting .

  • Page 70: Safety Instructions

    Payload of tank rucksack of the year. Your authorized Make sure that weight is uni- BMW Motorrad retailer will be formly distributed between happy to advise you and has right and left. ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)
  • Page 71 Speed Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter If you ride at high speed, always Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel bear in mind that various bound- monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, ary conditions can adversely af- odorless but highly toxic.

  • Page 72: Observe Checklist

    Danger of overheating Observe checklist with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Use the following checklist to ATTENTION Setting suspension compliance check your motorcycle at regu- 47). lar intervals. Engine idling for a lengthy period while at a standstill. Check engine oil level ( 90).
  • Page 73 Transmission damage then a gear is engaged before More detailed information can retracting the side stand. be found in the "Maintenance" Do not allow the motorcycle to chapter under "Jump-starting". roll for longer periods or push it For cold starts and at low am- over longer distances with the bient temperatures: pull lever Engine starts.
  • Page 74 The self-diagnosis routine changes from yellow to red. The ABS indicator and warning is determining whether light goes out. BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for Phase 3 operation. The self-diagnosis Check the display of all indica- The needles on the tachome- routine runs automatically when tor and warning lights.

  • Page 75: Breaking In

    The self-diagnosis routine lights on the display. speeds. is determining whether An ASC error is indicated follow- BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for Engine run-in speed ing completion of the ASC self- operation. The self-diagnosis diagnosis routine. routine runs automatically when It remains possible to continue you switch on the ignition.

  • Page 76: Engine Speed Warning

    Engine speed warning Activating engine speed Extension of the braking distance. Accident hazard. warning with onboard computer Brake early. Indicator light for engine Tires speed warning New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tires are run in.

  • Page 77: Brakes

    When driving in the rain and Locking up of the front wheel the weight transfer to the front through puddles. is prevented by BMW Motorrad wheel. Increases in the load at After washing the motorcycle. ABS. an individual wheel are accom-...

  • Page 78: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Brake early until the full braking Component damage cause by Always check that the ground action is available again. tipping over. under the stand is level and firm. Do not sit on the motorcycle Parking your when it is parked on the side motorcycle stands.
  • Page 79 Refueling procedure Damage to the catalytic con- Do not refuel with leaded gaso- verter. line or gasoline with metallic additives, e.g. manganese or WARNING Do not refuel with leaded gaso- iron. line or gasoline with metallic Fuel is highly flammable. additives, e.g.
  • Page 80 Make sure ground is level and NOTICE firm and place motorcycle on side stand. The "usable fuel quantity" spec- ified in the technical data is the NOTICE fuel quantity, which can be re- fueled if the fuel tank was com- The available fuel tank volume pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine can only be optimally used with...

  • Page 81: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Secure motorcycle for Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on transport side stand or center stand. Protect all component surfaces against which straps are routed against scratching. Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them.

  • Page 83: Technology In

    General instructions ....82 BMW Motorrad ABS ....82 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    BMW Motorrad ABS dition. and rapid decelerations it is pos- How does the ABS work? sible that the BMW Motorrad What happens when ABS cannot prevent the rear The maximum braking force that rough roads are wheel from lifting off the ground.
  • Page 85 Rear wheel spinning in place BMW Motorrad ABS? service intervals be observed. with front brake engaged (burn The BMW Motorrad ABS en- out). sures driving stability on any sur- Reserves for safety Warm-up on the center or aux-...

  • Page 86: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Differences in during off-road and racing use. wheels to detect any tendency the relative rotation speeds al- BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- for the rear wheel to spin or lose low the system to determine activated for these cases.

  • Page 87: Tire Pressure Control (Tpc)

    This case cannot be controlled first time. The sensors continue The ASC is reactivated by by BMW Motorrad ASC. to transmit the measured values switching the ignition on and off for approx. 15 minutes after the...
  • Page 88 on the ambient temperature and 37.5 psi (2.6 bar) to produce the Inflation pressure within the on the driving style and duration. permissible tolerance correct tire inflation pressure. Inflation pressure at the limits The tire inflation pressures are of the permissible tolerance shown temperature-compensated Inflation pressure outside the in the multifunction display.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....88 Battery ......118 Onboard tool kit .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    If wheel removal and installation), you are in doubt, consult a spe- Remove battery BMW Motorrad has put together cialist service facility, preferably 120). a service tool kit matched to your your authorized BMW Motorrad motorcycle.

  • Page 91: Front Wheel Stand

    Mount front wheel stand against front axle. stand, ensuring that it is rest- ing on a firm and level support ATTENTION surface. Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without an additional center or auxiliary stand. Component damage caused by tipping over.

  • Page 92: Bulb Mask

    Mounting bulb mask Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary. Ensure that motorcycle is standing securely. Bulb mask Fold bulb mask downward Apply uniform pressure to push front wheel stand down and Swing bulb mask 2 upward raise motorcycle.
  • Page 93 Misinterpretation of the oil capac- with center stand Make sure ground is level and Only check the oil level after firm and place motorcycle at a longer journey or when the operating temperature on its engine is warm. center stand. Wipe area around oil fill loca- tion to clean it.
  • Page 94 92). If oil level is above MAX mark: Specified level of engine Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad between MIN- and MAX mark retailer. Engine oil, quantity for Install oil dipstick. topping up...

  • Page 95: Brake System

    Wear markings perceptible: (grooves) must be clearly visi- Have the brakes checked at an ble.) authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad If the wear indicators are no retailer. longer clearly visible: Check front brake pad WARNING thickness...
  • Page 96 Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- Conduct a visual inspection of ity, preferably an authorized Rear brake-pad wear BMW Motorrad retailer. the brake pad thickness. Direc- limit tion of view: From rear looking Checking rear brake pad at brake pads 1.
  • Page 97 The brake fluid level in the brake- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Make sure ground is level and fluid reservoir drops due to brake firm and hold motorcycle verti- pad wear.
  • Page 98 Make sure ground is level and If brake fluid level falls below the firm and place motorcycle on approved level: its center stand. Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 99: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Actuate the clutch lever un- Slide rubber grommet 1 to the til resistance can be felt. Ob- side.

  • Page 100: Coolant

    that it does not move out of ing of side panel at expansion Removing center fairing panel position. tank. 115). Pull rubber grommet 1 over the Removing right fairing side nut. panel ( 115). Coolant Checking coolant level Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level.

  • Page 101: Tire Inflation Pressure

    The Tire pressure, front ity, preferably an authorized locations of the marks are indi- BMW Motorrad retailer. cated on the edge of the tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by an Checking tire tread depth 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire...

  • Page 102: Wheels

    Tire recommendation control unit as the basis for all For every size of tire, necessary calculations. A change BMW Motorrad has tested and in these sizes due to conversion approved certain makes as to wheels not installed as stan- roadworthy. BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 103 Remove screw 3 and take Raise front of motorcy- wheel speed sensor out of cle, preferably using a bore. BMW Motorrad front wheel Mask off areas of wheel rim stand, continuing until the that could be scratched in the wheel rotates freely.
  • Page 104 Mount front wheel stand Loosen axle clamping 89). screws 2. Slightly press the quick-release axle inward for a better grip on the right side. Remove spacer bushing 1 from the wheel hub. Installing front wheel Loosen axle clamping screws 1. WARNING Pull quick-release axle 1 out Use of a wheel which does...
  • Page 105 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 106 Tighten axle clamping screws 1 Pinch bolt on quick-re- Pinch bolt on quick-re- to appropriate torque. lease axle lease axle Tightening sequence: Tighten Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other between one and the other each time each time...
  • Page 107 Engage the brakes repeatedly, Brake pistons are pressed continuing until the brake pads back. seat against the rotors. Locate wheel speed sensor lead in the retaining clips 1 and 2. Insert wheel speed sensor in bore and install screw 3. Wheel speed sensor at Install securing screws 4 on left front on fork...
  • Page 108 Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm. NOTICE The chain sprocket and the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted in the wheel. Exercise care during the removal, in order that the parts Remove axle nut 2 with Remove quick-release axle 6 are not damaged or are lost.
  • Page 109 Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- Mount left-hand adjusting cialized workshop, preferably plate 7 in swing arm and install an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. quick-release axle 6 in brake caliper and rear wheel. Roll rear wheel as far forward...

  • Page 110: Chain

    ter driving though water or dust and dirt, carry out lubricate ear- lier accordingly. Switch off ignition and engage Neutral. Clean drive chain with suitable cleaning agent, dry and apply chain lubricant. Wipe off excess lubricant. Insert right-hand adjusting Insert wheel speed sensor in Check chain sag plate 5.
  • Page 111 Adjust chain tension Tighten locknuts 2 on left and right with appropriate torque. Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and Locknut of drive-chain level. tensioning screw 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten axle nut 1 to specified torque. Rear-wheel quick-release Press chain upward and down- axle in swinging arm ward using a screwdriver and...

  • Page 112: Light Sources

    Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W BMW Motorrad retailer. To protect the glass against Pull off rubber cap with con- soiling, only grasp the light nector 1 while bracing the light source by the base.
  • Page 113 Connect rubber cap with con- nector 1 to light source 2. Mounting bulb mask ( 90). Replacing bulb for parking light Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Switch off ignition. Insert light source 1 while en- Pull light source 1 out of suring correct alignment of lug socket 2.
  • Page 114 Replacing bulb for brake and rear light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Insert light source 1 into Remove bulb 2 for brake and socket 2. rear light. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light Remove screws 1.
  • Page 115 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install bulb 2 for brake and rear Remove screw 1. Replacing bulb for front light.
  • Page 116 always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Remove bulb 2 from Insert inside end of lens into light housing by turning it light housing and close it. counterclockwise. Install the light source 2 in Replacing defective light the light housing by turning it source.

  • Page 117: Fairings And Panels

    Fairings and panels Installing center fairing panel Removing center fairing panel Remove the seat ( 48). Install four screws 1 on left and right. Install seat ( 49). Slide center fairing panel at left and right under side panels at Removing right fairing Position 2 and then insert in side panel...
  • Page 118 Installing right side panel Remove circlip 1. Remove screw 3. Slightly raise fairing side panel First position fairing side panel at rear and then remove to on retaining pin 1, then insert side. in mounts 2 and 3. Remove screw 2. Install screw 3.

  • Page 119: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Damage to the motorcycle's electronics. The battery of the donor ve- ATTENTION hicle must have a voltage of Current too high when jump- 12 V. starting the motorcycle Remove the seat ( 48). Cable fire or damage to the vehi- Removing center fairing panel cle electronics 115).

  • Page 120: Battery

    NOTICE mize battery life: Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect- BMW Motorrad has developed a ing jumper cables. trickle-charger specially designed...
  • Page 121 Damage to charger and chassis The motorcycle's onboard elec- ditional information is available at electronics. tronics know when the battery your authorized BMW Motorrad is fully charged. The onboard Use suitable BMW chargers. retailer. socket is switched off when this...
  • Page 122 Charging disconnected Removing center fairing panel 115). battery Park motorcycle, ensuring that Charge battery using a suitable support surface is firm and charger. level. Comply with operating instruc- with anti-theft alarm system tions of charger. (DWA) After charging, remove terminal Switch off anti-theft alarm sys- clamps of the charger from the tem if necessary.
  • Page 123 1 has sufficient distance Consult a certified service fa- (arrow) to relay carrier 2. cility, preferably an authorized ATTENTION BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- Installing center fairing panel ting of the date. Incorrect battery connection. 115). Danger of short circuit Switch off ignition.

  • Page 125: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....124 Onboard power socket ... . 124 Luggage ......125 Sport Case .

  • Page 126: General Instructions

    Connection of electrical Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for devices manufacturers. these products. BMW shall not The ignition must be switched Safety risk be liable for unapproved parts on before electrical devices and accessory products of any...

  • Page 127: Luggage

    Luggage This socket is switched off approx. 15 minutes after Lash down luggage switching off the ignition Remove the seat ( 48). to reduce the strain on the onboard electrical system. Additional devices with low power consumption are possibly not detected by the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 128: Sport Case

    Lock straps 2 open. Pull gray release lever (OPEN) upwards again while simultane- ously pulling case lid 3 out of retainer. Close case with Sport case Pull luggage belt 1 through Turn key 1 to position OPEN. grab handles 3 and lash down. Pull gray release lever 2 Check piece of luggage for se- (OPEN) upward and...
  • Page 129 The lid clicks audibly into place. Press case lid against case body. Turn key in the case lock so that it is positioned in the di- The case volume is adapted to rection of travel and remove. the contents. Remove case with Sport case Press lock straps 1 outward and pull out upward.
  • Page 130 BMW Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed for rid- ing with case max 112 mph (max 180 km/h) Payload per case Pull black release lever 1 (RE- Pull black release lever 1 (RE-...

  • Page 131: Touring Case

    If a case wobbles or is difficult to Use the screws 1 inside the case Turn key 1 to position OPEN. fit, it must be adapted to the gap for this purpose. Pull gray release lever 2 between the upper and lower (OPEN) upward and Touring Case mounting.
  • Page 132 Then lift case out of lower mounting. Mount case with Touring case Turn key 1 to position OPEN. Turn key 1 to position RE- LEASE. Press catches 2 of case lid into retainers 3. Ensure that no items are trapped between cover and case.
  • Page 133 If you cannot find your combi- nation of motorcycle and case on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. Insert case in case carrier 1, If a case wobbles or is difficult to...

  • Page 134: Topcase

    Topcase lid opens. Close topcase with Topcase Use the screws 1 inside the Turn key 1 in the topcase lock case for this purpose. to position OPEN. Topcase Opening topcase Pull release lever 1 all the way with Topcase Close topcase lid and hold it down.
  • Page 135 ensure that the ignition key is not Mounting topcase in the topcase. with Topcase Fold up handle as far as possi- ble. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock to position RELEASE. Handle pops out. Press release lever 1 down un- til it engages.
  • Page 136 Observe maximum payload and top speed as indicated on label in Topcase. If you cannot find your combina- tion of motorcycle and topcase on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here:...

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ..... 136 Washing your motorcycle ..136 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 138: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends WARNING products available at your au- that you use BMW insect re- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off Damp brake disks and brake BMW Care Products have been...

  • Page 139: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Damage to plastic surfaces. salt, carefully clean chrome parts Damage to rubber seals. Do not use abrasive cleaners or with plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- cleaners containing alcohol or or care products that contain solvents.

  • Page 140: Store Motorcycle

    BMW space in such a way that both Motorrad recommends remov- wheels are under no load ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- (preferably by using the front mover. Then add a protective and rear-wheel stands available wax coating to the paint at these from BMW Motorrad).

  • Page 141: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 140 Weights ......152 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 77).

  • Page 143: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt on quick-release axle M8 x 35 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Screw in front wheel quick-re- lease axle M20 x 1.5...
  • Page 144 Mirrors Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Headlight Value Valid Headlight on front panel carrier M6 x 20 4 lb/ft (5 Nm)

  • Page 145: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op- eration of the clutch. BMW recommends...

  • Page 146: Engine

    Engine Engine number location On crankcase at lower right Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with four rocker-arm-actuated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio 12:1...

  • Page 147: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 148: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 19/47 sprocket) Frame Frame design Aluminum composite bridge frame, load-sharing engine Location of type plate Frame at front right on steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head Suspension Front wheel...

  • Page 149: Brakes

    Wheels and tires 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 W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km/h)
  • Page 150 Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) Load index for front tire At least 45 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Rear-wheel rim size 5.5"...

  • Page 151: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A, an onboard socket Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery...

  • Page 152: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-Theft Alarm System with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Alarm system Activation time 15 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 12 s Battery type (for remote control) CR 2032 lithium Remote control Range of remote control 32.8 ft (10 m) Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency...

  • Page 153: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.4 in (2145 mm), over rear wheel Motorcycle height 48.6 in (1235 mm), across mirrors, without driver, at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 32.5 in (825 mm), without mounted parts 33.9 in (860 mm), with mirrors Rider's seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), without rider at unladen weight with low seat 30.3 in (770 mm), without rider at unladen weight...

  • Page 154: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 445 lbs (202 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 448 lbs (203 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 155: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 154 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 155 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......155 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 156: Reporting Safety 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 157: Bmw Motorrad Service

    (goodwill). Maintenance WARNING You can obtain information on procedures the contents of the BMW Ser- Improperly performed main- BMW Pre-Delivery Check vices from your BMW Motorrad tenance and repair work. The BMW pre-delivery check is retailer.
  • Page 158 BMW Service month or 620 miles (1,000 km) BMW service is carried out once before the entered values. a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven.

  • Page 161: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 160) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert Telescopic fork oil change Change the brake fluid in the entire system annually or every...

  • Page 162: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the side stands for ease of movement. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the center stand for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement (when a work: center stand is fitted as op- Performing the brief test using tional equipment).

  • Page 163: 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167 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 168: 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 169 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 171: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 170 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con- trol .

  • Page 172: 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 173 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 174 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 175 Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting brake lever, 53 change, 65 Checking operation, 93 Self-diagnosis, 72 Charging connected Safety instructions, 75 Technology in detail, 82 battery, 119 Technical data, 147 Warning lamps, 31 Charging disconnected Breaking in, 73 Accessories battery, 120 Bulbs General instructions, 124...
  • Page 176 Chain Engine oil Damping Adjusting sag, 109 Check fill level, 90 Adjustment element, 13 Checking sag, 108 Filling location, 11 Deactivating Checking wear, 109 Oil dipstick, 11 Alarm, 61 Lubricating, 108 Technical data, 143 Motion sensor, 60 Checklist, 70 Topping up, 92 Dimensions Clock Engine speed warning...
  • Page 177 Fuel Operating parking lights, 41 Ignition Fill location, 13 Parking lights, 40 Switching off, 39 Fluid level indicator, 33 logon Switching on, 38 Fuel reserve, 34 Remote control, 64 Immobilizer Refueling, 77 Luggage Spare key, 39 Technical data, 143 Loading information, 68 Warning indicator, 26 Fuel reserve Tying down, 125...
  • Page 178 Multifunction display Overviews Rear-wheel drive Instrument cluster, 18 Technical data, 146 Control, 16 Left handlebar fitting, 16 Refueling, 77 Meaning of symbols, 33 Left side of vehicle, 11 Remote control Overview, 21 logging on, 64 Multifunction display, 21 Selecting display readings, 42 synchronize, 65 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Multifunction switch...
  • Page 179 Spring preload Engine oil, 143 Trip distance recorder Adjusting, 54 Control, 18 Frame, 146 Adjustment element, 13 Resetting, 43 Fuel, 143 Troubleshooting chart, 140 Tool, 14 Light sources, 149 Starting Turn indicators Rear-wheel drive, 146 Control, 16 Control, 17 Spark plugs, 149 Operating, 41 Steering lock Standards, 7...
  • Page 180 Outside temperature warning, 26 Overview, 20 TPC/RDC, 28 Weights Load capacity table, 11 Technical data, 152 Wheels Checking rims, 99 Installing front wheel, 102 Installing rear wheel, 106 Removing front wheel, 101 Removing rear wheel, 105 Size change, 100 Technical data, 147...
  • Page 182 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 183 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418565447* Order No.: 01 41 8 565 447 08.2015, 3rd edition, 07...

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